• by Karlene Lukovitz  @KLmarketdaily, May 17, 2016

PepsiCo’s AMP Energy drinks brand has partnered with Twitch, the gamers’ social video platform and community, on a summer “Level Up” promotional campaign.

The campaign includes co-branded beverage cans, two sweepstakes, gear, a Web site and digital ads starring Twitch influencers.

The special original- and cherry-flavor AMP cans, available at retail through August, bear the Twitch logo and promote the #AMPLevelUp partnership.

The program marks the first time that Twitch’s logo has been used on any non-gaming retail product.

One sweepstakes is limited to Twitch’s community of 1.7 million broadcasters. Between now and Aug, 6 (Thursday through Sunday, between 8 and 10 pm ET), they can enter by typing #AMPSweepstakes into their Twitch live-stream titles. Prizes include a home page carousel placement takeover, limited-edition hoodies, and cash. 

To enter the other sweeps, non-broadcaster fans need to follow AMP Energy on Facebook or Instagram, and tag a photo of themselves with an AMP Energy Twitch can with @AMPENERGY and #AMPLevelUpSweepstakes. 

Prizes include trips to TwitchCon 2016, Alienware gaming rigs, and co-branded AMP and Twitch gear. 

The partnership’s Web site, AMPEnergy.com/Twitch, is offering exclusive content and AMP Energy commercials starring Twitch influencers.