Inaugural Product Placement

by Diane Farsetta — January 18, 2005 - 7:06pm
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"Talk about free advertising," exclaimed Forbes. "Cadillac's first 'customer' for its redesigned, 2006 DTS will be President George W. Bush, who will ride in a black limousine version of the new car during his inaugural parade on January 20." Deville marketing manager Keith Spondike said that Bush's use of the DTS will reinforce Cadillac's image of "appealing to and transporting high-profile people."

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Forbes, January 18, 2005

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George W. Capone

Submitted by esp on January 19, 2005 - 9:45pm.
So it's sort of like the concept behind the PT Cruiser; it's cool when a criminal drives it, and it'll appeal to our reptilian brain. -- esp