TELUS Debuted a New Black Friday Give-Back Promotion
Grace Mahas — November 25, 2021 — Social Good
In an effort to give back this holiday season, TELUS recently launched a new Black Friday give-back promotion that supports those in need. Starting today, for any customer that purchases and activates a phone at TELUS, the brand will give a certified pre-owned phone and mobility rate plan to a Canadian in need to help them stay connected.
“The holidays can be a difficult time, even more so as we continue to experience the enduring effects of the global pandemic. Now more than ever, we want to make sure that we’re leveraging our technology for good, helping to give back and connect Canadians to what matters most,” said Jill Schnarr, Chief Social Innovation Officer, TELUS.
Image Credit: Shutterstock, TELUS
“The holidays can be a difficult time, even more so as we continue to experience the enduring effects of the global pandemic. Now more than ever, we want to make sure that we’re leveraging our technology for good, helping to give back and connect Canadians to what matters most,” said Jill Schnarr, Chief Social Innovation Officer, TELUS.
Image Credit: Shutterstock, TELUS
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Industry Implications
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