DebitFacts.org Names Grand Prize Winner in “Are You Debit Smart?” Video Contest
19 Agosto 2010 - 3:00PM
Business Wire
DebitFacts.org, the only online
educational resource focused exclusively on debit, announced Pete
Herron of Moorestown, N.J., as the “Are You Debit Smart?” video
contest grand prize winner. Herron, who shared why his debit card
is his preferred form of payment, was awarded $5,000 on a prepaid
Discover Card and a one-hour money management session with Judy
Lawrence, financial counselor, author of The Budget Kit and founder
of www.moneytracker.com.
The winning entry received the highest overall scores based on
creativity, thoughtfulness, originality, objectivity and
entertainment and inspirational value. In addition to the grand
prize winner, Reggie Schickel of Charlotte, N.C., was awarded
second place, receiving $2,500 on a prepaid Discover Card and
consultation with Lawrence. Adam Gruse of Mequon, Wis., was awarded
third place, winning $1,000 and time with Lawrence.
“We are proud of the entrants in our first ‘Are You Debit
Smart?’ video contest. The videos illustrate the many reasons
consumers like to use their debit cards for everyday purchases,”
said Steve Sievert, senior vice president at PULSE, a leading
debit/ATM network and sponsor of DebitFacts.org. “The videos are
creative and entertaining, and highlight why using a debit card is
a smart decision, as it helps them be financially successful.”
“Are You Debit Smart?” video contest entries were accepted from
May 24, 2010 through July 4, 2010 at
http://www.debitfacts.org/are-you-debit-smart/.
Entries were judged by a panel of experts from the financial and
creative fields.
About DebitFacts.org
DebitFacts.org is an online resource for managing
your money through the debit card payment method. The site offers
consumers practical information about debit’s role as a convenient
payment method and a valuable financial planning tool.
DebitFacts.org counters myths surrounding debit cards by offering
fact-based information consumers need to know when using debit, as
well as advice on making debit part of their personal money
management strategy. The site is sponsored by the PULSE® debit/ATM
network.
About PULSE
PULSE, a Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) company, is a
leading ATM/debit network, serving more than 4,400 banks, credit
unions and savings institutions across the United States. The
network links cardholders with ATMs and POS terminals at retail
locations nationwide. Through its global ATM network, PULSE
provides worldwide cash access for Diners Club and Discover
cardholders through hundreds of thousands of ATM locations. The
company is also a source of electronic payments research and is
committed to providing its participants with education on emerging
products, services and trends in the payments industry. For more
information, visit www.pulsenetwork.com.
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