UNITED and it feels so good.
Take your music to the Max with a special employee offer. Plus, more on Diversity Month.
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Today on Up To Speed Live:
- Special guests, Verizon Consumer CEO Sampath and UNITED ERG lead Brian Adamek talk about Celebrate Diversity Month at Verizon
- Join Sampath for a special event, “Where I call home,” on April 15
- UNITED for a better tomorrow
- More great April events: it’s Global Volunteer Month
- What’s that we hear? A sweet deal on the new AirPod Max headphones? It’s coming in loud and clear!
- A million reasons to love the Verizon Visa Card
- The solar eclipse: tips and tricks for the best photos right on your Verizon smartphone
We’re UNITED to Celebrate Diversity, through April and beyond. [1:00]
April is Celebrate Diversity Month at Verizon – a company-wide initiative sponsored by UNITED, Verizon's Employee Resource Group (ERG), an eclectic group of V Teamers who have come together to make the world a better, more inclusive, and kinder place for all. Think of them as our very own Avengers – of inclusion!
To kick things off, we met with UNITED's Global Lead, Brian Adamek, and Executive Sponsor and Verizon Consumer Group CEO, Sowmyanarayan Sampath, who gave us the lowdown on all the events and conversations we can join this month to stand united with them.
Hear our call: To join the Avengers– er, UNITED, check out the calendar of events and all the great resources available on the Celebrate Diversity Month page.
Join Sampath for a special LinkedIn event: “Where I Call Home:” [4:18]
Join Sampath for an inspiring conversation about the true definition of “home.” Spoiler alert: It has nothing to do with a mortgage and everything to do with the collective experiences that make us all unique.
When: Monday, April 15, 2-3 PM ET
Add “Where I Call Home:” to your calendar.
UNITED for a better tomorrow [6:54]
Explore the importance of unity and the true meaning of this year's Diversity Month theme, “UNITED by Purpose.” Moderated by Brian Adamek. Featuring Traci Sanders, Shivang Naik and Ken Lain.
When: Tuesday, April 16, 5-7 PM ET
Add "UNITED for a better tomorrow" to your calendar.
Ready To Volunteer? [7:19]
It’s also Global Volunteer Month in April. Follow the link to RSVP and join Citizen Verizon to volunteer your time, talents, and skills so we can keep making an impact, together.
For more information: Global Volunteer Month campaign page.
It’s a big deal… so, listen up! [7:50]
This employee-only deal involves Verizon and Apple and it is, well, music to our ears. Because if you’re part of our Employee Phone Program it means 25% off the new AirPod Max headphones. This is the first time we’ve ever offered a discount on these next-level headphones –– and it’s only available while supplies last. Hear that? So don’t wait.
Order now and for more information: Airpods Max headphones
A million reasons to celebrate! [9:18]
“Are you paying with your Verizon Visa Card Today?” It’s a question our front-line managers and sales associates have asked a million times, and it’s paid off! Verizon just reached one million Verizon Visa® cardholders. It’s a big win that every V Teamer deserves credit for. So that’s exactly what you’ll get…
A new promo for new cardholders and employees: make a purchase—any purchase! — and receive $150 in statement credit when you make a purchase in the first 90 days, no minimum required. How's that for easy money?*
Are you a cardholder? Our customers are paying with their Verizon Visa Card, but are you? You should be! Card holders earn Verizon Dollar rewards on everyday purchases at grocery stores, on gas, dining and other purchases, which they can use to help lower their Verizon bill each month. Not only that but they also earn 2% in rewards when they pay their Verizon bill and make in store purchases using their card.**
For more information: Verizon Visa Card landing page
Here comes the sun… [11:38]
But don't look directly into it. Ever. This is especially important on Monday, April 8 because there’s a solar eclipse on the horizon. And, depending on your location, you might get to witness the whole darn thing.
So, get those cameras ready because the next one won't be until 2044. BUT… before you point and shoot, watch our safety tips from V Teamer Chris Serico. Don’t worry if you didn’t take notes– we have all the tips listed right here, so you can refer back and share them with your friends and family!
Don't forget: If you use Chris’ tips to take your eclipse photos, send them to us and tag @insideverizon.
*Application required. Subject to credit approval. To apply, you must be a Verizon Wireless Account Owner or Account Manager on an account with up to 12 phone lines max (depending on plan). In order to qualify for this offer, you must (i) apply and be approved for a Verizon Visa Signature® Card account and (ii) make a purchase using your new account within the first 90 days of account opening. Only one statement credit offer per account. Account must remain open and in good standing at time statement credit is applied to the Account. Statement credit will post to account within 1-2 billing cycles after purchase is made. We reserve the right to discontinue or alter the terms of this offer at any time. Limited time offer.
The Verizon Visa Signature® Card is issued by Synchrony Bank pursuant to a license from Visa USA Inc.
**Earn 4% on grocery store and gas purchases; 3% on dining purchases, including takeout; 2% on Verizon purchases; and 1% on all other purchases. Purchases are subject to credit approval. See the Verizon Visa® Credit Card Rewards Program Terms & Conditions in the application for details and restrictions.
Which proves that it really does help to ask "Are you paying with your Verizon Visa Card, today?"
