COLUMBUS, Ga., Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the leader
in supplemental insurance sales at U.S. worksites, announced today
that its iconic "spokesduck," the Aflac Duck, will glide down 6th
Avenue in New York City during the
93rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®, airing
Thursday, Nov. 28, on NBC. Aflac's
beloved brand icon will appear in the annual spectacle and the
broadcast, which airs from 9 a.m. to
noon in all time zones, to help kick off the holiday season
and warm the hearts of more than 3.5 million spectators on the city
streets and more than 50 million viewers at home.
"The Aflac Duck has been entertaining Americans for nearly 20
years as one of the world's most famous brand icons, so we could
not be more delighted that he will once again be part of the
legendary Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC," Aflac CEO and
Chairman Dan Amos said. "The magic
of the Aflac Duck, who is on a mission to help Americans understand
that Aflac provides policyholders with cash benefits for things
health insurance doesn't cover, is that he always brings a smile to
faces of the young and old. We are excited to see happy parade
watchers get a good look at the Aflac Duck as he sleds down 6th
Avenue."
"We look forward to putting on America's favorite holiday event,
the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, all year long and are delighted
that Aflac's famed Aflac Duck is returning to join our lineup of
must-see entertainment," said Jordan
Dabby, producer of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
"Bringing together people from across the nation to celebrate the
start of the holiday season and witnessing the awe on their faces
when they see our vibrant, larger-than-life lineup is what this
magical event is all about, and we are thrilled to take it to new
heights year after year."
For more than nine decades, the Macy's parade has wowed
audiences with its jam-packed entertainment, and the 93rd edition
will take it to the next level. This year's show will feature 16
giant character balloons; 40 novelty balloons, heritage balloons,
balloonicles, balloonheads and trycaloons; 26 floats; 1,200
cheerleaders and dancers; more than 1,000 clowns and 8,000
volunteers; and 11 marching bands.
Tune in Thursday, Nov. 28, from
9 a.m. to noon in all time zones on
NBC or follow #MacysParade on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for
the most memorable march moments.
About Aflac Incorporated
Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:
AFL) is a Fortune 500 company helping provide protection to more
than 50 million people through its subsidiaries in Japan and the U.S., where it is a leading
supplemental insurer, by paying cash fast when policyholders get
sick or injured. For more than six decades, insurance policies of
Aflac Incorporated's subsidiaries have given policyholders the
opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial stress. Aflac Life
Insurance Japan is the leading provider of medical and cancer
insurance in Japan, where it
insures 1 in 4 households. Through its trailblazing One Day
PaySM initiative in the United
States, for eligible claims, Aflac can process, approve and
electronically send funds to claimants for quick access to cash in
just one business day. For 13 consecutive years, Aflac has been
recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical
Companies. In 2018, Fortune magazine recognized Aflac as one of the
100 Best Companies to Work for in America for the 20th consecutive
year, and in 2019, Fortune included Aflac on its list of World's
Most Admired Companies for the 18th time. To find out more about
One Day PaySM and learn how to get help with expenses
health insurance doesn't cover, get to know us at aflac.com.
Aflac herein means American Family Life Assurance Company of
Columbus and American Family Life
Assurance Company of New York.
WWHQ | 1932 Wynnton Road | Columbus,
GA 31999.
Media contact: Kristen
Fraser, 706.580.3813 or kfraser@aflac.com
Analyst and investor contact: David A. Young, 706.596.3264, 800.235.2667 or
dyoung@aflac.com
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