Kevin HarvickThe Shell “Stop Gunky Build-Up” campaign returns in January, this time featuring Kevin Harvick. In February, the gasoline retailer will add the “Un-Gunk Your Car” promotion. The focus continues to be the company’s commitment to fuel quality. The campaign will continue the current TV spots as well as adding two new spots, says a Shell spokesperson. One features Harvick, and the other spot brings back the “Shell Passionate Experts,” the two serious Shell engineers in their white lab coats. The media buy includes network TV and national cable networks.

In conjunction with TV, Shell will also introduce a new online campaign, enhanced point-of-purchase materials, radio advertising, outdoor billboards and all-new promotions designed to drive traffic to Shell stations. All marketing components will reinforce last year’s successful Passionate Experts program and educate motorists that “All gasolines are not the same.” Beginning Feb. 11, the “Un-Gunk Your Car” promotion will aim to drive traffic to stations and inside convenience stores.

Through March 30, Shell customers who purchase a minimum of 10 gallons of gasoline will receive one free microfiber cleaning cloth specially formulated to help “un-gunk” the interior of their car (no fuel purchase required in New Jersey). While supplies last, consumers will be encouraged to collect all three limited-edition versions of the cloth–”Shell V-Power Cleans Up Gunk,” “Un-Gunk Your Car” and “I Hate Gunk” with Harvick’s #29 logo. Each of the 23 million cloths will be accompanied by a 2008 Sprint Cup Series race schedule in support of the Shell relationship with Richard Childress Racing, Kevin Harvick and the 29 Shell-Pennzoil car.

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2 Responses to “Harvick to star in Shell’s Anti-Gunk campaign return”  

  1. 1 colonel

    When driver Harvick got Shell on his car, Harvick has done great in the 2007 season. He will show the boys how it is done in 2008. I switched to Shell last year and My auto runs smoother and I get better milage. OH the new Shell station is across the street from my home.

  2. 2 Ronnie Kilgore

    I am president of “Andalusia Classics & Streetrods”.
    We were at a car show in Montgomery, Al. on July, 12th.
    They were giving away the “I Hate Gunk” cloths…..
    I would like to get a couple hundred to give out at our
    car show on September 20th in Andalusia Al.
    Any “Free” samples would be great….. Thanks
    Ronnie Kilgore
    ps Great web site!

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