All About Amex
Founded in 1850 in Buffalo, New York, AMEX originally specialized in this type of service, not cards.
What is express mail / freight delivery?
This long-running AMEX slogan encouraged people to keep their card with them at all times:
In 2025, the internet went wild with theories that this singer–athlete duo might be getting engaged, and then they did!
Who are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce?
This colleague joined SBPM in June, but is no stranger to Amex, having started at Amex Australia!
Who is Arabella Robinson?
An alliteration for Ol' Saint Nick.
What/Who is Chris Cringle?
Before charge cards existed, AMEX introduced these widely used financial instruments in 1891 — designed to help travelers access money safely.
What are Travelers Cheques?
In a well-known early 2000s AMEX commercial, this sitcom star navigates everyday mishaps alongside cartoon superhero characters, including Superman.
Who is Jerry Seinfeld?
In 2025, collectors continued lining up for hours — and crashing websites — to get their hands on this mischievous Pop Mart figure known for its big eyes, elf ears, and notoriously hard-to-find limited editions.
What is Labubu?
This colleague shared classrooms and hallways with Lola Tung- the star of The Summer I Turned Pretty.
Who is Esther Park?
The chocolate coins children often receive during Hanaukkah.
What is Gelt?
AMEX entered the payment card world in 1958 with its first charge card, which originally came in this material rather than plastic.
What is paper?
This tennis legend appeared in AMEX commercials in the late 1990s and early 2000s, famously dealing with mistaken identity while preparing for matches.
Who is Venus Williams?
Gen Z is currently obsessed with these two numbers—a meme pairing that’s taken over TikTok comments, inside jokes, and self-rating humor.
What are 6 and 7?
This colleague took classes alongside SNL writer and actor Ben Marshall.
Who is Devon Hoffman?
The title of Mariah Carey's fourth studio album and first Christmas album which included the timeless All I Want for Christmas is You."
What is Merry Christmas?
With American Express as its principal sponsor, this Premier League club plays home matches at the stadium that also bears the company’s name.
What is Brighton & Hove Albion?
This actress and entrepreneur starred in AMEX’s “Portraits” campaign, which featured black-and-white photographs and personal stories of well-known individuals.
Who is Ellen DeGeneres?
(Alternate correct answers could include Kate Winslet or Robert De Niro)
In Wicked: Part 2, the long-awaited film adaptation includes the Act II number in which Glinda and Elphaba confront how their choices have reshaped Oz. Name this duet, one of the emotional climaxes of the story.
What is “For Good”?
This colleague claims they sat next to Miley Cyrus on an Amtrack train.
Who is Stephen Cunningham?
The shortest day and longest night of the year.
What is the Winter Solstice?
AMEX opened its first international office in 1895 in this European capital.
In a memorable 2010s ad, this chef emphasized how AMEX supports small businesses — part of the larger “Shop Small” storytelling evolution.
Who is Chef David Chang?
This action-packed film became a 2025 streaming favorite as two K-pop idols team up to battle supernatural forces in Seoul.
What is K-Pop Demon Hunters?
This colleague is on a quest to visit all 50 states and has currently been to 44, with a 45th state booked.
Who is David Paltiel?
Who is Jacob Marley?