CITROËN UK IN MAJOR NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH CHANNEL 4 AND FIRST DATES

Launching in January 2018, this is the first time Citroën has partnered with Channel 4 in this way.

The sponsorship will include multiple series of First Dates, as well as the return of First Dates Hotel where Maître D’ Fred Siriex and his team will welcome a whole host of hopeful singletons to a tailor-made matchmaking experience in Naples next year.

In addition to the sponsorship, Citroën and Channel 4 are collaborating on the launch of an original content series for All 4, which will also be distributed across Citroën’s own channels.

The partnership was brokered by 4Sales with MediaCom and will also include off-air licensing and Channel 4’s unique interactive digital sponsorship format ispon.

Havas is responsible for the light-hearted sponsorship idents that invites viewers to 'find love with Citroën and First Dates on 4', whilst showcasing the brand’s range including New C3 Aircross Compact SUV and New C4 Cactus. Click here to see an ident example: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSrC9oieZkSM6F2MLuvUnJNCZfVyXZzs9

First Dates and First Dates Hotel are Channel 4’s biggest 10pm shows so far this year, attracting an average audience of 2.0 million and 1.9 million viewers per episode, respectively. Both significantly outperform Channel 4’s slot average.

Souad Wrixen, Marketing Director at Citroën UK said; “It’s a real pleasure to be able to partner with such a well-known TV series, which really embodies our ‘Be Different, Feel Good’ attitude.

The sponsorship feels like a natural fit following the launch of our new brand signature ‘Inspired By You’, which brings us closer to our customers as we continue to introduce products that are inspired directly by them. A number of our new products, including New C3 Aircross and New C4 Cactus, will feature throughout the partnership and we are very excited to work closely with Channel 4 to create content for All 4 as well, so watch this space.”

Rob Ramsey, Partnership Leader, Channel 4 said; “We are delighted to be working with Citroën on this amazing package. Not only will Citroën benefit from a direct sponsorship association with First Dates on Channel 4, but we will also be collaborating to create bespoke content with them that will extend the reach of the campaign across both our platforms.”

For more information on the Citroën range, please visit: www.citroen.co.uk

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

ANDREW DIDLICK 07836 362859 andrew.didlick@mpsa.com
JOHN HANDCOCK 07810 180249 john.handcock@citroen.com
KATIE READ 07834 500267 katie.read@citroen.com
MICHAEL ARNOLD 07831 829410 michael.arnold@citroen.com
CRAIG MORROW 07747 764745 craig.morrow@mpsa.com

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The Citroën brand:

Citroën is an international automotive brand with a full range of cars and light commercial vehicles. Founded in 1919, Citroën has made its mark through its bold and creative approach to automotive design. These values are harnessed in the pursuit of well-being, with fresh solutions to the changing demands of customers in each era. Today, Citroën is reinventing itself with models such as New C3 and the New C3 Aircross compact SUV that place an emphasis on design, comfort and intelligent technology, bringing a breath of fresh air to the automotive landscape. As a people-minded brand, Citroën is proud to offer a smooth and transparent customer experience, as illustrated by the online review site Citroën Advisor. With 10,000 customer contact points in more than 80 countries worldwide, Citroën sold more than 1.1 million vehicles in 2016. Citroën has also amassed eight Manufacturers’ titles in the FIA World Rally Championship and three consecutive Manufacturers’ titles in the World Touring Car Championship in 2014, 2015 and 2016.