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Groupon founder fired admit profits warning

The founder and chief executive of the discount website Groupon, Andrew Mason, has been ousted by the board, following a profits warning.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 3 comments

Want to be a Groupon VIP? All it takes is $30 a year

In a recession, it's hard to spare the cash for things that make you feel like a VIP. But Groupon is hoping that buyers wanting a taste of "luxury" will shell out $30 a year to feel special.

In the Media by Tucker Cummings

Groupon defies revenue expectations, still manages to disappoint

The fourth quarter figures are in for Groupon, and while their revenue exceeded projections, their stock prices still took a tumble this week. In fact, the stock dropped by as much as 15% during Wednesday's trading.

In the Media by Tucker Cummings

Indian Groupon wracked by immense security breach

New Delhi - The Indian subsidiary of online discounts and deals giant Groupon accidentally released confidential user information from its subscriber database, including passwords and emails.

In the Media by Edward Xiao - 1 comment

Groupon files for IPO, hoping to raise $750 million

Daily deal powerhouse Groupon has filed for an IPO, looking to raise $750 million. Groupon says it has 83 million subscribers who receive deals via email.

In the Media by David Silverberg

Marketing consultancy explores next frontier: social commerce Special

A recent blog entry from the marketing and advertising consultancy SapientNitro asked if 'Social Commerce' was the next big thing, and in talking with the authors it may just be.

Digital Journal Report by Michael Krebs

Weedmaps, the Groupon of marijuana

No longer will modern users of marijuana groan and gripe about where to find the closest medical marijuana dispensary or what to get, thanks to Weedmaps.

In the Media by Edward Xiao

Man proposes marriage through Groupon

Cincinnati - Dana Burck has found deals through the group-buying coupon service Groupon before but nothing like the offer she was directed to on Wednesday - a marriage proposal.

In the Media by Lynn Curwin - 2 comments

Report: Google to buy Groupon for $6 billion

Google has made a reported $6-billion offer for Groupon, a localized deal-of-the-day website that allows users to join together and purchase products at low prices.

In the Media by Aaron Jefferson

Newspapers hope to engage readers with group-buying deals company Special

A new company wants to bring online group-buying deals to newspapers and service directories, claiming it’s a win-win for struggling media companies.

Digital Journal Report by David Silverberg - 2 comments

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