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Share a Selfie, Support the Cause: Macy’s and Got Your 6 Team Up for American Icons Campaign
Share your #AmericanSelfie and Macy’s will donate $1 to Got Your 6 in support of America’s veterans, up to $250,000
Give $3 at any register on Got Your 6 Saturday (May 16) and receive a 25 percent off savings pass
Calling all selfies! Share your #AmericanSelfie on Instagram and Twitter and Macy’s will donate $1 to Got Your 6 in support of America’s veterans, up to $250,000
NEW YORK-- As part of this year’s American Icons campaign, Macy’s will again team up with one of the nation’s most innovative veteran empowerment initiatives, Got Your 6. Now in its third year, the charitable program will kick off with a new social activation, #AmericanSelfie, a “Got Your 6 Saturday” savings pass, and a commercial spot with Emmy Award-winning host and producer, Ryan Seacrest.
“Got Your 6 and our nonprofit partners are tremendously thankful for Macy’s continued dedication to veterans”
In the military, “got your six” is a term that means “I’ve got your back.” Uniting the resources of the entertainment industry with a coalition of veteran-focused, nonprofit partners, Got Your 6 is committed to improving veteran reintegration, celebrating veterans as civic leaders and assets, and putting their valuable skills to work at home. Driven by the belief that veterans have the unique potential to strengthen communities across the country, Got Your 6 creates opportunities for veterans to lead once they re-enter civilian life.
“Got Your 6 is an amazing organization that helps make positive contributions to the veteran community every day,” said Martine Reardon, Macy’s chief marketing officer. “Since 2013, Macy’s has raised more than $5 million for Got Your 6 and its nonprofit partners. With the support of Macy’s associates and customers, we hope to increase awareness and funds so Got Your 6 can continue its mission to help veterans make America stronger.”
Show Us Your #AmericanSelfie
New this year, Macy’s introduces a social media initiative to celebrate the American mosaic of people, places and things that make our country great. Now through July 4, people can share their #AmericanSelfie photos on Instagram and Twitter, showcasing what they love most about America. For each photo tagged with #AmericanSelfie, Macy’s will donate $1 to Got Your 6 to support military veterans, up to $250,000. In addition, #AmericanSelfie will be part of Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show, the nation’s largest Independence Day display telecast nationally on NBC.
Give Back. Get Back. – Got Your 6
Macy’s continues the “Got Your 6 Saturday” tradition this year with a special savings pass on Saturday, May 16, where customers can give $3 at any register across the country and receive 25 percent off all day. Beyond “Got Your 6 Saturday,” customers can still support America’s veterans from May 17 through May 25, by giving $3 at the register to receive a savings pass for 20 percent off storewide on apparel for him, her and kids, and 15 percent off watches, shoes, coats, suits, dresses, swim for her, intimates, suit separates and sportcoats for him, fine and fashion jewelry, and select home items. Some exclusions and restrictions apply. One hundred percent of donations will be given to Got Your 6 and its nonprofit partners to empower returning veterans and military families. Visit macys.com/gotyour6 for more information.
“Got Your 6 and our nonprofit partners are tremendously thankful for Macy’s continued dedication to veterans,” said Chris Marvin, Managing Director of Got Your 6. “As a result of the Macy’s American Icons campaign, we have empowered more than 2 million veterans and families to strengthen their communities. Through this year’s partnership with Macy’s, we’re excited to carry forward this momentum.”
To help spread the word about the Macy’s partnership with Got Your 6 and how customers can get involved, Hollywood entrepreneur and broadcaster Ryan Seacrest will appear in a commercial spot that will premiere nationally beginning May 13. Seacrest also will participate in the American Icons campaign with curated merchandise from his men’s collection, Ryan Seacrest Distinction, available exclusively at Macy’s.
Raise a Flag to Raise Funds
From June 14 through July 4, customers can purchase an authentic residential size (3’x5’) American flag for $6 at select Macy’s stores and $1 from each sale will be donated to Got Your 6. The flags are certified by the Flag Manufacturers Association of America (FMAA) as made in the U.S.A, by Valley Forge, the official provider of flags for our nation’s Capitol building. Offer available while supplies last. Check your local store for availability.
Macy’s American Icons campaign will run now through July 4. For more information about the campaign, visit macys.com/americanicons. For details about all efforts to benefit Got Your 6 this year, visit macys.com/gotyour6.
About Macy’s
Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M), delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at approximately 775 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam, as well as to customers in the U.S. and more than 100 international destinations through its leading online store at macys.com. Via its stores, e-commerce site, mobile and social platforms, Macy's offers distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy's is known for such epic events as Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Macy's flagship stores including Herald Square in New York City, Union Square in San Francisco, State Street in Chicago, Dadeland in Miami and South Coast Plaza in southern California are known internationally and leading destinations for visitors. Building on a more than 150-year tradition, and with the collective support of customers and employees, Macy's helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities giving more than $69 million each year to help make a difference in the lives of our customers.
About Got Your 6
Got Your 6 is a campaign that unites nonprofit, Hollywood, and government partners. Got Your 6 believes that veterans are leaders, team builders, and problem-solvers who have the unique potential to strengthen communities across the country. As a coalition, Got Your 6 works to integrate these perspectives into popular culture, engage veterans and civilians together to foster understanding, and empower veterans to lead in their communities. Since 2013, Got Your 6 has distributed grants totaling more than $4 million to a dozen veteran-focused non-profit partners. For more information visit www.gotyour6.org. Be the Change, Inc., an independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, is the organizing body and fiscal sponsor of Got Your 6.