Jessica Simpson the New Face of Dallas’ Stampede Beer

Allie @ Gone Hollywood | Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Jessica Simpson will soon be marketing beer, according to an announcement expected today from a local brewing company.

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Simpson will serve as a spokeswoman and appear in ads in stores for Stampede Light Plus, which is made by Dallas’ Stampede Brewing Co.

But she won’t be just another pretty face: Ms. Simpson is taking a 15 percent stake in the brewer. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

“She’s the face of the brand now,” said Lawrence Schwartz, Stampede’s president and chief executive, who says sales have more than doubled in the past year.

Stampede’s marketing is focused on its vitamin content, which it describes as “functional additives.”

“As an entrepreneur, I am always looking for ways to diversify my portfolio with good ideas and good people,” Ms. Simpson said in a statement. “Yes, I work out and take care of myself, but I also like a cold beer once in a while.”

This girl’s career is over. Horrible movies, horrible music — now she’s the face of a beer only Texans love.

source: Jessica Simpson to be the face of Dallas’ Stampede beer [dallas news]