AFLAC Sponsors David Copperfield's "PORTAL" 2002 USA Tour Produced by Clear Channel Entertainment; AFLAC Duck Joins Magician at Center Stage.

Entertainment Editors

COLUMBUS, Ga. & NEW YORK--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2002

AFLAC is touring the country this year as the exclusive presenting sponsor of master illusionist David Copperfield's "PORTAL" 2002 USA Tour, produced by Clear Channel Entertainment, the world's leading producer and marketer of live entertainment events.

As part of the agreement, Mr. Copperfield will incorporate the AFLAC duck into each tour performance.

The tour, a live theatrical magic experience traveling to more than 40 cities, began on January 18 in Fort Lauderdale and continues through the end of the year. On each stop of the tour, ticket holders will be able to view Mr. Copperfield's collection of the history of the Art of Magic and allied arts - the world's largest collection of such artifacts - including Houdini's first magic wand and the only known recording of Houdini's voice.

Additionally, AFLAC will be involved in the publication of Mr. Copperfield's "Project Magic" handbook, in support of his non-profit physical rehabilitation program in over 1,000 hospitals worldwide. The handbook provides guidelines to medical professionals on how to help children and adults regain their manual dexterity and build confidence and self-esteem through sleight of hand.

"AFLAC's sponsorship of David Copperfield's "PORTAL" tour is a great example of how Clear Channel Entertainment can work with talent to integrate corporate marketers directly into our live entertainment events," said Paula Balzer, Chief Marketing Officer, Clear Channel Entertainment. "It's so fitting for AFLAC to leverage its famous duck icon into such a magical live performance that is sure to deeply impact audiences across the country."

"We are always seeking relevant, effective sponsorship opportunities that allow us to convey our name and image to a broader consumer audience in an entertaining way and are thrilled by the opportunity to become part of Mr. Copperfield's `PORTAL' tour," said Kathelen Spencer, Executive Vice President, Director of Corporate Communications, AFLAC Incorporated. "Additionally, AFLAC is honored to be involved in the publication of Mr. Copperfield's Project Magic handbook - a worthy cause that is sure to help improve people's confidence and lives."

Additional sponsorship benefits include identification on all tour media, signage and tickets, and other promotional and fundraising activities yet to be determined.

About Clear Channel Entertainment (formerly SFX)

Clear Channel Entertainment, a leading producer and marketer of live entertainment events, is a subsidiary of Clear Channel Worldwide (NYSE: CCU), a global leader in the out-of-home advertising industry. Clear Channel Entertainment currently owns, operates and/or exclusively books 135 live entertainment venues, including 44 amphitheaters in the U.S. and 28 venues in Europe. Each year, more than 62 million people attend approximately 26,000 events promoted and/or produced by the company, including: Live music events; Broadway, West End and touring theatrical shows; family entertainment shows; and specialized sports and motor sports events.

About AFLAC

AFLAC Incorporated is an international holding company. A Fortune 500 company, AFLAC insures more than 40 million people worldwide. It is a leading writer of insurance marketed at the worksite, offering policies to employees at more than 200,000 payroll accounts in the United States. AFLAC is the largest foreign insurer in Japan, insuring one out of four Japanese households. In January 2002, Fortune magazine named AFLAC the #1 insurance company to work for in its list of "The 100 Best Companies to Work for in America" and included AFLAC on the list for the fourth consecutive year. In February 2002 for the second consecutive year, Fortune named AFLAC one of "America's Most Admired Companies" in the life and health insurance industry. Additionally, AFLAC is a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index and has received an "A+ (Superior)" rating from A.M. Best.

David Copperfield has been hailed by audiences and critics alike as the greatest magician in the world. In addition to decades of network television events, worldwide tours, and "Dreams and Nightmares," the critically acclaimed Broadway show that set box-office records, he has been featured on the cover of Forbes, Architectural Digest and Esquire and is the seventh highest paid entertainer in the world. Copperfield has elevated the ancient art of magic to new heights and redefined it along the way. He has vanished the Stature of Liberty, walked through the Great Wall of China, flown through the air and made audience members disappear and reappear in places they would never expect. He was Knighted by the French Government; named a "Living Legend" by the Library of Congress; his peers from the Association of Worldwide Magic named him Magician of the Millennium and the New York Times has called him, "our era's giant of magic."