Fame and Fortune A campaign starring a celebrity spokesperson could be the ticket to off-the-chart marketing success.
By Kim T. Gordon •
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You wouldn't guess by looking at me that I have somethingmajor in common with Sammy Sosa and Pete Sampras-but we've allbeen endorsers or celebrity spokespeople for Nortel Networks. WhileI've never been able to hit a baseball or serve an ace, as asmall-business expert and author, I can drive home key messagesthat resonate with business owners, a skill Nortel Networks has putto good use.
Typically, star athletes command endorsement fees in themillions, but other spokespeople, such as authors and industryexperts, have considerably less stratospheric rates. So while yourbudget probably doesn't include a national ad campaignfeaturing a superstar, there are excellent, lower-cost ways yourgrowing business can increase its visibility using a celebrity orexpert spokesperson.
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