America East, Van Wagner Announce Extended Partnership with Canon 6/30/2020 2:00:35 PM BOSTON – The America East Conference is proud to announce Canon U.S.A., a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets, has extended their partnership for an additional three years as the Official Imaging Partner of the Conference. The partnership was negotiated again by Van Wagner who manages the America East’s sponsorship and marketing partners program. As the Official Imaging Partner, Canon U.S.A. will continue to receive an integrated year-round marketing presence and will have the exclusive rights to promote their products and services through official America East events and channels throughout the year. Canon U.S.A. will continue to provide the America East and its member institutions imaging tools and education programs to enhance their live sport broadcasts and other imaging needs. “Canon U.S.A. has been a valuable partner for us the last two years and we are excited to be able to extend our agreement,” said America East Commissioner, Amy Huchthausen. “Content creators both on our staff and at our schools have enhanced their storytelling ability and live productions via Canon’s vast product offerings and sharing programs. We look forward to that growing even more over the next three years.” “Partnering with the America East has been a great opportunity for Canon U.S.A. as it has helped us to broaden our relationships and further drive our brand awareness at notable institutions,” said Tatsuro “Tony” Kano, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Canon U.S.A.’s Imaging Technologies and Communications Group “We look forward to continuing this long-term, mutually beneficial relationship with America East.” For additional information or details please reference http://www.usa.canon.com. ABOUT CANON U.S.A., INC. Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $33 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2019† and was named one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2020. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA. ABOUT THE AMERICA EAST CONFERENCE The America East provides its member schools and their athletic programs a platform upon which student-athletes can achieve both collegiate and life success through the promotion and nurturing of athletic excellence, academic achievement and leadership, on and off the field. For more information, visit AmericaEast.com or follow the America East Conference on Twitter @AmericaEast. ABOUT VAN WAGNER Van Wagner is a wholly owned subsidiary of Van Wagner Group LLC that creates, advises, and sells on behalf of world-class teams, leagues, brands, properties, and colleges. An innovator in the sports and media business, Van Wagner is a global leader in high-impact broadcast visible signage throughout the MLB, NBA, NCAA, and the highest levels of international soccer, sponsorships sales, premium ticketing, college multi-media rights, and in-venue content production at the world’s biggest sporting events. www.vanwagner.com.