Brand: Ford

Despite it being a crucial factor in making a purchase, many consumers aren’t as motivated to visit dealerships for test- drives. Ford found a way to not only encourage test-drives by eliminating that high-pressure sales environment, it helped dealers create positive interactions with consumers by supporting local schools. Interested Ford dealers partnered with schools to […]

THE SETUP: The Ranger is a beloved Ford truck that rolled off the assembly line in 2011. So when the brand hit the North American International Auto Show to introduce its redesigned 2019 model, it wanted to rekindle the adventurous spirit that the vehicles—and their drivers—are known for. With a media briefing on its auto […]

WHY THE JUDGES LOVE IT:  At the North American Auto Show, Ford commemorated the 50th anniversary of the film “Bullitt” by giving attendees a chance to star in their own movie trailer, which re-created the film’s iconic chase scene. Participants posed in front of a green screen for the main shot, then completed three “scenes” […]

The world was perplexed when the 1968 Mustang Bullitt from Steve McQueen’s classic “Bullitt” was lost after filming. But in 2017, Ford located the coveted automobile and set out to surprise and delight car fans by unveiling it at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show. There, the brand leveraged the vehicle’s nostalgia factor to drive affinity […]

Over the years, Ford has built a reputation for itself as a standout exhibitor at the SEMA Show, an annual trade event run by the world’s largest automobile aftermarket group. So to maintain its lofty status and demonstrate its commitment to supporting the $41.2 billion automotive aftermarket industry, the brand created a car lover’s paradise, […]