Chevy Drafts Long for Commercials

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NEW YORK General Motors and Chevrolet said Tuesday they have reached a three-year agreement with Howie Long, former pro football star and current Fox TV NFL Sunday analyst, to be a divisional spokesperson for Chevy Trucks. In addition, Chevrolet will become the presenting sponsor for the annual Howie Long’s Tough Guys TV special. Financial details were not revealed.

Pete Langenhorst, Chevy retail advertising director, said the relationship provides Chevrolet with a marketing opportunity that has tremendous value, given Long’s popularity among a variety of audiences.

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