Ringo Starr to Star in 2015 Skechers Ads
By Colin Stutz
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Ringo Starr
and Skechers announced a new partnership Monday that will have the
former Beatles drummer appearing in the footwear company's global
marketing campaign for their "Relaxed Fit" line, starting spring 2015.
Starr will appear in comedic new television spots that will be part of a campaign that has previously included sports celebrities Joe Montana, Mark Cuban, Joe Namath and Pete Rose, with content spanning media realms to print, outdoor, online and point-of-sale materials through June 2016. The shoe is a
"We are incredibly excited to be working with such an amazing world-renowned artist as Ringo Starr," Skechers president Michael Greenberg said in a statement. "Ringo possesses the charm, cool charisma and instant global recognition that will elevate awareness for our popular Relaxed Fit footwear collection both in the United States and especially around the world. And his recent modeling gig with a high-end designer shows Ringo is not only a music icon, but also a style icon. As we move from the sports world to the music world with this campaign, Ringo is the perfect ambassador to illustrate how our comfortable footwear helps keep you relaxed in any situation."
Starr will appear in comedic new television spots that will be part of a campaign that has previously included sports celebrities Joe Montana, Mark Cuban, Joe Namath and Pete Rose, with content spanning media realms to print, outdoor, online and point-of-sale materials through June 2016. The shoe is a
"We are incredibly excited to be working with such an amazing world-renowned artist as Ringo Starr," Skechers president Michael Greenberg said in a statement. "Ringo possesses the charm, cool charisma and instant global recognition that will elevate awareness for our popular Relaxed Fit footwear collection both in the United States and especially around the world. And his recent modeling gig with a high-end designer shows Ringo is not only a music icon, but also a style icon. As we move from the sports world to the music world with this campaign, Ringo is the perfect ambassador to illustrate how our comfortable footwear helps keep you relaxed in any situation."
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