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• Vivendi outbids Telefonica and wins GVT

  Strategy Eye - 2009-11-15

  Vivendi, the biggest entertainment group in Europe, has flouted analysts' predictions by outbidding Telefonica in a battle for Brazilian broadband operator GVT. Vivendi topped Telefonica's USD4bn bid by offering USD4.18bn. CEO of the French entertainment group, Jean-Bernard Levy, says the high bid is a reflection of "the exceptional quality...

  Tags: Telefonica S.A., Vivendi Universal, Advertising & Promotion, Broadband Internet, Network Technology, Telecommunications, Marketing, Networking, Editorial, Visa Inc.

• MasterCard Q3 Profit Beats Estimates as Costs Fall

  Reuters - 2009-11-03

  By Juan LagorioNEW YORK (Reuters) - MasterCard Inc MA reported higher-than-expected quarterly earnings on Tuesday as the world's second-largest credit card network aggressively trimmed marketing expenses and raised fees to banks, and consumers used their debit cards more.However, MasterCard anticipated marketing expenses will increase 20 percent in the fourth quarter,...

  Tags: Debit Card, Quarter, MasterCard International, Litigation, Financial Services, Marketing, MasterCard Inc., Visa Inc.

• Visa Incorporated F4Q09 (Qtr End 09/30/09) Earnings Call Transcript

  Seeking Alpha - 2009-10-27

  Question-and-Answer Session Operator Operator Instructions Your first question comes from Jason Kupferberg - UBS Securities. Jason Kupferberg - UBS Securities Nice to see the top-line upside here and we appreciate the initial look at fiscal 2011. Just a quick question and a follow-up. First of all, with regard to...

  Tags: U.S., Visa Inc., Call Transcript, Earnings, Pricing Strategy, UBS AG, Pricing, Marketing Research, Marketing, Seeking Alpha

• BSkyB and Universal prep for download store launch

  Strategy Eye - 2009-05-25

  BSkyB and Universal are moving nearer to the launch of their joint music streaming and download service, with talks underway with the remaining major labels and a number of independents, Sky confirms. The news comes amid new reports over the price structure and corporate branding for the stand-alone subscription-based...

  Tags: Service, Music, British Sky Broadcasting Group Plc., Home Entertainment, Internet, Branding, Personal Technology, Marketing, EMI Group, Sony Music, Universal Music Group, Omnifone, Andrew McDonald, BSkyB, British Sky Broadcasting Group, Visa Inc., Warner Music Group Corp.

• Visa, Inc. Q1 2009 Earnings Call Transcript

  Seeking Alpha - 2009-02-04

  Question-and-Answer SessionOperator Instructions Our first question comes from Craig Maurer – Calyon Securities. Craig Maurer – Calyon Securities Regarding the ?competitive pricing changes? around cross border I was wondering if you could just characterize how that plays with the regulators over there considering the environment particularly in Europe...

  Tags: Visa Inc., Payment, Call Transcript, Earnings, Operational Accounting, Marketing Research, Finance, Marketing, Seeking Alpha

• Visa Inc. F4Q08 (Qtr End 09/30/08) Earnings Call Transcript

  Seeking Alpha - 2008-10-29

  Question-and-Answer Session Operator Yes, thank you. Operator instructions First question comes from Tien-Tsin Huang, JP Morgan. You may ask your question. Tien-Tsin Huang – JP Morgan Thanks, I appreciate all the disclosure. It’s really helpful. Let me ask a question about pricing. Has your thinking on pricing and the...

  Tags: Visa Inc., Credit Card, Consolidation, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Call Transcript, Earnings, Pricing Strategy, UBS AG, Pricing, Sales Channel, Marketing Research, Financial Services, Marketing, Sales, Seeking Alpha

• NFL's got the right stuff for advertisers

  - 2007-09-25

  NEW YORK -- The National Football League has had its share of problems so far this season, but promotional spending by its key sponsors is not one of them. The NFL's 21 major marketing sponsors will pour a record $1.1 billion into NFL-themed promotions, a 10%...

  Tags: advertiser, Games, MARKETING, NFL, Visa Inc.

• On Deadline

  - 2007-07-02

  Data Breach Legislation Moves Forward In Calif. SACRAMENTO, Calif.-Legislation designed to hold retailers responsible for protecting consumer information was approved by a 3-1 vote by the California State Senate's Judiciary Committee during a June 26 hearing. The bill next will go to the Senate Appropriations Committee. It...

  Tags: California, Fidelity Investments, FINANCE, MARKETING, mobile, payment, Visa Inc., Wells Fargo & Co.

• New Global Survey Reveals Corporate and Purchasing Card Practices Vary by Region

  - 2007-05-16

  Commercial Payment Program Benefits Are Universal, Implementation Goals and Growth Drivers Differ Regionally SAN FRANCISCO -- A global survey titled, "Global Commercial Payment Cards: Cutting Costs and Boosting Control on a Global Stage," finds that companies worldwide primarily implement corporate card programs for enhanced visibility into spend (nearly 70...

  Tags: Aberdeen Group Inc., Asia-Pacific, FINANCE, MARKETING, payment, survey, Visa Inc.

• Visa Announces Marketing Relationship with Verified Identity Pass' Clear™ to Help Speed Frequent Travelers Through Airport Security Checkpoints

  - 2006-06-12

  SAN FRANCISCO -- Deal Extends Discounts for ClearTM Registered Traveler Program to Select Visa Signature and Visa Traditional Rewards Cardholders

  Tags: airport security, Clear, marketing, Visa Inc.