Oakland, Calif. – February 6, 2024: Oakland International Airport (OAK) has announced the renewal of its advertisement agreement with Oakland Roots Sports Club for the professional soccer team’s 2024 season. This will be the second year that OAK will hold the designation as the Official Airport of Oakland Roots.
“We’re very pleased to renew our advertising agreement with Oakland Roots Sports Cub. The season-long campaign works well to create awareness of OAK, the flights offered at the airport, and the services we provide.” said Craig Simon, Interim Director of Aviation at the Port of Oakland. “We also look forward to welcoming the team, coaches, staff and soccer fans as they Fly the East Bay Way at OAK throughout the year.”
The promotional agreement between the Airport and Oakland Roots will include in-stadium and digital advertising. Additionally, the airport’s “I FLY OAK” logo will be placed on the sleeve of all Oakland Roots 2024 USL Championship Jerseys.
“The Oakland International Airport plays a vital role in our community,” said Oakland Roots VP of Brand Partnerships, Andrea Lepore. “With their domestic and international flights bringing our residents and team to destinations around the globe, and visitors to Oakland for business and pleasure, we are proud to showcase I FLY OAK again on our jerseys.”
For more information about Oakland Roots, visit their website here: https://www.oaklandrootssc.com/
Oakland Roots Sports Club:
Contact: Tommy Hodul, VP Public Relations and Communications
510-708-1797
About Oakland International Airport
Oakland International is the main airport for the greater East Bay, the most populated area in the metropolitan San Francisco Bay area. It is the closest airport to most Bay Area employers. By roadway and BART air-rail, OAK enables excellent access to all of the region’s business, entertainment and tourism venues. The vision of Oakland International Airport is to be the airport of choice for San Francisco Bay Area residents and visitors alike. OAK is operated by the Port of Oakland, which also oversees the Oakland seaport and 20 miles of East Bay waterfront. Together with its business partners, the Port supports more than 98,000 jobs in the region with more than a $174 billion economic impact.
Updates about current departure and arrival information, airport maps, and details about on-airport parking, shopping and dining and more, can be found at www.iflyoak.com.
Contact – Members of the Press and Media Only
Kaley Skantz – Airport Spokesperson, [email protected]
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