Dodgers and Aeromexico Announce Partnership

“ADVISORY for Friday, April 13, 2007

WHO:
L.A. Dodgers and Aeromexico

Dodgers:
– Jamie McCourt, President and Vice Chairman
– Jaime Jarrí­n, Hall of Fame Broadcaster
– Pepe Yñiguez, Dodger Broadcaster
– Fernando Valenzuela, former Dodger pitcher and Spanish-radio commentator
– Manny Mota, Dodger Coach
– Sergio Del Prado, Vice President, Sales

Aeromexico:
– Juan Garcia, Marketing Director USA
– Gabriella Cavalheiro, Regional Manager West Coast USA
– Rene Palacio, District Manager LAX
– Gerardo Espinosa Sauza, Market Manager

WHAT:
2007 Partnership Announcement
The L.A. Dodgers continue their commitment to their more than 1 million Hispanic fans by entering into a strategic partnership with Latin America’s largest airline and the leading airline of the Mexican region, Aeromexico.

WHEN:
Friday, April 13 – 2:30 p.m. Media can arrive starting at 1:30 p.m.

WHERE:
Dodger Stadium, Dugout Club

MISC:
– Release to follow. Please confirm attendance for media credentials.
– Enter Dodger Stadium through the Sunset Gate at the intersection of Elysian Park Ave. and Stadium Way and proceed to Parking Lot P.

Please contact the Dodgers’ Public Relations Department at 323 224-1301 for additional information. “

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