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Verizon Wireless Named Official Wireless Provider of Memphis Grizzlies and Fedex ForumMEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Memphis Grizzlies and Verizon Wireless, the nation's best, most reliable wireless provider, announce a long- term, multi-million dollar sponsorship agreement involving the NBA Western Conference team and FedExForum. The Memphis Grizzlies have chosen Verizon Wireless as the official wireless provider of the Memphis Grizzlies and FedExForum and will offer exclusive category rights in this mutually beneficial relationship. The agreement grants Verizon Wireless marketing and promotional rights through the Grizzlies' 2006-2007 season. So whether it's real-time score information, players' autographs, or a chance to see the team play live, Verizon Wireless will be a proud part of the Grizzlies' action-packed season. "The Memphis Grizzlies sponsorship provides Verizon Wireless with a prime opportunity to increase our presence and strengthen our brand message," said Jerry Fountain, President of the Carolinas/Tennessee region of Verizon Wireless. "Verizon Wireless wants to further position itself as a corporate leader in the local community, and we are delighted to be affiliated with the Memphis Grizzlies and FedExForum - two of the biggest names in sports and entertainment in the state." About Verizon Wireless Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 43.8 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone . Find more information on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com/ . To receive broadcast-quality video footage of Verizon Wireless operations, log onto http://www.thenewsmarket.com/verizonwireless . Verizon Wireless CONTACT: Carly Brooks Culbertson of Verizon Wireless Carolinas-TennesseeRegion, +1-864-987-2006, or [email protected] ; or AnsleyWelchel of JDPR, +1-864-233-3776, ext.12, or [email protected] ; or StaceyMitch of Memphis Grizzlies, +1-901-205-1494, or [email protected] Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/http://www.thenewsmarket.com/verizonwireless |