Cincinnati Bengals fans - practice your growl!

Bengals announce new partnership with Nationwide Insurance

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 5, 2010

Contacts:
Liz Christopher, Nationwide
614-249-7705
christe1@nationwide.com

Wade Martin, Cincinnati Bengals
513-455-8359
Wade.Martin@Bengals.NFL.net

Columbus, Ohio — Bengals fans will soon know who has the World’s Greatest Bengals Growl, in a first-of-its-kind contest outside Paul Brown Stadium this season.

It’s just one element of the new partnership between Nationwide Insurance and the Cincinnati Bengals. Nationwide is now the official insurance provider of the Cincinnati Bengals.

“We are proud to welcome Nationwide Insurance to the organization and look forward to having them in the Bengals’ family for years to come,” said Katie Blackburn, executive vice president of the Cincinnati Bengals. “Our fans will also be excited to participate in the on-site elements of what is a truly unique and creative partnership.”

Some of the highlights this Nationwide sponsorship will bring to Bengals fans in and around Paul Brown Stadium:
• Free water taxi rides for Bengals fans to the stadium on the Nationwide ferry boat in November and December
• Weekly and grand prizes for the World’s Greatest Bengals Growl contest

This Cincinnati Bengals partnership gives Nationwide Insurance a platform that aligns with the tri-state community’s passion and team loyalty. Nationwide’s goal is to raise awareness through the live interactions with Bengals fans by enhancing their overall experience on game day.

“Cincinnati Bengals fans are among the most passionate in the NFL,” said John Aman, associate vice president, strategic sponsorships for Nationwide Insurance. “It’s this passion that we feel is a perfect match for the Nationwide brand.”

Nationwide Insurance, like Bengals fans across the country, is gearing up for the regular season home opener against the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 19.

About Nationwide
Nationwide, based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the U.S. and is rated A+ by A.M. Best. The company provides a full range of personalized insurance and financial services, including car insurance, motorcycle, boat, homeowners, life insurance, farm, commercial insurance, administrative services, annuities, mortgages, mutual funds, pensions, long-term savings plans and health and productivity services. For more information, please visit, www.nationwide.com.

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