Titans to Rename the Stadium for Nissan

Titans to Rename the Stadium for Nissan

Sixteen years ago, happenstance created an unforgettable marketing boon for the Tennessee Titans.

The release of the popular movie Remember the Titans coincided with the NFL franchise’s unexpected run to the Super Bowl during the 1999 season. The film only added to the undeniable fairy tale feeling as the team rolled to a 13-3 regular season record and three playoff victories.

If there is actual value in that type of name synergy, the franchise’s new 20-year naming rights deal with Nissan North America might actually put the Titans, who have not reached the postseason since 2008, back on the road to success.

The pact, financial terms for which are not being disclosed, rebrands the team’s home field as Nissan Stadium and guarantees an important revenue stream that extends beyond the current lease. For the automaker, which has its North American headquarters in Franklin, the move comes in advance of its launch of the new American Titan pickup, which is produced at its Smyrna plant. (continue reading at NashvillePost)

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