Goodyear Provides Floating Voting Reminder

Our friends in the US are just a hop, skip and a jump away from their presidential election, but the absent minded amongst them need not write a reminder in reverse letters on their forehead and hope they encounter a mirror on election day – all they need to is go outside and stare at the sky. The Goodyear blimp has taken to the air to remind voters that November 4 is the day to remember.

“The Goodyear blimp has a long and distinguished history of supporting public service campaigns,” said Ed Ogden, public relations manager for the company’s Akron-based Spirit of Goodyear blimp. “We wanted to help remind voters it’s time to make their voice heard.”

The blimps are well known for their philanthropic and community support efforts. Non-profit organisation promotions and emergency management messages are frequently displayed on the electronic sign attached to the side of each of the three US based Goodyear blimps.

“The message, which reads: ‘Don’t forget to vote on Nov. 4,’ says it all,” Ogden added. “We think simple and to the point are best.” Goodyear blimps in California and Ohio are set to run the message through to voting day.