Chicago, June 18, 2013 – Aon plc (NYSE:AON), the leading global provider of risk management and human resource consulting and outsourcing, has been named as a People's Choice winner in the 34th Annual Telly Awards for its recap video of Manchester United’s 2012 pre-season tour titled “Manchester United Tour – Combined”. Aon has been the principal partner and global shirt sponsor of Manchester United since 2010.

Detailing Manchester United’s tour stops in South Africa and China and the various events held in conjunction at each location, the Aon video was selected as a People’s Choice winner through a voting process that was open to the public and carried out via YouTube. The video was selected from thousands of entries representing multiple countries and all 50 states. 

“Effectively communicating the Aon brand is something that has been a top priority for us in recent years,” said Phil Clement, Global Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Aon plc. “Being able to tell the Aon brand story in conjunction with Manchester United is an incredible privilege that has allowed our firm to reach a truly global audience. Whether it was on the pitch or in the editing room, Manchester United and our creative team demonstrated pure genius in their craft to empower results and showcase the true spirit of the partnership between the two organizations.” 

The Telly’s are the premier awards honoring outstanding local, regional,  and cable TV commercials and programs, video and film productions, online commercials, video and films. Winners represent the best work of advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators, and corporate video departments around the world.

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.About Aon

Aon plc (NYSE:AON) is the leading global provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human resources solutions and outsourcing services. Through its more than 65,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon unites to empower results for clients in over 120 countries via innovative and effective risk and people solutions and through industry-leading global resources and technical expertise. Aon has been named repeatedly as the world’s best broker, best insurance intermediary, reinsurance intermediary, captives manager and best employee benefits consulting firm by multiple industry sources. Visit www.aon.com for more information on Aon and www.aon.com/manchesterunited to learn about Aon’s global partnership and shirt sponsorship with Manchester United.

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