
D.C. United Establish Local Business Recognition Program
Published on June 19, 2022 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
D.C. United News Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 19, 2021) - D.C. United have announced that the club have established a local business recognition program, which will provide local businesses brand visibility and exposure through both D.C. United's digital platform and Audi Field digital and physical signage.
The first effort within the new program will award eight local black-owned businesses with more than $15,000 of advertising value. This features inclusion in the D.C. United email marketing platform, messaging and promotion across club-owned social media properties, physical and videoboard matchday stadium signage at Audi Field, as well as the opportunity to participate in experiential marketing during D.C. United's match on June 25 at Audi Field against Nashville SC with kickoff at 5 p.m. EST.
"We believe soccer - and sport as a whole - stands alone in its unique ability to unify and foster community," said Danita Johnson, D.C. United President of Business Operations. "We're excited to be able to use our digital platform and matchday experience at Audi Field to support and amplify the work and offerings of the local businesses in our region starting with several black-owned businesses."
The local black-owned businesses that will be the first recipients of D.C. United's new Local Business Recognition Program are listed below:
- Bailiwick Clothing Company: Bailiwick is an apparel brand that artfully merges the worlds of design, culture, and purpose. They make clothing that they love, share their stories with the world, and give back to the great cities they inhabit. More information, visit: www.bailiwickclothing.com.
- Bashford and Pitt: Bashford & Pitt carries hand-poured, soy wax candles whose scents are inspired by a moment in history. Highlighting America's early years, each candle scent shares a story. More information, visit: www.bashfordandpitt.com.
- Cut Seven: Cut Seven is a sports conditioning studio in Washington, DC, where team-based HIIT workouts meet the efficiency and results of personal training. More information, visit: www.cutseven.com.
- District of Clothing At District of Clothing, they create items that demonstrate the world, the causes, and the people you care about. That's what got them started, and that's what keeps them going. More information, visit: www.districtofclothing.com.
- Handmade Habitat: Handmade Habitat is an all-natural soy wax candle and beauty goods company for slow, mindful living. Their work is consciously hand crafted in small batches to be healthy for the body, home, and Mother Earth. More information, visit: www.handmadehabitat.co.
- JusRedor Collection: JusRedor Collection is a new and innovative athleisure clothing brand that challenges the stereotype of typical athletic wear. They strive to provide go-getters with sustainable bamboo wear that is better for your skin and better for the environment. More information, visit: www.jusredor.com.
- NVADE: NVADE is an athleisure apparel brand designed to empower the everyday woman to invade every-damn-day. For more information, visit: www.nvade.net.
- VeganQueenCuisine: VeganQueenCuisine produces plant-based energy drinks. For more information, visit: www.veganqueencuisine.com.
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