Genesis on TV (Private Practice)

[TreeHaus]

Let me first say that I don't watch the show and think it should be cancelled. But as I turned on the TV last night to catch the late news there was a scene where the Genny got :15 of fame. The show was Private Practice and you might be able to watch the episode on ABC.com. It was in the last 5 minutes or less of the show. Also, probably the best thing on the show.

Not sure what the scene was about. (had the audio turned down) But one of the stars comes speeding into a parking lot. As the rest of the scene takes place you can seen the Genny in the background.

I think the only reason it caught my eye was because the car looks like mine. (only without the tinted windows)

Hopefully we'll see more of the "star of the show" in the future.

 

[Liquid Snake]

Nice, great publicity for the model.

 

[Mark_888]

It is called product placement, and usually the manufacturer has to pay for it, either in cash or some other compensation.

 

[PINGGOLF]

You would think that if Hyundai PAID for the placement...they would have left the logos on the car???

Heck...they even filled in the 2 holes from the rear emblem...HA!

Sure is pretty though!

 

[Mark_888]

You would think that if Hyundai PAID for the placement...they would have left the logos on the car???

Heck...they even filled in the 2 holes from the rear emblem...HA!

Sure is pretty though!

If the logos were gone, I guess Hyundai did not pay for the placement. I guess they used the Genesis because not many would recognize it (especially without logos).

The entertainment business hates to give anything away for free. On many cooking shows, they replace all the labels on canned products (or at least turn it sideways so you can't see the brand) if the manufacturer will not pay them for a placement.

If you are watching a movie or an entertainment TV show and the someone is using a computer and the logo is clearly visible, you can be sure the manufacturer is paying for a placement. Coca Cola has paid big money for prominently showing lead characters (assuming they are not playing villains) drinking their cola in movies.

 

[etatauri]

Producers are probably strapped for cash these days and they probably decided to go with the Genny instead of a more expensive vehicle. After all, the Genesis IS attractive enough to be in shows and movies