New perk: Google Play for Local Guides Level 4+

[Vimal]

Yes Yes

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@TraciC wrote:

Note: This perk is only available to new customers who are not current Google Play Music subscribers, and have not been Google Play Music subscribers or participated in a Google Play Music trial in the past 12 months. Existing and recent Google Play subscribers in eligible countries are eligible for 75% off a movie rental. Read below for more information.

We’re excited to share a new global perk for the community! As a thank you for sharing great content on Google Maps, Local Guides who reach Level 4 and beyond by August 31, 2017 can get 3 months of Google Play Music and 75% off a movie rental on Google Play. The perk varies by country.

Here’s more info about this perk:

Which countries can get the Google Play Music perk?

This perk is available in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Which countries can get the Google Play movie rental perk?

This perk is available in Albania, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba , Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Canada, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Norway, Oman, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam , Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

How do I redeem the perk?

You may visit your Local Guides home to see if the perk is visible at the top right corner. You will also receive an email letting you know this perk is available to you. Simply click on the offer link(s) and follow the on-screen instructions.

I just reached Level 4, how long will it take me to receive this perk?

You will receive your benefit within 48 hours of reaching Level 4. See your level by following these instructions.

I’m an existing Google Play Music subscriber, do I get the 3-month perk??

No, this perk is only available to customers who are not current Google Play Music subscribers, and have not been Google Play Music subscribers or participated in a Google Play Music trial in the past 12 months. Existing and recent Google Play subscribers in eligible countries are eligible for 75% off a movie rental.

I just signed up for Local Guides/I just reached Level 4+, will I get this perk?

Yes.

May I redeem this perk for cash?

No, this perk has no cash value. If you received this perk, you may give the offer code to a friend or family member, but you may not sell or exchange this perk for money.

How long do I have to reach Level 4 or higher to receive this perk?

You must reach Level 4 by 11:59PM ET on August 31, 2017 to be eligible to receive this perk.

How long do I have to redeem my perk?
Once receiving this perk, you must redeem it by 11:59PM ET on November 30, 2017.

What happens after the three-month period?

At the end of a trial you will be charged the standard monthly rate in your signup country. You can cancel your trial at any time before the trial period ends to avoid being charged.

Do I need to have a credit card on file with my Google Play account to redeem this benefit?
Yes, in order to redeem this perk, you will need to have some form of payment on your Google Play account.

I accidentally applied the code to the wrong account, can I switch?

No. Once a code is applied to an account it cannot be transferred. 

Do I have to have an Android device to redeem this perk?
No. Google Play Music and Movies work across Android,OS and web. If you have an iOS device, you must redeem your offer via a mobile web browser and then download the app to enjoy this perk. 

I’m having trouble with my offer code, what do I do?

Please follow the instructions in the Google Play Help Center. If you continue to have trouble, please visit support.google.com/googleplay and click “Contact us” in the top right corner. When prompted to select an issue, select “Google Play Gift cards & promo codes” and you’ll be able to choose your method of support.

I just changed my opt-in city to be one of the countries where this perk is available, will I receive this perk?

No. This perk is only available to Local Guides in the countries listed above who were signed up in that country at the time they reached Level 4.

I am a Local Guide in the same country as my friend who got the email. Why didn’t I receive the email?

Emails are sent to Local Guides in one of the above countries if they are Level 4 or higher and have opted in to receive benefits emails. To see where you are signed up for Local Guides or to update your email preferences, visit your settings. If you are signed up for Local Guides in one of the available countries, check your email preferences as well as your spam or promotions folder. If you are eligible, this perk will be also be visible to you in Local Guides home.

I don’t live in one of the eligible countries and I want a perk. How do I get one?

This perk is only available in the countries listed above. The Local Guides program is constantly evolving and perks may be offered from time to time. If you have a suggested partner, or a perk you would like to see offered in your area, we welcome your feedback in the comments below. Please also be sure that your email preferences have benefits emails enabled by visiting your Local Guides home.

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[Chroyaytch]

I'm a local guide level 6, and contribute weekly. I share high quality images of various nature areas located throughout Wisconsin. Recently I deleted all of my reviews, and I'm now starting to remove my photos from maps. Why? Because Google Local Guides program hasn't offered me ANYTHING for "Perks" in return for my efforts as I was promised for incentive. It's been well over a year now since I was awarded my 2 years of "free" drive storage in which I worked very hard to receive. The only thing I've been offered since then, has been discounts on women's handbags, and services that are at a discount for the first month or 2. I'm so fed up with the GREED from Google. I try to remain positive and offer quality content. It's just unfortunate that content creators are exploited just as means to line someone else's pocket. That's how I feel about this entire local guides program. What am I missing here? Where are my Perks? Give me a gas card or an oil change for all the driving I did for google maps! Make my time involved and money spent, something worthwhile. I feel like my photos and reviews are being used to draw traffic to places I've been. Why should I continue to contribute when theres nothing offered to me? I have nothing to show for besides "views". And exposure doesn't pay the bills. It's time to offer me something useful, or I'm deleting every last contribution I've made over the past 3 years! There's no incentive to continue any further without a viable reimbursement here. Google has the money and ability to offer something for those who contribute quality content on a weekly basis. There's no incentive without perks.  Where are my Perks?

[ShayshankR]

@chikop great work sir , nice thought for service to society .there is lot to learn from you . never let other's down your speed or motto to help other's 

@TraciC thanks 

[deepakjhic]

@Chroyaytch We are happy to have you here. And sorry for everything you faced. Requesting you to plz follow the link mention below.

https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/New-perk-Google-Play-for-Local-Guides-Level...

[Chroyaytch]

Quite a lucrative offer. I'll pass on the 75% movie discount and the first 3 months of free music service. These are not viable incentives. Thanks anyway.

[Nitin_Gandhi]

Well, that was a good deal.....I just got Level 5 but no Perks with it. I hope Google will add good perks with every new Level.

[ShayshankR]

@Nitin_Gandhi

Ya Google preaks will come after August 31. Till now OYO rooms and play music is on. Perks are not based on your level achievement of level 5. Examples if you achieve level 10 in future you will get same advantage as level 3 persons. You will get exclusive intivitation to Google programs if you reach level 10. That will be not shared with level 3. There is a different between achievements and perks given by Google 

Do kudos me if your problem has been resolved 

[Ryan7094]

Your response was a little confusing Paul...Intensely marketed, we are.

My issue Paul, is that the "perks" subscription based apps. Leading one (or millions) to possibly come out of pocket to purchase a product after tasting the sweet nectar; that is Google Music.

I need someone on Google's staff to address me privately on the nature of this situation.

Someone who understands the concept of my grievance.

This doesn't feel like a free trial or a free offer. 

These are incentive based "perks", given from contribution. I trust that Google wouldn't just bill the daylights out of me, as would a credit bureau / late cancellation. 

Permanency in the "perk" or app would make more sense. Such as google reward bucks...! Hey theres an idea!

But lets not forget Paul's helpful answer below!

'Do you not think that Facebook sells your information? Really? The entire world is commercial. Most of us are smart enough to recognise that and not use perks or prizes as a reason to be a Local Guide. The reason is to help other people in the same way that they help you.

-Paul Pavlinovich

[Amanfu89]

I am In Ghana and since the benefits have been coming ,My country is not always part . 

I don't know about other local guides but this not fair at all

Moreover the countries listed are not the only countries in local guide

[PaulPavlinovich]

Hi @Ryan7094 I imagine if they feel the need a Googler will contact you via PM.  I've not known them to take up communication on perks but you never know.

Since LG started there have been a number of perks. Some are from Google (e.g. drive storage, Google Play) some are from third parties. Some have been really awesome, some not so much. They have mostly been timed offers and most of them have allowed you to continue with a service afterwards if you choose too. I already have Google Play so the three months doesn't do anything for me, but that's ok. Perks are not why I'm  a Local Guide. I do this both to pay back people who have contributed material (updates, reviews, ratings, photos) that I've used and to be part of a great community. I know that our contributions help Google commercially but I don't really care, I utilise plenty of services from Google for free too - it's a two way street.

Regards

Paul