Published: March 29, 2011
Discover to Offer Unique Rewards and Experiences Through New Social Media Contests
RIVERWOODS, Ill. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) announced today its three
exciting social media contests that give cardmembers and Discover fans
opportunities to win prizes, a once-in-a-lifetime Stanley Cup experience
for their child, and the chance to give back to a local school.
"Discover has a history of connecting cardmembers to rewarding
experiences using social media, and we're pleased to announce three new
ways for customers to further engage with us," said Mike Boush, vice
president of E-Business at Discover.
The contests are designed to provide fans with exciting and relevant
ways to join the conversation and partake in engaging experiences.
At Facebook.com/Discover,
users can participate in the following contests:
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Discover School Giveaway: Building on it charitable
mission of supporting public education, Discover is awarding $25,000
to a U.S. public school (K-12) through its "School Giveaway" contest,
which is an extension of its year-long "Everyday Giveaway" sweepstakes
program. From now until April 30th, Discover Facebook fans
may nominate their favorite public school and cast one vote each day
throughout the contest period. The school earning the most votes will
receive $25,000 to use on books, supplies, technology and other
much-needed items. Discover is planning to announce the winner in May.
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Win a Day with the Stanley Cup: Through its partnership
with the National Hockey League, Discover is creating unique and
exciting opportunities to engage with hockey fans nationwide. On March
24, Discover launched a contest where a U.S. youth hockey player will
get to spend a day with the Stanley Cup. To be considered for this
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, parents of players ages 13 and younger
can submit a short video of their child's most memorable moment on the
ice. From April 15-21, Facebook users will vote for their favorite
video. The top three videos earning the most votes will be judged by a
panel and one winner will receive a special certificate from the NHL
commissioner to spend a day with Lord Stanley's Cup. The winner will
be announced in May.
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Feel the Earn: Beginning April 1st, Discover
is encouraging cardmembers to share how they have maximized their Cashback
Bonus rewards through the "Feel the Earn" promotion.
Each week through June 30, four cardmember submissions will be chosen
at random to receive a $25 Discover gift card. Weekly winners' contest
submissions will then be judged by a panel and one grand prize winner
will be chosen to receive $5,000 in Cashback Bonus. The grand
prize winner will be determined based on several criteria, including
appropriateness to theme, originality and creativity, and perceived
practical use of their entry. Discover is planning to announce the
winner in July.
To read official rules and participate in the contests, visit Discover's
Facebook page at Facebook.com/Discover.
About Discover
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) is a direct banking and payment
services company with one of the most recognized brands in U.S.
financial services. Since its inception in 1986, the company has become
one of the largest card issuers in the United States. The company
operates the Discover
card, America's cash rewards pioneer, and offers personal and
student loans, online savings accounts, certificates of deposit and
money market accounts through its Discover
Bank subsidiary. Its payment businesses consist of Discover
Network, with millions of merchant and cash access locations; PULSE,
one of the nation's leading ATM/debit networks; and Diners Club
International, a global payments network with acceptance in more than
185 countries and territories. For more information, visit www.discoverfinancial.com.

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Media Contact
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maileeua@discover.com
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