The Evolution of Kia Motors America

Kia Motors America has evolved from a quality-challenged product to the fastest growing automotive brand in America. BI sat down with Michael Sprague, VP of Marketing and Communications for Kia Motors America and talked  about the evolution of the Kia brand.

In part I, Sprague talks about Kia’s introduction to the US market and the challenges they faced changing customer’s perception of the, “Kia of the old to the Kia of the new”, according to Sprague.

Part II, Sprague discusses the marketing strategy Kia has employed to launch their latest models using traditional and disruptive marketing methods in order to appeal to their target Gen Y audience.

Part III of the interview, Sprague provides insight on the strategic partnerships Kia Motors America has created with the NBA and with their fan base, using experiential marketing. Not only is Kia the Automotive Partner for the NBA League, they are also partners with 14 of the 30 NBA teams. Sprague also discusses the changing automotive buyer and Kia’s strong appeal to younger customers.

In part IV of our interview Sprague shared with BI why the Super Bowl continues to be an important part of their brand marketing strategy. Michael also walks us through the concept behind their last ‘Big Game’ ad called ‘Drive the Dream’.

Part V our last segment, Sprague elaborates on the brands future outlook,  position on the growing demand for integrated technology in their vehicles and their strong efforts to concentrate on growing their social media marketing avenues.

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Kia; Challenger Brand in Challenging Times

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In this edition of BRANDInsider, we explore one of youngest automotive brands in the US, Kia Motors America. From its American debut in 1994, Kia has been working hard to become a brand leader by evoking their tagline “The Power to Surprise.“ Kia has challenged their larger competitors by creating effective marketing strategies that appeal to their targeted audience as well as integrated partnerships with other brands like the NBA.

Click here to see full article and see the video interview with Michael Sprague VP of Communcations and Marketing of Kia Motors of America. 

What do YOU think about Kia’s quality?