LivingSocial Family Edition Rolls Out 23 New Markets, Delivering Deals on Fun Activities for All Ages
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Posted on January 31, 2011 at 8:28:01 AM
LivingSocial Family Edition Rolls Out 23 New Markets, Delivering Deals on Fun Activities for All Ages
Just as LivingSocial Brings New Experiences at Unbeatable Prices, Locals in These Areas Now Have Access to Special Family-Focused Deals
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LivingSocial (http://www.livingsocial.com), the online source for people to find handpicked experiences at a great value, today announced the launch of 23 new Family Edition markets in the U.S. and Canada, including: Atlanta, GA; Birmingham, AL; Charlotte, NC; Chattanooga, TN; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Greenville, NC; Houston, TX; Indianapolis, IN; Los Angeles, CA; Louisville, KY; Milwaukee, WI; Mississauga, ON; Philadelphia, PA; Phoenix, AZ; Sacramento, CA; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; San Fernando Valley, CA; St. Paul, MN and Vancouver, BC. With a focus on kid-friendly activities and mom and dad-approved deals, LivingSocial first introduced Family Edition in September 2010, offering subscribers the best family-focused experiences at the same amazing LivingSocial prices.
"Exploring your city is a great way to bring the family together, but it can get pricey when you add up the food, drinks and, depending on where you are going, cost of admission," said Tim O'Shaughnessy, CEO and co-founder of LivingSocial. "LivingSocial Family Edition not only saves you money, but provides a fun break from the winter doldrums by delivering great family activity ideas to your inbox, making it even easier to plan a day at a local museum or take the family to a kid-friendly restaurant."
LivingSocial's Family Edition is already live in Minneapolis, MN; Raleigh-Durham, NC; Washington D.C. and Southern Connecticut, and with this launch is now available in 27 markets, with plans for further expansion in major U.S. markets in 2011. LivingSocial also recently launched its popular travel site, LivingSocial Escapes, which offers unbeatable savings on curated, unforgettable adventures.
LivingSocial lets anyone find restaurants, shops, activities and travel hotspots popular in their area, at a budget-friendly cost. The company has dedicated area experts on the ground in every market working directly with business owners and constantly identifying the best in local attractions to bring a savings of at least 50% to consumers.
Cashing in on LivingSocial deals is easy: the site offers a new promotion every morning, announced through its website, daily email, iPhone and Android app. Live for 24 hours, the deal is available to anyone who clicks on it. Additionally, LivingSocial's unique referral model gives users their deal for free if they refer three friends who also participate.
With an audience of nearly 20 million subscribers, LivingSocial is able to provide local merchants with the unprecedented ability to reach both local customers and a worldwide audience, as well as introduce great local experiences at incredible values.
For a full list of markets where LivingSocial is live or to sign up your location, go to http://www.livingsocial.com. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/livingsocial.
About LivingSocial
LivingSocial adds surprise to every calendar with handpicked daily deals you can share with friends. Members enjoy at least 50% off on the coolest, local experiences. Local business owners get an easy and cost effective marketing tool to attract new, loyal customers. In 2010, one of the fastest growing companies in the space expanded with LivingSocial Escapes offering a "vacation in a box" for easy weekend trips at great value. Based in Washington, DC, the international brand and has saved its nearly 20 million subscribers more than $230 million in more than 174 markets worldwide.
SOURCE LivingSocial
LivingSocial
CONTACT: Maire Griffin, Communications Director of LivingSocial, +1-202-503-2506, maire.griffin@livingsocial.com; or Kate Chesnut of Atomic PR for LivingSocial, +1-415-593-1400, Kate.chesnut@atomicpr.com
Web Site: http://www.livingsocial.com
Just as LivingSocial Brings New Experiences at Unbeatable Prices, Locals in These Areas Now Have Access to Special Family-Focused Deals
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LivingSocial (http://www.livingsocial.com), the online source for people to find handpicked experiences at a great value, today announced the launch of 23 new Family Edition markets in the U.S. and Canada, including: Atlanta, GA; Birmingham, AL; Charlotte, NC; Chattanooga, TN; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Greenville, NC; Houston, TX; Indianapolis, IN; Los Angeles, CA; Louisville, KY; Milwaukee, WI; Mississauga, ON; Philadelphia, PA; Phoenix, AZ; Sacramento, CA; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; San Fernando Valley, CA; St. Paul, MN and Vancouver, BC. With a focus on kid-friendly activities and mom and dad-approved deals, LivingSocial first introduced Family Edition in September 2010, offering subscribers the best family-focused experiences at the same amazing LivingSocial prices.
"Exploring your city is a great way to bring the family together, but it can get pricey when you add up the food, drinks and, depending on where you are going, cost of admission," said Tim O'Shaughnessy, CEO and co-founder of LivingSocial. "LivingSocial Family Edition not only saves you money, but provides a fun break from the winter doldrums by delivering great family activity ideas to your inbox, making it even easier to plan a day at a local museum or take the family to a kid-friendly restaurant."
LivingSocial's Family Edition is already live in Minneapolis, MN; Raleigh-Durham, NC; Washington D.C. and Southern Connecticut, and with this launch is now available in 27 markets, with plans for further expansion in major U.S. markets in 2011. LivingSocial also recently launched its popular travel site, LivingSocial Escapes, which offers unbeatable savings on curated, unforgettable adventures.
LivingSocial lets anyone find restaurants, shops, activities and travel hotspots popular in their area, at a budget-friendly cost. The company has dedicated area experts on the ground in every market working directly with business owners and constantly identifying the best in local attractions to bring a savings of at least 50% to consumers.
Cashing in on LivingSocial deals is easy: the site offers a new promotion every morning, announced through its website, daily email, iPhone and Android app. Live for 24 hours, the deal is available to anyone who clicks on it. Additionally, LivingSocial's unique referral model gives users their deal for free if they refer three friends who also participate.
With an audience of nearly 20 million subscribers, LivingSocial is able to provide local merchants with the unprecedented ability to reach both local customers and a worldwide audience, as well as introduce great local experiences at incredible values.
For a full list of markets where LivingSocial is live or to sign up your location, go to http://www.livingsocial.com. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/livingsocial.
About LivingSocial
LivingSocial adds surprise to every calendar with handpicked daily deals you can share with friends. Members enjoy at least 50% off on the coolest, local experiences. Local business owners get an easy and cost effective marketing tool to attract new, loyal customers. In 2010, one of the fastest growing companies in the space expanded with LivingSocial Escapes offering a "vacation in a box" for easy weekend trips at great value. Based in Washington, DC, the international brand and has saved its nearly 20 million subscribers more than $230 million in more than 174 markets worldwide.
SOURCE LivingSocial
LivingSocial
CONTACT: Maire Griffin, Communications Director of LivingSocial, +1-202-503-2506, maire.griffin@livingsocial.com; or Kate Chesnut of Atomic PR for LivingSocial, +1-415-593-1400, Kate.chesnut@atomicpr.com
Web Site: http://www.livingsocial.com