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Affinion International veterans named to lead operation

Stamford, Conn., July 14, 2011 - Affinion Group, Inc. ("Affinion" or the “Company"), a global leader in customer engagement solutions that enhance and extend the relationship and loyalty of millions of consumers of financial service, retail, hospitality and e-commerce companies, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire Prospectiv Direct, Inc. ("Prospectiv"), a pioneer in online performance marketing and operator of the one of the leading daily deal websites in the United States. 

Study Provides Blueprint for Entering, Thriving in Financial Institution Insurance Marketplace

April 25, 2011- Weston, CT - The Effron Company, a leading consulting firm specializing in financial institution insurance, has announced the release of its latest innovative research.  Entitled “The 2011 Bridging the Cultural Divide Study,” this is the fourth in a continuing investigation of the elements that are creating barriers to success for financial institutions in offering insurance products, while highlighting recommendations to support the growth of a vibrant financial institution insurance market.  The study, performed in cooperation with the Bank Insurance and Securities Association (BISA), was sponsored by Affinion Group, HSBC, VantisLife, Lincoln Financial Group and Prudential.