In 1993, Regions became the proud corporate sponsor and the official bank of the Southeastern Conference. This relationship is one of the longest in SEC history, and was most recently renewed in July 2005. Additionally, Regions has enhanced its sponsorship of the SEC in order to better serve the SEC communities. For example, Regions will be the exclusive sponsor of the new Lincoln Financial Sports SEC Football Podcasts. The podcasts will include a highlight package from each Saturday’s SEC Game of the Week and will also offer a collection of features, such as SEC Football interviews. The SEC video podcast will be available at LFSports.com and via "RSS", which is used by many websites and programs, most prominently by Apple's iTunes. Now the thrill of a SEC football game will be available to fans at the click of a button, making the most exciting SEC moments accessible anytime.

Regions also supports the fans who are planning a trip to the big game with the Regions Bank SEC Football Travel Planner, found at www.secroadtripplanner.com.* This site has information that helps fans plan a trip to any of the 12 SEC schools. Fans will find directions, a map of the stadium, dining and hotel options and a list and map of all Regions branch and ATM locations.

As a way of further extending its relationship with the SEC, Regions also has entered into marketing agreements with a number of SEC member institutions. Regions is a proud corporate partner of the following universities: University of Alabama, University of Arkansas, Auburn University, University of Georgia, Louisiana State University, University of Mississippi, Mississippi State University and the University of South Carolina.

Regions also sponsors the Regions Bank SEC Fan Poll on the secsports.com Web site. Fans can log on and cast their vote on various SEC topics. By voting, fans can register to win two SEC Football Championship tickets!

In addition, Regions sponsors the Regions Football Financial Field of Dreams during FanFare events at the SEC Championship Game. Fans have the chance to play 3-on-3 flag football and an interactive game known as the "Red Zone Challenge." The name is a reference to the red zone on a football field (from the 20-yard line in toward the end zone). Officials and volunteers are provided to run the interactive. And, during these games, Regions distributes premium give-away items to the participants.

In 2003, Regions kicked off a then-new advertising campaign featuring former Southeastern Conference athletes honored for their entrepreneurial accomplishments. Honorees from all 12 SEC schools are showcased, and Regions features past honorees in its "Business Salute Hall of Fame." Read more.

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