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KWAN'S MARKETING POTENTIAL STILL GOLDEN, AS IS TARA'S
Published March 5, 1998
The post-Olympic marketing of Michelle Kwan and Tara
Lipinski is examined by Greg Johnson in the L.A. TIMES.
Kwan "won the race" for the first post-Nagano endorsement
with her deal with Unilever. Shep Goldberg, Kwan's agent:
"This isn't a 100-yard dash. It's more like a marathon.
This isn't about Michelle looking to score as quickly as
possible or to get as much as she can. Michelle and her
parents see this as a long-term investment." Johnson writes
that despite not winning gold in Nagano, Kwan's marketing
potential remains "sound." Also listed is Foote, Cone &
Belding's forecast on post-Olympic marketing potential, and
it gives the "Gold" to Lipinski. FCB's Bob Dorfman: "She's
a sweet choice for long-term deals." "Silver" went to
Picabo Street: "An irrepressible personality with an
inspiring story ... and, of course, there's that
unforgettable name." "Bronze" went to Jonny Moseley, Kwan
and Cammi Granato. Dorfman, on Moseley: "He's fresh, funny,
hunky and very cool on camera" (L.A. TIMES, 3/5).




