Ticketmaster Names Technology And Media Veterans To Executive Team

July 9, 2015

Ticketmaster Names Technology And Media Veterans To Executive Team

Key Product, Tech and Communications Hires Signal Ticketmaster’s Digital Media and Technology Focus

LOS ANGELES, July 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ticketmaster (a division of Live Nation Entertainment, NYSE: LYV), the global market leader in ticketing and one of the world’s top 10 e-commerce sites, has made the following appointments: Jeff Somers, chief product officer, from eBay North America Marketplaces; Kat Frederick, SVP, product strategy, from PriceGrabber; Catherine Martin, VP, communications, from Edelman; and Ismail Elshareef, VP, open platform and innovation, from Edmunds.com. The new appointments underscore the company’s technology impact and influence.

Somers, Frederick, Martin, and Elshareef join a newly-crafted leadership team, which brings to Ticketmaster a customer-focused experience set from Virgin America, Shopzilla, VMware, and Break Media, along with recently appointed COO, Amy Howe from McKinsey & Co.

“Jeff, Kat, Catherine, and Ismail deepen our bench of leaders with an understanding of great consumer products. Each of them has a proven track record of innovation and shares a commitment to delivering the best experience for our fans and clients. I’m confident they will help us accelerate the transformational journey our team has started,” said Jared Smith, president of Ticketmaster North America.

At eBay, Jeff Somers was vice president and responsible for managing the company’s core business units — Motors, Fashion, Electronics, Home & Garden, Collectibles and Deals — and for launching new business on the eBay platform, resulting in $600M in growth in 2014. Somers has spent close to 20 years in senior leadership roles across the consumer technology and e-commerce spaces at Amazon, Zillow, and Microsoft, and served as CEO of PluggedIn Media. At PriceGrabber, Kat Frederick was vice president and responsible for product marketing and strategy for desktop and mobile e-commerce solutions impacting millions of shoppers. Prior to PriceGrabber, Frederick held senior roles at Yahoo! and Distillery No. 209. At Edelman, Catherine Martin was senior vice president and led communications programming for consumer technology brands PayPal, Pandora, and Adobe, and has a successful track record working with both Fortune 500 and start-up companies. At Edmunds.com, Ismail Elshareef was executive director, open platform and previously held a variety of roles launching Open API platforms globally.

About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

Miya signs a water efficiency project estimated at $42.5M in Jamaica

July 9, 2015

Miya signs a water efficiency project estimated at $42.5M in Jamaica

Project with National Water Commission of Jamaica is designed to maximize efficiency of Kingston’s water system. Daily savings of more than 70 million liters of fresh water are expected within 5 years, enough to supply water to additional 500,000 people

KINGSTON, Jamaica, July 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Miya, a wholly owned subsidiary of Arison Investments, signed a $42.5M contract with the National Water Commission (NWC) of Jamaica to maximize the efficiency of its water systems in the KSA (Kingston & Saint Andrew) Area, it was announced today.

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The 5-year co-management project focuses on improving KSA’s water distribution system and substantially reducing non-revenue water (NRW), currently estimated at 54%. Within five years, most of the current NRW in the KSA-area systems will be saved, estimated in daily savings of more than 70 million liters of fresh water.

Miya is already active in the Caribbean, running a mega 10-year project in the Bahamas. Starting in 2012, Miya returned the water system to its continuous supply within two years, and cut NRW by more than half. This culminates in savings of 16 million liters every day, enabling water production to be reduced by almost 20%.

Meir Wietchner, Miya’s Chairman: “This partnership sets an example for the entire region on how important it is to manage our water resources efficiently. A holistic solution, such as this, leads to sustainable change that mutually benefits the utility and the citizens it supplies.”

The NWC supplies drinking water to about 600,000 residents in KSA. One of the main targets of this unique co-management project is to build professional NRW capacity within NWC, while increasing the system efficiency. The project is fully funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and includes performance based fees, which will be paid only if contract targets are achieved.

David Arison, Miya’s Vice President of Global Business Relations: “We hope and believe that the Miya-NWC project will be the beginning of an extended partnership, and will serve as an exemplary project for all the Parishes in Jamaica. Getting to know NWC’s team, we are certain that together we will achieve the level of commitment and professionalism needed for a successful project. Executing this project is practicing sustainability in its purest form. The results of this project will benefit the environment, the financial position of NWC and most importantly the citizens of KSA.”

The project includes a comprehensive suite of water efficiency solutions, incorporating strategic and financial planning, based on efficiency audits of NRW. This will be followed by a water infrastructure improvement phase devised specifically for the area, including the monitoring of water pressure, locating leaks, repairing or replacing selective pipes, and ultimately (after 5 years) handing over responsibility to NWC staff, who will continue to maintain high levels of system efficiency for the long-run.

Amit Horman, Miya’s CEO: “Miya believes in the Caribbean market and continues to expand its operation in the territory. Our success in The Bahamas opens the eyes of other governments and water utilities in the region, with respect to the hidden value of water efficiency. We will keep striving for excellence in the planning and execution of such projects.”

In cooperation with the Jamaican government and NWC, Miya is planning to involve the local community in water conservation education programs, equipping people with tools such as a new Smartphone application that improves the connection between citizens and the water authority.

www.miya-water.com

Honda Civic Tour Presents One Direction On The Road Again Kicks Off Today In San Diego, CA

July 9, 2015

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Honda Civic Tour Presents One Direction On The Road Again Kicks Off Today In San Diego, CA

– Special Guests Icona Pop Join One Direction On Tour –

– Tickets On Sale Now, Visit www.HondaCivicTour.com –

LOS ANGELES, July 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — One of the most highly anticipated tours of the summer kicks off TODAY when the annual HONDA CIVIC TOUR PRESENTS ONE DIRECTION ON THE ROAD AGAIN arrives in San Diego, CA. at Qualcomm Stadium. The Southern California show marks the beginning of the U.S. leg of the multi-platinum-selling band’s worldwide stadium trek that has already visited countries throughout Europe, Asia and Australia. Special guests Icona Pop will join One Direction throughout their U.S. tour.

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The 2015 HONDA CIVIC TOUR will take the world’s #1 touring band through 17 cities across the U.S. including stops in San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, New Jersey, Seattle and more. Ticketing information and additional details can be accessed via www.HondaCivicTour.com.

Continuing the HONDA CIVIC TOUR tradition, a 2015 Honda Civic, exclusively customized and autographed by One Direction expressing “the story of their lives” in more ways than one, will be on display at each tour stop. Fans will have the opportunity to enter for a chance to win the custom Civic along with flyaway trips to see and meet members of One Direction. For complete rules and to enter online, please visit www.HondaCivicTour.com.

“The fan that wins it will have a piece of our history,” said Niall Horan. “We wanted to design our Honda Civic so that the colors and artwork mirrored the colors and artwork of 1D.”

The 2015 Honda Civic Coupe EX-L customized by the band is painted a sleek black, interrupted by bright bursts of yellow, teal and purple on the bumpers, handles and mirrors – a colorful ode to summer days. Etched on top of the vehicle are playful white drawings and autographs from each member, highly coveted by true 1D fans.

2015 HONDA CIVIC TOUR PRESENTS ONE DIRECTION ON THE ROAD AGAIN
7/9/15 San Diego, CA – Qualcomm Stadium
7/11/15 San Francisco, CA – Levi’s Stadium
7/15/15 Seattle, WA – CenturyLink Field
7/26/15 Minneapolis, MN – TCF Bank Stadium
7/28/15 Kansas City, MO – Arrowhead Stadium
7/31/15 Indianapolis, IN – Lucas Oil Stadium
8/2/15 Pittsburgh, PA – Heinz Field
8/5/15 East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
8/8/15 Baltimore, MD – M&T Bank Stadium
8/18/15 Columbus, OH – Ohio Stadium
8/23/15 Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
8/25/15 Milwaukee, WI – Miller Park
8/27/15 Cleveland, OH – FirstEnergy Stadium
8/29/15 Detroit, MI – Ford Field*
9/1/15 Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field
9/3/15 Buffalo, NY – Ralph Wilson Stadium
9/12/15 Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium
* -Icona Pop will not perform on this date.

With a staggering 94 number ones and over 50 million records sold, in just four short years, One Direction have gone from energetic pop upstarts to international superstars. As the band’s song writing becomes more personal with each record, FOUR is their most stunning album yet. The album follows the global success of their sold out WHERE WE ARE stadium tour and the 3D film documentary THIS IS US. Fans also had the opportunity to relive the 2014 summer tour with the release of their second film WHERE WE ARE: THE CONCERT FILM, which broke records as the biggest ever Event Cinema audience across one weekend. Add all this to their 3 billion YouTube views, 109 million combined Twitter followers and 33 million Facebook fans and One Direction is more than a worldwide phenomenon.

Join the conversation:
#HondaCivicTour
#OnTheRoadAgain1D

For more info, visit:
http://www.onedirectionmusic.com
http://www.HondaCivicTour.com
http://www.columbiarecords.com
http://www.livenation.com

The ON THE ROAD AGAIN 2015 world tour also includes 6 additional dates scheduled in Canada. Tickets are still available at www.livenation.com.

About Honda Civic Tour

Produced by Marketing Factory, the Honda Civic Tour brings innovation to the masses by combining automotive technology and contemporary music. With almost three million fans having attending Honda Civic Tour concert events since 2001, Civic Tour has established itself as one of the nation’s most compelling, successful music concert tour franchises. Civic Tour has provided concert-goers with an exclusive, interactive concert experience featuring up-close and personal access to their favorite bands, including Maroon 5, Linkin Park, blink-182, My Chemical Romance, Paramore, The Black Eyed Peas, Fall Out Boy, Everclear, Incubus, Good Charlotte, New Found Glory, Dashboard Confessional and Panic! at the Disco. www.HondaCivicTour.com

About Icona Pop

Chart-topping Swedish duo Icona Pop made a welcomed return this week with their brand new single “Emergency.” The upbeat and infectious dance-floor filler makes the perfect companion to summer and taste of what’s to come from the feisty and magnetic duo. Since hitting the scene in 2012 with their triple platinum hit single “I Love It ft. Charli XCX,” Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt have become household names as Icona Pop following the 2013 release of their debut album, “This Is… Icona Pop.”

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

About Honda Civic

The Honda Civic is not only the best-selling compact car in the United States to individual buyers in each of the past two years¹, it is the best-selling car to buyers 35 and under for the past decade². The Civic lineup embodies the Honda brand values of ‘clean, safe and fun’ with the Civic HF achieving an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 41 mpg on the highway. The Civic Hybrid’s EPA-estimated fuel economy rating is 44/47/45 city/highway/combined. The Civic Sedan has earned top safety ratings from NHTSA and was the first small car to earn a ‘TOP SAFETY PICK+’ designation from IIHS. Now in its ninth generation, the Civic remains one of the most fun-to-drive compact cars on the road today. The Civic Sedan starts at a suggested retail price (MSRP) of $18,490 and is available at Honda dealerships nationwide. For high-resolution photos, broadcast quality video and media information of the entire 2015 Civic lineup, please visit www.hondanews.com.

About Marketing Factory

Since 1999, Marketing Factory Inc. has built entertainment properties, sponsorship activations, and media promotions to create entertaining and authentic interactive customer experiences in both physical and digital spaces. The company has actively worked with Honda since 2000, serving as producers of the award-winning annual Honda Civic Tour and currently serves as a primary music marketing agency for American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

About Honda Stage

Building on its deep foundation in bringing music to fans, American Honda has brought together an unprecedented group of entertainment and technology leaders, including Live Nation, iHeartMedia, Revolt, YouTube and Vevo to produce and distribute some of the best original, high-quality music content available under the Honda Stage name, through a combination of live events and exclusive online content. Honda Stage offers music fans access to custom live and online music programming and performances, behind the scenes content, artist interviews and more at www.YouTube.com/HondaStage. With the launch of Honda Stage on YouTube, Honda becomes a major music curator, as YouTube is the largest distributor or music content and the number 1 environment for music viewing.

About COLUMBIA RECORDS

One of the most respected and successful record labels in the world, Columbia Records is home to established superstars and exciting new talent. Columbia Records is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment. Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a roster of current artists that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars. The company boasts a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. Sony Music Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America.

¹ Based on IHS Automotive, U.S. new vehicle retail registrations for 2013 and 2014 in the Non-Luxury Compact Car Segment
² Based on IHS Automotive cumulative new retail vehicle registration and age of head of household data for CY2004-2014.

#Portada15 announces Key Brand Marketers as judges of Hispanic Advertising and Media Awards, Nominate Now!

July 9, 2015

#Portada15 announces Key Brand Marketers as judges of Hispanic Advertising and Media Awards, Nominate Now!

NEW YORK, July 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Portada, www.portada-online.com, the leading Source on Hispanic Marketing and Media, is pleased to announce that its Editorial Board, comprised of 5 key Brand Marketing and Agency Leaders will cast their votes to decide the Winners of the Hispanic Advertising Marketing and Media Awards to be announced at #Portada15, Portada’s Annual Hispanic Marketing Conference in New York City on September 16 and 17.

Start nominating now here: https://www.portada-online.com/events/hispanic-conference/awards/
(check out the Calendar and Procedure below).

Portada Editorial Board Members are:

Gonzalo del Fa, President of Group M, Multicultural
Martha Kruse, Senior Director of Multicultural Marketing, Rooms to Go
Maria Cristina Rios, Director, Multicultural Marketing Media Strategy, Macy’s
Xavier Turpin, Multicultural Marketing Director, Dunkin’ Brands
Kymber Umana, Hispanic Marketing Manager, Sprint

Xavier Turpin and Kymber Umana are new additions to the Board. “I’m honored and pleased to be joining Portada’s Editorial Board. Portada has the reputation of having its finger on the pulse of the US Hispanic and Latin American marketing and media industries, and I’m thrilled to be part of this impactful community,” says Xavier Turpin, Multicultural Marketing Director at Dunkin’ Brands, who is joining the Editorial Board. “I’m greatly looking forward to working with publisher Marcos Baer, his team and the rest of the Editorial Board, to work toward Portada’s mission to help professionals in Business and Media understand and reach Hispanic consumers,” Turpin adds.

The Award Categories!

TOP MARKETER TO HISPANIC AUDIENCES
TOP 2015 SPORTS MARKETING CAMPAIGN
TOP HISPANIC ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN
TOP CONTENT PROVIDER TO HISPANIC AUDIENCES
TOP HISPANIC DIGITAL MEDIA INNOVATION
TOP HISPANIC DIGITAL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN PLAN AND EXECUTION
TOP HISPANIC PRINT ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN AND EXECUTION
TOP INTEGRATED HISPANIC MARKETING CAMPAIGN
TOP MOBILE MARKETING CAMPAIGN
TOP MEDIA PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

CALENDAR AND PROCEDURE

July 8 – July 24: Nomination Period
Nominations for 10 categories are open for submission until July 24^th.
Nominate here:
https://www.portada-online.com/events/hispanic-conference/awards/
August 3-August 14: Voting Period
August 19: Finalists, the 3 most voted nominees per category, are announced
September: Portada’s Editorial Board Members will choose the winners out of the 3 Finalists per category.
September 17: Award Ceremony to take place on September 17 during #Portada15. Portada Editorial Board Members will give the Awards to the Winners.

#Portada15:
#Portada15 will take place in NYC’s Yotel, and comprehends the Hispanic Sports Marketing Forum, (www.portada-online.com/events/hispanic-forum), on September 16 and the 9^th Annual Hispanic Advertising and Media Conference on September 17 (www.portada-online.com/events/hispanic-conference).

Confirmed Sponsors:

9^th Annual Hispanic Marketing and Media Conference

Rooftop Party Sponsor: Batanga Media (http://www.batangamedia.com)

Platinum Sponsor: MaxPoint (http://maxpoint.com/multicultural)

Gold Sponsor: GFK – (http://www.gfk.com)

Bronze Sponsors:
Pulpo Media (http://www.pulpomedia.com/)
Zoomin.TV (http://corporate.zoomin.tv/)

Badge and Lanyard Sponsor: Adsmovil – (http://www.adsmovil.com)

Wire Sponsor: PR Newswire (http://www.prnewswire.com/)

Hispanic Sports Marketing Forum

Golazo Sponsors:
AC&M Group (http://acmconnect.com/)
Blogsi (http://www.blogsinetwork.com/)

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kelley Eberhardt, Director of Sales and Marketing at 212-685 4441, [email protected].

Five year-old Turns Milk Container into $2,000 Scholarship

July 9, 2015

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., July 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), creator of got milk? and Toma Leche, announced today the grand prize winner of the “Milk and Art Contest.” Five year-old Brooke Payan of Orange County, California won the $2,000 grand prize with a submission featuring a brown milk jug Daschund puppy named Rosemary.

“Brooke was overjoyed when she heard her little milk jug puppy won the contest,” said Vivian Zavala, Brooke’s mother. “This was a really fun project for us to work on together and she surprised me with her focus and creativity. I never imagined that my child would be winning her first college scholarship at the age of five, but I’m truly happy that we’re getting a jumpstart on her future!” she added.

“I want to be an artist and a doctor so I can check people’s hearts and breathing and then paint,” shared Brooke.

The contest was launched on the got milk? and Toma Leche Facebook pages in late March and garnered a multitude of imaginative entries. This bonding activity for moms and kids served as both a creative outlet and reminder of the nutritional importance of milk. Nutrient-rich milk helps fuel daily activities that range from the creative – such as re-imagining a milk jug – to the athletic and academic.

The “Milk and Art Contest” was open to all California mothers with kids between the ages of 3 and 12. Participants were asked to create an original piece of art using a milk container and share a picture of their creation on their social media platforms using the hashtag #MilkAndArtContest for a chance to win a $2,000 grand prize towards their child’s college education. Eight finalist entries were featured on the got milk? and Toma Leche Facebook pages and winners were selected by online voters who were encouraged to “like” their favorite entries. All winners are from Southern California.

1^st Place: Vivian Zavala – Orange County
2^nd Place: Claudia Sandoval – Los Angeles County
3^rd Place: Mary M. Mendoza – Los Angeles County

The 2^nd place winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship and 3^rd place winner a $500 scholarship.

“Congratulations to all of our winners,” said Steve James, Executive Director of the CMPB. “Initiatives like the ‘Milk and Art Contest’ are creating memorable family moments while reminding us of the important role nutrition plays in ensuring a better future. We wish these children much success today and in their future college years,” he added.

To see the winning entries and learn more about got milk? and upcoming contests visit: www.gotmilk.com and www.tomaleche.com. Follow got milk? via social media on Facebook @gotmilk, Twitter @gotmilk, Instagram @officialgotmilk and Toma Leche on Facebook @tomaleche, Twitter @tomaleche, Instagram @tomaleche.

About the CMPB
The California Milk Processor Board was established in 1993 to make milk more competitive and increase milk consumption in California. Awareness of got milk? is over 90% nationally and it is considered one of the most important and successful campaigns in history. Got milk? is a federally registered trademark that has been licensed by the national dairy boards since 1995. The CMPB’s Spanish-language campaign began in 1994 using the tagline “Familia, Amor y Leche” (Family, Love and Milk). The TOMA LECHE (Drink Milk) campaign replaced it in 2006, in order to better align the English and Spanish language work. The CMPB is funded by all California milk processors and administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

(Español) Niña de 5 Años Convierte Envase de Leche en Beca de $2,000

July 9, 2015

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Redbridge announces Life and Disability Binding Authority

July 9, 2015

Redbridge announces Life and Disability Binding Authority

CORAL GABLES, Fla., July 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Redbridge is proud to announce that effective June 1, 2015, Redbridge Reinsurance Managers, LLC began operating with Life and Disability Reinsurance Binding Authority with worldwide territory for insureds domiciled in Latin America, Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Caribbean. We are authorized for a limit of USD 2,000,000 and are 100% supported by Lloyd’s Syndicate 779.

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Redbridge Reinsurance Managers is based in Coral Gables, Florida and is a Lloyd’s authorized coverholder. We guarantee quality service, and commit to provide a prompt quote once all required information is received.

The programs we are offering are as follows:

Group Life Reinsurance

Group Life Insurance
Total and Permanent Disability
Credit Life
Credit Disability
Credit Involuntary Unemployment Insurance

Personal Accident Reinsurance

Individual Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Travel Protection

Individual Life Reinsurance

Individual Life Insurance

For any business related inquiries please contact:

                                                Mariano Ruiz (Argentina) – [email protected]
                                                Roberto Gomez (Dominican Republic) – [email protected]
                                                Mario Aguilar (Guatemala) – [email protected]
                                                Guiselle Monge (Costa Rica) – [email protected]

Our authorized binding executives: Edmund Santiago, [email protected]
Dr. Boris Garcia Zakzuk, [email protected]

(Español) Discovery en Español estrena CUBAN CHROME, la primera serie de TV de EE.UU. grabada completamente en Cuba

July 9, 2015

Cuban Chrome, la nueva serie de Discovery en Espanol, filmada en Cuba y narrada por el actor William Levy. Estreno 13 de Julio a las 10PM

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Xoom Adds Instant Mobile Reload to Latin America, Improves Convenience

July 9, 2015

Xoom Adds Instant Mobile Reload to Latin America, Improves Convenience

Xoom Mobile Reload allows customers to instantly recharge prepaid mobile phones online from the U.S. to Telcel, Movistar, Claro, Digicel, Nextel, Tigo Phones in Latin America and the Caribbean

SAN FRANCISCO, July 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Xoom Corporation (NASDAQ: XOOM), a leading digital money transfer provider, has launched Xoom Mobile Reload. The cutting-edge service allows customers to instantly send airtime credit online from the U.S. to prepaid mobile phones in 16 countries in Latin America, including Mexico, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Peru, Guatemala, El Salvador, and more.

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By adding mobile recharge, Xoom expands its offerings, enabling customers to do more for their friends and family with less hassle. Similar to money transfer and bill pay, Xoom customers can skip driving to the store and send a mobile recharge more conveniently through Xoom’s mobile Xoom.com.

“Even though mobile reloads are for small amounts, they go a long way towards helping our families overseas,” said Bobby Aitkenhead, Vice President of Bill Pay and Mobile Reload. “With the new Xoom Mobile Reload, senders have the opportunity to support more loved ones. They can send a traditional money transfer to their mother and send a phone top up to their sister, cousin, nephew, aunt, and friend–all with Xoom.”

“Xoom.com is now a complete solution for customers who support loved ones abroad. Our customers can send money to their loved ones, conveniently pay their family’s bills, and send a reload instantly to their mobile phones,” added Aitkenhead. “Now there’s no need to go to the store to help your family. You can do it from your smartphone, anytime.”

Xoom partnered with TransferTo, a leading provider of international airtime remittance, to enable the transfer of prepaid mobile credits. With just the mobile phone number, Xoom and TransferTo’s cutting-edge technology auto detects the carrier in real-time and instantly sends airtime credit to the receiving phone. More than 90 carriers are supported, and customers can choose to send online at Xoom.com. The moment airtime is credited to the account, a free in-language text message is sent to the receiver. The technology securely auto-saves the transaction information, including the mobile number, payment method, and amount sent, allowing repeat transactions to be sent with just two clicks.

In a recent proprietary survey of Xoom customers that have sent money to Mexico and have used a reload service in the past, 54 percent add airtime credit to their loved one’s mobile phone monthly or more often.

When recharging a mobile phone with Xoom Mobile Reload, senders choose a fixed amount in local currency (roughly equal to $5 to $25 USD), and receive a fair and transparent exchange rate that is equal to Xoom’s money transfer exchange rate, plus a $0.99 fee in most countries.

Xoom’s customer service is available to Mobile Reload senders 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in English and Spanish.

Customers can use Xoom to recharge mobile phones in Mexico from Telcel, Movistar, Iusacel, Nextel and Unefon; recharge mobile phones in Colombia from Claro, Movistar and Virgin; recharge mobile phones in the Dominican Republic from Claro, Viva and Tricom; recharge mobile phones in Peru from Claro and Movistar; recharge mobile phones in Guatemala from Claro, Movistar and Tigo; recharge mobile phones in El Salvador from Claro, Digicel, Movistar and Tigo.

Xoom offers mobile reload to 16 Latin American and Caribbean countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and Uruguay.

About Xoom

Xoom is a leading digital money transfer provider that enables consumers to send money, pay bills, and send mobile reloads for family and friends around the world in a secure, fast and cost-effective way, using their mobile phone, tablet, or computer. During the 12 months ended March 31, 2015, Xoom’s more than 1.3 million active customers sent approximately $7.0 billion with Xoom. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and can be found online at www.xoom.com.

Media Contact
Theresa Pasinosky, Xoom
415-660-1272
[email protected]

(Español) T-Mobile Lanza ‘Móvil sin Fronteras’: aumenta cobertura y llamadas en todo Norteamérica Sin Cargo Adicional

July 9, 2015

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