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# Giving Away Cars for Buzz
Ford Recruits Drivers for Free Fiestas

By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-01-14 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-fiesta-free
References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/14/ford-giving-away-100-fiestas-for-six-months/) & [fiestamovement](http://fiestamovement.com/)

Fort is recruiting drivers to join what it's calling the [Ford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passenger-princess) Fiesta Movement, and they've implemented a promotion that epitomizes timeliness. They're giving away 100 [Ford Fiestas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-and-amazon-autos), and for a period of six months, gas, insurance and concierge service are all complimentary.

To apply, check out the link below. Applicants must submit a short video to Ford explaining why they'd be ideal behind the wheel of a Fiesta. Cryptically, they must also agree to accept "secret assignments" from 'Ford Mission Control,' according to Autoblog.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.7/10
- Popularity: 59% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Car Giveaway Promotions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Companies can use car giveaways as a way to generate buzz and create excitement around their brand.
- **Complimentary Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Providing free additional services like gas, insurance, and concierge can attract customers and differentiate a brand from its competitors.
- **Interactive Ad Campaigns:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing interactive elements, such as creating and submitting videos, can engage customers and increase brand participation.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Automakers can use car giveaways to promote new models and increase brand awareness.
- **Insurance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Insurance companies can explore partnerships with car manufacturers to offer complimentary insurance as an added value for customers.
- **Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advertisers can create interactive ad campaigns that encourage consumer participation and engagement.

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