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The strategy behind Joe & the Juice’s and NBA superstar Kevin Durant partnership

Joe & The Juice’s partnership with Kevin Durant highlights a shift toward lifestyle branding, aiming to connect with wellness-oriented audiences.

To some, the first thing that may come to mind when they hear Kevin Durant and Joe & the Juice, is ‘basketball sandwich,’ and they wouldn’t be far off.

Joe & the Juice partnered with Kevin Durant to create the first premium sandwich called the Steak.  An unlikely duo, pairing – an NBA superstar and a global juice bar – but this partnership is part of a broader branding strategy aimed at positioning Joe & The Juice as more than just a place to grab a smoothie.

Kasper Garnell, VP of Brand, Joe & the Juice commented, “We wanted to show that Joe isn’t just a juice bar – It’s a mindset. The message is simple: greatness isn’t an accident. It’s a lifestyle. And whether yo


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the authorHiba Faisal
Hiba Faisal is a Junior Reporter at Campaign Middle East, part of Motivate Media Group. She handles coverage on influencer marketing and the luxury industry, and is also tasked with the brand’s social media presence. Alongside her daily reportage, she produces and edits video content for Campaign’s digital platforms — including Reels, interviews, and behind-the-scenes features. She specialises in capturing how brands build emotional connections with their audiences by prioritising relevance and authenticity through co-creation and storytelling.