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Detroit’s comeback story ready for its close up in Pure Michigan ad

Apr 11, 2016 | 5:51 AM

Detroit’s comeback story is ready for it’s close up. Pure Michigan’s campaign highlighting the city’s turnaround has begun airing.  Campus Martius,The Motown Museum, The Fox Theatre, Hart Plaza and Eastern Market are among the landmarks featured in the ad which is brought to life by the voice of Tim Allen.

 

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