LivingSocial Now Serving a Half Dozen New Markets

WASHINGTON, April 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- What do Charlotte, Waco, Long Beach, Ventura County and Reno all have in common? Locals and visitors to these locations can now take part in a daily dose of fantastic LivingSocial deals.

Starting today, LivingSocial – the online source for handpicked experiences at a value – has expanded its footprint and is sharing the deeply discounted love with six new U.S. markets: north Charlotte, N.C.; Charlotte, N.C.; Waco – Kileen, Texas; Long Beach, Calif.; Ventura County, Calif.; and Reno, Nev.

From the shores of Southern California, to the Biggest Little City in America, across the plains of Texas, to the middle of North Carolina, consumers can now cash in on daily promotions with the trendiest local restaurants, shops, services and activities. What's more? LivingSocial has deployed a team of local experts in each of these markets, constantly on the prowl and pulse of the latest hotspots, to deliver a savings of at least 50 percent to consumers.

"Continuing with the momentum we've forged across the U.S. and internationally, we're pleased to offer LivingSocial experiences to consumers in more than 250 markets," says Tim O'Shaughnessy, CEO of LivingSocial. "This recent expansion comes just in time for warmer weather, when consumers are looking to escape the confines of their homes and experience their city to the fullest. We're excited to bring those experiences to life at an incredible value."

Cashing in on LivingSocial deals is easy: the site offers a new promotion every morning, announced through its website, daily email, iPhone and Android app. Live for 24 hours, the deal is available to anyone who clicks on it. Additionally, LivingSocial's unique referral model gives users their deal for free if they refer three friends who also participate.

For a full list of LivingSocial cities or to subscribe to daily deals, go to livingsocial.com. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/livingsocial, or join us on Facebook at facebook.com/livingsocial.

About LivingSocial

LivingSocial adds surprise to every calendar with handpicked daily deals you can share with friends. Members enjoy at least 50% off on the coolest, local experiences. Local business owners get an easy and cost effective marketing tool to attract new, loyal customers. In 2010, one of the fastest growing companies in the space expanded with LivingSocial Escapes offering a "vacation in a box" for easy weekend trips at great value. Based in Washington, DC, the international brand and has saved nearly 26 million subscribers more than half a billion dollars in more than 250 markets worldwide.

SOURCE LivingSocial