The Columbus-based insurance company named a founding sponsor of NFL Now digital video service
August 07, 2014 – COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nationwide Insurance announced today that it signed a three-year agreement with the National Football League (NFL) to become an official insurance sponsor of the league. The relationship kicks off this season and will run through the 2016 season.
“We’ve made significant media and partnership moves in the NFL space over the past two years to help strengthen our connection with the more than 185 million NFL fans,” said Matt Jauchius, Nationwide’s chief marketing officer. “Adding a league relationship is a natural evolution for Nationwide and will afford us the ability to maximize assets nationally, provide more impactful content and better engage fans across screens.”
As part of the agreement, Nationwide becomes a founding sponsor of NFL Now, the NFL’s new digital video service providing fans with the NFL news, analysis and highlights they want across their Internet-connected devices. Launching in early August, NFL Now will be personalized for each fan’s interests, allowing them to follow the NFL how they want, where they want, when they want. For more information on NFL Now, fans can visit: nfl.com/now.
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
Nationwide will also be a presenting sponsor of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, which honors a player’s volunteer and charity work, as well as his excellence on the field.
“Supporting this award aligns closely with Nationwide’s philanthropic passion and commitment to be More Than a Business,” said Jauchius. “As Nationwiders, we care, we volunteer in our communities and we help our members feel safe and protected. The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award embodies those same values and we’re proud to be associated with it.”
“We are pleased to welcome Nationwide to our roster of sponsors,” said Renie Anderson, NFL senior vice president of sponsorship and partnership management. “We look forward to working with Nationwide to bring more fans closer to our game through important platforms including NFL Now and the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.”
As an official sponsor, Nationwide Insurance will be able to feature the NFL Shield and the collective marks of all 32 NFL teams in its national marketing and advertising campaigns.
Nationwide is already a large NFL media buyer and has existing partnerships with the Dallas Cowboys and the Denver Broncos. In May 2014, the company also signed Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning as a company spokesperson.
About Nationwide
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, a Fortune 100 company 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 both A.M. Best and Standard & Poor’s. The company provides a full range of insurance and financial services, including auto, commercial, homeowners and life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities and mutual funds; banking and mortgages; specialty health; pet, motorcycle, boat and farm insurance. For more information, visit www.nationwide.com.
