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IT ONLY MEANS EVERYTHING It didn’t come easy. Making history never does. Through wins, losses, close calls, white-knuckle moments and uncountable difficult decisions. Things didn’t fall into place. Things were put into place. Welcome to professional sports immortality. And its ultra-exclusive symbol of it.
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MLB RINGS
NBA RINGS
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MAJOR LEAGUE PRESENCE We partner with more organizations across the major leagues than any other company. It’s a trust we don’t take for granted. In fact, it’s at the forefront of everything we do.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS SUPER BOWL LIV CHAMPIONS
LOS ANGELES DODGERS 2020 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS
TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING 2021 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS
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WASHINGTON NATIONALS 2019 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS
BOSTON RED SOX 2018 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS
HOUSTON ASTROS 2017 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS
LOS ANGELES DODGERS 2020 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS
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MORE THAN A CENTURY OF EXCELLENCE From a preschooler’s cap and gown, to yearbooks, to diploma frames. Where there’s an important celebration, there’s Jostens. We’re the number one provider of commemorating life’s greatest milestones. Standing tall for more than 124 years, we continue to complement our foundation of tradition with innovative technologies. A marriage of legacy and the digital age, unlike any other.
NASCAR HEISMAN MEMORIAL TROPHY
MONSTER ENERGY CUP SERIES
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CHAMPION STATISTICS We’re not only a trusted partner. We’re the industry leader. It’s not bragging. It’s a simple declaration of facts.
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IF WE WEREN’T DOING IT RIGHT, WE WOULDN’T BE THE ONES STILL DOING IT.
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CHAMPIONSHIP
CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS ARE
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NO SUCH THING AS ONE SIZE FITS ALL Though we’ve partnered with many professional sports organizations, each ring and program is different. Unique products and experiences are created, custom tailored to you and your team, to best service you and tell your story.
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GREEN BAY PACKERS SUPER BOWL I CHAMPIONS
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AS ELITE AS IT GETS WITH YOUR INCLUSION, A GR AND TR ADITION BECOMES ONLY RICHER Take your place in the revered lineage of champions. Everyone dreams of it. Few make the attempt. Fewer still get there. Your ring serves as a symbol of absolute excellence and a reminder of your place in the annals of history, as it forever unites your team.
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FIRST SUPER BOWL RING WITH COACH VINCE LOMBARDI
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THE ES The cut and color of the precious gems. The stone counts. The ring shape, engravings and so much more. Every design element is a purposeful decision made to maximize the meaning and symbolism of your ring. Down to the very millimeter, your ring is meticulously crafted to bring the unique journey of your franchise to life through artful storytelling. 11 TAPERED BAGUETTE SAPPHIRES ARE EACH SET UNDERNEATH 30 CUSTOM-CUT SAPPHIRES CREATE THE ICONIC LOGO 45 CUSTOM-CUT AND BAGUETTE DIAMONDS SURROUND THE LOGO 56 PAVÉ-SET DIAMONDS COMPLETE THE RING TOP
COACH COOPER’S MANTRA IN THE LOCKER ROOM BEFORE GAME 5 AGAINST MONTRÉAL
JERSEY NUMBERS OF THE 2021 TEAM ROSTER REFERENCE TO THE FEELING THE PLAYERS HAD KNOWING THESE WOULD BE SOME OF THEIR LAST GAMES PLAYED TOGETHER REFERENCE TO KUCHEROV’S DEFENDING OF VASILEVSKIY AT HIS CUP-WINNING PRESS CONFERENCE A NOD TO THE FRANCHISE’S BACK-TO-BACK STANLEY CUP WINS
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3 DIAMONDS REPRESENT THE FRANCHISE’S THREE STANLEY CUPS
SENCE OF THE STORY TRIBUTE TO THEIR TEAM NAME
HOME OF THE LIGHTNING
COMMEMORATING THE CHAMPIONSHIP BACK-TO-BACK YEAR DATES
RECIPIENT’S NAME
SYMBOLIC OF THEIR BACK-TO-BACK STANLEY CUP WINS
SIDES OF THE RING ARE ADORNED WITH AN ASTONISHING 214 DIAMONDS
PAYS HOMAGE TO CLINCHING THEIR 2021 TITLE AT HOME WITH FANS
JERSEY NUMBER SET ON A BACKGROUND OF “SKATE MARKS” RESULTS OF THE PLAYOFF SERIES VICTORIES
PLAYER’S UNIQUE SIGNATURE
10 PRINCESS-CUT DIAMONDS ARE EACH ALONG THE TOP AND BOTTOM EDGE
PLAYOFF RECORD OVER THE LAST TWO SEASONS WHICH FEATURES NO BACK-TO-BACK LOSSES
PAYING HOMAGE TO THEIR BACK-TO-BACK VICTORIES
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INNOVATION SOME ARE OBLIVIOUS TO IT. OTHERS EMBR ACE IT. WE CRE ATE IT. From the early stages of ring design, to the manufacturing process, to distribution, we’re experts on the cutting edge of what’s possible, because it happens here first.
CHICAGO CUBS 2016 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS
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ST. LOUIS BLUES 2019 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS
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PREMIUM MATERIALS By owning our own metal refinery and specialty alloys, we’re able to adhere to the strictest of quality standards. We source only the finest precious metals and stones from exclusive suppliers, all while adhering to the Kimberley Process, which ensures our materials are environmentally friendly and conflict free.
“We were thrilled to partner with Jostens to celebrate our franchise’s first-ever Stanley Cup victory. With their reputation as an industry leader it was clear that Jostens was the best company to trust with designing our ring.” – Chris Zimmerman, St. Louis Blues
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Jostens is continually innovating and is dedicated to precision, it is this commitment that created the spectacular detail found on the side of the Washington Nationals ring. Iconic buildings from the country’s capitol are crafted from contrasting white gold set atop a flowing American flag. WASHINGTON NATIONALS 2019 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS
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CLOSE TO HOME, AND ALWAYS IN OUR HANDS E AGAN, MINNESOTA , USA TOOL & DIE, DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY FACILIT Y
MONTRÉ AL , QUÉBEC , C ANADA DESIGN, RD & D AND MANUFAC TURING FACILIT Y
Advanced technology and the dedicated art team create over 55,000 custom designs each year
The designers in Montréal have an incredible combined experience of 115 years DENTON, TE X A S, USA MANUFAC TURING FACILIT Y Over 475,000 custom rings are produced and shipped each year
FOUR PILL ARS OF EXCELLENCE EQUALING ONE UNTOUCHABLE EXPERIENCE
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UNMATCHED: THE JOSTENS EXPERIENCE 5TH GENER ATION MASTER JEWELER Our fifth generation Master Jeweler, Miran Armutlu, has more than 35 years of championship jewelry experience. A perfectionist to the core, he’s the architect behind more championship ring designs than any other individual. A BET TER PROTOCOL We listen to your ideas, draft the renders, then craft physical prototypes for review. A method far superior to artwork-only reviews. SAMPLES AT EVERY MEETING Watch your design come to life by viewing samples, in hand, at every meeting for you to review and help us perfect. RING TIERS Share the celebration throughout all levels of your organization. For the top executives on down, we can craft rings of differing materials, stone counts and other factors to create ring tier options across a range of price points. FINDING THE PERFEC T FIT Jostens offers a variety of sizing options to accommodate any situation from in-person events with trained experts to virtual sizing experiences with detailed information that allows individuals to size themselves for their championship ring. 19
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WE ALWAYS DELIVER FULL-SC ALE RING DELIVERY EVENTS We’ll help create an elegant ring delivery and ceremony event tailored to your team and the spirit of your championship season. It’s a big deal. We treat it like such. No matter the circumstances, Jostens is committed to delivering your rings and creating an experience that will be cherished for years to come. To adapt to any situation, full scale virtual and in-person deliveries can be customized to fit your organization’s preferences.
WE ORGANIZE . YOU ENJOY. Having hosted more than 100 team events in the past ten years, we’re your expert partner in event logistics. Working alongside with you, we’ll provide event support, every step of the way.
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FAMILY & FRIENDS ELITE PRODUCT. EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE. A fine jewelry collection exclusively for those closest to the players and staff. Inspired by the championship ring design, each piece is heirloom quality and crafted by hand. A wonderful way to show gratitude for those who gave their support along the way. Available through private boutique shopping events, as well as an equally exclusive e-commerce site.
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FAN COLLECTION A CELEBRATION OF THIS MAGNITUDE IS TO BE SHARED A collection of fine jewelry and keepsakes at multiple price points. Launched the same day your organization receives its championship rings. Marketed at in-person game-day events, as well as through your team’s retail store. Also made available to fans through a custom web page. The Fan Collection builds brand affinity among your greatest supporters by allowing them to be part of the celebration in a special way.
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OUR COMMITMENT TO COMMITMENT Expect exceptional, on-going, white-glove service. When you partner with us, you partner with dedicated customer support service teams. One for your organization and one for your fans. With these teams ready to assist long after delivery day and our product warranty, you’re ensured the best experience in every conceivable metric.
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SUPER BOWL XXXVIII
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JOSTENS HAS BEEN TRUSTED TO PARTNER SUPER BOWL LIII
WITH THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS TO CELEBRATE ALL SIX OF THEIR SUPER BOWL VICTORIES
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Contact: Lon Rosen Executive Vice President & CMO Phone: 323.224.1360
Contact: Steve Griggs CEO Phone: 813.301.6680
Contact: Alan Gottlieb Chief Operating Officer Phone: 301.692.2600
Contact: Crane Kenny President of Business Operations Phone: 773.404.4032
Contact: Mark Donovan President Phone: 816.920.4405
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ADDENDUM: 2020 LOS ANGELES DODGERS RING PROGRAM CASE STUDY The following is a program overview of the Los Angeles Dodgers 2020 World Series Championship Ring Program, illustrating how they celebrated throughout the organization and connected their community while driving revenue in their own custom way.
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LOS ANGELES DODGERS 2020 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS From your world-class athletes, to your staff and most loyal fans, Jostens partners to celebrate championships across the organization and beyond — all centered around the coveted, championship ring. Together, we’ll create a custom program that extends the celebration throughout your entire community. No other company in the industry delivers the total experience like Jostens.
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WORLD CHAMPIONS Title achieved by the Dodgers in their 2020 season
29 DIAMONDS Symbolic of the number of Dodger postseason home runs in 2020 PRINCESS-CUT DIAMONDS Princess-cut diamonds accent 1ST, 2ND, 3RD and home plate
SPECIALTY ARBOR The team logo and series results from the teams defeated by the Dodgers on their World Series journey
PLAYER SIGNATURE Players also received their signature on the inside
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THE STORY
RECIPIENT NAME Players received their name on the side of their ring
JERSEY NUMBER Players received their jersey number set in diamonds
DODGERS LOGO The Dodgers logo is crafted from custom blue and red ceramic
CHAMPIONSHIP YEAR The year 2020 is accented with 36 diamonds PALM TREES Synonymous with Los Angeles, palm trees complete the right side in amazing detail COMMISSIONER’S TROPHY The coveted trophy is created in contrasting yellow gold
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8 ROUND SAPPHIRES Symbolic of the incredible 8 straight NL West Division titles
RINGS DESIGNED FOR ALL LEVELS OF YOUR ORGANIZATION Extending the honor from top to bottom within your organization is made practical through design modifications applied to multiple ring tiers. Each tier retains the original championship ring design elements.
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TIER 1
TIER 2
• 14-karat white and yellow gold • 222 round diamonds • 10 princess-cut diamonds • 45 custom-cut sapphires • 11 carats
• 10-karat white and yellow gold • 222 round diamonds • 10 princess-cut diamonds • 45 custom-cut created sapphires • 5.25 carats
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• Sterling silver and 6-karat yellow gold • 222 round cubic zirconias • 10 princess-cut cubic zirconias • 45 custom-cut created sapphires
• Sterling silver • 140 cubic zirconias
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To celebrate this special moment in Dodgers history and share the championship excitement with your closest supporters, this private collection features exclusively designed rings, pendants, other fine jewelry and commemorative keepsakes all inspired by your ring.
C O L L E C T I O N
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YO U R U N I Q U E U S E R N A M E A N D PA SS WO R D W I L L G I V E YO U
ONLINE At the password-protected web experience
PHONE OR EMAIL Contact your dedicated customer service team at (800) 392-3811 or prosportssupport@jostens.com
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CONTINUING THE CELEBRATION Create a custom championship experience for your entire community, with different collections within your official program. FAMILY & FRIENDS COLLEC TION
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Exclusively for players, ownership and top executives and their families Hand-crafted jewelry and commemorative pieces all feature elements inspired by the ring • Highest-quality gold, hand-set diamonds and genuine sapphires • Jostens customized websites to accommodate a variety of purchasing groups through password protected e-commerce websites • Custom print materials distributed with the ring to encourage purchasing or contacting customer service with questions about their ring
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Officially licensed collection so the entire fan community can celebrate collection of jewelry and commemorative keepsakes that expand the celebration and drive revenue and brand affiliation • Utilizing both precious and non-precious materials with a variety of designs inspired by the ring, there are pieces for every fan • Available in-stadium at select game-day events, following all safety guidelines, and 24/7 via e-commerce site hosted on Jostens platform • Experience working with MLB for a smooth, integrated launch • Custom print and digital marketing materials created, utilized by both Jostens and the Dodgers social media teams
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