COLUMBUS, Ga., Nov. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the
leading provider of voluntary insurance in the United States, announced today that the
company is once again teaming with Macy's to produce and sell the
2014 version of the Aflac Holiday Duck. The plush duck, an annual
collector's item, is a popular gift that gives back to the
community, with the net proceeds for every duck sold being donated
to the participating children's cancer facility nearest to where it
is purchased. More than 350 Macy's are participating this year
across the country. Holiday Ducks are also available online at
Aflacduckprints.com. This is the 14th year that Aflac and Macy's
have teamed up for this important cause.
To make the 2014 Holiday Duck even more memorable, this year's
version mirrors the new Aflac Duck balloonicle that will appear in
the 88th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. This is the
4th time the Aflac Duck will appear in the parade but
the first time for this fresh, new design that has the beloved icon
skating down the streets of Manhattan in cool wintry garb.
"We are extremely excited to see the new version of the Aflac
Duck cruising down 6th Avenue for millions to see in
person or on television during the 88th annual Macy's
Thanksgiving Day Parade,"
Aflac Senior Vice President, Chief
Marketing Officer Michael Zuna said.
"And we can think of no better way to celebrate our new design than
by enabling generous people to have a miniature version of their
own by purchasing the 2014 Holiday Duck at Macy's or at
Aflacduckprints.com. The added benefit is that all the net proceeds
go to a great cause."
The Holiday Duck comes in two sizes. The six inch version is
priced at $10 and the 10 inch version
is listed at $15. Of course, each
version quacks the familiar "Aflaaaac" when squeezed. Since 2001,
more than $3 million has been raised
from the sale of these cute, cuddly keepsakes.
"We are very excited to debut a brand new Aflac Duck balloonicle
in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving
Day Parade and to have the iconic spokesduck in-store as a
highly coveted collectible keepsake," said Amy Kule, Group
Vice-President of Macy's Parade & Entertainment Group. "For
over a decade, Macy's and Aflac have helped to raise awareness and
funds for the fight against childhood cancer with the sale of this
adorable plush. This year, sporting his festive wintry gear, the
Aflac Duck is ready to kick off the holiday season with us and the
nation."
In 1995, Aflac made childhood cancer its primary philanthropic
cause. Since that time, the company has raised more than
$92 million for the campaign,
including donations of more than $425,000 from the company's independent sales
agents every month. Aflac has set a new goal of surpassing
$100 in contributions by the end of
2015.
About Aflac
When a policyholder gets sick or hurt,
Aflac pays cash benefits fast. For nearly six decades, Aflac
insurance policies have given policyholders the opportunity to
focus on recovery, not financial stress. In the United States, Aflac is the leading
provider of voluntary insurance at the worksite. In Japan, Aflac is the number one life insurance
company in terms of individual policies in force. Aflac individual
and group insurance products help provide protection to more than
50 million people worldwide. For eight consecutive years, Aflac has
been recognized by Ethisphere magazine as one of the World's Most
Ethical Companies. In 2014, FORTUNE magazine recognized Aflac as
one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America for the 16th
consecutive year. Also, in 2014, FORTUNE magazine included Aflac on
its list of Most Admired Companies for the 13th time, ranking the
company number one in the life and health insurance category. Aflac
Incorporated is a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock
Exchange under the symbol AFL. To find out more about Aflac, visit
aflac.com or espanol.aflac.com.
Aflac herein means American Family Life Assurance Company of
Columbus and American Family Life
Assurance Company of New York.
Media contacts – Jon Sullivan,
706.763.4813 or jsullivan@aflac.com
Analyst and investor contact – Robin Y.
Wilkey, 706.596.3264 or 800.235.2667, FAX: 706.324.6330, or
rwilkey@aflac.com.
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