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Tom PeytonAssistant Vice President, MarketingAmerican Honda Motor Co.
Honda Sales
• April + 14.4%
• YTD + 9.2%
Retail Focus
Cars + Trucks
Strong
Sales up 24% in April alone • Leading model for consumers under-35
“The Dreamer”• Reflects innovation and style of all-new Civic
• Creates an emotional connection with younger buyers
“The Dreamer”
• Soundtrack: “Walking on a Dream” by Empire of the Sun
• TV can still impact pop culture
Music is a Core Honda Communication Pillar• Music Festivals
• Honda Stage YouTube Channel
• Honda Civic Tour
2016 Honda Civic Tour: Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas
• Ridgeline Returns: Important entry for Honda
• World’s First Features: In-bed Trunk, Dual-action Tailgate, Truck Bed Audio
“A New Truck to Love”
Introduced During Super Bowl 50
“A New Truck to Love”
“Paper”
• Honda is a true mobility company
• “The Power of Dreams” brought to life with Paper commercial
• Journey of Honda engines using stop-motion film process
“Paper:” A Hit Among Consumers and Critics