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FLW
OUTDOORS ANNOUNCES COLEMAN AS NEWEST SPONSOR
Wichita, Kan., camping company to
sponsor eight freshwater tournament trails
MINNEAPOLIS (April 9, 2007) —
FLW Outdoors
announced today a sponsorship agreement with
The Coleman Company, Inc., a well-respected name in camping and
outdoor recreation gear.
Coleman has a long history with Wal-Mart, the
title sponsor of the prestigious Wal-Mart FLW Tour, having been one of its
suppliers nearly since the retailer’s founding. In 2005 Wal-Mart named
Coleman its supplier of the year for sporting goods. Coleman’s offering at
Wal-Mart includes a broad array of products for camping, hiking, outdoor
sports and outdoor living.
As an FLW Outdoors sponsor, Coleman’s products
will receive placement in the Emmy-nominated “FLW Outdoors” TV program on
FSN as well as prominent advertisements in FLW Outdoors Magazine and at
FLWOutdoors.com. Other marketing opportunities will include displays and
participation in the Family Fun Zone, signage at tournaments, and
public-relations materials. At the Family Fun Zone, Coleman will have a
Ranger boat simulator, a virtual test drive that mimics the exact action and
feel of being out on the water. Coleman will also receive weigh-in
representation at 60-plus Wal-Mart stores throughout the year.
Irwin L. Jacobs, chairman of FLW Outdoors,
said: “With our multiple media properties, FLW Outdoors offers some of the
greatest visibility to a massive audience for Coleman’s high-quality outdoor
gear. Coleman shares similar family values with FLW Outdoors as well. In
fact, one of Coleman’s goals is to connect
According to Gary A. Kiedaisch, Coleman’s
president and CEO, this sponsorship supports Coleman’s campaign to get
people outdoors and enjoy the benefits of being close to nature. “Our ‘Let’s
Go Outside’ campaign, launching this spring, encourages people to address
what has been called ‘nature deficit disorder,’ by spending more time in the
great outdoors. Being a sponsor of FLW Outdoors underscores our commitment
to this important national priority. We’re pleased to add our name and
support to these worthwhile, high-visibility events.”
Coleman is a leader in the innovation and
marketing of outdoor products, including its legendary lanterns, as well as
stoves, tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, coolers, furniture and grills.
Coleman embraces its leadership role as an advocate for the outdoors,
contributing to outdoor causes and inspiring people to get outside. For more
information, visit Coleman.com or call (800) 835-3278.
Named after the legendary founder of Ranger Boats, Forrest L. Wood, FLW
Outdoors administers the Wal-Mart FLW Tour, Wal-Mart FLW Series, Stren
Series, Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League, Wal-Mart Texas Tournament Trail
presented by Abu Garcia, Ranger Owners Tournament Championship Series,
Wal-Mart FLW Walleye Tour, Wal-Mart FLW Walleye League, Wal-Mart FLW
Kingfish Tour, Wal-Mart FLW Kingfish Series, Wal-Mart FLW Redfish Series and
Wal-Mart FLW Striper Series. These circuits offer combined purses of nearly
$43 million through 241 events in 2007.
Wal-Mart and many of
For more information about FLW Outdoors and its
tournament programs, visit FLWOutdoors.com or call (270) 252-1000.