House & Home
Wed, September 5, 2012
CINCINNATI--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--For years, equipment managers throughout the NFL have been trusting Tide to keep their teamas gear clean and the colors vibrant. Now, Tide is a sponsor of the league and all 32 of its teams to engage NFL fans in a season-long celebration of the pride and passion they have for their teams and the colors that mean much more than just colors. The Tide aShow Us Your Colorsa campaign officially launches on September 9th when Tide takes over Lambeau Field, the home of the Green Bay Packers, to acolor outa the season opening game against the San Francisco 49ers.
"NFL fans are life long fans, sporting their team's colors and cheering them on from as early as they can remember"
All fans who attend the game on September 9th will find a free, Tide-branded Packers t-shirt on their seat. Donning the tees between the National Anthem and kickoff, the sea of fans at Lambeau Field will be united in the beloved Packers Green and Gold in a stunning display of the teamas pride for their colors. Fans across the country can tune into the game at 4:25 PM ET on FOX to see the Tide Green and Gold Out live in Green Bay.
aA full-stadium color out is the ultimate visual of a teamas fans uniting as one to rally their team to victory,a said Kandi Goltz, Game & Fan Development Manager for the Green Bay Packers. aWeare thrilled that Tide, a trusted product of the NFL, is giving this exciting opportunity to Green Bay Packers fans when pride is at an all-time high, as they usher in the start of their season at Lambeau Field.
The aShow Us Your Colorsa Campaign
Throughout the regular season, the aShow Us Your Colorsa campaign will feature a number of activities that allow fans to join Tide in expressing the passion they have for their team and their beloved colors.
aNFL fans are life long fans, sporting their team's colors and cheering them on from as early as they can remember,a said Alex Keith, Vice President P&G Fabric Care, North America. aWeare excited to give them the opportunity to celebrate this dedication in a variety of ways all season long while also showing them that Tide can help keep their teamas colors as vibrant as their passion.a
Starting in September, Tide will release a series of documentary-style videos called aEvolution of Colors.a The videos, which were created in conjunction with NFL Films, tell the story behind the colors of each NFL team and how the colors became what they are today. A video will be created for each of the 32 teams, and they will be gradually released throughout the season on Tide.com and NFL.com. This video series will kick-off at the beginning of the regular season.
A month after the Green and Gold Out in Green Bay, Tide will give NFL fans across the country the chance to capture and share their fervent dedication to their team online. Starting in October, Tide will encourage fans to visit the brandas Facebook page to share a photo documenting a time they were most proud to wear their teamas colors, such as the first time a newborn wore a jersey of his dadas favorite team or of a family watching their team win the Super Bowl together. Fans can upload their pictures for the chance to win exciting Tide and NFL related prizes.
Expanding Upon the Partnership
The partnership between Tide and the NFL will also be brought to life via other marketing channels, including advertising and packaging. New Tide commercials, focusing on the intense devotion that fans feel for their teams and the theme of aTheyare Not Just Colors,a will begin airing nationally on September 5th. Tide will be offering special NFL-themed packaging, featuring a wide range of teams, fans, and players,at retailers across the country starting at the beginning of the regular season. Towards the end of September, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will be highlighted on the Tide with Febreze Freshness Sport Victory Fresh bottles. Additionally, specially designed bottles of Tide Original featuring team logos will be released in select markets and retailers.
About Tide
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