Avon goes for grand slam
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Tennis star sisters Venus and Serena Williams signed as spokesmodels for nutritional supplement and wellness line slated to bow in second quarter 2001, direct seller announces Dec. 15. The two athletes represent both inner and outer wellness with a "high level of physical awareness" coupled with a "healthy attitude and healthy perspective," company says. Agreement is unique for Avon; aside from celebrity advertising during the 1986 Olympics, Avon has never used celebrity spokespeople. In addition to sponsoring the nutritional supplement entry, Venus and Serena will appear in Avon's global "Let's Talk" ad campaign