CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The America East Conference
is proud to announce a partnership with Enthuse to create a fan loyalty rewards
program for America East fans, the conference office and Enthuse announced on Wednesday.
Enthuse is a mobile application that allows sports fans to earn
points and real-rewards for engaging with their favorite teams. America
East fans can earn points for checking in to games and special fan events, as
well as for posting photos that show their team spirit. They will also be able
to earn points for engagement on Twitter and Facebook.
Fans can redeem their points for rewards such as America East
gear, tickets to games, gift cards, and other fan experiences such as two
all-session passes to the 2013 America East Men's and Women's Basketball
Championships in Albany, N.Y in mid-March.
Fans also have the ability to use their points on Enthuse
rewards including a chance to walk the red carpet at the ESPY Awards.
The America East is the first college conference to partner with
Enthuse. Other partners include the University of Miami,
University
of North Carolina and Butler University. Enthuse also was the official fan
rewards app for the 2012 Jimmy V Classic.
To get started, download the free Enthuse app for iPhone
from the App Store or Android in the Google Play Store. Fans
can follow their favorite America East teams and start earning points today.
The America East fan competitions will start with the beginning of conference
basketball play on January 2, 2013.
About the America East
Now in its fourth decade of operation, the America East
Conference has evolved into one of the most comprehensive NCAA Division I
conferences in the country with a commitment to broad-based, competitive
athletics programs, complementing the academic integrity and missions of the
member institutions. Progressive in its approach to its more than 3,400
student-athletes, America East recognizes champions in each of its 20 sports.
America East also conducts the nation's most comprehensive academic recognition
program for student-athletes and collaborates on several community service
initiatives throughout its geographic footprint each year. With members
spanning from the Mid-Atlantic to Northeast regions of the United States,
America East strives to develop champions in academics, athletics and
leadership at its nine member institutions: University at Albany, Binghamton
University, Boston University, University of Hartford, University of Maine,
UMBC, University of New Hampshire, Stony Brook University and University of
Vermont.
About Enthuse
Enthuse is a mobile application that allows sports fans to earn
points and real-rewards for engaging with their favorite teams. The Enthuse
platform offers tools to help sports properties to recognize and reward their
fans, enhance the fan experience, strengthen fan loyalty, and help generate
sponsorship revenue. Launched in January 2012, Enthuse offers sports fans with
smart phones instant access to thousands of games across professional and
college sports. For more info, visit www.enthuse.com or
download app on your iPhone or Android.