Spurs fans get a chance to be a 'Super Fan' for a day

Spurs announce new partnership with Nationwide Insurance

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 8, 2010

Contacts:
Mike Switzer, Nationwide
614-249-4092
switzem1@nationwide.com

Stacey Mitch, San Antonio Spurs
210-444-5604
SMitch@ATTCenter.com

San Antonio, TX — Nationwide Insurance and the San Antonio Spurs announced a new partnership today. The new Nationwide sponsorship, which will make Nationwide a regular part of Spurs home games this season, comes on the heels of a separate previous announcement that Nationwide plans to add 800 new jobs and build a new corporate facility in San Antonio.

One element of the sponsorship will provide Spurs fans with a chance to be a “Super Fan” for a game by registering for the World’s Greatest Super Fan in the World sweepstakes. A winning ‘Super Fan’ will be selected for each game to join the Spurs on the court during warm-ups and hi-five them during team introductions. Super Fans will be given four lower level game tickets, a souvenir T-shirt and have their picture featured on the Lighthouse during the game and later posted on Spurs.com. No purchase is necessary to participate.

“Through our partnership with Nationwide Insurance we are able to enhance the Spurs experience for our fans,” said Lawrence Payne, executive vice president of corporate partnerships and broadcasting. “The Super Fan promotion is a great opportunity to give back to our passionate fans and community.”

The San Antonio Spurs partnership gives Nationwide Insurance a platform that aligns with its goals of enhancing its presence in the San Antonio community. Nationwide hopes to raise awareness through the live interactions with Spurs fans by enhancing their overall experience on game day.

“San Antonio Spurs fans are very passionate about their team and their community,” said Terrance Williams, regional vice president for Nationwide’s Central Plains Region. “We hope to build a relationship with them based on this shared passion and our commitment to the San Antonio community.”

Spurs fans should visit www.spurs.com/nationwide to register for the World’s Greatest Super Fan in the World contest.

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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