It’s possible—advisable even—to avoid the mall on Black Friday. But that doesn’t mean you must miss out on all of the …
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All Eyes on Intel as Tech Earnings Kick Off Amid Investor Gloom
It’s that time of year again on Wall Street.
Why Wall Street Loves Apple and Google as Facebook and Friends Flail
Investors are bailing out on one-time Web 2.0 darlings Facebook, Zynga and Groupon in favor of proven tech winners Apple and Google.
Facebook Hits Record Low as Insider Stock Sale Lock-Up Period Ends
Facebook’s IPO — in which insiders cashed out $10 billion — now ranks as “the worst performer among all large IPOs on record,” according Bloomberg.
Groupon Plunges 20% on Weak Deal Growth
Chicago-based daily-deals website Groupon watched its already discounted stock price plunge by 20% after the company reported sales numbers that failed to impress Wall Street. Groupon said weakness in Europe and foreign-currency …
The Social Media Tech IPO Boom: An Insider’s Game?
Billion-dollar cash-outs at Facebook, Zynga and Groupon. Abysmal stock performance.
How Groupon Saved a Zoo – And Ruined a Waffle Restaurant
Judging by the experiences of some small business owners, Groupon has tremendous make-or-break power. A daily deal from Groupon can turn a business around, in ways that are good or, possibly, deadly.
Social Media, Simplified
Running a small business? Social media is a free and effective tool for interacting with your customers, building your brand and ultimately boosting sales. Still, tweeting, posting and pinning needn’t consume your entire work …
Done Deal: CBS Gives Green Light to Sitcom Based on Groupon
Daily deal giant Groupon is known for its peculiar sense of humor. There was the time the site “bought” April Fool’s Day. The introduction of marketing gimmicks like the creepy virtual discount wheel called “Clicky” can only be …
Groupon’s Reward Program (Appropriately Named ‘Groupon Rewards’) Rolls Out Nationally
Consumers love daily deals for the discounts on restaurants, spas, and other products and services. Merchants, on the other hand, use daily deals in order to draw in new customers—people that the business hopes will turn into …
Why You May Be Less Likely to Delete that Daily Deal
For many consumers, “daily deal remorse”—regret felt after getting caught up in the moment and biting on an offer from Groupon or LivingSocial for no good reason—has been replaced by what might be called “daily deal fatigue.” …
Groupon Faces SEC Probe, Investor Lawsuit as Stock Hits New Low
Groupon’s headaches are growing more serious. Just days after an accounting snafu forced the discount website to reveal a greater-than-reported fourth-quarter loss, the company was slapped with a shareholder lawsuit accusing its …