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Friday, June 23, 2006

And the winner of the world's largest nametag is...

On April 10th I posted about Goodyear's contest for the world's largest nametag...

...and we have a winner!

According to yesterday's press release from PRNewswire, -- In a gala event held at its Wingfoot Lake Airship Hangar today, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company christened its newest airship: Spirit of Innovation. Matthew Harrelson of Uniontown, Ohio submitted the winning name in the company's "Name the Blimp" contest and is awarded the Grand Prize, the use of a Goodyear blimp for a day.

The winning name was officially selected based upon a nationwide vote by the American public and a panel of Goodyear judges. "The response from the American public was both overwhelming and gratifying, and I was pleased that the name Spirit of Innovation was chosen," said Bob Keegan, CEO and president, Goodyear.

"Innovation has been a critical part of our evolution as a company, from innovation in our new product offerings, to innovation in the way we now do our jobs. The fact
that the American public agreed with their votes is further proof that innovation is becoming synonymous with Goodyear."

"I can't believe I won the Goodyear Blimp for a day," said Matthew Harrelson. "Living in Northern Ohio my family and I have seen the Goodyear blimp many times - but to be able to win it for a day? This is just great!"

Congrats Matthew! Well done.

I guess Goodyear didn't like my official submission: HELLO, my name is...The Best Seat for the Superbowl.

LET ME ASK YA THIS...

If you had the Goodyear Blimp for a day, where would you go?

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Scott Ginsberg
Author/Speaker/That Guy with the Nametag
www.hellomynameisscott.com

Labels: adventures in nametagging

4 Comments

4 Comments:

At 5:58 AM, Debby said...: Talk about branding, Scott. I saw a short article with photo in the newspaper the day before your post. I immediately thought of you because the photo showed a huge representation of a nametag. I would stay right here in NW Ohio, to have a wonderful view of the farm fields, that make a crazy quilt of color this time of year.
At 12:08 AM, Lish said...: As big as it is? ANYWHERE I WANT TO.

still, I think it would be neat to go over a big city - maybe New York or something... not a place I'd want to be on foot, but an aerial view would be cool.
At 3:32 PM, RaceyGirl said...: I agree with Miss Lish, I'd have that thing everywhere. We'd need to get cotton candy with it.

In random news, Tally Hall (possibly best new band?) has taken up your idea that it's all about the sticker. Check out the home page at www.TallyHall.com

Wee!
At 8:02 PM, Monica Ricci said...: I think I'd go over wine country in Northern California. That area of the country is just so beautiful!