As professional powerhouses, the Founder of
Seven Seven Six/Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Reddit and
Founder and CEO of Blavity Inc. both believe in investing in tools
for success and always have a Sharpie S•Gel in hand.
ATLANTA, June 22,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Sharpie®, the iconic
writing brand part of the Newell Brands global portfolio, announced
two new celebrity partners: Alexis
Ohanian, Founder of Seven Seven Six and Co-Founder and
Executive Chairman of social media site Reddit, and Morgan DeBaun, Founder and CEO of Blavity Inc.,
the tech company for forward thinking Black Millennials. Ohanian
and DeBaun partnered with Sharpie to showcase how the Sharpie
S•Gel Pen supports their personal and professional
endeavors.
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"No matter the canvas, Sharpie S•Gel is the go-to pen to make
dreams a reality, and Alexis and Morgan are prime examples of
that," said Gina Lazaro, Vice President, Brand Management, Writing at Newell Brands.
"With their collective entrepreneurial nature and go-getter
demeanor, they demonstrate exactly what the Sharpie S•Gel invokes –
bringing your bold ambitions to life."
Featuring no smear, no bleed technology with best-in-class ink,
the Sharpie S•Gel promises an exceptionally smooth writing
experience. The high-performance gel pen has a sleek, professional
look yet offers a comfortable writing journey and a variety of ink
colors, barrel styles, and points to choose from.
"As an entrepreneur, husband to the GOAT and father, I
communicate in many different ways every single day," said Ohanian.
"My canvas is my legacy, specifically one that my family can be
proud of. I know I can always rely on my pen, the Sharpie S•Gel
Medium Point (.7mm) Black Barrel, to make my writing stand out –
whether that be taking notes, writing letters to my daughter,
drawing or journaling. It doesn't skip a beat and is as bold as the
ideas that I'm passionate about."
"My canvas is empowerment, powering through the self-beliefs of
what people can accomplish and pushing beyond the barriers that
come up along the way," said DeBaun. "As head of a leading digital
media and technology company, even my pen needs to reflect my
clarity and confidence. That's why my pen is the Sharpie S•Gel
Medium Point (.7mm) White Barrel; I use it to write down, track and
reach my goals."
Coming off its recent World Is Your Canvas campaign
launch, Sharpie is continuing to cultivate meaningful partnerships
with like-minded individuals, like Ohanian and DeBaun, to show the
world how to make an impact and accomplish their goals with Sharpie
products.
Sharpie S•Gel Pens come in a variety of barrel colors, tip sizes
and four ink colors. They can be purchased at your local office
superstores, retail stores, drug stores and through several online
retailer sites including Amazon, Target, Walmart, Office
Depot and Staples.
About Sharpie®
In 1964, the iconic Sharpie Fine Point black marker became the
first pen-style permanent marker, and today Sharpie offers a wide
selection of permanent markers, pens, highlighters, and more for
the classroom, the office, and at home. Designed for precision and
performance, Sharpie marking and writing instruments are offered in
a variety of specialty and art styles. Sharpie is part of the
Newell Brands global portfolio of leading brands. For more
information, visit www.Sharpie.com.
About Newell Brands
Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods
company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including
Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial
Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO,
Elmer's, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. Newell Brands is
focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday
moments.
This press release and additional information about Newell
Brands are available on the company's website,
www.newellbrands.com.
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