Monday, July 16, 2007

2007 Edge Across America Winner from Billings Montana



Kent Mende Presents Kendra Casey her Keys for her live changing story. Her father Jeff,submitted this touching story of Kendra's life changing experience. We are very honored that Archie Cochrane was chosen to present a vehicle from our inventory to Kendra. We're very proud of your accomplishments and and honored that you were chosen for a new Ford Edge from Ford. Here is a copy of what Kendra endured in her Life... Hang on to your seatbelts! CLICK HERE You'll be a teriffic teacher Kendra!

These were the criteria for the contest:

Background:For the last three seasons, ford has partnered with ABC’s highly rated Extreme Makeover: Home edition, providing vehicles to families through positive, problem-solving and uplifting messages which coincice with the family’s needs and story line.- created seamless meaningful, emotional connections with viewers highlighting Ford products and key attributes in -show.- Ford and ABC have successfully launched the Edge Across America consumer promotion and further, obtained support within ABC show content for the first time ever.

Objectives: - Continue to build strong, brand name awareness, interest & excitement around the new Ford Edge._Further connect Ford to the excitement/popularity of the show to elicit a positive, favorable response-Generate hand raisers by creating this unique and impactful consumer promotion surrounding on-air content and integration.


Promotional Concept:EM:HE will remake a house in each of the 50 states over the course of two seasons.Strategically link the Edge with show structure by awarding on e Edge to a deserving family in each state.-Consumers submitted stories online to be considered for the Edge Across America promotion Stories upheld consistency with the Bold Moves campaign; contestants needed to prove triumph over tragedy and difficulty without letting life get them down; these people strive to seize the moment and put a positive spin on life despite hardships.

Prize Structure:-One grand prize winner tor receive a state-of-the-art garage makeover in addition to winning the new Edge from Ford
-49 families to win Edge vehicles-A garage makeover and Edge giveaway were also featured as an in-show integration element, linking show content to the promotion.

Two Girls Win FFA Awards of $1000 Sponsored by Archies and FFA




Emmett Gunn presents Megan Brumfield of Shepherd with $1,000 award from Ford and Archie Cochrane Ford for winning the FFA Contest
Emmett Gunn presents Misty Stradtman of Ryegate, MT with $1,000 award from Ford and Archie Cochrane Ford for winning the FFA Contest.
Archies and Ford Motor Company award two local girls for winning the FFA contest. Each of the girls wrote outstanding Essays! We'll try and get the for you to read.

Friday, July 06, 2007

Archies Top Sales Staff in June


Here they are!
Terry Johns a long time salesman at Archies captures 1st place. Terry has a way about himself by providing a fun pleasureable buying experience to all of his customers. He has a little different type of relationship with his customers. There are many times when you'll see his customers come in and just have a cup of coffee with him. He's one of those guys that just enjoys people.
Jeff Wigen has been with us for some time now as well! He is a very knowledgeable guy that takes his products seriously. Jeff is one of those guys that takes your interests seriously. If there's ever a case that we don't have exactly what you are looking for, Jeff makes sure we find it. If you want results, then Jeff is highly assertive in getting you the service you'd expect out of a salesman.
Last but not least, we have Drew Rector. Drew comes to us from the U.S. Navy. He was the guy on the runway of an aircraft carrier that helped our pilots land and take off. He's a great guy with a fun attitude. Although he's only been here for a month, he has already made his way to the top. If you want to get in with a salesman that just started in the business that's not too busy all the time, then Drew is your guy. Since he just started, he is building his customer base. Why not be one of the customers that he can take care of?
As always, Archies wishes to extend our "Thank You" for all the business you do with us. We are pround to be the number 1 Ford dealer in Montana and we owe it all to you. With our prices and service, you can expect that we will continue to do business the way you expect from a dealership. Please let us know if there is anything you'd like to see from us. Your opinions really do matter to us.
Thanks Again,
Mike Weiland
Internet Sales MGR