August 31, 2009

EAGLEBANK BOWL NAMES THE LEFFLER AGENCY
AS ADVERTISING AGENCY FOR BOWL GAME

Washington, D.C. – The EagleBank Bowl today announced a multi-year agreement for The Leffler Agency to serve as the Bowl’s advertising agency. Organized by the DC Bowl Committee, EagleBank and the DC Sports and Entertainment Commission, the EagleBank Bowl returns to Washington, D.C.’s historic RFK Stadium for a second year on Tuesday, December 29 at 4:30 p.m.

“Last year’s inaugural game received a tremendous response and with the experience and expertise of The Leffler Agency team, our goal is to keep the momentum going,” said Steve Beck, Executive Director of the EagleBank Bowl. “We feel this partnership will be a successful one and will benefit the Bowl’s long term future.”

With offices in Baltimore, Md., Tampa, Fla., and Providence, R.I., The Leffler Agency boasts more than 25 years of experience and has an extensive portfolio, including marketing and sales for collegiate and professional sports teams.

 “We are excited at the opportunity to help make the EagleBank Bowl yet another Washington, D.C. institution,” said Bob Leffler, owner of The Leffler Agency.

In the inaugural EagleBank Bowl at RFK Stadium in 2008, Wake Forest defeated Navy, 29-19. The 2009 Bowl will feature Army against a team from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). If Army is not bowl-eligible, a team from Conference USA will be selected as the ACC opponent.

Tickets for the 2009 EagleBank Bowl are currently on sale at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster at 800-551-7328. For ticket prices and more information, please visit www.EagleBankBowl.org.

About the EagleBank Bowl
The EagleBank Bowl, the first NCAA-sanctioned postseason bowl game in Washington, D.C., has been held in the District’s historic RFK Stadium since 2008. Organized by the DC Bowl Committee, Inc., the DC Sports and Entertainment Commission and title sponsor EagleBank, the EagleBank Bowl serves as a premier regional event. With first-rate participants and events, the EagleBank Bowl seeks to positively impact the regional economy and charitable partners, honor the U.S. military and solidify the nation’s capital as a leading college football destination. The 2009 EagleBank Bowl is Tuesday, December 29 at 4:30 p.m. (ESPN).

About the Leffler Agency
The Leffler Agency, with offices in Baltimore, Md., Tampa, Fla., and Providence, R.I., has been operating since 1984, and maintains more sports/entertainment accounts than any agency in the nation. Leffler has a national reputation for assisting teams’ ticket sales efforts. Leffler works with 24 collegiate programs and several professional teams such as the Baltimore Orioles (MLB), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL), and Baltimore Ravens (NFL).