Dynamic ability, comfort, efficiency, aesthetic allure and a profusion of innovations designed to enhance driving pleasure – the BMW 5 Series contains all the signature ingredients of a best-selling model at the premium end of the executive segment. Indeed, consistently rising … Continue reading

Jack Pitney

A Tribute to Jack Pitney, as Remembered by BMW M Brand Manager, Martin Birkmann
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In Featured Posts, Others, on September 20th, 2010

Words and Photos: Shawn Molnar A car company is a living organism – it is made of people. Thus it shares their personalities, their passions, their enthusiasm and their character. Every once in a while, in the automotive industry, you … Continue reading
Update on the Death of Jack Pitney and Jim O’Donnell Statement
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In News, on August 27th, 2010

Press Release: As promised, we have more information to share with you about the death of our dear friend and colleague, Jack Pitney. According to the sheriff’s department in Greene County, NY, on Thursday afternoon (August 26) Jack was on … Continue reading
BMW NA Vice President Jack Pitney dies in tragic accident
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In News, on August 27th, 2010

An hour ago, we learned that our friend Jack Pitney at BMWNA has died in a tragic accident. Jack has been a supporter of BMWBLOG and helped us with our first live webcast from NYC Auto Show. Jack was a … Continue reading
Management Changes at BMWNA and BMW Financial Services Americas
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In News, on July 16th, 2010

BMW announces today some important changes at the executive management level within BMW of North America. Jack Pitney, Vice President of Marketing and our recent interviewee, is taking on the challenge of a new role. Pitney will replace Wayne Orchowski … Continue reading
Video: BMW Media Discussion with Jack Pitney, VP BMWNA
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In Videos, on May 7th, 2010

Jack Pitney, Vice President of Marketing at BMW North America, met with journalists at an event in Birmingham, Michigan. Topic of discussion? BMW’s “Secret Sauce” and company’s plans to start emphasizing their independence. “Joy of Driving” and “The Ultimate Driving … Continue reading
What’s the “secret sauce,” of what a BMW is?
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In Interesting, on April 19th, 2010

This same very question was asked on Friday by the folks over at AutoFieldBlog. Jack Pitney, vice president of Marketing at BMW of North America, answered this question: Identity. It is about understanding what a BMW is. “We are a … Continue reading
NY Auto Show 2010: A Walk Around with Martin Birkmann and Jack Pitney
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In Auto Shows, Featured Posts, on April 5th, 2010

One of our favorite parts of the auto show is the “walk around” given to a select group of journalists. Here we enjoy insights into several new cars and technologies as we walk around the display floor. In NY we … Continue reading
Join us at 2:30PM EST – Live Webcast with Jack Pitney, VP of BMWNA
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In Interesting, on April 1st, 2010

Please join us today, Thursday, April 1st, at 2:30 EST (1:30PM CST, 11:30AM PST) for a webcast live from the BMW booth at the 2010 New York Auto Show. Our host Josh Lewis will chat with Jack Pitney, VP of … Continue reading
Live Webcast with Jack Pitney, VP of Marketing BMWNA – April 1, 2:30PM EST
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In Interesting, on March 31st, 2010

Take 2 and action. We have regrouped, learned from the previous unfortunate experience and with the help of BMW of North America, we have rescheduled our live webcast with Jack Pitney, Vice President of Marketing. To make the deal even … Continue reading