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duck.jpgCOLUMBUS, Ga., Sept. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The AFLAC Duck has been inducted into the Advertising Walk of Fame as one of America's favorite brand icons. The spokesduck is among five finalists chosen by online voters as one of the most beloved advertising symbols and will be honored with an image- enshrined sidewalk plaque at 50th Street and Madison Avenue in New York City.

Although the most contemporary icon on the ballot, making its national debut less than five years ago, the AFLAC Duck managed to beat several veteran competitors including the Jolly Green Giant and the Energizer Bunny for a spot on the Walk of Fame. Created by the Kaplan Thaler Group, the popular commercial series featuring the well-known duck has generated more than 90% brand recognition for AFLAC since its launch in 2000.

"We are very pleased that America has connected so well with the AFLAC Duck campaign in such a short period of time," said Dan Amos, CEO and chairman of AFLAC, noting the duck's quick rise to fame. "This win is a great honor, and we appreciate the recognition given to us by the voting public."

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