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Anaheim Ducks and OCSE Celebrate Clio Sports Awards Wins Recognizing Innovative Fan Experiences and Merchandise

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Nov 21, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

ANAHEIM, Calif., Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club, along with OC Sports and Entertainment (OCSE) Marketing, Programming, and Creative teams, were recognized with four top honors at the 2024 Clio Sports Awards for their impactful partnerships with legacy Orange County punk rock band The Offspring and iconic sneaker brand Vans. These accolades underscore OCSE's mission to disrupt category norms and bring innovative experiences to fans across its portfolio.

The Clio Awards celebrate the very best in creativity and innovation across advertising, design, and communications. Seen as one of the industry's highest honors, a Clio Award showcases a brand's talent for pushing boundaries, capturing audience interest, and redefining storytelling and brand experiences.

The teams received honors in the following categories:

Gold for Gameday / In-Game Experience with Use of a Celebrity Influencer
Silver for Gameday / In-Game Experience Theme Night
Bronze for Apparel / Merchandise
Shortlist for Creative Effectiveness

"We're thrilled for these fan experiences to be recognized on a global level," said Tracee Larocca, Chief Marketing Officer, OCSE. "We've built an incredible team of people with track records of bringing iconic experiences to life and disrupting the status quo. This is just a taste of what's to come from the OCSE family."

About OC Sports and Entertainment (OCSE)
OC Sports and Entertainment (OCSE) is the home of Anaheim's top music, sports, entertainment, and community brands and spaces. Its portfolio includes OCVIBE, Orange County's downtown reimagined, currently in development at the center of Anaheim; Honda Center sports and entertainment venue; the NHL's Anaheim Ducks; and Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC). Owned by the Samueli Family, OCSE aims to provide accessible spaces where Orange County residents and surrounding communities can come together to discover new experiences, connect with the outdoors, and uncover all Orange County has to offer.