Observed Signal · Aug 17, 2026 · Campaign · Source: The Drum · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Known Studios' Steph Curry 'Shoots the Moon' Billboard
Known Studios engineered a one-off Out-of-Home billboard stunt, 'Steph Curry Shoots the Moon,' to promote Stephen Curry’s book Shot Ready for Random House. The team used astrophysical calculations by data scientist and astrophysicist Albert Izard to pinpoint the precise billboard location and timing so November’s supermoon would align with Curry’s shooting motion. Outfront Media secured the exact site and hundreds of photographers and creators coordinated to capture the moment, which spread organically across social and news outlets—reportedly 140 million impressions in the first 24 hours and a further 250 million thereafter without paid amplification—helping Shot Ready reach the New York Times bestseller list. The execution won multiple honors, including four Drum Awards for Marketing Americas (Gold in Creative, Creative Innovation, and OOH), Cannes Lions recognition, and a President’s Award selected by Snap CMO Grace Kao.
High-profile creative OOH activation demonstrating how precise planning, data science and experiential production can generate large organic reach without paid media; relevant as a case study for brand and agency practice but not industry-shifting.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Known Studios produced 'Steph Curry Shoots the Moon' to promote Stephen Curry’s Shot Ready for Random House.
- Astrophysical calculations by data scientist/astrophysicist Albert Izard determined the precise billboard location and timing to align Curry’s shot with the November supermoon.
- Outfront Media secured the exact billboard; hundreds of photographers and creators coordinated to capture the moment.
- The image reportedly generated 140 million impressions in the first 24 hours and a further 250 million thereafter organically (no paid amplification).
- The execution won four Drum Awards for Marketing Americas (Gold in Creative, Creative Innovation, and OOH), received Cannes Lions recognition, was selected by Snap CMO Grace Kao for a President’s Award, and helped Shot Ready reach the New York Times bestseller list.
Connected Companies & Entities
5 Entities mapped“Outfront Media then helped Known secure the billboard that those calculations demanded....”
“Grace Kao, chief marketing officer at Snap, also selected ‘Steph Curry Shoots the Moon’ for the President’s Award....”
“Shot Ready reached the New York Times bestseller list, while ‘Steph Curry Shoots the Moon’ earned four wins at The Drum Awards for Marketing...”
“ESPN, Bleacher Report and Complex were among those that picked up the resulting image....”
“ESPN, Bleacher Report and Complex were among those that picked up the resulting image....”
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