Chockstone Powers Ticketmaster's First Gift Card Program.Program Enables Purchases Online, by Phone, at Retail Ticket Centers and Select Venue Box Office Locations PORTLAND, Ore. -- Chockstone, Inc., provider of the world's most innovative customer loyalty and stored value solutions, announced today that its technology is powering Ticketmaster's first-ever Gift Card program. The new program enables consumers and corporate buyers to purchase gift cards redeemable Redeemable Eligible for redemption under the terms of an indenture. toward tickets to participating events on sale through Ticketmaster throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . The Gift Cards will be available for purchase and redemption online at www.ticketmaster.com, by phone through Ticketmaster's Charge-by-Phone network, and at most retail Ticket Centers and select venue box offices. "Ticketmaster Gift Cards are a great addition to the many choices we offer to sports and entertainment consumers, and we're especially thrilled to be introducing Gift Cards just in time for the holidays," said Sean Moriarty, President and Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of Ticketmaster. "We view technology as paramount in delivering service to our customers - and we needed just the right technology partner to help us bring this offer to market. We found that in Chockstone." Chockstone's platform has enabled Ticketmaster to transition from its previously existing paper-based gift certificate model. The move is expected to add significant convenience for Ticketmaster customers and expanded sales channels for its business partners. "Chockstone's card programs deliver additional value by providing businesses with new avenues to serve and expand their customer base," said Chockstone CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and President Jeffrey Lipp. "We are thrilled to put these capabilities to work for leading retail brands like Ticketmaster." About Chockstone Chockstone provides the most innovative loyalty and stored value solutions available to merchants today. Designed to personalize per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. each customer interaction, Chockstone's programs are used by leading brands in the retail, restaurant, and convenience store markets to increase consumer loyalty and drive profitability. Headquartered in Portland, Ore., Chockstone, Inc. is a privately held corporation Noun 1. privately held corporation - a corporation owned by a few people; shares have no public market close corporation, closed corporation, private corporation . To learn more about Chockstone's products and services, visit www.chockstone.com. About Ticketmaster Ticketmaster is the world's leading ticketing company, operating in 20 global markets, providing ticket sales and distribution through www.ticketmaster.com, one of the largest e-commerce sites on the Internet; approximately 6,500 retail outlets retail outlet n → punto de venta retail outlet n → point m de vente retail outlet retail n → ; 20 worldwide telephone call centers; and a broad online and offline marketing network. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2006, Ticketmaster serves more than 9,000 clients worldwide across multiple event categories, providing exclusive ticketing services for hundreds of leading arenas, stadiums, performing arts venues, museums, and theaters. In 2005, the company sold 119 million tickets valued at $6 billion on behalf of its clients. Ticketmaster is headquartered in West Hollywood, California West Hollywood, an incorporated city in Los Angeles County, California, was founded on 29 November 1984. The total residential population is just over 37,000; however, the nighttime and weekend population swells to between 80,000 and 100,000, with a high of up to 500,000 during , and is an operating business of IAC/InterActiveCorp (Nasdaq: IACI IACI Idaho Association of Commerce & Industry IACI International Association for Craniofacial Identification IACI Iran Aircraft Industries ). |
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