Back to press releasesNEWARK, NJ – July 16, 2020: IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), a global
provider of communications and payment services, proudly
announces its partnership with Mariano Rivera, the Hall of Fame pitcher and legendary
former Yankee closer. Mr. Rivera, a beloved figure known as the greatest reliever
of all time, will serve as the spokesperson and ambassador for BOSS Revolution.
He will leverage his background and
personal experience with BOSS Revolution services to connect with Latino
audiences.
“Mariano Rivera’s
personal story is the epitome of the American dream. He came to the U.S. from
Panama to pursue a career in baseball and, through hard work and determination,
became a Hall of Famer,” said Shmuel Jonas, CEO of IDT. “Many of our customers
can relate to that theme and we are honored to be working with Mariano to
celebrate the hard work, dedication and winning contributions of our
customers.”
As part of the
partnership, Mr. Rivera will support BOSS Revolution as its spokesperson. He
will be featured in upcoming campaigns across broadcast, print, and digital
media.
Mariano Rivera has
a long relationship with IDT. Since moving to the U.S., Mr. Rivera has used
IDT’s BOSS calling service to stay in touch with his family in Panama and
continues to rely on the service to stay connected with his family and to successfully
manage his business endeavors.
“I’m delighted to
help get the word out about BOSS Revolution,” Mr. Rivera said. “BOSS Revolution provides calling and payment
services to help connect people around the world and enable families to share
resources wherever they are. For
families like mine, that stay close no matter how far we travel, it is great to
have a partner you can trust like BOSS Revolution. That’s why I’ve relied on BOSS Revolution for
many years.”
“Our flagship BOSS
Revolution offerings are focused on serving immigrant communities,” Mr. Jonas
added. “Mariano’s personal history resonates
with anyone who has come to America in pursuit of a better life and a better
future for their family. Mariano’s longtime
personal use of BOSS Revolution enables him to speak from the heart about the
value of IDT’s services.”
Visit www.bossrevolution.com/en-us/mariano
to learn more.
About
IDT Corporation:
IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) provides communications and payment services
to individuals and businesses primarily through its Boss Revolution®,
net2phone® and National Retail Solutions® brands. IDT’s wholesale carrier services business is
a leading global carrier of international long-distance calls. For more information on IDT, please visit our
website idt.net.
Contact:
Bill Ulrey
IDT
Investor Relations
Phone: (973) 438-3838
E-mail: invest@idt.net
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