Alliance Data’s Epsilon business has inked a new long-term agreement to provide co-brand affinity credit card services for Univision Communications (UCI), the leading media company serving Hispanic America. Alliance Data’s Epsilon business also currently provides marketing services and data services to UCI.
SD-based MetaBank entered into a multi-year agreement with Univision Communications, a media company serving Hispanic America, to be another issuer for its Univision MasterCard Prepaid Card.
Univision MasterCard Prepaid Card to make major updates via a new multiyear deal with FIS. The card is a reloadable prepaid card that was developed from its inception with Hispanic consumer insights.
MasterCard and Green Dot partnered to allow U.S. cardholders with MasterCard “rePower”-enabled prepaid cards to reload their cards via the Walmart Rapid Reload™ service. Walmart Rapid Reload utilizes the Green Dot® Network to provide cardholders with a fast and easy way to load funds directly to their cards by swiping their cards at any register at participating Walmart stores (not available in VT or WY). Cardholders can add funds directly to their prepaid account by using cash or a pre-printed payroll or government check. Cashier-added funds will be available for use by MasterCard rePower-enabled cardholders within minutes. The MasterCard rePower network is open to any MasterCard issuer of reloadable prepaid card programs.
MasterCard (MA) and Green Dot (GDOT) announced an expanded relationship that allows all U.S. cardholders with MasterCard rePower-enabled prepaid cards to reload their cards via the Walmart Rapid Reload service. Walmart Rapid Reload utilizes the Green Dot Network to provide cardholders with a way to load funds directly to their cards by swiping their cards at any register at participating Walmart stores. Cardholders can add funds directly to their prepaid account by using cash or a pre-printed payroll or government check. Cashier-added funds will be available for use by MasterCard rePower-enabled cardholders within minutes.
American Express, VEVO and YouTube announced Kings of Leon and Fred Armisen have been selected as the next pair in its popular live stream music series “American Express Unstaged.” Kings of Leon’s exclusive performance will be live streamed from Shepherd’s Bush in London at 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT on Friday, August 9 at www.amexunstaged.com directed by Fred Armisen. Fans can watch the live event on YouTube’s iOS and Android apps as well as its mobile website, VEVO’s free apps for iPhone®, iPad® and Xbox 360, and on the American Express Channel, available through the American Express app on LG connected TVs. The global event precedes the highly anticipated September 24th release of MECHANICAL BULL (RCA Records). The “American Express Unstaged” music series is a cutting-edge live event and interactive digital platform, bringing together popular musical artists with renowned film directors. Armisen, best known for his work on “Saturday Night Live” and as the co-creator and star of IFC’s “Portlandia,” will make his return to “American Express Unstaged,” this time as the director.
MoneyGram signed an agreement with Univision Enterprises, a division of Univision Communications media company for a MoneyGram link on Univision’s MasterCard Prepaid Card “Tarjeta Prepagada” page. With this, Univision’s Prepaid MasterCard account holders can easily and directly connect to MoneyGram to complete money transfers and expedite bill payments using their Univision Prepaid MasterCard. This agreement leverages the resources of Univision with the world’s second-largest global money transfer company. The MoneyGram network currently has more than 310,000 locations in 197 countries.
American Express, VEVO and YouTube announced Jack White and Oscar Gary Oldman have been selected to kick-off the third year in its popular livestream music series, “American Express Unstaged.” White’s performance, from iconic Webster Hall on Friday, April 27 will be directed by Oldman and livestreamed at www.youtube.com/JackWhiteVEVO and on mobile devices via VEVO and YouTube apps for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Android. This will be the eighth installment within the “American Express Unstaged” music series, which brings some of the world’s biggest music acts closer to fans through the distinctive lens of celebrated filmmakers. American Express Cardmembers and music enthusiasts can find pre-show digital features and one-of-a-kind content that further blur the line between an at-home and in-concert experience at www.YouTube.com/JackWhiteVEVO, including the exclusive “American Express Unstaged” trailer.
American Express, in partnership with VEVO and YouTube, announced its full roster of exclusive fan experiences and enhanced digital features for Grammy® award-winning rock band Coldplay’s performance within the “American Express Unstaged” music series. The show will be streamed globally as a live VEVO event on YouTube from one of Spain’s most famous arenas, Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas in Madrid, at 4:00PM ET / 1:00PM PT on Wednesday, October 26 at www.YouTube.com/ColdplayVEVO with special guest, artist Fedde Le Grand.
American Express, VEVO and YouTube announced Coldplay will be the latest performer in its “American Express Unstaged” livestream music series. Livestreamed globally from one of Spain’s Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas in Madrid 4:00PM ET on Wednesday, October 26 at www.youtube.com/coldplayVEVO and will be available on mobile devices via VEVO and YouTube apps for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Android, the event coincides with the launch of the Band’s fifth studio album, MYLO XYLOTO.
MasterCard and Univision Communications, the leading media company serving Hispanic America, announced a partnership with popular Mexican singer-songwriter Paty Cantú to deliver priceless experiences and exclusive access to Univision MasterCard Prepaid Card cardholders. Paty is the new face of the Univision MasterCard Prepaid Card, a card product designed to provide Hispanic consumers with access to a relevant and flexible financial tool that meets their everyday payment needs. In addition to learning about the benefits of prepaid cards, cardholders can also follow Paty as she debuts a solo tour in the U.S. to support her new hit album, Afortunadamente No Eres Tú, and can gain exclusive access to concerts, music downloads and more.
American Express, in partnership with VEVO and YouTube, announced that My Morning Jacket’s “Unstaged” live-stream concert from Louisville’s historic Palace Theater on May 31 will feature GRAMMY award-winning singer Erykah Badu and actress Rachel Dratch. The performance coincides with the release of My Morning Jacket’s sixth full-length album, CIRCUITAL (ATO Records), and will be live-streamed globally at 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT on Tuesday, May 31 at www.youtube.com/mymorningjacketVEVO and to mobile devices on VEVO and YouTube mobile apps. American Express Cardmembers will also have the opportunity to download two exclusive live-tracks from the performance. With this, fans can also use the “Choose Your Cam,” allowing them to control their viewing experience throughout the show by switching between the director’s main stream and alternate artist-themed vantage points.