A public figure contracted to embody and promote a brand, lending their image and credibility to its campaigns. Jonathan Bailey’s partnerships with an Italian aperitivo label and Armani Beauty during his Sexiest Man Alive year are textbook examples. Ambassador deals are now a core part of a titleholder’s twelve months, turning a magazine honour into a genuinely global commercial platform.
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