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The Student Advantage Card National Sponsorship Program. The Student Advantage Card. The Student Advantage Card provides students with hundreds of dollars worth of savings all year long and it’s the ONLY way to save 15% at Amtrak and Greyhound and get exclusive pricing on US Airways. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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THE STUDENT ADVANTAGE CARD
The Student Advantage Card provides students with hundreds of dollars worth
of savings all year long and it’s the ONLY way to save 15% at Amtrak and
Greyhound and get exclusive pricing on US Airways.
Here’s just a sample of the thousands of partners where students can save up
to 50% using the Student Advantage Card:
LOCAL MERCHANTS (Market Specific): NATIONAL PARTNERS:
Ben & Jerry’s MotoPhoto
Burger King Papa Johns
Domino’s Pizza Hut
Golds GymSupercuts
Mail Boxes Etc. Taco Bell
McDonaldsThe Body Shop
The Student Advantage Card
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THE STUDENT ADVANTAGE CARD
• The nation’s largest national student discount program
• University endorsed and distributed by more than 350 colleges and universities
• Strong reach: representation at more than 2,500 colleges and universities
• Broad acceptance: accepted at more than 15,000 locations throughout U.S. and online
• Significant value: up to 50% off; average discount of 15% off
• Engaged membership base: subscription fee of $20 for 12-months and ongoing
communication programs ensure an active membership base
• Coupon Book: Includes a Coupon Book with more than $200 in additional savings
Product Basics
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THE STUDENT ADVANTAGE CARD
1. Offer a Discount to our Cardholders
• Students buy the Card to gain access to the thousands of discounts our partners provide; offering a compelling discount on your products and services is a critical component to partnering with Student Advantage
2. Select the Marketing Programs that are Right for You
• We offer a wide range of marketing programs through multiple channels and mediums capable of meeting any objective and budget
3. Implement one of the easy ways to accept the Card
• Our cards operate using a logo, expiration date and 16-digit ISO numbering scheme making it easy for partners to accept the card however they choose—from visual to automated swipe recognition to links online
Partnership: How It Works
By becoming a partner you gain access to all current and prospective Student Advantage Cardholders
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No other marketing solution will impact your bottom line like The Student Advantage Card
Why?
• Single point of access to a large, active customer base (students pay for our product)
• Your brand associated with a program endorsed by more than 300 of the leading colleges and
universities in the country including Penn State, The University of Texas and UCLA
• 16-digit ISO number scheme allows for easy partner acceptance and tracking
• Association with top brands such as Pep Boys, AT&T Wireless, Barnes & Noble.com and Amtrak
• Ongoing exposure - the Membership Program runs for the entire academic year
• Highly measurable results - you’ll know when members are transacting
• You win, we win - flexible pricing schedules where Student Advantage’s interests
are delivering transactions for you!
Why Partner with Us?
“The Student Advantage Membership provides a valuable service to students and parents to help lessen the
discretionary costs of college while creating a sense of community between the university and local businesses.”
Jerry LinebergerUniversity of Wisconsin – Steven’s Point
"Student Advantage's ability to truly
understand their audience has allowed them to maintain their
key position in the college marketplace.
Through this commerce powerhouse, priceline is able to offer highly
relevant travel products and discounts - and
build customer relationships that will
last a lifetime.”
Carey Dietz, Sr. Marketing
Manager priceline.com
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THE STUDENT ADVANTAGE CARD
a) ONLINE
Channel sponsorships, featured partner, search & directory, dedicated jump page, banners, buttons and text links, activation and enrollment
b) EMAILDedicated HTML, Buy & Save Member updates, regional text only, activation
c) DIRECT
Card fulfillment kit, university-endorsed parent mailer
The most comprehensive set of marketing initiatives available through a single program
Marketing Programs
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THE STUDENT ADVANTAGE CARD
d) ON-CAMPUS
Flyers, posters, buckslips
e) OFF-CAMPUSCollege Fest, local merchant flyers and posters
f) SEASONAL PROMOTIONS
Back-to-School, Holiday, Spring Break, Graduation/Summer
The most comprehensive set of marketing initiatives available through a single program
Marketing Programs
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Marketing – Basic Inclusion
Program Summary:
Partners are fully integrated into the core channels where current and prospective Members find out where they can use their Student Advantage Card.
Basic Inclusion:
A - Search & Directory: listing & link - ongoing
Dedicated Jump Page: logo, image, link, copy – ongoing
Member Guide: logo, discount & link - ongoing
B - Featured Promotion: logo, discount & link – month
C - Media Banners: images, text & link – ongoing
Jump Page
Member Guide
Sample Category Page
B
A
D
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Pricing
Program Pricing:
• Basic Inclusion: $10,000
• Additional marketing program priced based customized package
Minimum 1-year commitment on all programs
Partner launches are done quarterly
Hurry!
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THE STUDENT ADVANTAGE CARD
For more information contact:
Josh Fraser
GM, Student Advantage Card
617-880-7723