ChicagoShopping.com Announces Partnership With Groupon

CHICAGO, Dec. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The recently launched ChicagoShopping.com announced a partnership with Groupon, a shopping website that offers a daily deal on the best local goods, services and cultural events in more than 300 markets around the world.

ChicagoShopping.com, a product of the Chicago Tribune Media Group, will feature one new local deal each weekday on the site's homepage.  The ChicagoShopping deal-of-the-day powered by Groupon is a unique offer exclusive to the Chicago Tribune Media Group.

"If you like Groupon deals, you'll now like them twice as much," said Belinda Englman, General Manager of ChicagoShopping.com.  "By registering at ChicagoShopping.com, you'll have the option to sign up to receive the exclusive Groupon offer in addition to the feature Groupon highlights on their website each day.  It's the ultimate opportunity for Chicagoland deal-seekers."

"We're excited to offer something special to users of ChicagoShopping.com just in time for the holidays," said Sean Smyth, vice president of business development at Groupon.

With ChicagoShopping.com, Chicagoans can enjoy fantastic value, flexibility and convenience with access to discounts on hundreds of offers from thousands of their favorite brands.

"We're connecting with Chicago deal seekers and shopping enthusiasts to help them find a smarter way to shop," said Englman.  "For our advertisers, ChicagoShopping.com is yet another solution within Tribune Media Group's portfolio to expand their reach in the local market.  Apart from providing our advertisers with a new vehicle to extend their current advertising offerings, ChicagoShopping.com also represents a unique opportunity for Chicagoland's small businesses to reach relevant audiences at the hyperlocal level."

In addition to ChicagoShopping.com's Deal of the Day powered by Groupon ChicagoShopping.com lets you personalize your shopping experience and stay informed of exclusive VIP shopping events. Instead of presenting thousands of options with no search customization, once you sign-in, ChicagoShopping.com will find the best deals for you that fit your needs - from deep discounts on your favorite brands to limited time offers from thousands of stores and more. The site also features relevant editorial content focused on shopping tips and advice.

About Chicago Tribune Media Group

Chicago Tribune Media Group is a media and business services company that publishes the Pulitzer Prize-winning Chicago Tribune.  CTMG also produces related print and interactive media serving Chicagoland like RedEye, Hoy, Chicago Magazine, TribLocal, TheMash, chicagotribune.com, chicagonow.com, chicagoshopping.com and metromix.com.  Reaching 4.8 million adults each week in the greater Chicago area, CTMG is the leading news and information destination in Chicagoland.

About Groupon

Groupon, launched in November 2008 in Chicago, features a daily deal on the best stuff to do, eat, see and buy in more than 300 markets around the world. Groupon uses collective buying power to offer unbeatable prices and provide a win-win for businesses and consumers, delivering more than 400 daily deals globally. For more information, visit http://www.groupon.com.

To get Groupon's daily free email for the best in your city, subscribe at http://www.groupon.com.

For more information on Groupon apps for the iPhone and Android, visit http://www.groupon.com/mobile.

To learn more on how to become a featured business on Groupon, visit http://www.grouponworks.com.

SOURCE Chicago Tribune Media Group