ChicagoShopping.com Delivers a Smarter Way to Shop

CHICAGO, Nov. 24, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago Tribune Media Group launches ChicagoShopping.com featuring advanced personalization technology powered by Next Jump.  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.

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 most loyal shoppers are rewarded with better price points and VIP access to the newest, hard-to-get, already sold-out products.

"Using the Tribune's audience and reach in digital, print and on air, we're connecting with Chicago deal seekers and shopping enthusiasts to help them find a smarter way to shop," said Belinda Englman, General Manager of Chicago Shopping.  "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."

Chicago Shopping is powered by the Next Jump platform.  Next Jump, a next-generation e-commerce company, is known for their personalization abilities and their sophisticated tracking and analytics.

"We are pleased to partner with Chicago Tribune Media Group to help give Chicagoans the strongest value and deal integrity from merchants while helping advertisers sustainably acquire new and reward existing customers," said Greg Kunkel, Senior Vice President at Next Jump.

"Partnering with a leading technology company is a great way for us to get into the shopping space," said Englman.  "Next Jump sets itself apart from most sites by allowing the consumer to control the information they receive about deals and offers that are most relevant to their individual preferences.  The key feature of personalized deals and email reminders, together with increasingly local offers, means that convenient shopping is truly a click away for Chicagoans."

The site also features a Shopping Tips & Advice section where shoppers will find continuously updated and relevant content.  Look for new features on the site over the coming weeks and months.

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 Next Jump

Next Jump is a leading provider of next-generation online shopping and rewards programs, offering the greatest deals on the latest products. With over 30,000 merchant partners, Next Jump leverages its unique data assets and personalization technology to provide shoppers with great offers on the hottest brands and products.

SOURCE Chicago Tribune Media Group