Urban Outfitters' first CTV ad features college dance teams and NIL athletes. Q1 sales rose 11.4% as the brand targets Gen Z back-to-school spending averaging $1,437.79 per student.
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Urban Outfitters ran its first connected TV commercial this week, a 30-second spot called "All Together Now" that leans into the college-focused marketing strategy the retailer has been building for years.
The parent company, Urban Outfitters Inc., reported sales rose 11.4% year over year in the fiscal quarter ended April 30. The company carries both clothing and dorm essentials, making the transition to campus a natural theme for its creative work.
Previous back-to-school efforts included partnerships with U-Haul and Pinterest. The CTV push is a new format for that message.
The ad features dance teams from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, San Diego State University, Grambling State University, and Rutgers athletes. NIL stars Steve Angeli, Tony Rojas, CJ Bailey and others appear alongside creators Emily Ha and Avery Kroll. GRV, a dance and creative agency, choreographed the spot.
Urban Outfitters President Shea Jensen said the campaign is designed to celebrate the excitement of returning to campus. "Everything we do, from the communities we celebrate to the experiences we create, starts with our customer," she said in a statement. "All Together Now brings that commitment to life."
The original track "All Together Now (UO Version)" by Bryan Master will be released as a single and featured on Urban Outfitters Game Day playlists. It will also play in stores during college football season and is licensed for creator use on social channels.
Gen Z's share of mall foot traffic has increased 57% year over year, according to PwC data. Back-to-school spending is expected to average $1,437.79 per college student this year, up 8.4% from $1,325.85 in 2025, the National Retail Federation reported. Mall-based retailers like Urban Outfitters and American Eagle are competing for that spending.
The campaign runs through college football season, giving the brand a presence across stores, playlists and social media during the key back-to-school window.
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