Virginia Man Becomes New Maytag Man
Wednesday April 4, 2007
Clay Jackson, of Richmond, Virginia, has been selected out of 1,500 people to become the new Maytag man. Maytag held a national search for the advertising icon who fronts the brand.
Maytag issued a press release saying Jackson will help "revitalize the Maytag brand and its heritage." The Maytag man is getting a makeover with a new uniform and, according to the company's press release, "a new attitude and is an evolution of the dependable character."
- Press Release: Maytag Selects New Face of the Brand
Maytag issued a press release saying Jackson will help "revitalize the Maytag brand and its heritage." The Maytag man is getting a makeover with a new uniform and, according to the company's press release, "a new attitude and is an evolution of the dependable character."

Comments
If they really wanted to surprise us and ‘update’ the image, they would have picked a woman!
excellent choice, maytag commitee…
just saw him, (clay jackson), he’s
perfect
Met him yesterday at the Today Show, Lend A Hand series in Rupert, Idaho. He makes a perfect Maytag Man! The Idaho Youth Ranch was proud to be the recipient of the generous gifts given them by Magtag. Thank you!