Meet Leslie Crisp, Director of Public Affairs?at the MAG. Continue reading below to learn some fun facts about her: 1. How long have you been in the payments industry? Less than 6 months 2. What do you enjoy most about working at the MAG? I truly enjoy the people—the colleagues I work alongside on the MAG staff, our incredible members and sponsors, and the attendees at our conferences. Even those connected to the MAG indirectly, such as professionals from other trade associations, have been incredibly supportive and welcoming. The payments community as a whole is a genuinely collaborative and friendly group of professionals, making it a pleasure to be part of this industry. 3. From your insight's discovery, tell us a key strength that most resonates with you: A key strength that resonates with me is being resilient and resourceful. Resilience helps me stay focused and find solutions in high-pressure situations, while resourcefulness allows me to think creatively and leverage networks. Together, these traits enable me to deliver impactful outcomes, whether advancing policy goals or ensuring clear, compelling messaging. 4. Best book/podcast you've read/listened to: The Heart's Invisible Furies 5. Best movie you've seen: Portrait of a Lady on Fire 6. Last TV show you binge watched: The Diplomat 7. Favorite junk food: Taco Bell 8. If you could have dinner with any celebrity (dead or alive), who would it be? Either Benjamin Franklin or Meryl Streep 9. Best advice you've ever received: I'm not always successful at it, but - always give the impression that you will run into fire. Take initiative, propose solutions, seek feedback, and adapt. 10. What you'll most often find in my cup: Coffee 11. Favorite activity outside of work: Traveling, learning new languages, being in nature (best when combined!) 12. Where is your hometown and what was your favorite thing to do growing up there? Nashville, TN – Exploring live music beyond the usual spots. It's everywhere in the city, not just on Broadway! Want to learn more about Leslie? Read her bio on our website:?https://lnkd.in/gnXtUYEB
Merchant Advisory Group
非盈利组织
Minneapolis，Minnesota 5,889 位关注者
Driving positive change and innovation in the payments industry that serves the merchants' interests.
关于我们
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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https://www.merchantadvisorygroup.org/
Merchant Advisory Group的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
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- 11-50 人
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- Minneapolis，Minnesota
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2008
- 领域
- Payments、Merchants、Advocacy、Treasury、Professional Development、Educational Resource和Innovation
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4248 Park Glen Rd
US，Minnesota，Minneapolis，55416
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Experience the future of payments at Payments MAGnified, February 10-13, 2025! Discover transformative ideas, cutting-edge technologies, and groundbreaking solutions on our Innovation Stage,?where the industry comes to life. Register now to explore the advancements shaping tomorrow’s payments landscape: https://lnkd.in/gKMnGh-d #PaymentsMAGnified #AdvancingPaymentsTogether #KnowYourPayments
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The MAG is?#hiring! Join an exciting and engaging association that drives positive change and innovation in the payments?industry representing the voice of merchants. The MAG is seeking a Director, Marketing! Click the link below to?learn more about this role:? https://lnkd.in/gKdx5xGD #AdvancingPaymentsTogether #KnowYourPayments
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The Merchant Advisory Group marked a successful 2024, achieving key milestones like conducting our third annual "Voice of the Merchant" study with Oliver Wyman, hosting the inaugural MAG Payments Summit-London, and launching four new microlearning courses. Huge thanks to our dedicated #merchant members for helping the MAG advance its mission of driving positive change and innovation across the payments industry. Click the link below for more highlights from 2024! https://lnkd.in/gtjeVUeR #KnowYourPayments #AdvancingPaymentsTogether?
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This year’s MAG Payments Conference 24?brought together industry professionals to connect, share insights, and discuss cutting-edge trends like payments orchestration, open banking, and advanced security.?Check out our latest #MAGInsights article by?Andrea Rouse, MBA, CMP, PMP?to read more about the successes of?MAG Payments Conference 2024. Click the link???:? https://lnkd.in/gPN68hYp #KnowYourPayments #AdvancingPaymentsTogether
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REMINDER: MAG Merchant Members and Sponsors: Join our #webinar on Tues., November 19, at Noon CT to hear What's New with Faster Payments in 2024 for Merchants. Follow along as the U.S. Faster Payments Council and Glenbrook Partners break down insights from the latest Faster Payments Barometer survey. Discover the latest trends in faster payments, learn how businesses can harness their potential, and explore the unique challenges retailers face in 2024. Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gBMDGRiM #AdvancingPaymentsTogether #KnowYourPayments #Payments
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Mark your calendars for the MAG Payments Summit- London 25, 9-11 June, at Convene, 155 Bishopsgate in?London, UK. We can’t wait for another MAG event focused around creating positive change to the payments industry. See you there! #KnowYourPayments #AdvancingPaymentsTogether #MAGPaymentsSummit #MAGPaymentsSingapore #MAGPaymentsLondon
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Don’t miss "Empowering Merchants Through Innovative Payment Solutions," at 12:20 PM. This panel features experts from JCB International Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. and Soft Space and will look at the cutting-edge technologies driving the future of eCommerce and cross-border payments. Discover how their partnership is elevating merchant experiences and fueling industry transformation. #KnowYourPayments #AdvancingPaymentsTogether #MAGPaymentsSummit #MAGPaymentsSingapore
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We've made it to day 3 of the MAG Payments Summit-?Singapore 24! See below for a breakdown of what's in store for today: ?? General Sessions on #Authentication, #Orchestration, and #Regulation ?? Exhibit Hall ?? Networking Breaks ?? Closing Remarks #KnowYourPayments #AdvancingPaymentsTogether #MAGPaymentsSummit #MAGPaymentsSingapore
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Join us at 9:30 AM?for an insightful dive into cross-border payments and cybersecurity in different regions at the MAG Payments Summit - Singapore 24! Attend this session to hear?moderator?John Drechny (Merchant Advisory Group) connecting with?Liz Garner Divelbiss (CMSPI),?Chris Yeo (DOKU, PT NUSA SATU INTI ARTHA), and?Sanrio Taguba (AirAsia) as they explore key contrasts and similarities between the APAC, U.S., and EU markets. This panel will unpack regulatory complexities, compliance challenges, tech advancements, and security trends—giving merchants the insights needed to navigate and thrive in the global payments landscape. Don't miss out on this essential session happening soon!? #KnowYourPayments #AdvancingPaymentsTogether #MAGPaymentsSummit #MAGPaymentsSingapore
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