LivingSocial Continues Rapid Expansion With Launch of 9 New Markets

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Leading social discovery network LivingSocial (www.livingsocial.com) announced the launch of 9 new markets in the U.S. and UK including St. Paul, MN; Mesa, AZ; Eugene, OR; West Chicago; Columbia, South Carolina; Liverpool, UK; Brighton, UK; Bristol, UK and Birmingham, UK. LivingSocial is now live in 111 markets in the U.S., Canada, UK and Ireland, with more than 10 million subscribers.

"LivingSocial is all about discovering new activities in your neighborhood – whether it's a gourmet cupcake shop you've wanted to try out, or a spa that offers the best massages – we are able to provide unique curated experiences at a great value," said Tim O'Shaughnessy, CEO and co-founder of LivingSocial. "These nine new markets now have the opportunity to explore and take advantage of LivingSocial's tailored adventures in their area or the places they visit."

As the premier social discovery network, LivingSocial lets anyone experience the hottest restaurants, shops, activities and services in their area. The company has dedicated area experts on the ground in every market working directly with business owners, and constantly researching the best in local adventures to bring a savings of 50% to 70% for consumers.

Cashing in on LivingSocial Deals is easy: the site offers a new promotion every morning, announced through its website, daily email, Twitter, Facebook, iPhone or 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.

With an audience of 10 million subscribers, LivingSocial is able to provide local merchants with the unprecedented ability to reach both local customers and a worldwide audience as well as introduce great local experiences at incredible values.

For a full list of markets where LivingSocial is live or to sign up your location, go to http://www.livingsocial.com.

About LivingSocial

LivingSocial is the leading social discovery network behind LivingSocial Deals, a social buying program that invites people and their friends to save up to 50% to 70% each day to experience their favorite restaurants, spas, sporting events, hotels and other local attractions in major markets. LivingSocial has an extensive subscriber base of 10 million, and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. To sign up for Deals in your market, or to find out more information about LivingSocial, visit www.livingsocial.com. You can also follow LivingSocial on Twitter at www.twitter.com/livingsocial.

SOURCE LivingSocial