Nike presented a marketing research plan to target the global soccer market and overcome being shut out as an official sponsor of the 2010 World Cup. The plan included environmental scanning showing Nike's 1/3 market share, developing new soccer cleat technology in collaboration with athletes, targeting 13-17 year olds on YouTube and other digital platforms, and an integrated marketing communication strategy including viral marketing to reach the 2.6 billion person audience during World Cup games. Nike successfully implemented this plan, as they were able to sponsor referees and soccer balls during the 2010 World Cup in which their viral marketing campaigns helped them win.