Boost Mobile Teams Up with Deion Sanders to Introduce Coach Prime Motorola Razr

Boost Mobile and Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders announced that they have entered into a partnership with which Sanders will act as the company’s spokesperson.

Boost Mobile and Sanders have partnered to create an exclusive foldable smartphone with a striking gold and black design, the Coach Prime Motorola Razr. A slogan from Coach Prime “You Gotta Believe” graces the device. In addition to weekly motivational messages, Boost Mobile customers who purchase the limited edition Motorola Razr will receive motivational messages from Sanders. The financial agreement between the parties was not disclosed. 

In order to increase the reach of its ad spots, Boost Mobile tapped into a variety of platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X.The campaign, featuring Coach Prime’s social media endorsements, incorporates various promotional tactics such as digital advertising, commercials, radio spots, and in-store promotions. These initiatives aim to engage individuals aged 16 to 60, as well as target college football enthusiasts, highlighting Boost Mobile’s exclusive partnership with Coach Prime and the debut of the Boost-exclusive Coach Prime Motorola Razr.

Sean Lee, SVP of Consumer Product and Marketing at Boost Mobile, emphasized that both Coach Prime and Boost Mobile share a common ethos of motivation and inspiration, challenging conventional norms and championing communities. Boost Mobile being a Colorado-based company and Coach Prime serving as the head coach of the CU Buffs in Boulder, CO, facilitated the collaboration due to their geographical proximity, enabling a seamless partnership.

“We’ve admired Coach Prime and his ability to inspire a wide audience by challenging the boundaries of success. The Boost Mobile brand has a similar persona to Coach – to never settle,” said Lee. “He’s demonstrated success both as an athlete and a head coach through his hard work ethic and values. Boost is on a similar journey with the launch of our own 5G network making the partnership with Coach an easy decision.”

Sanders will also spearhead Boost Mobile’s “Boost the Block” initiatives aimed at fostering connections in underserved communities with his unique style and magnetic, inspirational personality, beyond the exclusive Motorola Razr collaboration.

Deion Sanders and Boost Mobile’s partnership has significance not just for the set of experiences Sanders has with Nike, which is highlighted by his return to Nike after a previously difficult relationship, but also for the fact that he has developed a recognizable quality within the college football community.

Sanders’ impact on school football cannot be defined in words, given his renowned career as a former NFL player and his ongoing position as CU Buffs’ head coach. In light of his re-visitation of Nike, as well as the success of past joint efforts, such as the one with Blender, which generated $1.2 million in pre-orders.

Deion Sanders’ popularity stems from his fearless outspokenness, a trait among his many talents that continually endears him to fans. His renown also lies in his status as a multi-sport athlete, excelling not only in professional football but also in various other sports, further solidifying his iconic status.

“Boost’s partnership with Coach Prime will help us spread the message that Boost Mobile is the nation’s 4th wireless carrier. We have our own network and provide customers with another choice for a total wireless solution, including all of the latest devices and great coverage that offers access to more cell towers than any other carrier,” said Lee.