Tackling Cultural Issues in Rugby League

A case study with DrinkWise

The Context

Ruby Cha Cha partnered with DrinkWise to evaluate communications designed to reduce harmful alcohol consumption behaviours

The Challenge

DrinkWise required communications that moved beyond awareness to encourage real-world behaviour change. The challenge was to identify:

  • Where drinking issue within the NRL lies – the players or the fans.
  • How the campaign was perceived.
  • How players and fans can be encouraged to drink more responsibly.

The Journey

Through qualitative and quantitative testing, we identified the communication elements most likely to influence behaviour while avoiding unintended negative consequences.

The campaign was shown during agile focus groups with avid and casual fans. 

The Results

The research focused on understanding what motivates action, what creates resistance, and how creative executions can be optimised before significant media investment.

Evidence emerged suggesting the campaign was helpful in addressing the drinking culture within the game

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