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Ford didn't relaunch the Capri with modern ads. They made them look 50 years old on purpose. ã…¤ The Capri was an icon of the 70s. So Ford built a campaign that takes you back in time. ã…¤ The relaunch ads look like they were shot on film. ã…¤ they have vintage narration with music straight out of a Sean Connery era Bond film. ã…¤ And here's the smart part. Ford siloed this look to the Capri specifically. That builds brand equity around the product, not just the Ford nameplate. ã…¤ We live in a post-modern digital era. So a vintage look book catches people off guard. That alone earns attention. ã…¤ Then there's the sharing. These ads are fun, and they're engineered to travel. ã…¤ The "How To Capri" series is a total spoof of a 70s detective show. That makes it shareable even if you have zero interest in the car. Ford even cut them into GIPHYs people can drop in the family group chat. ã…¤ Last piece: pop culture timing. I've said it for years. Vintage is back. Look at the Ford Bronco. ã…¤ It's especially...

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