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BUSINESS, Page 69Business NotesADVERTISINGCelluloid Vs. Vinyl
Paul Newman, superstar, race-car driver and purveyor of his
own name-brand salad dressing, has long avoided the big-time
endorsement deals that many of his Hollywood peers covet. Too
commercial, he was thought to feel. But last week word
circulated that the star of Cool Hand Luke and Blaze had agreed
to do a TV spot for American Express for a reported $2 million
to $5 million. Meryl Streep, another holdout in the
celebrity-endorsement sweepstakes, is also believed to be
considering a deal with Amex, but corporate officials have
refused to comment.
Both Oscar-winning stars are known for their charitable
work and have high credibility with consumers. Ad-industry
sources speculate that their commercials will be cause-related,
perhaps addressing the environment. The prime beneficiary,
though, is Amex, which can use the big box-office names to
counter Visa's $8.5 million endorsement deal with Paul
McCartney.