Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt Joins Nokia To Connect With A Fresh Crowd; Star Helps Nokia Increase Brand Awareness Among New Consumers In the United States.Business/Technology Editors & Entertainment WritersNOTE TO MEDIA: Photo is available in a Smart News Release(TM) on Business Wire's Home Page at www.businesswire.com IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 27, 2000 Nokia (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :NOK NOK In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Norwegian Krone. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ), the world's largest mobile phone manufacturer, today announced it has partnered with actress Jennifer Love Hewitt to open new avenues for increasing Nokia's brand awareness among a growing, trend-setting and stylish crowd of wireless phone users in the United States. Beginning as early as July, Hewitt will be featured in a national print, outdoor and magazine promotional campaign as well as in regional point-of-purchase carrier programs. In one of Nokia's key target age groups, young adults (18-34 year olds), Jennifer Love Hewitt's Q-rating of 37 establishes her as the most popular actress on television today. The Q-rating, administered by Marketing Evaluations, Inc., is the preeminent measure of a celebrity's popularity rated against his/her peers through a quarterly, random survey of 1,800 individuals ages six and over in the United States. Similar to Nokia's advertisements featuring supermodel Niki Taylor as a fashion symbol, this new campaign, based on product functionality and style, will tout Hewitt as a symbol of youthfulness and wholesomeness. Hewitt, who is known for her starring roles in the FOX television shows "Time of Your Life," "Party of Five," ABC's television movie, "The Audrey Hepburn Story," and the blockbuster hits "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer," was Nokia's top choice because of her high recognition/visibility and her fresh image. She is currently in production on MGM's feature film, "Breakers." In addition to the advertising campaign, Hewitt will support Nokia's charitable efforts with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that have a measurable impact on youth. . In a 30-second Public Service Announcement, Hewitt will stress the importance for young adults to communicate with parents and friends and to "connect with someone who cares." "My partnership with Nokia is a perfect match because we both have the common goal of striving to connect with other people," said Jennifer Love Hewitt. "I am particularly excited about becoming involved in Nokia's partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters organization, and encouraging kids to stay connected and to keep the lines of communication "Lines of Communication" is an episode from the fourth season of the science-fiction television series Babylon 5. Synopsis Franklin and Marcus attempt to persuade the Mars resistance to assist Sheridan in opposing President Clark. open between parents and friends, and people who care about them." "Jennifer Love Hewitt perfectly fits an audience that has already identified Nokia as the coolest brand," said Debra Kennedy, director, consumer marketing for Nokia. "Her incredible success as an actress reflects her widespread appeal, talent and down-to-earth attitude and Nokia is excited to be working with her." Since its 1994 introduction as the first Finnish company to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. , Nokia has become one of the strongest brands both in North America and Internationally in both brand awareness and image. In a survey by Interbrand in June 1999, Nokia was ranked No. 11 in the "Top 20 Global Brands." And, in a recent poll by Bolt Lab among teenagers aged 13 to 19, Nokia was overwhelming named as the "coolest" mobile phone brand. Nokia has already achieved success in its branding efforts by developing wireless phones with unique design and stylish options that are viewed as lifestyle accessories that can stand out in the most fashionable crowds. Nokia's partnership with Jennifer Love Hewitt is another example of the company's ongoing brand building efforts. Some of Nokia's other partnerships and sponsorships include a partnership with Gen Art that is designed to showcase fashionable technology with up-and-coming designers, filmmakers and artists; a fashion association with supermodel Niki Taylor; the Nokia Sugar Bowl; 2000 Grammy Awards; 2000 Teen Choice Awards; 52nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards; FUBU FUBU For Us By Us (clothing brand) FUBU Fouled Up Beyond Understanding (polite form) FUBU Fouled Up Beyond Use (polite form) FUBU Fouled Up By User ; Essence Music Festival Essence Music Festival is an annual music festival celebrating contemporary African-American music and culture. It is the largest event celebrating African-American culture and music in the United States. ; U.S. Youth Soccer Organization; the Indy 500 and the FIS FIS n abbr (BRIT) (= Family Income Supplement) → ayuda estatal familiar Snowboard World Cup. About Nokia Nokia is paving the way to the mobile information society with its innovative products and solutions. The company is the leading mobile phone supplier and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks and related services, as well as multimedia terminals. In 1999, Nokia's net sales Net Sales The amount a seller receives from the buyer after costs associated with the sale are deducted. Notes: This amount is calculated by subtracting the following items from gross sales: merchandise returned for credit, allowances for damaged or missing goods, freight totaled EUR EUR In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Euro. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 19.8 billion (USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 19.9 billion). Headquartered in Finland, Nokia is listed on the New York (NOK), Helsinki, Stockholm, London, Frankfurt and Paris stock exchanges and employs more than 56,000 people. Note: A Photo is available at URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. : http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.062700/bb6 |
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