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VW Debuts 2nd Star Wars Super Bowl Ad

Posted By Eric on February 1, 2012

Remember the biggest Super Bowl ad of 2011 and its endearing Star Wars theme? Well, the company behind that ad, automaker Volkswagen, is back with a second Star Wars-related Super Bowl commercial that follows up a teaser video released last month. Check out the brand-new Super Bowl ad below and then scroll down for the full press release. This ad will debut on television during Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, February 5th, 2012.

VOLKSWAGEN REVEALS GAME DAY SPOT
Featuring the iconic 2012 Beetle, Volkswagen returns to the Big Game with 60-second ad

Herndon, VA (February 1, 2012) ? Volkswagen of America, Inc. revealed its new commercial today on its YouTube? channel. Viewers can catch a sneak peek of a special, extended 75-second spot online, with the 60-second version of the ad running in the second quarter of the Big Game. This is the third consecutive year that Volkswagen has advertised on Game Day.

?This is a perfect opportunity for Volkswagen to celebrate with the fans that have made 2011 such a record-setting year for the company,? said Tim Mahoney, Chief Product and Marketing Officer, Volkswagen of America, Inc. ?This year?s commercial will build on Volkswagen?s ability to tell human stories simply while continuing to build on the brand?s momentum in the year ahead.?

Volkswagen?s 2012 Game Day commercial, ?The Dog Strikes Back,? features a story of an adorable dog named Bolt who is inspired to whip himself into shape by the power and performance of the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. The unexpected final moments are a sly wink toward the Star Wars? theme of Volkswagen?s 2011 Game Day commercial ?The Force,? which became a pop culture phenomenon and has nearly 50 million views on YouTube to date. The theme of the commercial is ?Back. And better than ever,? which illustrates the success and momentum that the Volkswagen brand is enjoying in the U.S.

Volkswagen?s 2012 Game Day campaign kicked off with a teaser distributed in mid-January, entitled ?The Bark Side,? featuring a choir of dogs barking along to Star Wars? ?Imperial March?. The teaser quickly became an Internet sensation, garnering over ten million views to date on YouTube. The ?Imperial March? is the same John Williams? composition used last year in ?The Force.?

Following the success of last year?s advertisement, Volkswagen and Deutsch LA teamed up with Lucasfilm again to end the latest spot with a surprise twist. The final 15 seconds take place in the iconic Cantina introduced in Star Wars Episode IV, complete with a special appearance by none other than Darth Vader.

?We believe this spot underscores the Volkswagen brand?s unmatched advertising legacy. It manages to highlight the redesign and performance of the Beetle with the lighthearted touches that viewers expect from the VW brand,? said Mike Sheldon, CEO, Deutsch LA, Volkswagen?s creative Agency of Record.

The new ad is part of a multi-faceted campaign for the Big Game, featuring digital and social media activations such as a takeover of ESPN mobile and the YouTube homepage. In mid-January, Volkswagen launched a ?Big Game? tab on Facebook that serves as a one-stop shop for all things related to the game, including The Bark Side teaser, the early online release of the ad, an ?Intergalactic Invite? allowing users to send Star Wars themed party e-vites to friends for the Big Game, and more.

About Volkswagen of America, Inc.

Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen?s operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Beetle, Eos, Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Passat, CC, Tiguan, Touareg and Routan vehicles through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers. Visit Volkswagen of America online at www.vw.com or media.vw.com to learn more.

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