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Audi A7 Launch Uses Online R.S.V.P. to Set Up Test-Drives, Send Traffic to Dealers

Mitra Sorrells
May 24, 2011
Audi unveiled its new A7 five-door coupe to the South Florida market on Thursday night with a cocktail party on the plaza outside the New World Center. Organizers tried something new for this premiere: an online R.S.V.P. system that also gave the more than 400 respondents the ability to schedule a test-drive of the vehicle. And local dealerships now have access to that information, so they can follow up with the 150 people who expressed interest.
 
“We want people to have a good time at these events, but our goal ultimately is to drive people to the dealerships,” said Audi of America regional marketing manager Maggie Mohiuddin. “One of the things we pride ourselves on is the technology in our vehicles. We want to make sure we are innovators, and this system is one of the ways we can be innovative.”

Audi partnered with event production company Siinc Agency for the event. Siinc co-founder and chief operating officer Isabel Chattas developed the concept for the online invitation and response system and then worked with Radiant Event Technology to have it created.  

Guests enjoyed cocktails and small bites from Thierry’s Catering while checking out the four vehicles on display outside the performance hall. Since opening in January, the Frank Gehry-designed New World Center has received worldwide attention for its striking architecture, which organizers say is why they chose to introduce the vehicle at this venue.  

“One of the things about this car is, we feel this is one of Audi’s boldest vehicles and it has a lot of design cues. So we wanted guests to see the beautiful design in the building and also witness the great design in the Audi A7,” Mohiuddin said.  

Siinc Agency worked with EventStar to create two 16- by 20-foot clear vinyl canopies that were set up above two of the vehicles. “We needed some weather protection for the cars, but we wanted something that didn’t obstruct the vision of the building and looked like it belonged,” Chattas said.  

As an added incentive for people to attend the party and sign up for a test-drive, Audi gave away two Audi Sportscar Experience packages, which included airfare for two to Sonoma, California, two nights’ lodging, and the opportunity to drive the Audi R8 around the Infineon Raceway. Organizers also offered tours of the New World Center to attendees.

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Photo: Oriol Tarridas / Oriol Tarridas Photography
Thierry's Catering served a variety of small bites, such as vegetable summer rolls with sweet and sour dipping sauce.
Thierry's Catering served a variety of small bites, such as vegetable summer rolls with sweet and sour dipping sauce.
Photo: Oriol Tarridas / Oriol Tarridas Photography
The Frank Gehry-designed New World Center provided a striking backdrop for the party on the plaza.
The Frank Gehry-designed New World Center provided a striking backdrop for the party on the plaza.
Photo: Oriol Tarridas / Oriol Tarridas Photography
Taylor Creative provided lounge seating for guests.
Taylor Creative provided lounge seating for guests.
Photo: Oriol Tarridas / Oriol Tarridas Photography
White high-top tables and chairs blended with the white architectural features of the building.
White high-top tables and chairs blended with the white architectural features of the building.
Photo: Oriol Tarridas / Oriol Tarridas Photography
Flower Bazaar created simple centerpieces of green hydrangea, allium, white mini calla lilies, and queen lace.
Flower Bazaar created simple centerpieces of green hydrangea, allium, white mini calla lilies, and queen lace.
Photo: Oriol Tarridas / Oriol Tarridas Photography
Siinc Agency hired models to greet guests at the reception desk.
Siinc Agency hired models to greet guests at the reception desk.
Photo: Oriol Tarridas / Oriol Tarridas Photography
EventStar created two 16- by 20-foot clear vinyl canopies that could shield the cars from inclement weather without blocking views of the building.
EventStar created two 16- by 20-foot clear vinyl canopies that could shield the cars from inclement weather without blocking views of the building.
Photo: Oriol Tarridas / Oriol Tarridas Photography
Siinc Agency created projections of the Audi A7 inside the New World Center and also offered tours of the building to event guests.
Siinc Agency created projections of the Audi A7 inside the New World Center and also offered tours of the building to event guests.
Photo: Oriol Tarridas / Oriol Tarridas Photography
Audi displayed three of the new A7 models and one R8 at the party.
Audi displayed three of the new A7 models and one R8 at the party.
Photo: Oriol Tarridas / Oriol Tarridas Photography
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