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Group buying puts Darwin Harbour Cruises out front
Rachel Beaumont started her family business with just one small boat. Now she’s the record holder for selling the highest number of group deals nationally on LivingSocial.
Jump On It named ‘Rising Star’ by Deloitte
Jump On It has been named a “Rising Star” in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 list, the only group buying site to be recognised in the category.
Business tips from a serial internet entrepreneur
Your Friday Entrepreneur Fix features Colin Fabig, the online entrepreneur behind group buying sites LivingSocial and Jump On It.
Industry hopes code of conduct will improve group buying experience
Players in the group buying industry have voiced their optimism that a new code of conduct released to improve daily deals experience for all parties involved.
LivingSocial overtakes Scoopon, Groupon
LivingSocial has outgrown its rivals to become the clear leader in the local group buying market, according to Telsyte’s latest report.
Businesses report satisfaction with group buying experience
An independent study has found 95 percent of businesses that have sold their products of services through group buying sites were happy with the experience, and many would do it again.
Jump On It named best ANZ group buying site
Jump On It has taken out the 2011 Online Retail Group Buying category at the AMBER Awards, beating its biggest daily deals rivals Scoopon and Spreets.
Mothercare tops LivingSocial records
Mothercare has broken the record for sales on LivingSocial, with over 21,643 vouchers sold in seven days at a total pre-discount retail value of $2.9 million.
Scoopon Travel takes flight
Scoopon has boosted its presence in the travel and hospitality market by launching Scoopon Travel, a new dedicated site delivering deals on flights, accommodation and travel packages.
Scoopon goes Android as smartphone use skyrockets
Fans of Scoopon’s daily deals can now access them on the Google Android platform, thanks to the release of its new smartphone app.
10 tips to make the most of group buying
More and more online shoppers are falling victim to impulse buying, as group buying sites become increasingly popular. With this in mind, LivingSocial has created a list to ensure you get the most out of group buying.
LivingSocial still leading daily deals market: Nielsen Netview
LivingSocial is leading the daily deals market in unique browsers terms for the second month in a row, according to the latest Nielsen Netview results.
Groupon to operate under new domain
Groupon Australia has announced it will no longer operate under the Stardeals brand it’s been utilising since February, with all traffic to be redirected through to Groupon.com.au.
LivingSocial leading the daily deals market
Dominating its competitors by enjoying 153,000 more visitors than it closest rival in June, LivingSocial has taken the number one position in the competitive daily deals market.
LivingSocial delivers deal on long-haul flight
LivingSocial has partnered with British Airways to deliver an Australian first; offering discounted deals on long-haul flights to the UK and Europe.
Jim’s Group franchise partners with LivingSocial
Australia’s largest franchise, Jims Group, has signed a partnership with LivingSocial to deliver deals on its various services to the daily dealers’ hyper-local, citywide and national audiences.
Leibovich brothers scoop their own $80 million deal
In a more than crowded market of group buying and other eCommerce sites, CatchOfTheDay and Scoopon have gone from start-up to $200 million business is just five years. Jen Bishop spoke to founder Gabby Leibovich, who runs the businesses with younger brother Hezi.
Family group buying site launches
LivingSocial has unveiled Australia’s first family-dedicated group buying site, designed to deliver parents fun and imaginative ways to get the kids out of the house.
Tips to make group buying work for your business
As consumers continue to show their love for group buying deals, more and more SMEs are listing deals on coupon sites – but how can you ensure this works for your business?
LivingSocial attracts $400 million investment
LivingSocial has picked up $400 million in funding as part of its push to win market share in Australia’s daily deals sector. CEO Colin Fabig announced the funding today, saying it highlighted the strength of the daily deals sector in Australia.
Video interview: Dean McEvoy, founder of group buying site Spreets
In this video, Dynamic Business blogger Jack Delosa interviews Dean McEvoy, founder of Spreets. The group buying site was sold to Yahoo!7 for $40 million in January, just 10 months after the business was started.