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Enjoy a summer of free wi-fi in NYC, courtesy of Google Offers
6/25/12
Since launching Google Offers in NYC
a year ago
, we’ve worked with hundreds of local businesses to bring great deals to New Yorkers who want to make the most of their city. This summer, we’re excited to bring another great deal to New York City: free
Boingo
Wi-Fi in subway stations and Boingo hotzones across Manhattan. People can surf the Internet, or discover great local deals from Google Offers, while they’re waiting at the subway platform or enjoying summertime in the Big Apple.
Starting today through September 7th, anyone can access Boingo Wi-Fi for free at six New York City subway stations:
A, C, E station at Eighth Avenue and West 14th Street
L station at Eighth Avenue and West 14th Street
C, E station at Eighth Avenue and West 23rd Street
1, 2, 3 station at Seventh Avenue and West 14th Street
F, M station at Sixth Avenue and West 14th Street
L station at Sixth Avenue and West 14th Street
To stay connected above ground, Google Offers is also sponsoring free Wi-Fi at more than 200 Boingo hotzones across Manhattan.
To subscribe to Google Offers, please visit:
www.google.com/offers
. And follow the Google NYC twitter handle (@GoogleNYC) for more details on where you can find free Wi-Fi.
Posted by Jennifer Karakkal, Product Marketing Manager, Google Offers
Make your Earth Day blossom with 50% off wildflower seeds from American Meadows
4/20/12
Earth Day
only comes once a year, but you can show the planet some love every day,
starting with your own backyard
. Today through Sunday we’re running
a special Google Offer
with online gardening retailer,
AmericanMeadows.com
: $5 gets you $10 worth of mixed wildflower seeds (more than 50,000 seeds!), specially designed for
Google Offers
customers in honor of Earth Day. As a bonus you’ll also get two veggie or herb seed packs.
Click
here
to buy this deal now!
This GMO-free wildflower seed assortment includes twenty-five varieties of brilliant blossoms—like Cosmos, Poppies, and Hollyhocks—with both quick-blooming annuals for a splash of summer color and hardy perennials that’ll flower year after year. Not blessed with a green thumb? Don’t wilt; this mix is easy-to-grow and will flourish in all parts of the country, be it in a pot or in your garden.
Head outdoors and plant something new!
To subscribe to
Google Offers
, please visit:
www.google.com/offers
. And follow our
Google+ Page
for news and updates from the Google Offers team.
Posted by Andrew Textor, Sr. Account Manager, Google Offers
Get Google Offers straight from your browser with the new Google Offers Chrome extension
4/17/12
Today we are announcing
the Google Offers Chrome extension
. The extension helps you keep tabs on great deals from Google Offers as well as from our partners such as Gilt City, kgbdeals and zozi.
Download the new Google Offers Chrome extension today from the
Chrome Web Store
.
After downloading the extension you’ll get instant access to deals for places to eat, shop and play, and you’ll receive notifications for new deals in your area right within your browser. You can also share your favorite deals with friends on Google+, Twitter and Facebook from the Chrome extension.
Check out
www.chrome.google.com/webstore
to learn more and download the Google Offers Chrome extension. This Chrome extension is currently available in the U.S.
Posted by Eren Kantarli, Product Marketing Manager, Google Offers
Working with 30 deal experts to bring you more great offers
3/14/12
Matching you with the deals that you want is our focus, but we can’t do it alone. That’s why we’re working with a select group of deal provider partners -- including 11 new partners that we’re announcing today -- to bring you more of the greatest deals out there. Also, we’re expanding the availability of all of our partners’ deals to four new cities including:
Austin
,
Houston
,
Philadelphia
and
Miami
.
This means subscribers in 23 of the 40 cities where
Google Offers
is available now have access to more deals each day, from both Google and our partners, in a single place. Whew! That’s a lot of deals! But don’t worry, we'll only send you the best deals in your area, in one email a day. And if you take the Google Offers personalization quiz, we'll send you deals that match your interest too.
Our newest partners bring a unique variety of deals to the Google Offers platform. They include:
8Moms
,
APDailyDeals
,
AT&T Interactive
,
Boston.com
,
DailyDeals.com
,
DoubleTakeDeals
,
Half Off Depot
,
Morgan’s Deals
,
Savored
,
Signpost
and
Urban Dealight
.
Learn more about Google Offers and subscribe by visiting:
www.google.com/offers
. If you are a deal provider and are interested in partnering with Google, please get in touch with us via our
partner program form
.
Posted by Ji Yang, Software Engineer, Google Offers
And that makes 40! Google Offers launches in Oklahoma City and Omaha
2/7/12
Today,
Google Offers
is rolling out in two new locations,
Oklahoma City
and
Omaha
. Not only are we excited to bring high-quality, personalized deals to these awesome cities, but today’s announcement also marks a special milestone for us: In just 251 days, Google Offers has gone from one to 40 cities across the U.S.!
In the eight months since
our launch in Portland
, we’ve worked with locally loved businesses and popular national brands to bring you the very best deals out there. And we’re continuing this M.O. with two great offers for our newest cities. Here’s the scoop:
Oklahoma City: $10 for $20 of American fare at Louie’s Grill and Bar
Besides your own living room, few places are comfortable enough to kick back with a plate of queso-smothered nachos while watching the big game. Enter
Louie’s Grill and Bar
, where the service is friendly, the food sticks to your ribs and nothing on the menu is over $10. With today’s inaugural
Google Offer
in OKC, enjoy $10 for $20 of American-fare at one of Louie’s Grill and Bar’s
twelve locations
in the Oklahoma City area.
Dig in to a 100% Angus burger ($8) at Louie’s Grill and Bar
Omaha: $8 for one ticket to an upcoming Nebraska Huskers Men’s Basketball game
Sure, shouting at the TV seems satisfying, but there’s nothing like lending your lungs to a crowd thousands deep. Join thousands of fans to watch the
Nebraska Huskers
take on their rivals in the Big Ten: $8 gets you one ticket to see the Huskers take on the Illinois Fighting Illini ($20 value) on
February 18th
OR the Iowa Hawkeyes on
February 29th
($15 value). Don’t miss out: these are the big games before the Big Ten Tournament!
Cheer on Big Red in the new Devaney Center!
Check out
www.google.com/offers
to learn more and subscribe to Google Offers! Also be sure to check out our
Google Offers mobile app for Android
so you can get access to great deals on the go.
Posted by Eric Rosenblum, Director of Product Management, Google Offers
Valentine’s Day deals you’ll love, for the one you love, from Google Offers
2/1/12
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the thoughts of some turn to romance and celebrating that special someone in your life. The thoughts of others turn to the sometimes arduous and often expensive task of buying a gift that truly conveys what that someone means to you. Relax,
Google Offers
is here to help with three national deals that form the triumvirate of Valentine’s Day - flowers, jewelry, and chocolate.
Flowers from 1-800-Flowers
In 1976, Jim McCann opened his first
1-800-Flowers
store (then called “Flora Plenty”) and in the 35 years since launch, 1-800-Flowers has been delivering smiles ever since. And boy, do they have an
offer for you
today: you can send two dozen fresh roses delivered to the door of your choice -- perfect for Valentine’s Day, or just because. 1-800-Flowers will even include a beautiful, crystal clear vase and free standard shipping. All this for only for $44.99. That’s 43% off! What a bunch of hopeless romantics...
Jewelry from Gemvara.com
From its customer service, to its selection, to its focus on personalization,
Gemvara
is changing the way its customers shop for jewelry online. And to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, the company is taking some of the intimidation out of buying jewelry by
offering $50 for $150 toward custom jewelry at Gemvara.com
-- a whopping 66% off. Starting tomorrow (2/2), at 5 a.m. PST, customize
necklaces
,
earrings
and
rings
online, mix ’n’ match gemstones & precious metals and have it shipped - at no extra cost. Be sure to place your order at Gemvara.com by February 5 (this Sunday!) in order to have it delivered by February 14th.
Chocolate from Chuao Chocolatier
Starting Friday (2/3), at 5 a.m. PST,
Chuao Chocolatier
(pronounced chew-WOW) will finalize the triple threat of Valentine’s Day deals with one not to be trifled (or is it truffled?) with. The first Venezuelan Chocolatier based in the United States, which specializes in all-natural “fusion chocolate,” will offer an
online deal for $12 for $24
of artisan chocolate. And this isn’t your grandma’s chocolate box - Chuao offers unusual flavor combinations such as Spiced Napa Valley Cabernet, a combination of California raisin fondue, Napa Valley cabernet, caramel and spices in rich dark chocolate; and Rosemary Salt Caramel, a salt butter caramel infused with rosemary in creamy milk chocolate. Yum!
Visit
www.google.com/offers
to learn more and subscribe to
Google Offers
so you don't miss out on these great deals. Also, you can always find deals from Google Offers on-the-go with the
Google Offers app on Android
.
Posted by Shazia Makhdumi, Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Google Offers
Google Offers Keeps Momentum in 2012: Five New Cities Launch Today
1/24/12
2011 was quite a year for
Google Offers
. In only six months (
since we first launched in Portland
) we introduced amazing deals from beloved local business in 33 cities in the U.S., launched
national deals
and released our first
mobile app
.
Well, good news deal lovers! We’re keeping up the momentum and 2012 is going to be just as exciting. As of today, Google Offers is available in five new cities including: Charlotte, Kansas City, Milwaukee, San Antonio and Tampa.
Here are the details about our debut deals in these terrific locations:
Charlotte: $11 for a beer tasting, growler bottle, souvenir glass & soft pretzel at The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery ($22 value)
If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself—this is the force behind
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
. Born of the belief that every town should have fresh local beer,
the talented brewers churn out premium all-natural lagers and ales weekly. After tasting such fresh beer, your happy hours are sure to be even happier—$11 gets you a beer tasting, growler bottle, souvenir glass and a soft pretzel at The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery ($22 value).
Kansas City: $5 for $10 of food and drink at Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque Restaurant
Some say Washington and Jefferson, others claim Adams and Franklin, but Kansas City’s vote for favorite founding fathers goes to Charlie and Arthur Bryant, veterans of the KC barbecue revolution. Cast your ballot at
Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque
, where $5 gets you $10 toward their iconic menu.
Milwaukee: $5 for $12 toward burgers, brews & more at Sobelman’s Pub & Grill
In a city where the state domesticated animal is the dairy cow, residents have an innate ability to seek out great cheeseburgers. Follow your instinct to Sobelman’s Pub & Grill, where our first Milwaukee Google Offer is: $5 for $12 toward award-winning burgers and more. Lines often stretch out the door at the original
West Saint Paul joint
, so luckily you can also use this Google Offer to get mouth-watering burgers at the new
Sobelman's Eastside Grill
and
Sobelman’s @Marquette
.
San Antonio: $10 for $20 of fine sandwiches, pasta, steaks & more at Liberty Bar
Though “beauty and charm” was not likely the mantra of the Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica, they’ve given their stamp of approval to
Liberty Bar
’s current residence in their old convent. Salmon-colored paint or not, you’re headed for a “quintessentially San Antonio spot” where $10 gets you $20 of “excellent, eclectic eats,” according to
Zagat
.
Tampa: $5 for $10 of Greek cuisine at Louis Pappas Market Cafe
With a menu full of secret family recipes and cafes with friendly and quick service, it’s no surprise that the Louis Pappas Market Cafe family restaurants have seen over eighty years of success in Florida. For $5, today’s Google Offers gets you $10 towards delicious Greek cuisine at any of the cafe’s four locations:
Palma Ceia
,
Citrus Park
,
Lakeland
and
Clearwater
. Be sure to try the popular “Greek-a-dilla”—a crispy flat bread full of meat, melted feta and cheddar jack cheeses, served with tzatziki.
Check out
www.google.com/offers
to learn more and subscribe to Google Offers in your city to be among the first to know about the latest and greatest national and local deals, relevant to you.
Posted by Eric Rosenblum, Director of Product Management, Google Offers
Together Google Offers and NYC Bakery, Fat Witch, deliver a sweet deal
1/9/12
Located in New York's Chelsea Market,
Fat Witch Bakery
has been wowing customers and critics for more than 20 years with its all-natural brownies. Owner Patricia Helding worked as a Wall Street trader before launching her celebrated line of "witches.” Since then, Helding's bakery has grown to become a local, and national, favorite having been profiled on Oprah's "Favorite Things," the Food Network, and Good Morning America in recent years.
Patricia Helding, Owner, Fat Witch Bakery
Since opening the bakery in 1991, Patricia has never implemented a traditional paid advertising campaign because the “brownies speak for themselves.” However, with hopes to expand her brick and mortar business this year, Patricia has been looking for new ways to drive increased awareness for her brand as well as attract new customers. So, when the Google Offers sales team approached Patricia about running an deal, she jumped at the chance.
“I’m a big Google fan to begin with, so it was a natural move to run a Google Offer. And Google has a huge reach. Everyone in the world uses Google. I like that people from all over can walk into the store and use a Google Offer to experience our brownies,” said Helding.
Together, Patricia and the Google team crafted an offer that accurately matched the Fat Witch brand and business model. In July 2011, the bakery ran its Google Offer: $20 worth of brownies, gifts and more for only $10.
In addition to the increased brand exposure Fat Witch garnered on the
Google Offers site
, the deal was also promoted on Google’s social media channels and sent to subscribers in New York City via email. "All I had to do was cover the cost of baking,” recalled Helding.
Popular “witches” include the classic chocolate Fat Witch and the Blonde Baby -- think chocolate chip cookie in a brownie form -- (pictured)
And the results were so sweet! In just 24 hours more than 400 Fat Witch offers were sold and traffic into the bakery increased by 10%. “Our number one reason for running a Google Offer was to attract new customers, as well as reward our loyal customers with a great deal,” said Helding. “I would say the majority of people who came into the store to redeem the offer were new to Fat Witch and had never tried our brownies before. We also saw a lot of people come in for our “witching hour” from 5-8pm where brownies are half off.”
Helding is eager to keep growing her business. “Absolutely I'd do another offer with Google. I think it's a great concept. We don't lose money and the offer drove store traffic and really got our brand out there.”
If you’re a merchant and are interested in running a Google Offer, please visit
google.com/offers/business
.
Posted by Yoshiko Ono, Account Manager, Google Offers
Google Offers brings more deals to the Big Apple
11/21/11
The world’s holiday shopping capital now has more holiday cheer.
Since we introduced
a larger selection of personalized deals in San Francisco
a few weeks ago, we’ve received great feedback from our merchant partners and also from our customers--who are enjoying access to our expanded collection of 30+ daily deals for foodies, adventure seekers, families and more. There’s no doubt that people love getting personalized offers and merchants benefit from connecting with the right customers.
That’s why we’re happy to announce that we’re expanding deals from our partners to Google Offers subscribers in New York City. Starting today, New Yorkers can also find a greater selection of offers and receive multiple deals that match their personal interests all in one place, and accessible through the web, in email, or on their mobile device.
Today we’re also expanding our roster of partners to include
CityLikes
,
Dealster
,
Eversave
, and
Weforia
. We’ve also enhanced the
Google Offers site design
to make our expanded inventory of offers more easily discoverable and personalized to subscribers interests.
With the new Google Offers site design, even more deals from our partners are visible on each page.
In the coming months, we’ll continue to roll out our growing inventory of deals to more markets where
Google Offers
is available.
You can subscribe to receive deals that match your interests and learn more about Google Offers at
www.google.com/offers
. Also, you can always find deals from Google Offers on the go with the
Google Offers app on Android
.
If you’re a deal provider and are interested in working with Google Offers, please contact us via
this form
.
Posted by Abhishek Rajgarhia, Software Engineer, Google Offers
Google Offers kicks off ‘Gourmet Ghetto’ week with sponsorship of the North Berkeley Spice of Life Festival
9/12/11
Since the launch of Google Offers in San Francisco and the East Bay in July, we’ve partnered with some great Bay Area businesses to provide people with relevant deals for the places they love to eat, shop and play. This week, we’re delighted to engage with the East Bay community even further by sponsoring the 9th annual North Shattuck Association’s
Spice of Life Festival
on Saturday, September 17th.
The Spice of Life festival is a celebration of North Berkeley’s ‘Gourmet Ghetto’ area, and will feature live music, cooking demos, food and wine tastings, and more! Stop by our Google Offers booth at the festival to meet a few members of our team and learn more about our upcoming
Google Offers ‘Gourmet Ghetto’ week
--a week of great deals from local favorites such as
Kitchen on Fire
,
Edible Excursions
and
Soop
.
Visit
www.google.com/offers
to sign up ahead of time so you don’t miss these awesome deals from local East Bay businesses.
It should be a great event and we hope to see you there!
Posted by Teresa Jung, Product Marketing Manager, Google Offers
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