And Share Your Dad's Best Dad-ism to Enter to Win Him a Trip to
Ireland
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
In addition to a wide variety of offerings in the Father's
Day Shop, Groupon today announces free solutions for last-minute
shoppers. Some dads might not be the best when it comes to planning but
they still love to be the center of attention whenever possible. For
those last-minute shoppers who also didn't plan very well, Groupon has
four free deals that will honor the big guy and make him feel special,
including an "Applause" sign, an embellisher and Dad business cards.
Free Father's Day Deals include:
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Dad
GPS
This Father's Day, give Dad some direction with Groupon's
easy-to-use Dad GPS. Though this system does not utilize satellites or
have a person inside it shouting which way to turn, it does confirm
that Dad knows where he's going. No assembly is required, and thanks
to its sleek and simple design, the GPS does not need any programming
or a power source to function—just a dashboard and a Dad who knows his
way around town.
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Dad
Joke Applause Sign
As any dad could tell you, family members
don't always appreciate the subtlety and nuanced commentary layered
within every one-liner. Groupon's official Dad-Joke Applause Sign
serves as every father's loyal sidekick, signaling to family members
whenever one of Dad's signature zingers zings right over their heads.
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Story
Embellisher
The Embellisher plays to Dad's strengths as a
raconteur and anecdote-fueled teacher by helping him find the right
form of poetic license for whatever story he's planning to tell.
Pre-loaded with some of Dad's most popular story topics, the
Embellisher suggests colorful details he can use to leave audiences
suitably inspired, admonished, or awed, depending on his needs.
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Dad
Business Cards
Groupon's official Dad Business Cards
highlight the everyday things your dad does best. With a wallet full
of Dad Business Cards, proud poppas can impress new acquaintances with
3.5" x 2" rectangles, each labeled with "Dad" as well as one of eight
different sub-professions, such as "Grill Master" or "Senior
Storyteller - Bedtime Division."
In addition to the free Father's Day deals, Groupon's social media
contest is running through Sunday, June 15. Customers can submit a photo
and share their dad's best "Dad-speak" to enter to win a trip to Ireland
to enjoy the majesty and lush landscape of the Emerald Isle and tour a
world-famous brewery. To enter, customers simply share a photo of their
favorite dad (or a photo of something that reminds them of their dad,
like a hat or his comfy chair), at http://www.groupon.com/coupons/fathers-day.
And then add a caption of his most popular dad-ism. After submitting the
entry, customers are encouraged to rally their friends to vote for their
favorites. Groupon will choose a grand-prize winning dad based on
creativity and quality of the photo, as well as the creativity and
originality of the caption from the 10 submissions with the most votes.
Four additional entrants will be chosen randomly to win $100 in Groupon
Bucks each--two entrants will be chosen from the remaining 10
submissions with the most votes and two entrants will be chosen from all
submissions.
About Groupon
Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) is a global leader of local commerce and the
place you start when you want to buy just about anything, anytime,
anywhere. By leveraging the company's global relationships and scale,
Groupon offers consumers a vast marketplace of unbeatable deals all over
the world. Shoppers discover the best a city has to offer on the web or
on mobile with Groupon Local, enjoy vacations with Groupon Getaways, and
find a curated selection of electronics, fashion, home furnishings and
more with Groupon Goods.
Groupon is redefining how traditional small businesses attract, retain
and interact with customers by providing merchants with a suite of
products and services, including customizable deal campaigns, credit
card payment processing capabilities, and point-of-sale solutions that
help businesses grow and operate more effectively. To search for great
deals or subscribe to Groupon emails, visit www.Groupon.com.
To download Groupon's five-star mobile apps, visit www.groupon.com/mobile.
To learn more about the company's merchant solutions and how to work
with Groupon, visit www.GrouponWorks.com.
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE
YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Void where prohibited by law. This is a
skill-based contest. Contest only open to legal residents of the 50 U.S.
or D.C., 21+. Entry period begins: 11:59 p.m. CT on 5/29/14 and ends at
11:59 p.m. CT on 6/15/14. When selecting the winner, sponsor-selected
judges will review submissions based on the following criteria: (a) 40%
creativity of the photo; (b) 20% quality of the photo; and (c) 40%
creativity and originality of the caption of the dad-ism or dad's
saying. ARV of all prizes: $10,000. Subject to Official Rules (click to
link). Sponsor: Groupon, Inc., 600 W. Chicago Ave., Suite 400, Chicago,
IL 60654.
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Press Contact:
Groupon
Tim DeClaire, 312-459-5720
tdeclaire@groupon.com
Source: Groupon
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