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BRAND SECURES MLB TEAM DEALS

AutoTrader.com has agreed deals for the first time with five Major League Baseball teams.

The brand has struck deals with the Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, Anaheim Angels and Philadelphia Phillies.
The partnerships include stadium branding, in-game entertainment, tickets, hospitality, off- and online marketing and promotions. In addition, the teams may receive branding on the AutoTrader.com site.
Said Scott Tracy, director of strategic marketing at AutoTrader.com: “This sponsorship takes our marketing efforts to a local level, reaching our audience through a game and a team they are passionate about.”