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UTIX GROUP INC. (OTCBB: UTIX)
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Dear Reader,
Utix Group Inc. (OTCBB: UTIX) started with one great idea: an experience. The experience of a day on the ski slopes or 18 holes of golf. After years of providing first class, prepaid experiences to Fortune 500 companies Utix has expanded into the retail market, placing its products in major chain stores and many other retail locations.
Today UTIX got a huge boost by executing a Preferred Supplier Agreement with Carlson Marketing, a world leader in delivering successful sales & marketing programs for global Fortune 1000 clients. Please take a few moments to review today's BREAKING NEWS (below) from UTIX.
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*Breaking* News >From UTIX |
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Press Release Source: Utix Group, Inc.
Monday January 8, 9:04 am ET
Utix and Carlson Marketing Worldwide Sign Preferred Supplier Agreement
BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Utix Group, Inc. (OTCBB:UTIX - News), a leader in prepaid gift tickets, announced the execution of a Preferred Supplier Agreement with Carlson Marketing, world leader in delivering sales and marketing programs for global Fortune 1000 clients.
Tony Roth, CEO of Utix, stated, "Carlson Marketing is a premiere revenue building partner and our new strategic alliance will provide Utix with an elevated presence in the business gift, reward and incentive marketplace."
"We are pleased to establish a preferred relationship with Utix; we look forward to including their products in a variety of Client programs," said Jim McCarthy, Vice President, Carlson Marketing. "The Utix suite of products is a great complementary addition to our portfolio of services."
The patented Utix System and technology application allows the recipient to redeem the pre-paid ticket at participating venues nationwide for a single-use activity, such as a round of golf, spa treatment or admission to a movie theatre, effectively settling these transactions at variable prices via the open payment network that traditionally utilizes only dollar-for-dollar payment authorizations such as stored value cash, debit and credit cards. Utix has created and offers its platform via a payment network relationship with Discover Financial Services, a business unit of Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS - News), and processor eFunds (NYSE:EFD - News), a leading payment processing and information intelligence company.
You may view the entire news release HERE
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About UTIX |
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Founded in 1986, Utix Group ("UTIX") provides prepaid experience tickets to corporate and retail buyers offering first class access to a nationwide network of participating golf courses, ski resorts, movie theaters, and spas throughout the United States and Canada.
The Utix prepaid experience application and its patented system allows the recipient to redeem the pre-paid ticket at participating venues nationwide for a single-use activity, such as a round-of-golf, spa treatment or admission to the movie theatres, effectively settling these transactions at variable prices via the open payment network that traditionally utilizes only dollar-for-dollar payment authorizations such as stored value cash, debit and credit cards. Utix has created and offers its now patented platform via a payment network relationship with DISCOVER® Network Issuer, and processor eFunds (NYSE:EFD, a leading payment processing and information intelligence company.
Utix offers prepaid experience tickets nationwide, allowing recipients to enjoy a specific experience using a durable plastic card product rather than paper at more than 12,000 nationwide locations of their choosing. Unlike a traditional gift card with a specific monetary value, Utix tickets are not limited to a single dollar amount or store chain. The recipient of a Utix prepaid experience has the flexibility to enjoy a specific golf, ski, spa, or movie experience, regardless of price variances, at the location and time of their choosing and are treated as a full-paying guest.
For one fixed price, these tickets can be purchased for an 18 hole round of golf,
a relaxing one hour spa massage, movie admission for two, or a day on the ski slopes.
The Patented Utix System
(U.S. Patent No. 7,066,383)
The Utix pre-paid experience ticket system operates as a magnetic strip payment process for one-time admission or access to a sports, recreation, leisure or entertainment activity or event. The patent entitled "System for Marketing Leisure Activity Services Through Pre-Paid Tickets" represents the first to issue of a series of applications related to the novel "non-monetary" magnetic strip gift ticket.
Utix recently announced a newly-formed relationship with Blackhawk Network, a world leader in card-based financial solutions and the largest provider of third-party gift cards in the United States and Canada. The new alliance allows Blackhawk to launch the Utix line in November 2006. The Utix Prepaid Experience Tickets will be included in the Blackhawk corporate gift card offerings.
Give the Gift of Experience.
Nothing beats the gift of an experience. Utix Experience Tickets™ let you give someone special the power to enjoy the favorite activity, see their favorite movie or partner themselves with a relaxing spa treatment. This is not a gift certificate with a dollar value on it. Utix is a warm day spent on the golf course. It's a break from a hectic week with a Swedish Massage. Or it's carving down a double black diamond at an exclusive resort. Utix puts people in action.
* Choice - Accepted at some of the most exclusive resorts, clubs and spas.
* Coverage - Accepted across the U.S.
* Convenience - No blackout dates. No restrictions. No hassles.
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Marketing UTIX |
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When you're selling a great experience, it practically sells itself.
Over 18 years ago, Utix Group - formerly Corporate Sports Incentives - started with one great idea: an experience. The experience of a day on the ski slopes or 18 holes of golf. Utix decided to offer these pre-paid experiences to corporations. After years of providing first class, prepaid experiences to Fortune 500 companies, Utix decided to expand into the retail market, placing its products in major chain stores and many other locations.
Since everyone is different, Utix expanded its activities to include a one hour spa massage and admission for two to the movies. Because Utix is a premium prepaid experience ticket - not a discount card - Utix utilizes a network of over 12,000 locations in the US and Canada (including approximately: 2,000 golf courses, nearly 1,000 day spas and 200 ski resorts as well as 6,000 movie theaters) ready and able to redeem its experience tickets. There's no magic formula for success, but you do have to start with a great product.
Utix pre-paid ski, golf, spa and movie experiences provide the perfect value-added enhancement to your consumer rewards or corporate recognition programs. So whether you need something special for a retention and acquisition initiative, or a new lifestyle experience for your reward or loyalty program or even a sweepstakes promotion - Utix is the answer.
ahow it works
Utix experience tickets are issued in the form of a card with a magnetic strip. Let's say for example that you give a friend a Utix gift. They take it to the venue of their choice. There is an immediate authorization and quick settlement per Discover Network 24/7 customer service agents for the Full Price reimbursement (per the published list price with no cost to participate) and they can immediately begin to enjoy their experience.
* Corporate Incentives -* Corporate Gifts
* Employee Incentives -* Employee Rewards
* Customer Acquisition -* Customer Retention
* Holiday Gifts -* Birthday Gifts
* Thank You Gifts
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Recent News for Utix |
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Press Release Source: SmallCap Sentinel; Utix Group, Inc.
Tuesday November 21, 10:35 am ET
SmallCap Sentinel: Building a Better Mousetrap
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 21, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- The informational report "Better Mousetrap Files" has been made available to the investing public via financial courier SmallCap Sentinel. The report will examine 'better mousetrap' stories within the publicly traded space, scrutinizing past successes and reviewing potential ideas within the smallcap sector of the market. Today's feature will be pre-paid gift tickets.
"The first essential element in any successful public company performance is innovation or metaphorically speaking, the construction of the better mousetrap. And while the proverbial mousetrap conjures an image of a tangible product improvement, in many instances it also can be the synthesis of innovation, creativity, and management that better defines a prevailing new invention or concept such as pre-paid gift tickets," stated SmallCap Sentinel analyst D.R. Clark.
he Utix System and technology application allows the recipient to redeem the pre-paid ticket at participating venues nationwide for a single-use activity, such as a round-of-golf, spa treatment or admission to the movie theatres, effectively settling these transactions at variable prices via the open payment network that traditionally utilizes only dollar-for-dollar payment authorizations such as stored value cash, debit and credit cards.
Utix Group, Inc., formerly Corporate Sports Incentives, was founded in 1986 as a corporate premium gift, incentive and reward company. Based in Burlington, Massachusetts, Utix has successfully marketed its proprietary Utix prepaid experience products, including Golf, Ski, Spa, Movie and Bowling, to the business-to-business industry and retail marketplace. Utix offers prepaid experiences nationwide, allowing recipients to enjoy a specific experience at more than 12,000 nationwide locations of their choosing. For more information about Utix please visit the company's website at http://www.utix.com
To read the complete release and disclaimer, Click Here
Press Release Source: Utix Group, Inc.
Monday November 20, 9:21 am ET
Utix Group Ships Ski Tickets to Costco for Holiday Sales Promotion
BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Utix Group, Inc., (OTCBB:UTIX - News), a leading issuer and processor of Pre-Paid Sports and Entertainment Tickets, U.S. Patent No. 7,066,383, announced a $318,000 shipment of Utix Pre-Paid Ski Tickets to Costco Wholesale for the upcoming holiday season.
The Utix pre-paid experience ticket system operates as a magnetic strip payment process for one-time admission or access to a sports, recreation, leisure or entertainment activity or event. The patent entitled "System for Marketing Leisure Activity Services Through Pre-Paid Tickets" represents the first to issue of a series of applications related to the novel "non-monetary" magnetic strip gift ticket.
"Utix is changing the perceived value of a prepaid gift by providing a ticket to ski instead of simply cash to spend," stated Jim Rowins, Senior Vice President of Utix. The Costco Wholesale program encompasses 50 stores across the U.S., primarily in ski regions. Rowins further stated, "A successful program with Ski Tickets this winter should lead to an even larger opportunity with our PGA TOUR Ticket-to-Golf in Spring 2007."
To read the complete release and disclaimer, Click Here
Press Release Source: Utix Group, Inc.
Thursday November 2, 11:59 am ET
PGA Tour & Utix Introduce "Ticket-to-Golf"
BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Utix Group, Inc. (OTCBB:UTIX - News), the leader in pre-paid gift tickets, launch the new prepaid round of golf ticket as one of the newest licensees of the PGA TOUR family. The exclusive licensing and co-brand agreement with the PGA TOUR features the TOUR brand on Utix golf tickets.
"The Utix partnership provides the PGA TOUR with a new and exciting way to reach out to the golf fans and encourage more golf play, further extending the PGA TOUR brand in the process," said Leo McCullagh, Vice President, Retail Licensing and Consumer Marketing for the PGA TOUR.
Tony Roth, President and CEO of Utix, states, "We are thrilled with the opportunity to cooperatively market the Utix prepaid golf ticket under the prestigious PGA TOUR brand, the leading brand in golf. Our preliminary marketing surveys indicate a strong demand for the PGA TOUR prepaid golf ticket. We estimate issuing well over $25 million in golf tickets over the first three years given the cooperative sales efforts planned with the PGA TOUR."
Utix anticipates rolling out the first PGA TOUR golf tickets by the Holiday 2006 timeframe. Roth further stated, "Our recent patent grant on the Utix Prepaid Ticket Platform further validates the ability for industry leaders like the PGA TOUR to extend their brand experience on a prepaid gift basis. After all, a round of golf as a corporate gift or award is worth far more than cash to the golf enthusiasts."
About the PGA TOUR
The PGA TOUR is a tax-exempt membership organization of professional golfers. In 2006, the PGA TOUR has 48 official events offering more than $250 million in prize money. The mission of the PGA TOUR is to expand domestically and internationally to substantially increase player financial benefits while maintaining its commitment to the integrity of the game. In addition to providing competitive opportunities for its members, PGA TOUR events also generate revenue for charitable causes in their communities.
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Financial Highlights For UTIX |
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UTIX
Recent Trade: $1.25 (01/08/06)
52 Wk Hi: $3.50
52 Wk Low: $0.025
State of Incorporation: Delaware
Transfer Agent: Securities Transfer Corp.
Major Industry: Recreation
2005 Sales: $6,901,494
Fiscal Year Ends: September
Employees: 20
Market Capitalization: $1.89 M
Total Shares Outstanding: 1,509,554 |
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UTIX is a fully-reporting company. To check the latest company filings at the SEC web site, Click Here
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7 New England Executive Park
Suite 610, Burlington, MA 01803
Tel. 800.627.7547 - Fax. 781.229.8886
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