World's Greatest Zookeeper meets World's Greatest Spokesperson
Jack Hanna to appear in Nationwide Insurance Ad
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 8, 2010
Contact:
Mike Switzer 614-249-4092
switzem1@nationwide.com
Columbus, OH — Jungle Jack Hanna may feel at home around wildlife, but in a new Nationwide Insurance commercial, he finds that untangling his questions about insurance can be a whole new animal.
Fortunately, the World’s Greatest Spokesperson in the World is there, to
teach three parrots perched on Jack’s shoulders and head to sing “home,”
“auto” and “life” in harmony –demonstrating how you could save up to 25
percent when you have all three policies with Nationwide. The insurance
commercial begins airing nationally today.
"Nationwide has been a valued partner of mine and the Columbus Zoo’s for
more than 30 years.” Jack Hanna said. “Recently they’ve demonstrated
their commitment to the animal world by sponsoring my TV series, Jack Hanna’s Into the
Wild and my speaking tour helping me take the conservation messages
to people all over the country. When they asked me to appear in an ad
with some parrots I was honored, and a little nervous. I knew I’d have
the opportunity to meet the World’s Greatest Spokesperson in the World.
Would we get along!? Turns out he was a lot of fun to work with and loves
animals too! We all had a great time shooting the commercial together and
I hope the ad helps some viewers save money!”
“Jack has been a longtime partner with Nationwide as director of our
hometown zoo,” said Jennifer Hanley, senior vice president of marketing
for Nationwide. “He does a great job, with the World’s Greatest
Spokesperson, helping us illustrate how you could save up to 25 percent
if you bundle your auto, home and life insurance with Nationwide.”
Earlier this year Nationwide become presenting sponsor of Hanna’s
popular syndicated cable TV show, Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild, and his
national speaking tour. Hanna and Nationwide trace their partnership back
to the 1970s when a Nationwide executive led a committee to select a new
director for the then-struggling Columbus Zoo, insisting young Jack Hanna was the man
for the job. Under Jack’s leadership as director and later director
emeritus, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has grown to become the top rated
zoo the country.
Nationwide worked with its advertising agency of record, McKinney, based in Raleigh, North Carolina, to create the ad.
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About Jack Hanna
Animal expert Jungle Jack Hanna’s hands-on approach has won him
widespread acclaim as Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo,
conservationist, author, television personality, and lifelong adventurer.
After twelve years hosting Jack Hanna’s Animal Adventures, he
launched his latest syndicated TV series, Jack Hanna’s Into the
Wild. In 2008, Into the Wild received a Daytime Emmy for
Outstanding Children's Series, and Jack was nominated for Best Host of a
Children’s Series. Recognized around the country as America’s favorite
zookeeper, Jack has made countless television appearances since 1983 on
shows such as Good Morning America, The Late Show with David
Letterman, Larry King Live, The Ellen DeGeneres Show,
The Maury Show, Fox News Programs, and CNN News
Programs. For more information, visit www.jackhanna.com and www.jhitw.com
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, visit www.nationwide.com.
Nationwide, the Nationwide Framemark and On Your Side are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.
