BillMyParents, the online teen payment system of Socialwise, Inc. is
proud to announce that professional skateboarder and 2010 Nickelodeon
Kids’ Choice Awards Favorite Male Athlete Ryan Sheckler has signed a
deal with the Company to promote its online BillMyParents® payment
solution. Sheckler will be part of a major marketing initiative the
Company plans to launch in late spring which will include a multitude of
top action sports athletes and retailers.
The star of MTV’s hit reality show “Life of Ryan,” Ryan Sheckler is the
skateboarding child prodigy who exploded onto the professional scene in
2003, turning pro at the tender age of 13. That year alone saw him
astound the world with gold medals in Street at the X Games and the
Gravity Games. He also took first place overall in the Vans Triple Crown
street competition. A native of San Clemente, CA, Ryan has also created
The Sheckler Foundation to make a difference in the lives of children,
families and communities in need, as well as injured action sports
athletes. The first athlete to ever win the Dew Action Sports Tour
championship 3 years in a row, Ryan continues to be an innovative and
powerhouse skateboarder and international celebrity, with 1.5 million
followers on Twitter alone.
“I love what BillMyParents is doing for teens and tweens,” says
Sheckler. “Teens need their independence, and using the BillMyParents
payment system means they can pick exactly what they want — it’s very
easy, and is also secure for parents. I have a close relationship with
my mom, and I believe it’s important for kids and their parents to talk
about building good habits.”
“I am excited to have Ryan endorsing and promoting the BillMyParents
brand as he is a truly talented rising star,” commented Jim Collas,
President and CEO of BillMyParents®. “Just last week, Ryan won the
Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards for Best Male Athlete, beating out
LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Shaun White.”
BillMyParents® offers cutting-edge payment solutions for teens and their
parents. Through the unique Supervised Shopping⢠program, teens shopping
online on partner retail sites click on the BillMyParents® payment
button that appears next to items they’re viewing to indicate their
selections. The simple and data-safe automated system immediately
notifies parents via email or text, who can decide whether or not to
approve purchases. Parents can also opt to load teen accounts with
pre-set spending amounts in advance.
About BillMyParents®
BillMyParents® provides payment solutions targeted to young people
between the ages of 8 and 21. Our solutions facilitate communication
between parents and young people and help teach financial
responsibility. For more information: www.billmyparents.com.
About Socialwise, Inc.
Socialwise, Inc. is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more
information: http://www.socialwise.com.
