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Monday, February 2, 2009

Bank of America Sponsors Super Bowl Fun Fest

ABC News: Bailed Out Bank of America Sponsors Super Bowl Fun Fest:
"Despite a near collapse that required $45 billion in federal taxpayer bailout funds, Bank of America sponsored a five day carnival-like affair just outside the Super Bowl stadium this past week as President Obama decried wasteful spending on Wall St.
Brian Ross investigates the bankers who sponsored Super Bowl festivities.

The event – known as the NFL Experience – was 850,000 square feet of sports games and interactive entertainment attractions for football fans and was blanketed in Bank of America logos and marketing calls to sign up for football-themed banking products.

The bank staunchly defended its sponsorship, saying it was a 'business proposition' and part of its 'growth strategy.'"

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