TicketsJune 8, 2007
CINCINNATI - The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics, in conjunction with its multimedia rights-holder ISP Sports, is pleased to announce that Donatos Pizza has become the newest Premier Partner of Bearcats sports.
As a major corporate sponsor of UC Athletics, Donatos will receive exclusive sales rights at all Bearcats home football and basketball games, as well as special events in Nippert Stadium and Fifth Third Arena. A portion of each slice of pizza sold in the two venues will go directly to the Cincinnati Department of Athletics.
The company will additionally be a highly visible sponsor at both facilities with signage and season-long promotions in both sports. Print and web site advertising are also a part of the total program.
"We are excited to have Donatos join with us and ISP Sports as a Premier Partner and certainly appreciate their commitment to UC Athletics," Director of Athletics Mike Thomas said. "The support we receive from outstanding area businesses and sponsors such as Donatos are an integral part of the success of our overall athletics program."
Donatos was founded in 1963 in Columbus but has had a strong presence in Cincinnati since the early 1990's with 22 restaurants currently serving the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area. The family-owned and operated business now extends into five states under the leadership of founder Jim Grote.
"The University of Cincinnati has embodied the highest ideals of intercollegiate athletics for over a century," said Grote. "It's an honor to partner with such an outstanding athletics department and to give UC's great fans the opportunity to enjoy the great taste of Donatos Pizza at both Nippert Stadium and the Fifth Third Arena. "
As a Premier Partner of UC Athletics and ISP Sports, Donatos joins an impressive list of corporate partners that includes Pepsi, Kroger, Cincinnati Bell, Skyline Chili, Gatorade and adidas.