{"id":10537,"date":"2018-04-08T06:09:13","date_gmt":"2018-04-08T04:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eastwind.es\/marketing\/en\/?p=10537"},"modified":"2018-04-09T07:52:10","modified_gmt":"2018-04-09T05:52:10","slug":"lexus-and-bmw-started-the-genetic-april-fools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eastwind.es\/marketing\/en\/lexus-and-bmw-started-the-genetic-april-fools\/","title":{"rendered":"Lexus and BMW started the genetic April fools era"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Two automotive brands, Lexus and BMW, mixed extreme customization and biometric tech on April Fools day. Lexus \u00ablaunched\u00bb a so called Genetic Select car tailoring service and BMW the \u00abDNA configurator\u00bb. Both \u00abfakes\u00bb were announced with the corresponding ads and press releases.<\/p>\n<p>The best of these \u00abfakes\u00bb, the buzz that both brands have reached, even beyond April Fools day.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Lexus Genetic Select<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Here below the press information and the ad on the Genetic Select service.<\/p>\n<p>Finding the perfect vehicle that meets your every need was once only a fantasy, but now it\u2019s becoming reality. Through a partnership with 23andMe, Inc., a company devoted to personal genetics, Lexus offers at its dealerships since 1st April the ultimate answer to vehicle customization.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10539\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10539\" style=\"width: 890px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eastwind.es\/marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/23_and_Me_Lexus_Genetic-Select_Aprilfools_RRSS.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10539\" src=\"https:\/\/eastwind.es\/marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/23_and_Me_Lexus_Genetic-Select_Aprilfools_RRSS.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"890\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eastwind.es\/marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/23_and_Me_Lexus_Genetic-Select_Aprilfools_RRSS.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/eastwind.es\/marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/23_and_Me_Lexus_Genetic-Select_Aprilfools_RRSS-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10539\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Lexus DNA Select. \u00a9 Lexus<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Genetic Select is a revolutionary new car buying experience that takes the only thing that matters into consideration when selecting a vehicle: the driver.<\/p>\n<p>Genetic Select\u2019s patented DNA sequencing model-to-model technology will pair drivers to a Lexus vehicle that\u2019s tailored to their every characteristic. The landmark innovation can accurately predict\u2014based on the driver\u2019s DNA\u2014which vehicle is the right choice. For example, if the customer does not have a genetic variant for bald spots, the car will come equipped with a sun roof. Or those genetically prone to more freckles will receive custom window tinting.<\/p>\n<p>Genetic Select will enable Lexus to deliver the perfect color, trim, horsepower allotment, seating configuration, and radio presets, within a 99.99967 percent degree of accuracy.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10541\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10541\" style=\"width: 890px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eastwind.es\/marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/23_and_Me_Lexus_Genetic-Select_Aprilfools_1600pix.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10541\" src=\"https:\/\/eastwind.es\/marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/23_and_Me_Lexus_Genetic-Select_Aprilfools_1600pix.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"890\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eastwind.es\/marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/23_and_Me_Lexus_Genetic-Select_Aprilfools_1600pix.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/eastwind.es\/marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/23_and_Me_Lexus_Genetic-Select_Aprilfools_1600pix-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10541\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Lexus DNA Select. \u00a9 Lexus<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Genetic Select appointment takes about 10 minutes and doesn\u2019t involve a single signature or question. Lexus\u2019 service staff will collect a saliva sample and send it off to 23andMe for sequence testing. Within 48 hours, the perfect vehicle will arrive at the customer\u2019s doorstep. The driver won\u2019t even need a key to operate it\u2014the revolutionary new saliva-powered start-system operates via a DNA ignition sensor on the steering wheel. Just lick and drive.<\/p>\n<p>The advertising agency Team One Los Angeles signs the TV spot that communicates and explains how the Genetic Select customization service works.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>BMW DNA configurator<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Not so tricky, but with a little big message inside here it is the BMW DNA configurator page launched by the German utomotive brand to promote its new customization service on Fools day.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10538\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10538\" style=\"width: 890px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eastwind.es\/marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/BMW-DNA-configurator_1600pix_Aprilfools.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10538\" src=\"https:\/\/eastwind.es\/marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/BMW-DNA-configurator_1600pix_Aprilfools.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"890\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eastwind.es\/marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/BMW-DNA-configurator_1600pix_Aprilfools.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/eastwind.es\/marketing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/BMW-DNA-configurator_1600pix_Aprilfools-768x359.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10538\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">BMW DNA configutator. \u00a9 BMW<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The brand assures that with a single drop of the customer&#8217;s saliva BMW ingeneers are able to create further more than the car that perfectly matches the client but never better said \u00abyour car you\u00bb.<\/p>\n<p>BMW teamed up with FCB Inferno to conceive the campaign that run through print, social media, and the BMW website.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Image over the headline.- Lexus Genetic Select. Lexus<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Related external links<\/span>:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/pressroom.lexus.com\/releases\/lexus+partners+23andme+genetic+sele.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">The Lexus Genetic Select April Fools day commercial (the press release)<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lexus.com\/geneticselect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Lexus Genetic Select dedicated website<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bmw.co.uk\/campaigns\/2018\/dna-configurator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BMW DNA configurator<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two automotive brands, Lexus and BMW, mixed extreme customization and biometric tech on April Fools day. Lexus \u00ablaunched\u00bb a so called Genetic Select car tailoring service and BMW the \u00abDNA configurator\u00bb. Both \u00abfakes\u00bb were announced with the corresponding ads and press releases. The best of these \u00abfakes\u00bb, the buzz that both brands have reached, even &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/eastwind.es\/marketing\/en\/lexus-and-bmw-started-the-genetic-april-fools\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Lexus and BMW started the genetic April fools era<\/span> Leer m\u00e1s &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":10542,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[8],"tags":[7275,7277,7279,7278,7272,7273,7274,7271,7276],"yst_prominent_words":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eastwind.es\/marketing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10537"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eastwind.es\/marketing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eastwind.es\/marketing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eastwind.es\/marketing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eastwind.es\/marketing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10537"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/eastwind.es\/marketing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10537\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eastwind.es\/marketing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10542"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eastwind.es\/marketing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10537"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eastwind.es\/marketing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10537"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eastwind.es\/marketing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10537"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eastwind.es\/marketing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=10537"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}