Meet Kelly A., Director of Collaboration, at the MAG. Continue reading below to learn some fun facts about her: 1. How long have you been in the payments industry? 30 years 2. What do you enjoy most about working at the MAG? Working "for" the industry and not just "in" it. And I couldn't have selected better teammates if I hand chose them all myself! 3. From your insight’s discovery, tell us a key strength that most resonates with you: Innately curious, with an attention to detail and I'm sensitive to indications of a hidden agenda. 4. Last TV show you binge watched: TV is just background noise for me 5. Best advice you’ve ever received: Leadership advice - provide support without removing responsibility Life advice - kindness is free, give it away 6. What you’ll most often find in my cup: Coffee Want to learn more about Kelly? Read her bio on our website: https://lnkd.in/gnXtUYEB
Merchant Advisory Group
Non-profit Organizations
Minneapolis, Minnesota 5,368 followers
Driving positive change and innovation in the payments industry that serves the merchants' interests.
About us
The Merchant Advisory Group (MAG) was founded in 2008 by a small visionary group of merchants in the payments field dedicated to driving positive change and innovation in the payments industry through multi-stakeholder collaboration, education, and advocacy. The MAG represents 150 of the largest U.S. merchants which account for over $4.8 Trillion in annual sales at over 580,000 locations across the U.S. and online. Roughly $3.5 Trillion of those sales and over 100 Billion card payments are electronic which represents approximately 62%* of total U.S. card volume. MAG members employ over 14 million associates. *Source of Total U.S. card volumes: Federal Reserve Payments Study 2019 Mission: Driving positive change and innovation in the payments industry that serve the merchants’ interests through collaboration, education and advocacy. Vision: An improved and equitable payments ecosystem. The MAG is a key participant in industry events and ensures that the merchant voice is a part of the critical and timely dialogue surrounding evolving payments and related matters. *The MAG actively engages with other prominent merchant trade associations in order to enhance and leverage the merchants’ voice in payments issues. * The MAG regularly attends most of the largest payments industry and network-hosted events and often is the sole representative of the merchant voice. * The MAG participates in a variety of meetings sponsored by regional Federal Reserve Banks, and is a member of the Fed’s Mobile Payments Industry Workgroup.
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http://www.merchantadvisorygroup.org/
External link for Merchant Advisory Group
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2008
- Specialties
- Payments, Merchants, Advocacy, Treasury, Professional Development, Educational Resource, and Innovation
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4248 Park Glen Rd
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416, US
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Check out our latest #MAGInsights article by Joshua Pynn for a, "Continued Discussion on the Debit Regulated Rate". Click 👇 to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gHjjSFhr #AdvancingPaymentsTogether #KnowYourPayments
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#DYK - The most effective payment strategies are a blend of in-house data analytics and third-party solutions for optimal results. Watch our video 👇 to learn more. MAG Merchant Members: For more information, click the link below to view the Merchant Advisory Group's #webinar, Payment Optimization Matters: A Practical Overview of Real-Life Examples. https://lnkd.in/gKHzfuk8 #KnowYourPayments #AdvancingPaymentsTogether
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🗓️ SAVE THE DATE🗓️ Join us for the MAG Payments Summit-Singapore 24 | 13-15 November 2024 Connect with payments professionals across every vertical for strategic discussions on current industry topics and best practices. Dive into key topics including fraud prevention, payments processing, alternative payments, and authentication. Enjoy expanded #networking opportunities, merchant-only sessions, and an exhibit hall. Stay tuned for event registration and agenda details, coming soon! We look forward to seeing you there! https://lnkd.in/g_q7sSET #MAGPaymentsSummit #AdvancingPaymentsTogether #MAGPaymentsAPAC
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#ISO20022 is a flexible standard for financial messages that enables #interoperability between financial institutions, market infrastructures and customers. ❓ Did you know that nexo standards was also the first organization to design and develop #paymentacceptance messages based on ISO 20022? Jacques Soussana, Secretary-General at nexo standards explores how this standard offers benefits to #merchants and the ability to retain control in areas that matter. 📝 Read more to learn 3 things merchants should know about ISO 20022: https://bit.ly/4cga2Wg Steve Cole, Merchant Advisory Group, Bryan Penny (He/Him), Carrie Pottorff
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Registration is now open for the MAG Merchant Meet-up 2024 in Singapore on 13 August 2024! Join us for in-depth conversations on payments hot-topics like social commerce, co-brand issuance, payments fraud, and so much more! We look forward to seeing you there. Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gPtSX7KG #AdvancingPaymentsTogether #KnowYourPayments #Singapore
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🌟 Don’t miss out on the MAG Payments Conference 24 in Orlando, FL, this September 16-19! 🌟 Get ready for an exhilarating experience at our reimagined flagship event! Dive into insightful sessions, hear from top-notch speakers, and connect with industry peers in the fast-moving world of payments. This is your chance to elevate both your professional journey and personal growth. Secure your spot now and stay tuned as we unveil our dynamic conference agenda: https://lnkd.in/gidqNV4n #AdvancingPaymentsTogether #MAGPaymentsConference #Orlando #KnowYourPayments
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MAG Merchant Members and Sponsors: Join us on Tues., July 16, at Noon CT for our #webinar, Needs and Trends in Marketplace Payment Solution in Emerging Markets. Tag along with us as payments experts from dLocal dive into the needs and trends of payments in platform solutions and learn how to successfully drive your business in emerging markets. Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gVXFy-Zy #AdvancingPaymentsTogether #KnowYourPayments #Payments
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Did you participate in Friday's payments trivia? The correct answer is All of the above- Vendor, Acquirer, and Internal Data - are good sources of risk data! #DYK This week's trivia question was pulled directly from our MP203 course? Click the link below to learn more about our available eLearning courses: https://lnkd.in/gXhrRqDr MAG All Access Merchant Members: you get FREE access to this course and all MAG payments eLearning courses with your membership. #AdvancingPaymentsTogether #KnowYourPayments #MP203
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