COLUMBUS, Ga., Feb. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac (NYSE:
AFL), the leading provider of voluntary insurance at the work site
in the United States, announced
today that, in partnership with The GRAMMY®s, it
launched the first official GRAMMY® music station on
Pandora®, the leading internet radio service. The
station will offer uninterrupted music because Aflac doesn't like
to keep listeners – or policyholders – waiting.
Aflac and The Recording Academy collaborated to curate a digital
mixtape of songs from this year's GRAMMY-nominated artists for
Pandora listeners. The station will be updated throughout the year
with music by this year's GRAMMY Award® nominees and
later with artists and songs nominated for next year's GRAMMY
Awards. The first collection is available now via The GRAMMY
Station, presented by Aflac or by searching GRAMMY or Aflac in the
Pandora mobile/tablet app.
"Music is a common thread that reaches across all demographics,
and we know that no matter when or where people are tuning in, they
don't want to have to wait for the next song," said Michael Zuna, chief marketing officer at Aflac.
"At Aflac, we believe it's important to help consumers get what
matters most – whether it's money from an insurance claim or back
to their favorite media – as quickly as possible."
Earlier this week, Aflac announced One Day PaySM, a
trailblazing initiative that processes, approves and pays
policyholders for eligible claims within one day of receipt. No one
processes and pays claims faster than Aflac. As part of the One Day
Pay campaign, the company will reveal the Aflac Duck's newest
television commercial during the 57th GRAMMY
Awards® on Sunday, Feb. 8
at 8 p.m. ET on CBS Television
Network.
Prior to the awards ceremony, the Aflac Duck will make his debut
on the red carpet during E! Live from the Red Carpet. The company
also collaborated with E! to create an innovative, accelerated
commercial break experience. Tune in to E! Live from the Red Carpet
starting at 6 p.m. ET on Feb. 8, to see how Aflac helps bring viewers back
to the fashion and celebrity action even faster.
For a behind-the-scenes look at the Aflac Duck's first trip to
the GRAMMYs from the Duck's eye view, follow @AflacDuck on
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram during the GRAMMYs as well as the
day after the show for his favorite replays.
About Pandora
Pandora gives people music and comedy
they love anytime, anywhere, through connected devices.
Personalized stations launch instantly with the input of a single
"seed" - a favorite artist, song, or genre. The Music Genome
Project®, a deeply detailed hand-built musical taxonomy,
powers the personalization of Pandora® internet radio by
using musicological "DNA" and constant listener feedback to craft
personalized stations from a growing collection of more than one
million tracks. Tens of millions of people turn on Pandora every
day to hear music they love.
www.pandora.com | Pandora Blog | Pandora
LinkedIn | @PandoraPulse
About The Recording Academy
Established in 1957, The
Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters,
producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated
to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music
and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY® Awards — the
preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the
most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible
for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment,
advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy
continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical
excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and
ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more
information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com.
For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @TheGRAMMYs
on Twitter, like "The GRAMMYs" on Facebook, and join The
GRAMMY®s' social communities
on Google+, Instagram, Tumblr and YouTube.
About Aflac
When a policyholder gets sick or hurt,
Aflac pays cash benefits fast. For nearly six decades, Aflac
insurance policies have given policyholders the opportunity to
focus on recovery, not financial stress. In the United States, Aflac is the leading
provider of voluntary insurance at the worksite. Through its
trailblazing One Day PaySM initiative, Aflac U.S. can
receive, process, approve and disburse payment for eligible claims
in one business day. In Japan,
Aflac is the leading provider of medical and cancer insurance
and insures one in four households. Aflac individual and group
insurance products help provide protection to more than 50 million
people worldwide. For eight consecutive years, Aflac has been
recognized by Ethisphere magazine as one of the World's Most
Ethical Companies. In 2014, Fortune magazine recognized
Aflac as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America for
the 16th consecutive year. Also, in 2014, Fortune magazine
included Aflac on its list of Most Admired Companies for the 13th
time, ranking the company number one in the life and health
insurance category. Aflac Incorporated is a Fortune 500
company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AFL.
To find out more about Aflac and One Day Pay, visit aflac.com or
espanol.aflac.com.
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Media contact – Kip Havel,
706-243-5543 or mediarelations@aflac.com
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