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Weekly Update on the Brand

Starting September 1st, we will be providing weekly insight on the customer experience of the bike, such as customer reviews and/or comments and recent photos that have been posted on social media by Ford’s followers. In addition, we will also provide insight about Ford GoBike’s marketing campaign/activity and current PR position.


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