PROMOCODE.COM ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH FREESHIPPING.COM
Valuable Service for FreeShipping.com Members Provides Easy Access to Discounts and Promotions from Leading Online Retailers
OMAHA, Nebraska, March 1, 2003 – FreeShipping.com, a leader in membership based online shopping savings, announced today a strategic partnership with PromoCode.com, a leader in providing online discounts and promotions to over 350 Internet etailers, to provide access to online discounts for members.
Under this agreement, the two companies will offer a central destination as part of the FreeShipping.com online shopping portal. PromoCode.com provides FreeShipping.com members with a facility to easily access online discounts, coupons and promotions. The companies present a complete, seamlessly integrated system, consolidating hundreds of online coupons and offers from over 350 participating online etailers.
As of March 1st, 2003, members of FreeShipping.com can search for their favorite merchants to take advantage of a specific offer, promotion, or discount using online “Insiders Coupons” powered by PromoCode. When the consumer visits a merchant website, they are able to easily use these electronic coupons to realize significant savings not available without the coupon code.
“The mission of PromoCode.com has always been to provide the consumer the same resources and opportunities available in the Sunday paper and other media when shopping online. We are delighted about this partnership with FreeShipping.com and feel that it is the perfect complement of the strengths of our two companies,” said Ryan Phelan, CEO of PromoCode.com. “In providing this technology to FreeShipping.com, we hope that their members can experience the power and ease of shopping online while saving money.”
“FreeShipping.com was created to give consumers access to the best deals on the Internet. With the integration of the Promocode system, we continue to expand the breadth, ease and savings available to our members,” said Vincent Villano, founder of FreeShipping.com. Mr. Villano added, “Now, more than ever, we are confident that FreeShipping.com represents an outstanding value for members, and provides unparalleled savings, protection and convenience for the online shopper.”
FreeShipping.com is the largest free shipping portal on the Internet, with over 1,000 merchants participating. Members have access to a wide array of benefits including exclusive free shipping offers, Complete Price Protection, and automatic Double Warranty. Launched in October, 1999 Freeshipping.com is headquartered in Wethersfield, CT. For more information visit www.freeshipping.com.
Established in August of 2000, PromoCode.com is a leading Internet shopping portal for online discounts and merchant promotions, and a provider of related technology and services. The company also provides private label solutions for online companies and websites looking to outsource online shopping in their customer retention and membership through the use of online coupons. The company represents affiliate relationships with over 250 merchants including Shop.Microsoft.com, Expedia.com, Half.com, Dell Small Business, ClubMom.com, 1800Flowers, Diamond.com and GiveAnything.com. For more information, visit www.PromoCode.com.
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Media Contacts
promocode.com inc
Ryan Phelan
President/CEO
402-572-1784
rphelan@promocode.com
FreeShipping.com
Ed Sanden
Managing Director
203-661-6222
esanden@freeshipping.com
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