IMAGES: Available at www.media.ford.com and www.flickr.com/photos/fiestamovement.
SUMMARY:
- Fiesta Movement agents will immerse themselves in the world of style and design with July missions, expanding their horizons and bringing Fiesta along for the ride
- Agent postings have garnered significant numbers on social media sites – more than 1.8 million YouTube views, more than 270,000 Flickr views and more than 1.8 million impressions on Twitter
- Fiesta continues success in Europe, with sales helping to improve Ford of Europe’s market share; 39,200 new Fiestas were sold in May
CONTEXT / BACKGROUND:
Fiesta Movement agents are known for being hip and technologically savvy, and for the month of July they can add stylish to the list. July missions are centered on style and design, and agents are exploring every aspect of that theme. Whether visiting the workspace of up-and-coming designer Rebecca Turbow, finding out as much as possible about New York City’s High Line project or hanging out at Essence Festival 2009, agents will get a firsthand look at what style and design means from varying perspectives. As part of the social media initiative, 100 young trendsetters will test drive and live with a European-spec Fiesta for six months, traveling on special missions. Agents will relate their experiences through a variety of social media sites.
DETAILS:
July mission: style and design
With 100 missions to choose from, each July mission is based on the style and design theme. Mission agents will try out fresh ideas, go to new places and experience fun adventures – all with their Fiesta. Missions include:
- A visit with up-and-coming designer Rebecca Turbow to learn more about the “safe” concept that inspired her clothing line. With a knack for creating striking collections that feature bold details in monochromatic palettes, Turbow’s line is a must-have for style mavens.
- An immersion in New York City’s High Line project that is greening the city’s industrial character. High Line is all about urban renewal, abandoned train tracks, public space design and elevated parks, and the agent will do a walk-through and photograph the changes for all to see.
- An opportunity to tap the genius of graphic design guru Matt Moore to create a new wrap for Fiesta. The agent will get the design made, install it and watch as heads turn when the new-look Fiesta sets out.
- Coverage of the Essence Festival 2009 in New Orleans. The agent will have the opportunity to participate in the music festival’s hospitality events and attend a steamboat cruise day party.
Throughout the mission and after its completion, agents upload content to the Fiesta Movement Web site or the social media platform of their choice. Using www.fiestamovement.com, visitors can follow the ride by accessing the live feed feature to keep current on what the agents are saying about Fiesta and their missions.
Spreading the word
After kicking off the Fiesta Movement and embarking on their first missions in May, agents created a big impression in the social media world, including:
- More than 1.8 million video views on YouTube
- More than 270,000 photo views on Flickr
- More than 1.8 million impressions on Twitter
Agents have been producing fun and entertaining content through social media to tell about their time with a Fiesta, including:
- Agents Joel and Mandy share pictures of their Ford Racing experience at the Michigan International Speedway Lifelock 400: http://www.flickr.com/photos/31408473@N05/
- Agent Kristina’s video depiction of her collaboration with fellow Twitterers to kick off her weekend “Interactive Road Trip”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yjonst4yn5s
- Agent Brittany’s account of her Cinema Vehicle Services visit and her acquaintance with some famous movie cars in a behind-the-scenes tour: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKDpu7f6iB8
Fiesta sales success
Customer demand for the new Ford Fiesta helped boost Ford of Europe’s market share in May to 8.9 percent, up 0.2 percentage points. In May alone, 39,200 new Fiestas were sold, with more than 191,000 delivered to customers since the start of the year. Fiesta is Ford of Europe’s best-selling model year-to-date.
In Europe the Fiesta name has long been synonymous with outstanding driving quality, design and value. The all-new Fiesta will take its three-decade heritage to U.S. consumers in 2010.
QUOTES:
“Our agents are going to rock the world of style and design. They definitely will add their own spin to the theme.”
– Connie Fontaine,
Ford brand and content alliances manager
“When you look at the numbers the agents are generating, their accomplishments are truly amazing. This program is bringing the Fiesta to life.”
– Sam De La Garza,
small car marketing manager
Follow the Fiesta Movement:
YouTube: www.youtube.com/fiestamovement
Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/fiestamovement
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/The-Fiesta-Movement/73386615309
Twitter: www.twitter.com/fordfiesta
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