VIDEO: Companies Air 9/11 Tribute Commercials
Empire State of Mind (Part II) 9/11 Tribute
Among the many tributes for the 10th anniversary of 9/11, State Farm recently debuted a tribute directed by Spike Lee. In the video, nearly 150 schoolchildren sing "Empire State of Mind," as they visit several firehouses. The montage, which also spotlights the new memorial, ends with "Never forgotten. Forever Grateful."
Verizon's spot showcases the Statue of Liberty set to Josh Groban's "The Prayer." The end reads "In tribute to those we lost" and "In gratitude to those who served."
Budweiser also updated their tribute commercial, adding 1 World Trade Center under construction in the background.