READY TO ROCK? MY WISHLIST RETURNS WITH AN UNPARALLELED EXPERIENTIAL TWIST American Express' Spring My WishList to include Rock ‘N Roll Fantasy Camp, courtside tickets to U.S. Open Finals and a "30 Rock" walk-on role, not to mention first-ever car giveaways NEW YORK, May 31, 2007 -- As the weather heats up, so do the deals offered through My WishList (www.amexnetwork.com/mywishlist), American Express' popular, limited-time e-tail site famous for giving Cardmembers access to the most sought-after products and experiences at unheard of prices. My WishList will re-open its cyber-storefront from June 4th-June 13th, presenting the hottest products in consumer electronics, fashion and home design, as well as immersive travel and lifestyle experiences. And for the first time in WishList history, on June 14th, American Express will offer the deepest discount yet with the "Wishes Granted Giveaway" of three 2008 Pontiac Solstice GXPs. "My WishList is one of the many ways in which American Express rewards our loyal Cardmembers, offering them items and experiences at prices that only WishList can provide," said Penni Berns, Vice President, Network and Merchant Marketing, American Express. "Now in its sixth round, My WishList is better than ever with our first giveaway of three amazing sports cars and unique experiences of a lifetime." In addition to the car giveaway, My WishList's storefront opens on June 4th, offering all Cardmembers the opportunity to buy limited quantities of the season's most wished-for items at discounts of 30 to 70 percent, including several dream experiences:
My WishList will also offer some of the season's hottest products:
Additional "Hot Products" include illy Espresso Connoisseur's Kits, trips to Baja or the Galapagos Islands with Linblad Expeditions, Stokke(TM) Xplory® Complete Strollers, Gibson Les Paul Studio guitars in Fire Burst® and Jenn-Air® appliances, including an oiled bronze kitchen suite. Starting June 4th, Cardmembers can visit My WishList during designated times – noon, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern Time – and click on the "I WANT IT!" button for opportunities to find unheard of deals and dream prices. Cardmembers can sign up for e-mail alerts so they will be notified when specific dream items of interest are available and also pre-register their credit card information for quicker clicking. "Our strong relationships with the world's top merchants allow My WishList to offer fantasy deals and experiences to our Cardmembers," said Berns. "We're making wishes come true, like playing guitar on-stage with Paul Stanley of KISS or honing your own swing at the U.S. Open Finals." My WishList will feature additional deals from Motorola, Bliss and Schwinn as well as offers on electronics, outdoor gear and home goods from more than 60 American Express national and local merchant partners. Past WishList promotions have been overwhelming successes – last December, My WishList experienced over 7 million visits to the site. In addition, Cardmember feedback and "My Wish" responses played a critical role in crafting this season's WishList – valued collectively at nearly $2.5 million – full of once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences, handbags, the latest electronics and more. The promotion takes place at www.amexnetwork.com/mywishlist and is open to all U.S. consumers with American Express-branded cards. About American Express Contacts: Christine Elliott 212.640.0622 Christine.S.Elliott@aexp.com |