Entertainment Publications Launches Online Service Offering 50% off Savings at More Than 200,000 U.S. Locations
October 27 2003 - 11:19AM
PR Newswire (US)
Entertainment Publications Launches Online Service Offering 50% off
Savings at More Than 200,000 U.S. Locations Company known for the
Entertainment(R) book offers convenient new way for consumers to
save with popular local merchants and top national brands in more
than 100 U.S. cities TROY, Mich., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ --
Entertainment Publications -- the world's leading marketer of
coupon books, discounts and merchant promotions -- has just
launched an online savings subscription through its website,
http://www.entertainment.com/ . Like the popular Entertainment(R)
book -- purchased by more than eight million customers annually --
the online subscription features 50% off and 2-for-1 discounts on
everything from restaurants, hotels and family activities to
groceries, dry cleaning and car repair. The new service is
available for as little as $3.99 per month. The online savings
subscription is the company's first major product launch since
being acquired by leading interactive commerce company
IAC/InterActiveCorp (March 2003), whose operating businesses
include Expedia, Ticketmaster, LendingTree, Match.com and -- most
recently -- Hotwire.com . "IAC has a clear business strategy to
leverage the great brands in our family of companies and become the
world's largest and most profitable interactive company," said
Barry Diller chairman and CEO of IAC. "Entertainment's new online
subscription represents how this company is taking advantage of the
significant growth opportunities that exist in the online coupon
category while providing consumers a great new way to save up to
50% on the things they love to do." Alan Bittker, Entertainment's
president and CEO, added, "We've been the leader in savings for
more than 40 years. This new service adds tremendous search, print
and save opportunities where consumers now have instant access to
the offers they want." Product details Initially available in more
than 100 markets across North America, the Entertainment savings
subscription is an annual membership available with two payment
options, $3.99 per month or $39.99 per year. A three-month
subscription is also available for $14.99. "At this great price,
consumers can easily recoup their monthly fee after redeeming just
one offer at their favorite restaurant or movie theater, or
stopping by the local car wash or grocery store," said Bittker.
Benefits of the Entertainment savings subscription * Find great
discounts quickly and easily: users can search and browse through
personalized discounts in their neighborhoods, based on their zip
code. * Print coupons and maps online: subscribers can print
coupons from the convenience of their home or office, as well as
maps to merchant locations. * Guaranteed best hotel rates: members
can book online and enjoy up to 70% discounts at more than 9,000
hotels worldwide. * Save up to 50% on movie tickets: members can
purchase discounted tickets online from top U.S. theater chains
(AMC, Loews, Regal and more). * Save at trusted national brands:
McDonalds, Target, Pizza Hut, Ace Hardware, Enterprise Rent-a-Car,
Busch Gardens and much more. * Get notified when new discounts are
added: monthly email newsletter keeps subscribers current on new
discounts, new site features and other great savings ideas. * Save
in other cities: A great feature for travelers, who can search and
browse discounts in any market Entertainment offers, then purchase
a three-month subscription for great savings across the U.S.
"Whether you're at home or work -- or even on the road -- the best
in class discounts and coupons that you see in your
Entertainment(R) book each year are now also online and at your
fingertips," said Selina Tobaccowala, Entertainment's vice
president of online product and technology. "What's more, you can
join any time of the year, and new coupons and offers are added all
of the time." About Entertainment Publications Headquartered in
Troy, Mich., Entertainment Publications is the world's leading
marketer of coupon books, discounts and merchant promotions.
Founded in Detroit, Mich. in 1962, the company is best known for
the popular Entertainment(R) book and industry leading savings
website, entertainment.com . Today, Entertainment serves more than
160 major markets and does business with more than 65,000 local
merchants and leading national retailers. The company's main
products -- the Entertainment(R) book and its online savings
subscription -- are part of a membership savings package containing
thousands of dollars in savings from local and national
restaurants, hotels and other merchants specializing in leisure
activities and household services. The 2004 Entertainment(R) book
and online savings subscription can be purchased directly on
entertainment.com or by calling 888-231-SAVE. Entertainment
Publications is an operating business of IAC/InterActiveCorp
(NASDAQ:IACI). Visit http://www.entertainment.com/ or call
888-231-SAVE to order an Entertainment savings subscription or the
2004 Entertainment(R) book. DATASOURCE: Entertainment Publications
CONTACT: Jennifer L. Foss, Director of Communications of
Entertainment Publications, +1-248-458-5420, Web site:
http://www.entertainment.com/
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