ExxonMobil Becomes Official Partner of the Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets and Houston Rockets
ExxonMobil announces sweepstakes for all-expense
paid trips to the 2018 NBA Finals
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ExxonMobil today announced new, multi-year marketing partnerships with
the Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, and Houston Rockets. The team
deals extend ExxonMobil’s status as the “Official Motor Fuel of the
National Basketball Association (NBA)” in key markets.
To tip off the team partnerships, ExxonMobil is conducting a sweepstakes
for the 2018 NBA Finals. Five lucky winners will win tickets to the
biggest event of the basketball season, where they and a guest will
enjoy an all-expense paid trip to the finals, with premium seats for one
of the first two games in the series. Sweepstakes entries run through
April 30, 2018. Details can be found at www.exxon.com/NBAFinals.
“We are excited to partner with three outstanding NBA franchises and to
announce the launch of our 2018 NBA Finals sweepstakes,” said Eric
Carmichael, Americas Fuels Marketing Manager, for ExxonMobil Fuels &
Lubricants. “Like the performance the Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets
and Houston Rockets deliver every game, our products are meticulously
engineered with ingredients that work together and draw many parallels
to the teams' synergy on the court.”
To promote the sweepstakes and excite fans, ExxonMobil will host an
official 180-degree photo experience event March 6, 2018 at the
Charlotte Hornets’ Spectrum Center, and March 20, 2018 at the Boston
Celtics’ TD Garden. During the events, fans will have the opportunity to
perform an alley-oop, driving to the basket and scoring in their own
unique style. A 180-degree camera will capture this performance and
participants will receive their image via email. Fans will also have the
ability to enter the 2018 NBA Finals sweepstakes at these events.
The new partnerships include the following designations:
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With the Boston Celtics, ExxonMobil becomes the “Official Motor Fuel
Partner of the Boston Celtics.” -
With the Charlotte Hornets, ExxonMobil becomes an “Official Partner of
the Charlotte Hornets.” -
With the Houston Rockets, ExxonMobil will be recognized as the
“Official Partner of the Houston Rockets and Toyota Center.”
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company, uses technology and innovation to help meet the world’s growing
energy needs. We hold an industry-leading inventory of resources and are
one of the largest integrated refiners, marketers of petroleum products
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About the Boston Celtics:
A charter member of the Basketball Association of America (which evolved
into the National Basketball Association) since 1946, the Boston Celtics
have won a record 17 NBA Championships, including eight (8) in a row
from 1959-1966, winning their first title in 1957 and their most recent
in 2008. The Celtics have long stood for equality, and respect,
including hiring the first African American Coach and starting the first
all black starting five. In addition, 39 former Celtics players,
management or staff have been inducted into the Naismith Memorial
Basketball Hall of Fame. In December 2002 the team returned to local
ownership for the first time since 1963. For more information on the
Celtics, visit www.celtics.com.
About the Charlotte Hornets:
The Charlotte Hornets are a member of the NBA’s Southeast
Division. Owned by NBA Legend Michael Jordan, the Hornets organization
strives to deliver a relentless attack on the court, an unmatched
experience in the stands and a positive impact throughout the community.
The name of the city’s original NBA team from 1988-2002, the Hornets
moniker returned to Charlotte in May 2014, uniting the rich history of
NBA basketball in the Carolinas. For more information, please visit
hornets.com.
About the Houston Rockets:
On Oct. 6, 2017, Tilman J. Fertitta assumed ownership of Clutch City
Sports & Entertainment, which encompasses the National Basketball
Association’s Houston Rockets, the Toyota Center venue in Houston, and
the recently established Clutch Gaming esports division. The Rockets,
which are in their 51st season as an NBA franchise, moved from San Diego
to Houston in 1971. Houston won back-to-back championships in 1993-94
and 1994-95, and is one of six NBA franchises to have accomplished that
feat. Dating back to 1984-85, the Rockets have posted the most seasons
with a .500 or better record of any team in the NBA. Through the Clutch
City Foundation, which was established in 1995, the Rockets strive to
provide hope, help, and inspiration for those who might otherwise be
forgotten. For more information, please visit www.rockets.com.
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