Aflac Launches First Official GRAMMY® Station on Pandora

Station Offers Uninterrupted Music Because Aflac Doesn't Want to Keep Listeners Waiting

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Feb 06, 2015, 09:31 ET

COLUMBUS, Ga., Feb. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac (NYSE: AFL), the leading provider of voluntary insurance at the work site in the United States, announced today that, in partnership with The GRAMMY^®s, it launched the first official GRAMMY^® music station on Pandora^®, the leading internet radio service. The station will offer uninterrupted music because Aflac doesn't like to keep listeners – or policyholders – waiting.

Aflac and The Recording Academy collaborated to curate a digital mixtape of songs from this year's GRAMMY-nominated artists for Pandora listeners. The station will be updated throughout the year with music by this year's GRAMMY Award^® nominees and later with artists and songs nominated for next year's GRAMMY Awards. The first collection is available now via The GRAMMY Station, presented by Aflac or by searching GRAMMY or Aflac in the Pandora mobile/tablet app.

"Music is a common thread that reaches across all demographics, and we know that no matter when or where people are tuning in, they don't want to have to wait for the next song," said Michael Zuna, chief marketing officer at Aflac. "At Aflac, we believe it's important to help consumers get what matters most – whether it's money from an insurance claim or back to their favorite media – as quickly as possible."

Earlier this week, Aflac announced One Day Pay^SM, a trailblazing initiative that processes, approves and pays policyholders for eligible claims within one day of receipt. No one processes and pays claims faster than Aflac. As part of the One Day Pay campaign, the company will reveal the Aflac Duck's newest television commercial during the 57^th GRAMMY Awards^® on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS Television Network.

Prior to the awards ceremony, the Aflac Duck will make his debut on the red carpet during E! Live from the Red Carpet. The company also collaborated with E! to create an innovative, accelerated commercial break experience. Tune in to E! Live from the Red Carpet starting at 6 p.m. ET on Feb. 8, to see how Aflac helps bring viewers back to the fashion and celebrity action even faster.

For a behind-the-scenes look at the Aflac Duck's first trip to the GRAMMYs from the Duck's eye view, follow @AflacDuck on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram during the GRAMMYs as well as the day after the show for his favorite replays.

About Pandora
Pandora gives people music and comedy they love anytime, anywhere, through connected devices. Personalized stations launch instantly with the input of a single "seed" - a favorite artist, song, or genre. The Music Genome Project^®, a deeply detailed hand-built musical taxonomy, powers the personalization of Pandora^® internet radio by using musicological "DNA" and constant listener feedback to craft personalized stations from a growing collection of more than one million tracks. Tens of millions of people turn on Pandora every day to hear music they love. www.pandora.com | Pandora Blog | Pandora LinkedIn | @PandoraPulse

About The Recording Academy
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY® Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @TheGRAMMYs on Twitter, like "The GRAMMYs" on Facebook, and join The GRAMMY®s' social communities on Google+, Instagram, Tumblr and YouTube.

About Aflac
When a policyholder gets sick or hurt, Aflac pays cash benefits fast. For nearly six decades, Aflac insurance policies have given policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial stress. In the United States, Aflac is the leading provider of voluntary insurance at the worksite. Through its trailblazing One Day Pay^SM initiative, Aflac U.S. can receive, process, approve and disburse payment for eligible claims in one business day. In Japan, Aflac is the leading provider of medical and cancer insurance and insures one in four households. Aflac individual and group insurance products help provide protection to more than 50 million people worldwide. For eight consecutive years, Aflac has been recognized by Ethisphere magazine as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. In 2014, Fortune magazine recognized Aflac as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America for the 16th consecutive year. Also, in 2014, Fortune magazine included Aflac on its list of Most Admired Companies for the 13th time, ranking the company number one in the life and health insurance category. Aflac Incorporated is a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AFL. To find out more about Aflac and One Day Pay, visit aflac.com or espanol.aflac.com.

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