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The Results Are In

March 16, 2010

in Pure Michigan Ads

Wow!  A few months ago, we asked all of you to send us your ideas for Pure Michigan advertising, and we have been overwhelmed by your response.  We received over 50 fantastic submissions.

We have divided the print ads into two groups to make it easier for you to view:

View our Fall/Winter ad collection

View our Spring/Summer ad collection

We also received a few video ads – check them out, and vote by leaving your comments below!

By Justin Mills

By Philip & Chris Leclerc

By Tanya Johnson

By Mark Boardman

By Jill Jack

By Dan Czewski

And another by Dan Czewski

{ 242 comments - Read and add your own }


  • Michelle

    Jill is the best! The song screams what it is to live in Michigan.

  • Pete

    No doubt that it works, it’s Pure Jill Jack.

  • GARY

    Jill Jack gets my vote

  • Angela Wood

    Jill Jack all the way. Now I miss Michigan!

  • Marti

    Jill Jack scores again!

  • Dave Anolick

    I vote for Jill Jack!

  • http://macombdaily.com Mitch Hotts

    This song was made for a Pure Michigan ad.

  • Scott

    Jill gets my vote to. I have thought that this song would be perfect to promote our state since the first time I heard it.

  • Donna

    Jill Jack gets my vote! Love it!

  • Susan

    Jill Jack IS Michigan!

  • Gary

    Jill gets my vote!!!!

  • William Weld-Wallis

    Jill Jack’s is the strongest. The others are pretty, Jack’s is more assertive and convincing.

  • Karen

    Love the video. I vote for Jill Jack for Pure Michigan.

  • Trish

    I vote for Jill Jack!!

  • Trish

    Jill Jack and Deanna Carpenter as a team provide the true feeling of Michigan!

  • Kris Szczesny

    I vote for Jill Jack’s ad… perfect!

  • Lee Bialk

    Jill Jack’s is the best! I love it!

  • Susan

    Great job capturing the spirit that exemplifies all the wonderful qualities of this state we are so fortunate to live in Jill. It touches my heart.
    It’s pure Michigan!

  • Chris

    Jill Jack’s the best, she gets my vote!

  • Marva

    Jill Jack is the best..love, love, love her ad..couldn’t be more Michigan

  • Anita

    I vote for Jill Jack!

  • Lori

    Jill Jack is the best!

  • Janet M Okrei

    This song was written from the heart , from someone who’s very soul speak’s of her experience’s in this beautiful State.The photography depict’s the essence of the Michigan we who live here are priviledged to know personally.

  • Janet M Okrei

    This song was written from the heart , from someone who’s very soul speak’s of her experience’s in this beautiful State.The photography depict’s the essence of the Michigan we who live here are priviledged to know personally. My vote is for Jill Jack.

  • Katie

    Jill Jack is my favorite!

  • Nancy

    Jill’s beautiful song personifies the glory of Michigan! Just doesn’t get any better!

  • debra

    jill jack rocks michigan!

  • Michelle

    Jill Jack – Michigan’s own! This video speaks so clearly about our state!

  • Karen

    Jill jack is the best! Jill Jack gets my vote!

  • judith

    Very impressed.J.Jack gets my vote

  • http://advancedhseconsulting.com Justin Uebinger

    As a native of Michigan (Up North) and now a resident of South Louisiana, I really enjoyed this advertisement. Jill’s music with the pictures compliment each other well. This ad not only brings back fond memories, but compels me to visit Michigan. Great work!!

  • Chris

    I vote for Jill Jack!

  • Ed

    Great song, great voice and great state JJ is an great ambassorador for our state.

  • Carrie

    Jill Jack definitely gets my vote!!!

  • Karen

    Loved the video and music. Great job J.J.!!!!!!!! She gets my vote!!

  • Les Chan

    Jill Jack all the way! :::: )))))

  • Pat

    Jill Jack all the way!!

  • Bonnie

    Use to live in N. MI now in S. Jersey and do miss it!!! What a wonderful voice with super pictures. Ahhh the memories and the wish for another visit!
    Sounds like a vote here for Pure Jill Jack in Pure Michigan!!

  • http://www.billybrandt.net Billy Brandt

    As a musician, i spend every summer traveling around this great state. South, East, West to north…and I am always amazed by how beautiful this place is….This Video and Song capture the feeling for me completely…Five Stars for this effort and I hope to see it on TV soon…Billy Brandt

  • Marty

    Jill Jack gets my vote. Her song, and video, captures the beauty of Michigan like no other.

  • NoreenPrzytulski

    Great pictures,Great song,Great state.!Michigan…You rock!!!

  • barry & judy szczesny

    we think jill jack is the PURE wiinner with out a doubt.

  • Treva

    This is the best video and song. It gets my vote

  • Treva

    My vote is for Jill Jack. Great!

  • Randy Long

    Awesome job Dee and Jill

  • colette

    JJ ad is great.

  • Maureen

    This video exemplifies Pure Michigan! Beautiful work Dee Carpenter and Heartwarming, down-home lyrics Jill Jack!

  • L Sklark

    Jill Jack’s lyrics are just fantastic and the photography surely reflects what Michigan is all about. It took a lot of knowledge and efforts from different persons to make this video. My vote is for Jill.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Kay-Henry/1561014033 <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="1561014033">Kay Henry</fb:name>

    Great song & pictures. I vote for Jill Jack

  • deb cyzeska

    Jill Jack video is my favorite !

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