Content about Sports in the United States

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — Basketball All-Star Lisa Leslie and Chattem last week created the "Allegra Outdoor Challenge," a series of workout tips to help inspire people to stay active outdoors during spring allergy season.  

Beginning in April, Allegra's Facebook page will highlight photos and tips from Leslie detailing ways families can take the "Allegra Outdoor Challenge" and escape allergy madness this spring. 

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — To celebrate the biggest product launch in its 30-year history — the launch of the Apollo line of products — Unilever’s Axe men’s grooming line will premiere a television commercial titled “Lifeguard” on Feb. 3 during the third quarter of Super Bowl XLVII.

The commercial, which can be viewed online at YouTube.com/AXE, will direct Super Bowl viewers to sign up to enter for the chance to win a trip to space.

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — Mars Chocolate North America launched a new integrated marketing campaign for M&M's Brands called 'Better With M.' The campaign will feature a 30-second commercial to air during the first quarter of Super Bowl XLVII.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fl. — NASCAR will honor Mars this year with the annual Marketing Achievement Award at the NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards, at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas on Thursday, Nov. 29. Mars and NASCAR represent one of the longest-standing partnerships within the sport with their 23-year relationship.

Spanning multiple activations, Mars has directly engaged race fans, customers and associates through an integrated marketing strategy, including intellectual property, promotions, public relations, B2B, online, broadcast, event marketing and retail.

PASADENA, Calif. — Playmaker Nutrition is looking to knock multivitamin sales out of the ballpark with a new gummy line targeting teens and tweens. Of course, with sports-stars-cum-company-founders backing their play, the gummies may appeal to more than just kids. The all-start lineup includes Summer Olympics gold medalist and NBA star Kevin Love, Winter Olympics gold medalist Lindsey Vonn, Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden and Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez.

DENVER — UrgentRx, developer of fast-acting over-the-counter flavored powder medications, has established a partnership with the Denver Broncos to raise awareness and educate fans about the company’s convenient, single-dose fast powders.

Through the partnership, UrgentRx will distribute samples of its Headache Relief to Go and Heartburn Relief to Go products at tailgating events before Denver Broncos home games through Oct. 28. 

CINCINNATI — Procter & Gamble’s Old Spice brand debuted on Tuesday its new NFL marketing campaign centered around the Old Spice Champion scent lineup, featuring Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings.

Jennings, who won Super Bowl XLV with the Packers, will appear as the brand's newest Old Spice spokesman in a series of humorous television and print advertisements showcasing the countless ways that Old Spice champion and "Believing in Your Smellf" can help guys overcome adversity and win on and off the football field.

LONDON — Such Olympians as Ryan Lochte, Alain Bernard and Liam Tancock, among others, celebrated Gillette’s "Get Started" campaign on Sunday with a ceremonial shave that took place in the Gillette Lounge at the P&G Family Home.

This honorary shave served to not only celebrate the company’s global campaign, but also to honor these Olympians and their accomplishments during the London 2012 Olympic Games.

LAVAL, Quebec — Neptune Technologies and Bioressources on Tuesday announced that Denver Broncos EVP football operations and retired star quarterback John Elway has signed on as a spokesman for the company's Neptune Krill Oil brand.

"This is an exceptional day for our company and we could not be more pleased to partner with one of the best professional football players to ever play the game," Neptune president and CEO Henri Harland said.

FOSTER CITY, Calif. — FRS announced that it will give away its FRS Healthy Energy drink in honor of its brand spokesman, National Football League quarterback Tim Tebow.

UNION CITY, Ga. — NBA star Carmelo Anthony, now the new corporate spokesman for ethnic hair care company Johnson Products Co., made a rare personal appearance on behalf of JPC’s new men’s grooming line, Ultra Sheen Men, at a Walmart supercenter in Union City, Ga., on Sept. 17.

During the debut of CarmeloLIVE, customers were able to meet Anthony in person and had the opportunity to win prizes and receive free haircuts at the Ultra Sheen Men Grooming Lounge.

PLANO, Texas — Doritos has kicked off its Crash the Super Bowl program with help from singing comedy trio The Lonely Island.

The program features a contest that encourages consumers to create a Super Bowl advertising spot for Doritos and will compete against both The Lonely Island and other consumers. If the ad scores No. 1 on the USA Today Ad Meter, its creator will win a $1 million bonus; however, if The Lonely Island Doritos ad scores No. 1 on the USA Today Ad Meter, Doritos will donate $1 million to the group's charity of choice.