Popular Group Shopping Site LivingSocial Rolls in to Cleveland

WASHINGTON, June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- LivingSocial, the local group shopping site behind LivingSocial Deals, launched today in Cleveland, Ohio, with a 50% off special on Segway rentals from Electric Transport Segway Rentals. LivingSocial Deals is now live in 26 cities across the United States, with plans to expand to dozens of additional markets throughout the year.

"Now residents of Cleveland and those who are visiting this summer will be able to save money on the hottest local attractions through LivingSocial," said Tim O'Shaughnessy, CEO and co-founder of LivingSocial. "Once you get rolling with our Deals program, it's hard to find an offer that doesn't get you excited."

As the premier local activity discovery engine, LivingSocial is the website where anyone can find out what shops, restaurants, activities and services are popular in their area. The group buying service has dedicated city experts on the ground in every market, constantly researching the best in local attractions to bring a savings of up to 90% for consumers.

Cashing in on LivingSocial Deals is easy: the site offers a new promotion every morning, announced via its website, newsletter, Twitter, Facebook and iPhone 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 a user base of more than 85 million people, LivingSocial is able to provide local merchants with the unprecedented ability to reach both local customers and a worldwide audience.

The service is now live in the following markets: Washington, D.C., New York City, Boston, Atlanta, Austin, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Twin Cities, Chicago, Raleigh Durham, Denver, San Diego, the San Fernando Valley, Portland, Orange County, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Dallas, New Orleans, Houston, San Antonio, Tampa, Oklahoma City, St. Louis and Cleveland. For more information or to sign up your city, go to http://livingsocial.com.

About LivingSocial

LivingSocial is the social commerce leader behind LivingSocial Deals, a group buying program that invites people and their friends to save up to 90 percent each day at their favorite restaurants, spas, sporting events, hotels and other local attractions in major cities. LivingSocial has an extensive user base of more than 85 million, and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. To sign up for Deals in your city, or to find out more information about LivingSocial, visit www.livingsocial.com. You can also follow LivingSocial on Twitter at www.twitter.com/livingsocial.

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