Hyundai has launched an inventive social marketing program called the “HYUNDAI RACE” at Times Square, one of the busiest city cross streets in the world. By downloading a controller app from the iTunes app store, participants can enjoy the HYUNDAI RACE featuring the all-new Hyundai Veloster on a prominent billboard via Hyundai WiFi.
Steve Shannon, Hyundai Motor America vice president of Marketing said, “Having a large video display in Times Square certainly creates awareness among consumers through creative graphic elements. But Hyundai’s racing game takes engagement to a new level. The game invites the audience to interact with Hyundai in the middle of one of the world’s busiest venues for commerce and tourism. It’s a great example of our innovative marketing at work.”
HYUNDAI RACE is played by tilting a smart phone like one would steer a car. Players race their Veloster against the clock and their score will get posted on the billboard to be ranked amongst other players. HYUNDAI RACE will be up on the billboard in Times Square until the end of this year, and Hyundai will continue launching a number of other interactive experiences in Times Square thoughout 2012.
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Wow... I LOVE it! OEMs, are REALLY getting it. Hyundai has come a LONG way. I was impressed when they were first to offer customers an "out" if they lost their job during the whole economic crisis a couple of years ago and now they are again being proactive and utilizing the #1 form of communication... Social Media! What is interesting is how they are using CONVENTIONAL media (Digital Billboard) to Synergize with Social Media...
Dealers... LEARN. This is GREAT stuff!!