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Gold-Plated Automobiles

The Mercedes Gold-Wrapped Cars Make an Appearance at Cannes 2012

— May 22, 2012 — Autos
The Cannes 2012 film festival was a fabulous affair, but the Mercedes gold-wrapped cars that carted the stars between festivities added a touch of luxurious glamour. What is more extravagant than gold-plated automobiles? Basically nothing. Between the Cannes festival itself, the gorgeous stars that made an appearance and the beautiful autos, the whole event was a huge smash.

With the slogan "star inside, star outside" gracing the exterior of the Mercedes gold-wrapped cars, the extravagantly luxurious Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG were undoubtedly a hit at the Cannes festival. As part of the promotion, Mercedes had a test driving station set up for Mercedes-AMG as well as the Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG on exhibition outside the Hotel du Cap-Eden Roc following the actual festival.
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Car Customization - There is an opportunity for companies to offer luxury car customization services, such as gold-plating, to high-end customers.
2. Experiential Marketing - Events like the Cannes film festival provide an opportunity for luxury car brands to showcase their products and create memorable experiences for potential customers.
3. Celebrity Endorsement - Luxury car brands can leverage the power of celebrity endorsement to appeal to their target market and create buzz around their products.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Car Manufacturing - Luxury car brands can incorporate customization services and create limited edition models for high-end customers.
2. Event Marketing - Companies can offer event marketing services to luxury car brands to showcase their products at high-end events, such as film festivals.
3. Celebrity Management - Celebrity management companies can partner with luxury car brands to provide celebrity endorsement and influencer marketing services.
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