Monday, December 27, 2010

Holiday Cash Back Continues

We're extending our Holiday Cash Back through the End of the Year. You now have through this Friday to get Double and in some cases Triple Cash Back from your Favorite Stores - so hurry!

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Old Navy Insane Offer

This Week's Insane Offer: Old Navy - $20 Off $25 purchase! Visit our Insane Offers page for more details! Learn More



Wednesday, December 1, 2010

$25 Starbucks Gift Card for $5!

Get a $20 Starbucks Gift Card for only $5 this Friday, only through Blastoff! Visit our Insane Offers page for more details!

 

Thursday, June 24, 2010

How Much Are You Worth?

Have you ever wondered what you’re worth on Facebook? While this may not be a question you have asked yourself recently (but for the record, maybe you should), it is a topic that Fast Company’s Adam Penenberg found fascinating enough to write a book about. In Viral Loop: From Facebook to Twitter, How Today's Smartest Businesses Grow Themselves, Penenberg tells the stories behind many of the iconic companies of our time – including Netscape, eBay, PayPal, Skype, Facebook, and Twitter. According to Penenberg, these companies all have something in common – they have harnessed the power of viral loops to grow at incredible speed and achieve billion-dollar valuations in record time.

To demonstrate the power of viral loops – Penenberg has created apps that both Facebook and iPhone users can utilize to determine their worth. The concept is simple – the more active you (and your friends) are, the more you are worth to them. So, what are you waiting for – you know you want to know. Check out Viral Loop here to see how much you’re worth.

Now wouldn’t it also be great to convert your online value into online currency that could be exchanged for real goods and services? Stay tuned…

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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Blastoff Network Dials Up Simplexity to Run its Online Wireless Store

DALLAS – May 4, 2010 – Blastoff Network, a social e-commerce company that is sparking a revolution in the way people shop online by combining cash-back rewards and social media, today announced the new launch of its specialty online store for wireless devices and accessories, Blastoff Wireless (www.blastoffwireless.com). Blastoff Network has enlisted Simplexity, the leading online retailer of cell phones and service plans, to build and manage this new and improved shopping destination. Blastoff Wireless 2.0 makes shopping for cell phones and other wireless products faster, easier and more affordable. It boasts an enhanced user experience, faster navigation, and a larger selection of the latest cell phones, netbooks, laptop cards and accessories. Plus, every wireless purchase is backed by Simplexity’s customer promise of instant savings- up to hundreds of dollars less than retail stores - without the hassles of rebates.

The new Blastoff Wireless features hundreds of wireless products from top manufacturers including HTC, LG, BlackBerry, Motorola and Samsung and offers service plans on every major U.S carrier. Utilizing Simplexity’s fully integrated e-commerce platform, Blastoff Network members can quickly and easily shop for the latest smartphones, Android devices, PDAs and netbooks by manufacturer, service provider, or rate plan. In addition to shopping for the best deals and products, members have the ability to upgrade their phones with their current carrier, transfer service to new carriers, and add new lines to an existing family plan – all from the convenience of the Blastoff Network online wireless store.

Members who shop at Blastoff Network’s Wireless site will still earn cash back on each wireless purchase they make. They will also receive cash back rewards when members in their professional and social networks – who have signed up for the program – order and activate a new cell phone.

“With the newly launched Blastoff Network Wireless store, we are able to offer our members an enhanced shopping experience for all of their wireless needs,” said William Rodgers, Blastoff Network Founder and CEO. “Our goal is to become the premier online shopping destination where consumers can find everything they need. In addition to the best deals from the top retail brands, we offer our members the opportunity to earn cash back rewards while shopping at over 600 online stores. Our partnership with Simplexity Wireless further demonstrates Blastoff Network’s commitment to providing both a valuable and convenient online shopping experience for consumers.”

“It’s a tribute to our reputation in the wireless industry that when Blastoff Network chose to improve their existing wireless storefront, they chose to work with Simplexity,” said Jeff Baskin, senior vice president of sales at Simplexity. “At Simplexity, we understand the importance of giving customers the finest online shopping experience. To that end, we have created a comprehensive online wireless store that offers Blastoff Network members greater convenience, selection, and savings when they shop for cell phones and other wireless products on BlastoffWireless.com.

With today’s announcement, Simplexity now manages the online wireless stores for many of the top retailers in America, including Best Buy, RadioShack, Dell, Sears, Target and Newegg. Its e-commerce platform integrates merchandising, provisioning, procurement, customer care, fulfillment and billing operations into a single state-of-the-art system for selling and activating cell phone and home communication services.

To learn more about Simplexity, visit the Simplexity corporate website at www.simplexity.com.

About Blastoff Network
Blastoff Network is an intelligent, centralized ecommerce platform that maximizes consumer value by helping online shoppers find great deals on great products, and by delivering cash back on purchases they make. Blastoff Network was developed – and is owned and operated – by Blastoff Communications, LLC, a Texas-based company. Since its launch in October, 2009, Blastoff Network has experienced explosive growth, having generated more than $10 million in gross mall sales and signed-up more than 600 online retailers in its first 6 months.

Follow Blastoff Network on Twitter: @BlastoffNetwork
Become a Fan of Blastoff Network on Facebook

Press Contact:
Aaron Mathews
Blastoff Network Director of Marketing and Social Media
214-546-1778
pr@blastoffnetwork.com

Blastoff Network Taps into Major Shift in Shopping and Social Networking Behavior to Propel Explosive Growth

Social ecommerce innovator hits $10 million in online mall sales within first 6 months

DALLAS – March 31, 2010 – Blastoff Network today announced it has reached a milestone of $10 million in online mall sales since the company’s launch in October, 2009. The company’s success demonstrates the influence social networks can have over online shopping behavior as well as the growing adoption of cash-back shopping sites.

“Blastoff Network sits at the intersection of 2 major trends – a massive expansion in online retail and the explosion in social networking,” said William Rodgers, Blastoff Network Founder and CEO. “Our business strategy is to leverage these 2 trends and we’re seeing rapid growth having achieved $10 million in online mall sales within our first 6 months. We’re poised for continued growth because our technology is allowing users to create a new social shopping experience and monetize their social networks at the same time.”

Blastoff Network enables users to communicate in real-time with friends, family and acquaintances, creating the opportunity to recommend products, share memorable shopping experiences and suggest the best deals. The technology not only allows members to shop socially, but monetize their social networks by offering them cash-back when they shop – and when their friends shop.

Blastoff Network has achieved another significant milestone – the online shopping mall now houses more than 600 of today’s most popular retailers. For consumers, this represents the opportunity to receive cash back and the best deals while shopping with their favorite stores online. For retailers, this represents an opportunity to create a new level of brand awareness and support using social media tools.

Joining the social shopping revolution is simple. An individual becomes a member through an easy, one-step sign-up process. Once sign-up is complete, the only thing members need to do is shop through Blastoff Network’s online mall, and their rewards will be tracked through an easy-to-use reporting system, which keeps track of all paid and pending transactions.

Follow Blastoff Network on Twitter: @BlastoffNetwork
Become a Fan of Blastoff Network on Facebook

About Blastoff Network
Blastoff Network is an intelligent, centralized ecommerce platform that maximizes consumer value by helping online shoppers find great deals on great products, and by delivering cash back on purchases they make. Blastoff Network was developed – and is owned and operated – by Blastoff Communications, LLC, a Texas-based company. Since its launch in October, 2009, Blastoff Network has experienced explosive growth, having generated more than $10 million in gross mall sales and signed-up more than 600 online retailers in its first 6 months.

Press Contact:
Aaron Mathews
Blastoff Network Director of Marketing and Social Media
214-546-1778
pr@blastoffnetwork.com

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

What’s better than retail therapy? Getting Cash Back.

Retail therapy can cure a lot, but what’s even better than a therapeutic new purchase? Getting cash back for each of your “mental-I-deserve-a-break-so-I’ll-go-shopping” sprees.

Now, if you’re a member of the Blastoff Network, you have already experienced the benefits of shopping in a place that gives you cash back. Seems simple enough, right? Sign up, shop and get money back for each purchase you make. You get to enjoy your new purchase AND get a check in the mail for shopping. While we think this is a pretty awesome concept, we could be slightly biased. So, to understand the shopping habits and desires of the average online consumer, we conducted a recent survey to check the pulse of the general public.

What did our pulse check reveal? We found that 41 percent of the respondents to Blastoff’s ask500people.com survey either agreed or strongly agreed that they would shop at a new Web site – like Blastoffnetwork.com – if it meant they would receive cash back for each purchase made. Of this group, 40 percent were between the ages of 26-35 years. (The majority of the remaining respondents – nearly one third – said they were undecided. We’re not quite sure what in the world they’re waiting for…)

What does this mean? First of all, it means we aren’t crazy! People DO want to shop where they can get cash back for purchases they make. Second – and arguably more important – it means that we, as consumers, can expect to see increased benefits for the purchases we make. As social networks continue to evolve, shoppers will be able to leverage their personal networks to find the best deals and products, and get money back with every purchase that they – and their friends – make. For retailers, it means a new way to attract new audiences to your brand.

Our prediction – and what Blastoff members have already discovered – is that shoppers will not only look for places that give them cash back when they shop, but that also allow them to leverage their social networks to make money. The more friends who shop, the more money you make.

With incentives like that, you deserve – and can afford – a break!

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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

New Stores - Babies R Us, Toys R Us, JCPenney and Nike!

How’re those New Year’s resolutions working out for you? If that new diet now involves the occasional doughnut and your exercise routine means no longer using the remote to change channels, why not trim the fat from your finances instead?

At Blastoff, our gain is also your gain...but in a good way. Every time we add new stores to your mall, you win with great savings on the things you regularly buy.

April may be known for rain showers, but it's also well known for its baby showers too. And since spring is associated with new birth, what better way to celebrate than with an online trip to Babies R Us to get 2% cash back on all of your infant and toddler needs? Or head over to Toys R Us for the same great savings on a slew of popular playthings for those slightly older children (or kids-at-heart) in your life. And don’t forget to check out their current specials.

Now that you’re getting in shape and ready for summer, shape up your budget and give your wardrobe a workout with some new threads. JCPenney offers 2% cash back and several specials and coupons to expand your savings. And if the weather has you clawing to get outdoors, jog over to the Nike store and get in step with up to 5% cash back on one of the most popular lines of footwear and clothing around.

You’ve been good. You’ve stuck to your resolutions. So it’s time to reward yourself with cash-back savings at all of your favorite merchants. Here’s to staying fiscally fit in 2010!

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Blastoff with TOMS Shoes

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One of our newest additions to our Blastoff Mall is TOMS Shoes. These shoes are becoming popular because of their simple look, comfort, affordable price, and the good feeling you get by helping a child in need. TOMS is unique because with every pair of shoes you buy from them, they give a pair of shoes to a child in need. As of December 2009, they have given over 400,000 pairs of shoes to children all over the world. These shoes are being sold at music festivals, high-end boutiques, and most importantly the Blastoff Mall. Blastoff Members are lucky because not only can you buy new kicks that help out someone in need, but you also get 6% cash back. There is a versatile selection with great colors and fun patterns that is sure to fit in with any style. Men, Women, and children can even let their creative side shine because these shoes are easy to customize yourself.

On April 8th, TOMS is asking people to go one day without shoes to spread awareness and to see how fortunate we really are to enjoy the luxury of footwear. The TOMS website has the tools to help you host this event, find an event in your area, promote the event, and ways to still participate if you can’t be without your shoes for a day.

This is the one pair of shoes that you can't feel guilty about buying. Be sure to check out TOMS Shoes in the Blastoff Mall.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Spring is Here!

Ok, so it doesn’t elicit the same level of excitement as July or December, but March has a set of thrills uniquely its own: St. Patrick’s Day, Mardi Gras, March Madness, Daylight Savings, and the ever-popular (and highly necessary) Spring Break. This is the month when flowers bloom, animals leave hibernation, drinks flow, the sun shines (well...during the day at least), love is in the air, the kids are out of school for a week, and green abounds.

Why not celebrate this wonderful time with some “wearin’ o’ the green” yourself? Whether you’re talking about saving some green or shopping green, spring over to the Blastoff Mall for the break you’ve been looking for. Save daylight and money with the convenience of online shopping with cash-back rewards.

We’ve got nine of the nation’s top green merchants (environmentally friendly):
• Kohl’s
• Macy’s
• Nike
• Office Depot
• Origins
• Staples
• Starbucks
• Target
• Timberland

And if you’re looking for a getaway to make your friends green with envy, march to the most popular Spring Break destinations, like Panama City, Orlando, the Caribbean, Vegas, or Mexico. Check out the travel deals offered by some of our travel retailers:
• Cheap-O-Air
• i4vegas
• Orbitz
• Priceline
• Southwest Vacations
• Travlocity
• United Vacations

Or just get outside on the green and hit a hole-in-one with our latest sporting stores:
• Baseball Rampage
• Dunham’s Sports
• Eurosport
• Golfballs.com
• In The Hole Golf
• Sports Authority
• TGW.com

With such exciting deals and new adventures to explore, whatever you decide, we’re sure your March will be anything but blue.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Blastoff 2 Cabo Contest Winners!

Between January 27 and February 10, thousands of hopeful Blastoff members threw their sombreros into the ring for a chance to win our first “Blastoff 2 Cabo” Sweepstakes. And on February 11, we picked our 8 lucky winners, whom we would like to congratulate here:

Grand Prize - Mark C. of Copperas Cove, TX
First Prize - Julius B. of Corvallis, OR
Second Prize - Jamario M. of Lakewood, CA
Second Prize - Sam C. of Corona, CA
Third Prize - Denise W. of Alexandria, VA
Third Prize - Andrea S. of Acworth, GA
Third Prize - Joan F. of Pooler, GA
Third Prize - Keith S. of University Heights, OH

The prizes included shopping sprees in the Blastoff Mall--valued from $250 to $1000--and a trip for two to the luxurious Riu Palace Resort in beautiful Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. To enter, all members had to do was invite their friends to join their Blastoff network. They received one entry per valid invitation, up to 100 entries per person.

In addition to the free dinero, the shopping spree winners also enjoy the cash-back savings offered throughout the Blastoff Mall, with new merchants such as Baby Age, Highlights Magazine, and American Express Gift Cards.

We’d like to thank everyone who entered, and we hope that even if you didn’t win a prize, you were able to grow your Blastoff network. Our second contest has already ended, and we will be announcing those winners soon. Check back often. More contests are on the way...

Friday, February 19, 2010

Dallas Meetup Event

Thanks to everyone who came out for our first ever Meetup event in Dallas on Tuesday evening - it was a big success!

Over 150 companies were represented at the event. Participants included top-tier CEOs, marketing executives, press and other leaders in the DFW area interested in partnering with Blastoff or wanting to learn more about emerging viral marketing strategies.

Blastoff President & Founder William Rodgers shared some Blastoff history, as well as a sneak peak of what’s to come including the highly anticipated Product Search feature and our big charity initiative / campaign Blastoff to Make a Difference.

Adam Penenberg, writer for Fast Company Magazine and author of the book Viral Loop gave the keynote speech followed by a book signing where we gave away 100 autographed copies of his book for free!

Overall, it was exciting evening of information, networking and fun! We’re already talking about hosting Meetup events in other cities – perhaps LA and maybe even NYC but we would like to hear your thoughts and feedback first – so please feel free to share!


Here are a few photos from the event:
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Monday, February 15, 2010

Save Even More This President’s Day

It’s President's Day and we’re celebrating the occasion with even more cash back and special offers from some of our favorite retailers.

Take advantage of up to 70% off at Sears through Tuesday February 16. Don’t forget to check out Banana Republic, they’re offering up to 25% off all regular priced merchandise and free shipping on orders over $150. And if you like free shipping then you’ll want to check out Steven Madden, free shipping on any order over $150 and UGG Australia, free shipping on all orders over $140.

Be sure to login to the Blastoff Mall as more great sale offers are posted throughout the week giving you more opportunities to increase your savings with more cash back! More and more retailers are joining every day and we're happy to welcome Nordstrom as our newest retailer!

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

New Year, New Stores

2010 may be the year of the tiger, but with over 500 retailers in our Mall (and more on the way), it will quickly become the year of the Blastoff shopper.

The Blastoff Mall is now bigger than the nation’s largest – yes, even bigger than the Mall of America in Minnesota -- and you don’t have to brave below-freezing temperatures to enjoy it. Now, members can exercise their right to receive cash back from Rockport, Wilson’s Leather, Ghiradelli, Clinique, and many other popular brands.

But hold onto those shopping carts because the news gets better. Some retailers have also increased their cash-back rewards, letting their loyal customers keep more of their hard-earned incomes. Combine these savings with great merchant specials, discount codes, and tax-free shopping at most stores, and your days of fighting for a parking space are history.

Blastoff shoppers...this is your year, make it a great one!

The following stores are now live:

Baby Universe
Baseball Rampage
Bealls Department Stores
Bluefly
Cheap O Air
Clinique
Flip Video
Ghiradelli
Gift Tree
Family Christian Stores
FAO Schwarz
Heels.com
HP youneek.com
Improvement Direct
LovelySkin
Lugz.com
Lush Cosmetics
Magellan's
Maps.com
Modern Furniture Warehouse
Petscriptions
PZI Jeans
Rockport
Smith + Noble
Transparent.com
Upscale Lighting
US Toy Company
Wilson's Leather