Monarchs players in commercials and print ads?

[StevenHW]

I recently went to a coffee company website because I read that Diana Taurasi appeared on the company's TV commercial. Considering Taurasi's popularity, I am not suprised she appeared in it, even though I never heard of the brand name before.

It was for Eight O'Clock coffee, which is not available in California.

The commercial was cute, but it got me wondering: has any Monarchs player appeared in a print ad or TV commercial? (Not including the Monarchs' or WNBA's own spots, or the new 'Wheaties' box)

I know Ruthie (and Sacramento King Bobby Jackson) appeared on a credit union billboard ad in 2004, which can be seen here:
http://www.schools.org/info/coop.asp

Recently, someone mentioned that Ticha has endorsed a local juice store. Can't remember the name of the place, but I don't know if this endorsement will include her image or likeness on a poster or billboard ad.

Does anyone know of any other Monarchs or ex-Monarchs appearing on ads?

Now that the Monarchs have a WNBA title under their belt, perhaps this is a good time to get more of their players to make some local business ads?

Right now, most of the players are either on vacation or playing overseas. So, my guess is if the players start appearing in local ads, they'll probably show them next year when the '06 WNBA season arrives.

As for the Taurasi commercial, here it is. But you'll need Windows Media Player to see it:
http://www.eightoclock.com/seen/index.html

 

[Monty'sBiggestFan]

I can't remember any product ads, but I believe Yo did a local PSA after her breakout first year and I remember Candace being in it with her but I don't remember what the organization or cause was.

I thought too, when Mel Rapton Honda had a sponsorship that Edna, Ticha and Yo were part of some promotional stuff, I don't know if it aired outside of the arena but it seemed like there was a commercial and print ad of them created for the Honda Element giveaway.

 

[StevenHW]

I figure if a local female athlete such as 1992 Olympic gold medalist Summer Sanders can appear in TV spots for Roseville Toyota, I'm sure some local business owner can endorse a Monarch player or two for their ads!

That would be cool to see!