• October 28, 2008

Volkswagen of America, Inc. has signed a three-year deal to be presenting auto sponsor of the Washington Wizards, and of Verizon Center, home of the Wizards, Capitals, Mystics and the Georgetown Hoyas.

Volkswagen will place six automobiles at the venue, and get branding on the LED boards and scoreboard. VW also gets in-game promotional opportunities, courtside signage, a suite section and advertising opportunities on the building's outdoor video marquee. Presence on both the Verizon Center and the Washington Wizards Web sites will also be given.--Karl Greenberg