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Radio Broadcasters Show Their Continued Support to Automakers at North American Auto Show

PRNewswire
ORLANDO, Fla.
Jan 15, 2009

HD Digital Radio Alliance to Showcase Strong Presence at Auto Show with Billboards, Brand Ambassadors and Online Promotion

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ --

    WHAT:   Despite the current economic environment, the HD Digital Radio
                Alliance is, on behalf of the radio broadcasters, continuing
                its outpour of support to the auto industry and to showcase HD
                Radio during this year's North American International Auto
                Show in Detroit.

            Outdoor billboards

  • 12 bulletin placements through January with the "Fully-Equipped" creative

            Mobile billboards

  • Two mobile boards will drive around the COBO Hall with the "Fully Equipped" creative
  • Taking place January 14 - 18 from 8:30am - 4:30pm each day
  • Photo parade style together in front of COBO from 2:30 - 3:00 pm each day.

            Brand ambassadors

  • 12 team members dressed in full head-to-toe bright orange jumpsuits with HD Radio satchels
  • Handing out 15,000 VIP badges to attendees
  • Taking place January 14 -15 from 10 am - 4 pm each day

            Online promotion

  • Web landing page for all VIP badge holders at www.hdradio.com/vip
  • Banner ads running on key Web sites between January 13 - 24 with the "Fully-Equipped" creative

            Inside the Auto Show
            Over 25 different HD Radios are on the floor in a variety of cars
            Attendees can hear and "test drive" HD Radio in the Jaguar 2010 XK
            Coupe in the Jaguar Booth

            Radio Advertising
            The Alliance radio campaign is running in 100 markets on over 700
            radio stations including stations in Detroit
            (listen to the commercials here:
            http://www.hdradioalliance.com/commercials.php)

    WHY:    Because 12 automakers are backing HD Radio and the Alliance is
            helping to promote these OEMs on over 700 stations across the
            country in the top 100 markets. In addition to the promotional
            efforts at the Auto Show in Detroit, the Alliance is highlighting
            HD Radio for consumers' 'NOW' car, with receivers available at
            dealerships and retail outlets.

    WHEN:   The North American International Auto Show opens on Saturday,
            January 17 and goes until Sunday, January 25

    WHERE:  At Detroit's COBO Hall

SOURCE: HD Digital Radio Alliance

Web site: http://www.hdradioalliance.com/commercials.php/