Minor League Baseball and Allegiant Launch Credit Card Partnership

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Minor League Baseballtm (MiLBtm) and Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced the launch of a groundbreaking credit card partnership, the first-of-its-kind between a sports property and airline. The agreement is an expansion of the current partnership between MiLB and Allegiant and will provide a compelling platform for bringing fan engagement and rewards to new heights.

The two brands announced a multiyear national partnership in July designating Allegiant as the "Official Airline of Minor League Baseball." With 126 current overlapping markets, Minor League Baseball and Allegiant are well positioned to provide access to affordable leisure activities, at the ballpark and at world-class destinations across the country.    

The Allegiant World Mastercard^® provides cardholders with benefits including points for every purchase and no blackout dates for travel and will enable fans to gain rewards specific to their favorite MiLB teams and local communities. Cards will be available in 2019 and will feature unique identities and graphics from the participating teams. Fans can choose their desired team when selecting their cards, giving them the ability to celebrate their fandom in a new way.  

"The expansion of our partnership is a testament to the synergy between our two brands and Allegiant's commitment to MiLB," said David Wright, Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer for Minor League Baseball. "This new component of the partnership will give fans the opportunity to start earning rewards both at the ballpark and in their communities while continuing to support their favorite Minor League Baseball teams."

"Through our growing partnership with Minor League Baseball, Allegiant is able to reinforce our commitment to the communities we serve as their hometown airline by supporting their hometown teams," said Scott DeAngelo, Allegiant chief marketing officer. "We're thrilled to invite baseball fans across the country to share their team pride while enjoying all of the great benefits of our successful and much-loved credit card program."

Through the Allegiant Airline Network, powered by ISM Connect, participating teams will show customized content and programming on ISM screens, including information about the credit card partnership. As a result, the network will allow Allegiant, MiLB and participating teams to reach a larger, more diverse group of next-generation fans. More than 25 MiLB ballparks will have active ISM Connect screens at the start of the 2019 season. Allegiant will reach nearly 50 million individuals through this platform, driving engagement and modernizing the game day experience for MiLB fans.

To further reinforce the relationship between the two brands, Allegiant is serving as a Presenting Partner at the 2018 Baseball Winter Meetings, the largest gathering of baseball executives in the country, this week in Las Vegas.

About Minor League Baseball 

Minor League Baseball, headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, is the governing body for all professional baseball teams in the United States, Canada, and the Dominican Republic that are affiliated with Major League Baseball^® clubs through their farm systems. Fans are coming out in unprecedented numbers to this one-of-a-kind experience that can only be found at Minor League Baseball ballparks. In 2018, Minor League Baseball attracted nearly 40.5 million fans to its ballparks to see the future stars of the sport hone their skills. From the electricity in the stands to the excitement on the field, Minor League Baseball has provided affordable family-friendly entertainment to people of all ages since its founding in 1901. For more information, visit www.MiLB.com. 

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About Allegiant^®

Las Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is focused on linking travelers to world-class leisure destinations. The airline offers industry-low fares on an all-jet fleet while also offering other travel-related products such as hotel rooms and rental cars. All can be purchased only through the company website, Allegiant.com. Beginning with one aircraft and one route in 1999, the company has grown to over 80 aircraft and more than 300 routes across the country with base airfares less than half the cost of the average domestic roundtrip ticket. For downloadable press kit, including photos, visit: http://gofly.us/ToZT30iauev.

About ISM Connect

ISM is an industry innovator building the world's first fully-integrated network of smart engagement technology. ISM's network of 100 venues and 10,000 retail locations reaches an audience of over 100 million consumers. We modernize the way fans experience events, brands market and venues present themselves.  For more information, visit www.ismconnect.com.

Media Contacts:
Mary Marandi, Minor League Baseball, [email protected] 
Kimberly Schaefer, Allegiant Air, [email protected]

SOURCE Minor League Baseball