Tag: Livingsocial

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 has been named a “Rising Star” in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 list, the only group buying site to be recognised in the category.

Your Friday Entrepreneur Fix features Colin Fabig, the online entrepreneur behind group buying sites LivingSocial and Jump On It.

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.

Australia now has an official group buying code of conduct, designed to boost consumer confidence in the platform and ensure they make informed choices about purchases, and to promote compliance and best practices within the industry.

LivingSocial has outgrown its rivals to become the clear leader in the local group buying market, according to Telsyte’s latest report.

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 has taken out the 2011 Online Retail Group Buying category at the AMBER Awards, beating its biggest daily deals rivals Scoopon and Spreets.

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 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.