The Sims 3 Will Be First Game in Multi-Title Relationship
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. & PLANO, Texas, Jun 25, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) and Dr Pepper today announced that
the companies have entered a multimillion-dollar marketing agreement
that brings original content to Dr Pepper consumers via EA's blockbuster
portfolio of games. Gaming fans may have access to exclusive premium
content on select EA titles throughout 2010 with codes found on more
than 500 million Dr Pepper products.
"We're proud to partner with an innovative marketing company like Dr
Pepper that has such a rich heritage," said Elizabeth Harz, Senior Vice
president of Global Media Sales for Electronic Arts. "EA is always
looking for new ways to reach its fans, and by aligning with Dr Pepper,
we're able to offer consumers premium content that enhances the gaming
experience."
"The first-of-its-kind partnership with EA will give Dr Pepper fans an
unrivaled experience by adding exclusive value to their games such as
new levels and items," said Tony Jacobs, Vice President of Marketing for
Dr Pepper. "EA is the only media company that could reach our target
audience with the breadth and depth of titles for gamers on any gaming
platform."
Gamers will experience many facets of this campaign ranging from
co-branded retail initiatives to unique gameplay enhancing items for
many of the popular 2010 titles and only available to Dr Pepper fans. The
Sims(TM) 3 is the first title to participate in this campaign
beginning early next year and will allow gamers to experience a variety
of original content. For example, codes from specially marked Dr Pepper
packages will unlock exclusive premium downloadable content that may
include one-of-a-kind beach party items or all the elements of a perfect
fall tailgating party.
"The Sims team is particularly excited about this offering
because the Dr Pepper team shares our passion for introducing its brand
to our player community in ways that will add to the players'
experience," said Steve Seabolt, Vice President of Global Brand
Development for The Sims. "This will include exclusive
downloadable content available via our TheSims3.com
community site. We have huge confidence that this 'opt-in value add'
will have our players thinking very kindly of the Dr Pepper brand."
Additional details of the relationship will be announced in the future.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is
a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in
1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive
software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless
devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under
four brand names: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, EA MobileTM
and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of
$4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies.
EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com.
More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can
be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
About Dr Pepper
Dr Pepper, a brand of Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE:DPS), is the oldest
major soft drink in the United States. Since 1885, the 23 flavors of Dr
Pepper have earned legions of fans that enjoy its unique, refreshing
taste. The brand is available in Regular, Diet, Caffeine Free and Cherry
varieties. DPS is a leading producer of flavored soft drinks, marketing
Dr Pepper and 50-plus other beverage brands across North America and the
Caribbean. For more information on Dr Pepper, visit www.drpepper.com
or at www.drpeppersnapple.com.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.
SOURCE: Electronic Arts Inc.
EA Corporate Communications
Holly Rockwood, 650-628-7323
hrockwood@ea.com
or
Dr Pepper
Jason Genthner, 972-673-6688
jason.genthner@dpsg.com
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