Ford - This Is Now Tour

Car manufacturer Ford wanted to generate awareness of its new Ford Fiesta model, at a time when sales of cars were in decline.

Ford - This Is Now Tour

Agency name: Ogilvy Action Client name: Ford Category: Event Marketing

BACKGROUND

The overall picture of car sales in 2008 was one of declining opportunities. 2008 vs. 2007:

  • Quarter of a million fewer cars sold.

  • Full year retail market down over 15%.

  • Q4 retail market declined over 23%.

The launch of a business-critical new product - the new model Ford Fiesta - was challenging!

The ‘This is Now’ tour activated the insight that our audience are not comfortable in dealerships. By taking the car to its audience, a positive brand...

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