Iconix Brand Group Inc announced that its junior brand, Candie's, which is exclusive at Kohl's Department Stores, signed an exclusive partnership with world-renowned megastar, Britney Spears. Spears will appear in the Candie's Only at Kohl's 2009 print, television, in-store and online marketing and advertising campaigns. Candie's and Kohl's also will be heavily integrated into all of Spears' upcoming promotional activities."I'm so excited to be the face for Candie's Only at Kohl's. Candie's and Kohl's are doing such great things with my tour. It's great to work with a line that has such cool clothes and accessories," states Britney Spears about the partnership.
Candie's and Kohl's will be associate sponsors of Spears' upcoming tour beginning March 3rd. The tour sponsorship includes exciting opportunities for consumers and fans to be a part of the concert experience. There will be VIP experiences with Candie's pink carpets and lounges in select markets, and other great promotions surrounding the sponsorship.
In addition to the tour integration, Candie's will be the exclusive host of Spears' "First Look" tour video that will debut tonight, March 2nd exclusively at www.candies.com. The video will grant fans an exciting sneak peek into Britney's tour. Britney also will wear Candie's apparel, footwear and accessories in an upcoming music video off of her current album.
"Britney's back and Candie's has her," commented Dari Marder, chief marketing officer, Iconix Brand Group, Inc. Marder added, "We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Britney, which marks her first ever apparel endorsement. We've worked very closely with Britney's team to develop creative programs that will deliver exclusive opportunities to our Candie's consumers. There is a perfect synergy between our Candie's girls and Britney's fan base and to be able to partner with her during such a monumental time in her career is very exciting for the brand."
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