NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DKC Public Relations, Marketing & Government Affairs has been retained by the Pro Football Hall of Fame to handle all strategic communications efforts for its upcoming multi-city, multi-year tour to commemorate its 50th Anniversary. The largest traveling exhibition in its history, Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame will bring the Hall of Fame experience to fans nationwide. Hall of Famer Barry Sanders, one of many legendary stars featured in the exhibit, will serve as Gridiron Glory's national ambassador.
This 5,000 square-foot interactive multimedia exhibit features more than 200 mementoes including the iconic Vince Lombardi Trophy, select showings of original Hall of Fame busts, new material from NFL Films, never-before-seen artifacts, immersive fan experiences and specially-designed "Hometown Tribute" sections to spotlight the local team. There will also be educational programming, an on-site retail element and Hall of Famers themselves will make special appearances throughout its run.
Gridiron Glory provides an opportunity to extend the Pro Football Hall of Fame brand and experience beyond Canton, Ohio, reaching fans and new audiences across the country.
Gridiron Glory will debut in Pittsburgh at the Heinz History Center beginning on October 6, followed by a 2013 Super Bowl stint at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, stops in St. Louis, Detroit and then onto New York/New Jersey for the 2014 Super Bowl, with additional NFL markets to be announced. The exhibit will be hosted by many of the nation's top cultural, educational and sports venues and spend between three to six months in each city.
DKC's sports group will handle all public relations activities for the tour, effective immediately.
About DKC Public Relations, Marketing & Government Affairs
Established in 1991, DKC is one of the top 10 independent firms in the United States by fee revenue. Our diverse client list means that we customize public relations solutions for Fortune 100 companies, entrepreneurs, non-profits and creative individuals across a broad range of industries. Based in New York City with offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, DC and Albany, DKC is led by President Sean Cassidy and a team of managing directors including John Marino, Joe DePlasco and Matt Traub. DKC's Albany-based Government Affairs practice is led by Allison Lee. The breadth of our expertise and our daily engagement with leaders in the media, politics, industry and academia keeps us ahead of the latest trends in public opinion. At DKC, creative strategy and positioning leads to smart media coverage and digital media connections that energize brands and meet our clients' business goals.
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