Combination creates largest offers and promotions network with clients in 14 countries
NimbleCommerce, the largest offers and distribution network, today announced it is merging with Group Commerce, a leading e-commerce company for media and brands. Combining the companies creates the world’s largest e-commerce platform and distribution network, and will operate under the NimbleCommerce brand.
As part of the merger, Group Commerce customers will be able to participate in the NimbleCommerce Offers Network, enabling further distribution and inventory…
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) unveiled new versions of the iPhone and Android apps that helped make the company a global e-commerce leader. The updates make search a front-and-center experience, and for the first time add dedicated support for Android tablets.
Search is a critical part of Groupon’s product strategy. Most Groupon merchants now make their deals available on an ongoing basis, and search allows customers to find only the deals most relevant to them in this expanded marketplace. In iPhone v.2.5 search…
LivingSocial, the online local marketplace to discover and share the best of your city, today announces a partnership with VeriFone Media, to launch the latest in a series of advertising campaigns targeting Londoners. The adverts will appear on digital screens inside 3,000 black cabs throughout the Capital.
Featuring four exciting LivingSocial London Citywide offers throughout the campaign period, commencing with Vista at The Trafalgar Hotel, the adverts will appear to London taxi passengers from 22 April to 19 May 2013.
With…
According to the latest study from SinglePlatform at Constant Contact and research firm Chadwick Martin Bailey, restaurants are the most searched industry by consumers through both mobile applications and browsers. The study, compiled through the feedback from 1,497 consumers who own a smartphone, found that 81 percent of consumers have searched for a restaurant on a mobile app and 92 percent through a web browser in the last six months, outperforming other highly searched industries, such as entertainment, retail outlets, hotels, and…
Providing a new, easy, and affordable way to experience the best spas, salons, and fitness studios, SpaFinder Wellness today launched Last Minute, a new service that lets customers instantly schedule same-day and next-day appointments at deeply discounted rates in major cities, including New York City, Miami, Chicago, and more.
Every year SpaFinder Wellness connects millions of people seeking access to a healthier, happier lifestyle with its worldwide network of over 20,000 wellness providers. Every year SpaFinder Wellness connects millions…
Lightbank, the venture capital fund behind daily deal site Groupon, has decided to back a new social community designed to help expecting parents discover the world of baby related products – SunnyBump. The site aims to connect new and experienced parents, baby experts and leading manufacturers in one place. In addition it will offer the newest baby gear available.
“As a new dad, I discovered firsthand how overwhelming shopping for baby products can be,” said Lou Goldhaber, Co-Founder, SunnyBump said in a press release. “I was inspired…
Providence, RI, April 11, 2013 – Swipely, the simple way for local merchants to accept payments, understand customers and grow revenue, today unveiled its “Spring ’13” product release. The new release adds features to measure marketing campaigns and manage online reputation, amidst significant growth on its platform.
Local merchants struggle to use online marketing to grow sales. Swipely’s new campaign insights tool answers the age-old question, “Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don’t know which half?” Swipely…
Tumblr announced Tuesday night that it will be releasing it’s editorial staff it brought on last year to curate content which can be found across more than 100 million blogs.
“The team’s mandate was to tell the stories of Tumblr creators in a truly thoughtful way — focusing on the people, their work, and their stories. The result of this ambitious experiment was Storyboard,” Tumblr co-founder David Karp said in a blog post. Unfortunatley, the blogging site has decided to…
LinkedIn’s ever growing popularity and rising traffic count has opened an opportunity for businesses to utilize the professional network to reach out to current and potential customers.According to Experian Marketing Services, LinkedIn received 94M total U.S. visits in December 2012, an increase of 40% in traffic compared to December 2011.
With the rising height of LinkedIn’s traffic now is a great time to start leveraging the network to find and attract your target market.
While most businesses have created a Facebook page to reach out to current and potential customers, they may not know that there is another way to capture social media eyes as well and its quickly picking up speed – Google Plus Communities. If used smartly, Google Plus Communities can benefit brands by offering them another way to interact with consumers. For example – a manufacturer of travel gear can interact with members of a ‘Hiking’ Community on Google Plus.
The main purpose of being a part…