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ONE® Condoms Launches Partnership With R&B Artist

Since his debut in 2011, R&B artist The Weeknd has emerged as one of the hottest new artists on the music scene. This fall, when loyal fans pack concert venues on his 34-date tour, they’ll be treated to more than The Weeknd’s emotionally powerful lyrics and sounds, thanks to an innovative new partnership with ONE® Condoms. ONE, the leading specialty brand of premium condoms in North America, today announced customized condoms featuring tour logos and artwork from The Weeknd’s latest album, “Kiss Land.” The condoms will be distributed as giveaways at various venues on the tour.

“With performances known for sexy mood and vibe, The Weeknd embodies the hip, edgy, artistic character of our customers,” said Davin Wedel, founder and CEO of ONE. “His music evokes a passion and intimacy that perfectly complement the sensuality of ONE products.”

ONE has made support for visual and performing artists a centerpiece of its brand. The company has a long history of partnering with musicians through its Listen to ONE campaign, working with artists to promote safer sex and distribute free condoms at performances. ONE is also active in Lifebeat, a lea ding music industry HIV/AIDS awareness organization. The Weeknd is the biggest musical artist to be featured with customized artwork on ONE products, and his tour is the largest to offer ONE condoms to attendees. The concept is familiar territory to ONE, and Wedel is eager to partner with more artists to promote new music and build awareness about safer sex through the music industry.

The “Kiss Land” tour kicked off this month and will cross the United States and Canada before wrapping up in Englandin November. The Weeknd promoted the new album and tour with a performance on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” The Canadian R&B artist, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, had his Kiss Land album debut at #2 on the Billboard 200, and was recently nominated as “MTV’s Artist to Watch” at the 2013 Video Music Awards.

About ONE®

As the leading specialty brand of premium condoms in North America, ONE® brings a fresh perspective to sexual health through a fusion of advanced product design, manufacturing technology and social responsibility. The brand delivers premium quality products that translate into high customer satisfaction and increased sexual pleasure. In addition to its product innovation, the brand utilizes crowd-sourced designs and donates a portion of all sales to local HIV prevention programs.  It is also the proud sponsor of sexual health events across the community.

For a complete list of where ONE® is sold, visit www.onecondoms.com.