Channel 4 launched its biggest ever marketing campaign in July 2012 to promote its coverage of the London Paralympic Games. The campaign aimed to change perceptions of the Paralympics and position the event as one of the largest broadcasts of the year. Channel 4 sought to treat Paralympians as elite athletes rather than disabled people and saw Oscar Pistorius as the face of the campaign. Through films, games, and press coverage, the campaign was a success in attracting over 11 million viewers and raising the profile of Paralympic athletes.