One of the kids asked Shaq, 'Why do you do those awful ads with the General?' " Iseman said. "Shaq said, 'Because when I was broke and didn't have a penny, they gave me insurance. '"

By Asa Hiken. Published on April 05, 2023. Shaq is back in a new campaign for The General. If Shaquille O'Neal ever ran the day-to-day operations of an ad agency, he wouldn't let his team use AI.

Other works

• (2000) TV commercial: freeinternet.com.
• (1995) TV commercial: Pepsi-Cola.
• (1997) TV commercial: Taco Bell ("TNS")
• (1997) TV commercial: Pepsi-Cola (with Michael J.
• (2000-01) Print ads: Digex.
• (2001) TV commercial: Nestle's Crunch.
• (2001) Music video: Appeared in 311's "You Wouldn't Believe" video.

The General Automobile Insurance Services, Inc. (The General®) is a licensed insurance agency and subsidiary of PGC Holdings Corp. (PGC), which is wholly owned by American Family Mutual Insurance Company.

Some of you may know Shaquille O'Neal. Shaq was first insured by The General® when he was starting his basketball career. Today, he's not just our new partner, but he is once again a valued customer! It's no surprise; we've been providing quality auto insurance for almost 60 years.

The General TV Spot, 'Stunt Driver' Featuring Shaquille O'Neal, Jordana Brewster - iSpot.tv. The General TV Spot, 'Shower' Ft. Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson Jr.

Richard Sellers Richard Sellers has voiced THE GENERAL in the national campaign for The General Insurance company for 20 years.

According to the Investopedia website, Shaq has endorsed more than 50 company's product and services, earning $25 to $30 million…a year.

Celebrities' likenesses owned by Shaq

• Elvis Presley.
• Marilyn Monroe.
• Muhammad Ali.
• David Beckham.
• Julius Erving.

50 brands Shaq can be seen in commercials for brands such as The General, Gold Bond, Icy Hot, and more. These are not the only brands/companies that Shaq owns a share in, he recently said in an Earn Your Leisure interview that his real business is owning 50 brands.

nine Papa John's restaurants Shaq owns nine Papa John's restaurants in and around Atlanta. He has also appeared in Papa John's commercials and other advertising which is part of the criteria he required. He not only purchased nine franchises, but he also sold the company the right to use his likeness and voice for $8.5 million.

The Chicago-based food products firm retains the rights to Dean's name and likeness. Even years after he passed away, his image and voice are still used in commercials for Jimmy Dean Sausage products. In 1963, he became Johnny Carson's first guest host on "The Tonight Show".