Shedding dollars and kilos: Weight Watchers lists on LivingSocial
Announcement posted by LivingSocial Australia & NZ 01 Aug 2011
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1 August 2011
Shedding dollars and kilos: Weight Watchers lists on LivingSocial
Australia’s leading weight management organisation has listed a generous offer on LivingSocial today attracting new audiences to its successful program. With the coverage LivingSocial provides with national, citywide and local audiences Weight Watchers is flexing its marketing muscles by listing on the daily deals site.
“We wanted to make our program accessible to people who may never have tried it before and LivingSocial is the perfect way to reach new people who are keen to lose weight but don’t know where to start,” says Carolina Gutierrez, Brand Manager at Weight Watchers.
Colin Fabig CEO of LivingSocial and Jump On It Australia and New Zealand, says, “Weight Watchers is excellent at what it does. 1 in 3 Australian women have followed the program and we find it a huge compliment that they have chosen our platform to build their brand,” says Colin.
The fantastic deal is a Weight Watchers starter pack for $49, worth $139. The pack includes one month Unlimited membership, a Shopping guide, cookbook, an Eating Out guide and a tracker.
To take advantage of this offer, visit: http://livingsocial.com/deals/89823-weight-watchers-starter-pack?msdc_id=1055
A recent report from independent researcher Telsyte, reveals group buying sites are the internet’s fastest growing sector, up 72 percent in retail sales in the last three months. “Group buying sites are here to stay. We will be offering a range of deals across new industries and exciting new products, all looking to be part of this online buying revolution,” says Colin.
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LivingSocial adds surprise to every calendar with up to 90 percent off on the best, local experiences for members. Local businesses get an easy and cost effective marketing tool to attract new, loyal customers. In 2010, one of the fastest growing companies in the space launched in Australia. In May 2011 LivingSocial expanded with LivingSocial Escapes bringing online travel shoppers in Australia and New Zealand, unforgettable travel experiences at unbeatable value. The company is currently present in 44 markets across Australia and New Zealand and worldwide in 21 countries.
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