Friday, September 16, 2011

Jennifer Lopez to Appear in Fiat 500 Ads


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Jennifer Lopez performs in a spot for the Fiat 500.
Italian car maker Fiat is trying to make a splash with its 500 subcompact model through high-fashion promotions like the recent launch of the Gucci special edition model during at Gucci’s Fashion Night Out event in New York. Now the car maker is intensifying its effort with an alliance between the brand and Jennifer Lopez.
The singer and actress will appear in television spots for the 2012 Fiat 500 that are scheduled to begin airing later this year. The ads are aimed at raising the car’s profile as it seeks to compete in the crowded small-car market against everything from the pricey Mini Cooper to less-expensive models like the Toyota Yaris and Honda Fit. The spots are also designed to expand the car’s appeal to a wider range of demographic groups.
“Jennifer fits perfectly with the brand not because of who she is but because of what she is –authentic, passionate, modern and a fighter determined to stand out from the rest. As you look at her career path, she embodies the Fiat philosophy, ‘Life is Best When Driven,’” said Olivier Francois, chief marketing officer for Chrysler Group LLC, which is controlled by Fiat.
Another product of the alliance is the use of a new Fiat 500 Cabrio in a 30-second trailer for Jennifer Lopez’s new “Papi” video. The trailer made its debut during the first “Monday Night Football” game of the National Football League’s 2011 season on ESPN.

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