ROKiT Phones Named Inaugural Jersey Partner

ROKiT Phone Logo to Be Featured on All Rockets Jerseys – Sponsorship Also Includes Naming Rights for Toyota Center Lounges and Other Features

HOUSTON – The Houston Rockets today announced a multi-year partnership with ROKiT Phones (“ROKiT”) that includes designating ROKiT as the Rockets’ inaugural jersey partner. Among other elements of the agreement, the ROKiT logo badge will be featured on all Rockets player jerseys beginning with the current, 2018-2019 season.

Launched in August of this year as a subsidiary of ROK Brands, ROKiT is a challenger cell phone startup. Reflecting its end-user values of connectedness, well-being and security, ROKiT offers a variety of “humanity-first” IO Collection cell phone bundles: feature-laden, cutting-edge phones that include access to free telemedicine, pharmacy discounts, family legal services and other lifestyle-enhancing offerings at prices that make them affordable for everyone. Moreover, in time for the holidays, ROKiT is launching the revolutionary ROKiT IO Pro 3D, with stunning, glasses-free, state-of-the-art 3D technology.

“We were patient in deciding on our inaugural jersey partner and are thrilled to select ROKiT, a company which shares our commitment to excellence both on and off the court,” said Rockets Chief Executive Officer Tad Brown. “We have high expectations heading into this season and look forward to introducing our fans to the quality products and high level of service that ROKiT offers.”

The ROKiT logo will appear on the front left shoulder of Rockets jerseys, opposite the Nike logo, for all games during the 2018-2019 season. All variations of Rockets jerseys will feature a white ROKiT logo on a red background.

“We are delighted to work with the Houston Rockets, one of the most successful and well-known sports teams in the world, in a deal that includes being their first-ever jersey partner,” commented ROKiT co-founder Jonathan Kendrick. “The Rockets’ community involvement sets a stellar example for their fans in Houston, across the country and around the world. In that commitment, we saw powerful synergy with our mission of improving the lifestyle of mankind. We are thrilled to initiate this long-term partnership.”

The partnership between the Rockets and ROKiT includes other elements:

– ROKiT will partner with the team on various community outreach efforts throughout the season with a focus on programs for military veterans like Hoops for Troops, while looking to integrate their parent brand’s involvement with Vets to Vets.

– The partnership also includes select ROK Drinks brands: three Toyota Center lounges will be re-branded as Bogart’s LoungeABK Beer Garden, and Bandero Tequila Terrace.

The Rockets retained Excel Sports Management as its sales agency for the ROKiT partnership and jersey patch program.