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Chinese offended by Fiat's Richard Gere ad
21/06/2008 09:40. According to Olivier Francois, Chief Executive Officer of Lancia, Richard Gere was chosen for a recent ad for the Lancia Delta because he "is not merely a fine actor; not merely one of the most famous men in the world. He is a man with a great difference: the ability to combine talent, fame and style with great character. I'm talking about his commitment to peace." That affinity for peace stretches especially towards the people of Tibet, a people who's autonomy from China Gere supports. This commercial, which you can watch after the break, features Gere driving a new Lancia Delta from Hollywood to Tibet in just 30 seconds and aired in Italy. After reports of the commercial appeared in Chinese newspapers, China... // Autoblog 26/06/2008 03:27 Chinese offended by Fiat's Richard Gere ad Hollywood Reporter
25/06/2008 13:58 Fiat apologises for Gere commercial Malaysia Star
Car manufacturer Fiat has apologised to the Chinese government over
a commercial starring Richard Gere. The commercial shows Gere driving from Hollywood to Tibet. Gere is known to be a supporter of Tibetan independence. “Fiat has recently been advised that certain advertising could disturb the sensibility of the people within China,” a spokesperson for Ford said. "Fiat Group extends its apologies to the Government of the People's Republic... // Malaysia Star 25/06/2008 03:44 Fiat apologizes for Gere-Tibet ad, but will keep running it SmartBrief
Italian automaker Fiat is the latest major marketer to issue an
apology or pull an ad over concern it may have offended the Chinese
government or its people. Fiat has apologized for any offense taken
by a TV spot featuring actor and Tibet activist Richard Gere, who
is shown driving its Lancia Delta model from Hollywood to visit
Buddhist monks in the Himalayas, but will continue running it in
Europe; the ad was not being shown in China. Globe and... // SmartBrief 25/06/2008 01:09 Fiat apologizes for Gere-Tibet ad, but will keep running it SmartBrief
Italian automaker Fiat is the latest major marketer to issue an
apology or pull an ad over concern it may have offended the Chinese
government or its people. Fiat has apologized for any offense taken
by a TV spot featuring actor and Tibet activist Richard Gere, who
is shown driving its Lancia Delta model from Hollywood to visit
Buddhist monks in the Himalayas, but will continue running it in
Europe; the ad was not being shown in China. Globe and... // SmartBrief 24/06/2008 19:50 Fiat to keep running ad featuring Gere in Tibet Otago Daily Times
Fiat has said it will keep running an ad featuring actor Richard
Gere and a reference to Tibet that has angered some in China and
prompted the Italian automaker to issue an apology. Gere, a Buddhist who has been active in the movement to free Tibet, appears in the TV ad for Fiat's new Lancia Delta, using the car to whiz from Hollywood to the snows of the Himalayas, where he plays with a group of young Buddhist monks. Fiat said in a statement on Friday that casting Gere for the ad had not been a "political choice" and was not driven by the desire to "interfere with the internal political system of any country." The company apologized to China's government and its people for any offense arising from "misinterpretations of its well-established position of neutrality." However, a Fiat... // Otago Daily Times 24/06/2008 15:47 Fiat says sorry but still runs Gere ad Drivesouth
Fiat said yesterday it would keep running an ad featuring actor
Richard Gere and a reference to Tibet that has angered some in
China and prompted the Italian carmaker to issue an apology. Gere, a Buddhist who has been active in the movement to free Tibet, appears in the TV ad for Fiat's new Lancia Delta, using the car to whiz from Hollywood to the snows of the Himalayas, where he plays with a group of young Buddhist monks. Fiat said last Friday that casting Gere for the ad had not been a "political choice" and was not driven by the desire to "interfere with the internal political system of any country." The company apologised to China's Government and its people for any offence arising from "misinterpretations of its well-established position of neutrality". However, a Fiat... // Drivesouth 24/06/2008 05:51 Fiat's controversial Gere ad to keep running CNN
24/06/2008 05:41 Fiat's controversial Gere ad to keep running CNN International
24/06/2008 02:29 Fiat to Continue Running Ad Wall Street Journal
24/06/2008 00:22 Fiat to keep running ad featuring actor Richard Gere in Tibet ... International Herald Tribune
24/06/2008 00:07 Fiat sorry for Tibet ad The Gazette (Montreal)
"Fiat ... has recently been advised that certain advertising ...
could disturb the sensibility of the people within China," the
company said in a statement Friday. "Fiat Group extends its apologies to the government of the People's Republic of China and to the Chinese people." The company made the apology after Chinese media reported on the commercial, but a spokesman said the ad would not be pulled. China has come under criticism from human rights activists... // The Gazette (Montreal) 23/06/2008 13:24 Fiat apologises to China Variety Asia
socializing with Tibetan monks. The ad for the company’s upmarket Lancia began airing in Italy at the start of June and has been popular on YouTube. Gere is well known for supporting Tibet’s independence from China. Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne backed the commercial when it was shown to reporters on June 4. “I obviously like it,” he said. Chinese newspapers responded with reports criticizing the ad, however, and Fiat issued an... // Variety Asia 23/06/2008 04:30 Fiat Apologizes For Controversial Richard Gere Ad Post Chronicle
The automaker said Friday it was sorry for any negative
connotations present in the commercial, which shows Gere driving
Fiat's new Lancia Delta model from Hollywood to Tibet, the Italian
news agency ANSA reported. "The choice of the subject matter by Mr. Gere is a reflection of our commitment to artistic freedom of expression," the company said. "It should not be understood as an endorsement by the Fiat Group of Mr. Gere's social and political... // Post Chronicle 22/06/2008 08:51 Fiat apologizes for controversial ad United Press International
TURIN, Italy, June 21 (UPI) -- Fiat did not mean to offend China or
its people with its newest TV advertisement featuring U.S. actor Richard Gere , the Italian company says. The automaker said Friday it was sorry for any negative connotations present in the commercial, which shows Gere driving Fiat's new Lancia Delta model from Hollywood to Tibet, the Italian news agency ANSA reported. "The choice of the subject matter by Mr. Gere is a reflection of our commitment to artistic... // United Press International 22/06/2008 04:17 Fiat apologises to China for TV ad Marketing Web
MILAN (Reuters) - Italian car maker Fiat has apologised to China
over its new television commercial featuring US actor Richard Gere
and a reference to Tibet after Chinese newspapers carried reports
about it. In a statement issued on Friday, Fiat said it did not endorse Gere's political views. The actor supports Tibet's autonomy from China. "Fiat reiterates its neutrality in connection with any political matter, be it on a national or international basis," it said. "Fiat Group extends its apologies to the Government of the People's Republic of China and to the Chinese people." A spokesman said Fiat decided to issue the statement after reports about the... // Marketing Web 21/06/2008 19:37 Fiat apologizes for Tibet ad Calgary Herald
21/06/2008 14:40 Fiat apologizes to China for Gere ad Variety
Italian car maker Fiat has apologized to China for its latest TV
ad, featuring Hollywood star and political activist Richard Gere
socializing with Tibetan monks. The ad for the company’s upmarket Lancia began airing in Italy at the start of June and has been popular on YouTube. Gere is well known for supporting Tibet’s independence from China, which subjected the tiny state to a brutal crackdown this year. Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne backed the commercial when it was shown to reporters on June 4.... // Variety 21/06/2008 12:07 Fiat apologizes to China for TV ad for new car Reuters India
21/06/2008 12:04 Fiat apologizes to China for TV ad for new car Reuters
21/06/2008 09:40 Fiat apologizes to China for Richard Gere commercial Autoblog
This commercial, which you can watch after the break, features Gere driving a new Lancia Delta from Hollywood to Tibet in just 30 seconds and aired in Italy. After reports of the commercial appeared in Chinese newspapers, China... // Autoblog 21/06/2008 08:55 Fiat apologizes to China for TV ad U.S. Daily
21/06/2008 05:10 UPDATE 1-Fiat apologises to China for TV ad for new car Reuters
21/06/2008 03:31 Fiat apologizes to China for TV ad Reuters
21/06/2008 00:03 Fiat apologises to China for TV ad for new car Reuters
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