2 for 1: Digital coupons on mobile devices are coming
Coupons have always annoyed me. I love to save money as much as the next person, but not at the expense of carrying around massive amounts of clutter. I’m reminded of the episode from the last season of Seinfeld where George finds a coupon on the street, puts it in his wallet, and his wallet flies apart under the strain of too many coupons.
Well, coupons are now poised to enter the digital age. Advertisers are beginning… Continue Reading
Mobile coupon company Cellfire raises $12m
Mobile phone coupon company Cellfire has raised $12 million in a third round of funding.
The round includes a new investor, Silver Creek Ventures, and existing ones, including Menlo Ventures and Storm Ventures.
People who sign up for Cellfire’s service automatically receive coupons on their cell phones. If they accept the coupon, users receive a unique redemption code that’s redeemed at the store.
San Jose-based Cellfire was founded in January 2005. The company says it has distributed more… Continue Reading