This is part three for Discount Freebies' interview Julie Anne Mossler, PR & Consumer Marketing Manager for Groupon.
What type of selection process does a business go through to be able to be chosen for a Groupon?
- Positive online reviews
- Websites with pricing
- Word of mouth
Our deals pass through 8 levels of quality control teams to make sure facts are accurate and a business meets our standards.
What were some of your favorite deals?
I love music, so concert deals are my favorite. I was able to see Elton John
and Billy Joel at Wrigley Field! I tend to buy a lot of custom Groupons, like wine and jewelry, as gifts.
Favorite Possible Future deal?
I'm still trying to convince myself to buy Sky Diving!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Discount Freebies Interview with Julie Anne Mossler from Groupon
This is part two for Discount Freebies' interview Julie Anne Mossler, PR & Consumer Marketing Manager for Groupon.
Please tell us a little about your company.
What makes us special is the fact we provide a daily service with our deals, but customer service throughout the duration of the Groupon period is a priority too. We have a no questions asked return policy. If a merchant or Groupon ever lets you down, you get 100% of your money back. We pride ourselves in being a company we as customers would want to shop with.
Merchants enjoy working with us because we're unlike any other form of advertising they've tried. Traditionally they were cutting a check up front without any guarantee a person would come through your doors. With Groupon, customers are buying the vouchers up front and therefore far more likely to visit a business to redeem.
How many cities and countries do you currently cover?
29 countries
250 markets
20 million subscribers worldwide
How did Groupon grow to keep pace with demand?
A big part is hiring. We have a work hard, play hard culture. We purchased our largest clone, Citydeal, in April, which allowed us to expand into Europe overnight.
Please tell us a little about your company.
What makes us special is the fact we provide a daily service with our deals, but customer service throughout the duration of the Groupon period is a priority too. We have a no questions asked return policy. If a merchant or Groupon ever lets you down, you get 100% of your money back. We pride ourselves in being a company we as customers would want to shop with.
Merchants enjoy working with us because we're unlike any other form of advertising they've tried. Traditionally they were cutting a check up front without any guarantee a person would come through your doors. With Groupon, customers are buying the vouchers up front and therefore far more likely to visit a business to redeem.
How many cities and countries do you currently cover?
29 countries
250 markets
20 million subscribers worldwide
How did Groupon grow to keep pace with demand?
A big part is hiring. We have a work hard, play hard culture. We purchased our largest clone, Citydeal, in April, which allowed us to expand into Europe overnight.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Discount Freebies Interview with Julie Anne Mossler from Groupon
Discount Freebies interviewed Julie Anne Mossler, PR & Consumer Marketing Manager from Groupon, who graciously gave of her time to answer a few questions and make a special offer for Discount Freebies followers. The Groupon interview will be posted here in five parts spanning this week. It will be posted in its entirety later at
http://discountfreebies.com/discountfreebiesinterviewGROUPON.html
How long have you been working for Groupon?
One year
What is it like to work for Groupon?
It’s crazy, but really great. Some days with the amount of activity it's not unlike navigating through an airport terminal. We have seventy people starting every two weeks...I don't see it dying down anytime soon!
What do you like the best about Groupon?
Definitely the people.
What is the most fun part of your job?
The nerdy part of me loves accomplishing publicity from things like Nightline. Beyond that, there are so many bizarre things going on...practical jokes are very popular here. Every day is different.
http://discountfreebies.com/discountfreebiesinterviewGROUPON.html
How long have you been working for Groupon?
One year
What is it like to work for Groupon?
It’s crazy, but really great. Some days with the amount of activity it's not unlike navigating through an airport terminal. We have seventy people starting every two weeks...I don't see it dying down anytime soon!
What do you like the best about Groupon?
Definitely the people.
What is the most fun part of your job?
The nerdy part of me loves accomplishing publicity from things like Nightline. Beyond that, there are so many bizarre things going on...practical jokes are very popular here. Every day is different.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Target: Freebies
Target has a sample section. You answer a survey of about three questions related to the product wish to sample, fill out a form with mailing address for the sample and email address and
I tried this and it was very fast and simple.
The link I used was located here
http://samples.target.com/#29
I think this is a great idea for consumer, company of the product and Target. The store and respective companies get feedback on their products and marketing while the consumer gets to try something new for free.
Their main website is located at: http://target.com.
There is a section on their site for weekly coupons. You pick the coupons that you wish to use from a list.
I tried this and it was very fast and simple.
The link I used was located here
http://samples.target.com/#29
I think this is a great idea for consumer, company of the product and Target. The store and respective companies get feedback on their products and marketing while the consumer gets to try something new for free.
Their main website is located at: http://target.com.
There is a section on their site for weekly coupons. You pick the coupons that you wish to use from a list.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Walgreens: Free Shipping on Photos
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Sears: 20% Off Energy Star Appliances
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Kohl's: 99 cent shipping
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