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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Friday, February 19, 2010
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!
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
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
Monday, December 14, 2009
Internet Cash Back Shopping Network sees 25% sales increase over ‘Black Friday’ and ‘Cyber Monday’ Weekend
Boosted by exclusive holiday deals from retail partners, new online shopping mall BlastoffNetwork.com hits record sales, gives money back to Members
DALLAS – December 9, 2009 – Start-up Internet company, Blastoff Network, hit a record high last week when gross sales jumped 25% in part due to retail partners such as Southwest Airlines Vacations, CircuitCity.com and CompUSA offering exclusive savings on their products and services. This, after ComScore reported ‘Cyber Monday’ spending rose by only 5% in 2009.
“Our retail partners deserve all the credit for the jump in sales”, said Adam Smith, Co-Founder of Blastoff Network. “The kind of exclusive holiday deals they have provided to our members have spread word of mouth via social networks like Facebook and Twitter. It’s incredible to watch how fast these deals spread on the Internet.”
Just six weeks after their official public launch, the early success of this cash-back online shopping network is evident by its growing membership base, shooting into the Alexa Top 1000 Most Visited Sites in the U.S. and recently surpassing five (5) million dollars in gross sales.
“Cash-back shopping means a lot to our members and they have told us it does make a difference in this tough economy,” said William Rodgers, Founder and CEO of Blastoff Network. “That benefit coupled with the fact they can also make money through all of the holiday purchases made by everyone in their social shopping circle can add up to a significant amount of money, and we are more than happy to stuff their stockings with it.”
Since their public launch six weeks ago, Blastoff Network has grown exponentially, which they credit to their Internet and Social Marketing efforts, word-of-mouth advertising and the exclusive deals offered by their retail partners. “Sales averages continue to increase because our Members show their friends and family that they can save up to 15% cash back from over 400 popular retail merchants in our online shopping mall,” says Rodgers. “They can also show them the physical checks we send them for money they’ve made through their social shopping network. That’s when it really hits home for people.”
Shoppers can visit www.BlastoffNetwork.com to sign up and access over 400 retail national ‘big box’ department stores, boutiques, Internet retailers and travel websites. In addition to cash back rewards, Blastoff members also receive exclusive specials and coupons. The featured product, Blastoff Wireless, offers members huge discounts on new mobile phone plans and PDAs and, members may actually get paid for new activations. Home services (satellite, internet, cable, and phone) also come with cash-back rewards.
About Blastoff Network
Blastoff Communications is a Texas-based LLC, founded to enable Members to save money shopping online and make money online leveraging their professional and social networks. Blastoff Network Online Shopping Platform incorporates cash-back customer rewards (discounts, cash-back and cash payments for online purchases) with social networking and features a fully customizable homepage of streaming news, video, and music feeds along with social networking platforms and online games.
Visit the OFFICIAL Blastoff Network website: http://www.BlastoffNetwork.com
Follow Blastoff Network on Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/BlastoffNetwork
Be a Fan of Blastoff Network on Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/BlastoffNetwork
Media Contact:
Aaron Mathews
Blastoff Network Director of Marketing and Social Media
214-546-1778
pr@blastoffnetwork.com
http://www.Twitter.com/BlastoffNetwork
DALLAS – December 9, 2009 – Start-up Internet company, Blastoff Network, hit a record high last week when gross sales jumped 25% in part due to retail partners such as Southwest Airlines Vacations, CircuitCity.com and CompUSA offering exclusive savings on their products and services. This, after ComScore reported ‘Cyber Monday’ spending rose by only 5% in 2009.
“Our retail partners deserve all the credit for the jump in sales”, said Adam Smith, Co-Founder of Blastoff Network. “The kind of exclusive holiday deals they have provided to our members have spread word of mouth via social networks like Facebook and Twitter. It’s incredible to watch how fast these deals spread on the Internet.”
Just six weeks after their official public launch, the early success of this cash-back online shopping network is evident by its growing membership base, shooting into the Alexa Top 1000 Most Visited Sites in the U.S. and recently surpassing five (5) million dollars in gross sales.
“Cash-back shopping means a lot to our members and they have told us it does make a difference in this tough economy,” said William Rodgers, Founder and CEO of Blastoff Network. “That benefit coupled with the fact they can also make money through all of the holiday purchases made by everyone in their social shopping circle can add up to a significant amount of money, and we are more than happy to stuff their stockings with it.”
Since their public launch six weeks ago, Blastoff Network has grown exponentially, which they credit to their Internet and Social Marketing efforts, word-of-mouth advertising and the exclusive deals offered by their retail partners. “Sales averages continue to increase because our Members show their friends and family that they can save up to 15% cash back from over 400 popular retail merchants in our online shopping mall,” says Rodgers. “They can also show them the physical checks we send them for money they’ve made through their social shopping network. That’s when it really hits home for people.”
Shoppers can visit www.BlastoffNetwork.com to sign up and access over 400 retail national ‘big box’ department stores, boutiques, Internet retailers and travel websites. In addition to cash back rewards, Blastoff members also receive exclusive specials and coupons. The featured product, Blastoff Wireless, offers members huge discounts on new mobile phone plans and PDAs and, members may actually get paid for new activations. Home services (satellite, internet, cable, and phone) also come with cash-back rewards.
About Blastoff Network
Blastoff Communications is a Texas-based LLC, founded to enable Members to save money shopping online and make money online leveraging their professional and social networks. Blastoff Network Online Shopping Platform incorporates cash-back customer rewards (discounts, cash-back and cash payments for online purchases) with social networking and features a fully customizable homepage of streaming news, video, and music feeds along with social networking platforms and online games.
Visit the OFFICIAL Blastoff Network website: http://www.BlastoffNetwork.com
Follow Blastoff Network on Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/BlastoffNetwork
Be a Fan of Blastoff Network on Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/BlastoffNetwork
Media Contact:
Aaron Mathews
Blastoff Network Director of Marketing and Social Media
214-546-1778
pr@blastoffnetwork.com
http://www.Twitter.com/BlastoffNetwork
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
New Cash-back Shopping Website Tops Five Million in Sales
Viral ‘Social Shopping Network’ BlastoffNetwork.com hits record after Members go on ‘Cyber Monday’ Christmas Shopping Sprees
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 8 – Dallas Start-up company, Blastoff Network, reached a critical milestone last week when they surpassed five (5) million dollars in gross sales – just six weeks after their official public launch. Christmas and holiday shopping, as well as strong word-of-mouth recommendations over social networks like Twitter and Facebook, have contributed heavily to the early success of this cash-back online shopping network. The website currently ranks in the Alexa Top 1000 Most Visited Sites in the U.S.
“Five million dollars in gross sales is an important figure so early in our existence, but what’s most important to us is that we have given back hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash-back rewards to our members.” says William Rodgers, Blastoff Network Founder and CEO. “Shopping online for Christmas and holiday gifts is gaining more acceptance by people worldwide, and BlastoffNetwork.com adds to that both with ‘social shopping’ and ‘cash-back rewards’ to provide our members with a very financial rewarding experience.”
Today Blastoff Network has a growing membership base of dedicated followers which they credit to their Internet and Social Marketing efforts and word-of-mouth advertising. “We’re experiencing unprecedented amounts of purchases because our Members are showing their friends and family that they can save up to 15% cash back from over 400 popular retail merchants in our online shopping mall and, make money off the purchases made by others in their network” says Rodgers. “It’s a message that is being extremely well received by cost-conscious shoppers in a down economy.”
From the convenience of the Blastoff Shopping website, members can access national department stores, boutiques and online retailers. In addition to the unique cash-back rewards, Blastoff members can also take advantage of merchant-offered specials and coupons. The featured product, Blastoff Wireless, offers members huge discounts on new mobile phone plans and PDAs and, members may actually get paid for new activations. Home services (satellite, internet, cable, and phone) also come with cash-back rewards.
About Blastoff Network
Blastoff Communications is a Texas-based LLC, founded to enable Members to save money shopping online and make money online leveraging their professional and social networks. Blastoff Network Online Shopping Platform incorporates cash-back customer rewards (discounts, cash-back and cash payments for online purchases) with social networking and features a fully customizable homepage of streaming news, video, and music feeds along with social networking platforms and online games.
Visit the OFFICIAL Blastoff Network website: http://www.BlastoffNetwork.com
Follow Blastoff Network on Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/BlastoffNetwork
Be a Fan of Blastoff Network on Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/BlastoffNetwork
Media Contact:
Aaron Mathews
Blastoff Network Director of Marketing and Social Media
214-546-1778
pr@blastoffnetwork.com
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 8 – Dallas Start-up company, Blastoff Network, reached a critical milestone last week when they surpassed five (5) million dollars in gross sales – just six weeks after their official public launch. Christmas and holiday shopping, as well as strong word-of-mouth recommendations over social networks like Twitter and Facebook, have contributed heavily to the early success of this cash-back online shopping network. The website currently ranks in the Alexa Top 1000 Most Visited Sites in the U.S.
“Five million dollars in gross sales is an important figure so early in our existence, but what’s most important to us is that we have given back hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash-back rewards to our members.” says William Rodgers, Blastoff Network Founder and CEO. “Shopping online for Christmas and holiday gifts is gaining more acceptance by people worldwide, and BlastoffNetwork.com adds to that both with ‘social shopping’ and ‘cash-back rewards’ to provide our members with a very financial rewarding experience.”
Today Blastoff Network has a growing membership base of dedicated followers which they credit to their Internet and Social Marketing efforts and word-of-mouth advertising. “We’re experiencing unprecedented amounts of purchases because our Members are showing their friends and family that they can save up to 15% cash back from over 400 popular retail merchants in our online shopping mall and, make money off the purchases made by others in their network” says Rodgers. “It’s a message that is being extremely well received by cost-conscious shoppers in a down economy.”
From the convenience of the Blastoff Shopping website, members can access national department stores, boutiques and online retailers. In addition to the unique cash-back rewards, Blastoff members can also take advantage of merchant-offered specials and coupons. The featured product, Blastoff Wireless, offers members huge discounts on new mobile phone plans and PDAs and, members may actually get paid for new activations. Home services (satellite, internet, cable, and phone) also come with cash-back rewards.
About Blastoff Network
Blastoff Communications is a Texas-based LLC, founded to enable Members to save money shopping online and make money online leveraging their professional and social networks. Blastoff Network Online Shopping Platform incorporates cash-back customer rewards (discounts, cash-back and cash payments for online purchases) with social networking and features a fully customizable homepage of streaming news, video, and music feeds along with social networking platforms and online games.
Visit the OFFICIAL Blastoff Network website: http://www.BlastoffNetwork.com
Follow Blastoff Network on Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/BlastoffNetwork
Be a Fan of Blastoff Network on Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/BlastoffNetwork
Media Contact:
Aaron Mathews
Blastoff Network Director of Marketing and Social Media
214-546-1778
pr@blastoffnetwork.com
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Blastoff Network Partners with The Dallas Morning News and WFAA to Launch the Unique Local Network Shopping Portal: DFWblastoff.com
DALLAS, Texas, Nov 12 – Blastoff Network, in partnership with The Dallas Morning News and WFAA, announced today the launch of DFWblastoff.com, a new online portal that offers a single-site experience for local consumers.
Using the already popular portal engine of BlastoffNetwork.com, the partnership developed DFWblastoff.com, a local customizable internet portal featuring lifestyle content, access to local news and information from The Dallas Morning News and WFAA, the Belo Corp. owned, ABC television affiliate in D-FW, and an online shopping mall featuring more than 400 well-known retailers. It also includes a cash-back program that pays members when their friends and family shop online through the site. Other features include videos and music, free retro games, sports and entertainment news.
The added “social media” features allow users to create a network by inviting friends to sign up on DFWblastoff.com. When the users and their friends shop at any of DFWblastoff.com’s more than 400 online retail partner sites, they receive “cash back” on each purchase. In turn, each of those new members can encourage others to signup and will receive cash back on their purchases as well.
“Our technology encourages these kinds of partnerships for multiple levels of success. It is even further enhanced by the “local” aspect,” said Adam Smith, co-founder of Blastoff Network. “DFWblastoff.com not only creates a great home page portal experience for local consumers, but also puts money in their pockets.” “We are pleased to partner with The Blastoff Network, which gives us a unique way to engage with our local consumers,” said John McKeon, president and general manager of The Dallas Morning News. “DFWblastoff.com gives readers a one-stop portal to shop local retailers and access our news and information portfolio.”
“The Internet and WFAA.com is a significant part of the television station’s overall news, information, advertising and retail strategy,” said Mike Devlin, WFAA president and general manager. “We believe this portal will provide additional opportunity for consumers to access WFAA-created content, and we are pleased to be connected to DFWblastoff.com.”
About Blastoff Network
Blastoff Network is a Texas-based company, founded in 2007 to provide Members with saving money shopping online and make money leveraging their professional and social networks. Members receive a customizable homepage and enjoy cash-back shopping from over 400 leading retailers, like Travelocity, Gap and many others. Members also earn rewards as they invite friends and their network grows. Featured products, such as Blastoff Wireless, as well as home and legal services, contribute to the excitement and positive atmosphere offered by the company, its employees, and the personalized service they offer. For more information, visit http://www.BlastoffNetwork.com.
Media Contact:
Aaron Mathews
Blastoff Network Director of Marketing and Social Media
214-546-1778
pr@blastoffnetwork.com
Follow Us: http://www.Twitter.com/BlastoffNetwork
About The Dallas Morning News
Established in 1885, The Dallas Morning News (dallasnews.com) is Texas’ leading newspaper. Its portfolio of print and online products reach an average daily audience of more than 1.1 million. The newspaper has received eight Pulitzer Prizes since 1986, as well as numerous other industry awards recognizing the quality of its investigative and feature journalism, design and photojournalism. In 2005, The News received the Scripps Howard Foundation National Journalism Award for its editorial series calling for mandatory record votes in the Texas legislature, and its Web site, dallasnews.com, also was honored for Web reporting. In 2003, the paper launched the leading Spanish-language daily in North Texas, Al Día; the standard-setting free entertainment tabloid, Quick; and the nation’s first editorial blog. In 2008, the paper launched the free, home-delivered quick-read, Briefing. The Dallas Morning News is the flagship newspaper subsidiary of A. H. Belo Corporation.
About A. H. Belo Corporation
A. H. Belo Corporation (NYSE: AHC) headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a distinguished newspaper publishing and local news and information company that owns and operates four daily newspapers and a diverse group of Web sites. A. H. Belo publishes The Dallas Morning News, Texas’ leading newspaper and winner of eight Pulitzer Prizes since 1986; The Providence Journal, the oldest continuously-published daily newspaper in the U.S. and winner of four Pulitzer Prizes; The Press-Enterprise (Riverside, CA), serving southern California’s Inland Empire region and winner of one Pulitzer Prize; and the Denton Record-Chronicle. The Company publishes various specialty publications targeting niche audiences, and its partnerships and/or investments include the Yahoo! Newspaper Consortium and Classified Ventures, owner of cars.com. A. H. Belo also owns direct mail and commercial printing businesses. Additional information is available at www.ahbelo.com or by contacting Alison K. Engel, senior vice president/Chief Financial Officer, at 214-977-2248.
About Belo Corp.
Belo Corp. (BLC) is one of the nation’s largest pure-play, publicly-traded television companies, with 2008 annual revenue of $733 million. The Company owns and operates 20 television stations (nine in the top 25 markets) and their associated Web sites. Belo stations, which include affiliations with ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CW and MyNetwork TV, reach more than 14 percent of U.S. television households in 15 highly-attractive markets. Nearly all Belo stations rank first or second in their local market. Additional information is available at www.belo.com or by contacting Dave Muscari, vice president/product development, at 214.977.6490.
Using the already popular portal engine of BlastoffNetwork.com, the partnership developed DFWblastoff.com, a local customizable internet portal featuring lifestyle content, access to local news and information from The Dallas Morning News and WFAA, the Belo Corp. owned, ABC television affiliate in D-FW, and an online shopping mall featuring more than 400 well-known retailers. It also includes a cash-back program that pays members when their friends and family shop online through the site. Other features include videos and music, free retro games, sports and entertainment news.
The added “social media” features allow users to create a network by inviting friends to sign up on DFWblastoff.com. When the users and their friends shop at any of DFWblastoff.com’s more than 400 online retail partner sites, they receive “cash back” on each purchase. In turn, each of those new members can encourage others to signup and will receive cash back on their purchases as well.
“Our technology encourages these kinds of partnerships for multiple levels of success. It is even further enhanced by the “local” aspect,” said Adam Smith, co-founder of Blastoff Network. “DFWblastoff.com not only creates a great home page portal experience for local consumers, but also puts money in their pockets.” “We are pleased to partner with The Blastoff Network, which gives us a unique way to engage with our local consumers,” said John McKeon, president and general manager of The Dallas Morning News. “DFWblastoff.com gives readers a one-stop portal to shop local retailers and access our news and information portfolio.”
“The Internet and WFAA.com is a significant part of the television station’s overall news, information, advertising and retail strategy,” said Mike Devlin, WFAA president and general manager. “We believe this portal will provide additional opportunity for consumers to access WFAA-created content, and we are pleased to be connected to DFWblastoff.com.”
About Blastoff Network
Blastoff Network is a Texas-based company, founded in 2007 to provide Members with saving money shopping online and make money leveraging their professional and social networks. Members receive a customizable homepage and enjoy cash-back shopping from over 400 leading retailers, like Travelocity, Gap and many others. Members also earn rewards as they invite friends and their network grows. Featured products, such as Blastoff Wireless, as well as home and legal services, contribute to the excitement and positive atmosphere offered by the company, its employees, and the personalized service they offer. For more information, visit http://www.BlastoffNetwork.com.
Media Contact:
Aaron Mathews
Blastoff Network Director of Marketing and Social Media
214-546-1778
pr@blastoffnetwork.com
Follow Us: http://www.Twitter.com/BlastoffNetwork
About The Dallas Morning News
Established in 1885, The Dallas Morning News (dallasnews.com) is Texas’ leading newspaper. Its portfolio of print and online products reach an average daily audience of more than 1.1 million. The newspaper has received eight Pulitzer Prizes since 1986, as well as numerous other industry awards recognizing the quality of its investigative and feature journalism, design and photojournalism. In 2005, The News received the Scripps Howard Foundation National Journalism Award for its editorial series calling for mandatory record votes in the Texas legislature, and its Web site, dallasnews.com, also was honored for Web reporting. In 2003, the paper launched the leading Spanish-language daily in North Texas, Al Día; the standard-setting free entertainment tabloid, Quick; and the nation’s first editorial blog. In 2008, the paper launched the free, home-delivered quick-read, Briefing. The Dallas Morning News is the flagship newspaper subsidiary of A. H. Belo Corporation.
About A. H. Belo Corporation
A. H. Belo Corporation (NYSE: AHC) headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a distinguished newspaper publishing and local news and information company that owns and operates four daily newspapers and a diverse group of Web sites. A. H. Belo publishes The Dallas Morning News, Texas’ leading newspaper and winner of eight Pulitzer Prizes since 1986; The Providence Journal, the oldest continuously-published daily newspaper in the U.S. and winner of four Pulitzer Prizes; The Press-Enterprise (Riverside, CA), serving southern California’s Inland Empire region and winner of one Pulitzer Prize; and the Denton Record-Chronicle. The Company publishes various specialty publications targeting niche audiences, and its partnerships and/or investments include the Yahoo! Newspaper Consortium and Classified Ventures, owner of cars.com. A. H. Belo also owns direct mail and commercial printing businesses. Additional information is available at www.ahbelo.com or by contacting Alison K. Engel, senior vice president/Chief Financial Officer, at 214-977-2248.
About Belo Corp.
Belo Corp. (BLC) is one of the nation’s largest pure-play, publicly-traded television companies, with 2008 annual revenue of $733 million. The Company owns and operates 20 television stations (nine in the top 25 markets) and their associated Web sites. Belo stations, which include affiliations with ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CW and MyNetwork TV, reach more than 14 percent of U.S. television households in 15 highly-attractive markets. Nearly all Belo stations rank first or second in their local market. Additional information is available at www.belo.com or by contacting Dave Muscari, vice president/product development, at 214.977.6490.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
New Online Shopping Network Launches After Wildly Successful Beta
Blastoff Network announces public launch after closing exclusive deals with Pre-Paid Legal Services, Pizza Hut and Belo Corporation
DALLAS, Texas, Nov 6 – Blastoff Communications, LLC of Dallas, Texas which operates Blastoff Network, has publicly launched their unique online shopping network portal (www.BlastoffNetwork.com), after signing partnership deals during their Beta release with Pre-Paid Legal Services (NYSE: PPD), Pizza Hut (NYSE: YUM) and the Belo Corporation (NYSE: BLC). The online shopping website incorporates customer rewards (discounts and cash payments for online purchases) with social networking that pays members back for purchases, as well as rewarding them for purchases made by members in their network.
Pre-launch phase signed up over 200,0000 members who then sent out over 3 million invitations which resulted in over $2,000,000 in sales. During this Beta trial run, BlastoffNetwork.com rose from obscurity into the top 700 most visited sites in the United States according to Alexa.com.
Blastoff Network Founder and CEO William Rodgers, expressed both excitement and stress over such a popular launch, “We’ve had many long nights that are beginning to pay off. Our platform leverages the synergies between the rewards-based online shopping program of the Blastoff Network and the viral effect of social media.”
Members who join Blastoff Network’s free online shopping program will be eligible for discounts from more than 400 major retailers and can accrue cash payments through purchases made by other Members they recruit into their Blastoff Network. In addition, this unique shopping website offers Members a fully customizable homepage featuring access to web mail, social networking, news, videos, music and games. This is supported by a personalized online marketing platform and comprehensive contact and tracking system to manage affiliates in the Member’s network.
More information:
http://www.BlastoffNetwork.com
About Blastoff Network
Blastoff Network is a Texas-based company, founded in 2007 to provide Members with saving money shopping online and make money leveraging their professional and social networks. Members receive a customizable homepage and enjoy cash-back shopping from over 400 leading retailers, like Travelocity, Gap and many others. Members also earn rewards as they invite friends and their network grows. Featured products, such as Blastoff Wireless, as well as home and legal services, contribute to the excitement and positive atmosphere offered by the company, its employees, and the personalized service they offer. For more information, visit http://www.BlastoffNetwork.com.
Media Contact:
Aaron Mathews
Blastoff Network Director of Marketing and Social Media
214-546-1778
pr@blastoffnetwork.com
Follow Us: http://www.Twitter.com/BlastoffNetwork
DALLAS, Texas, Nov 6 – Blastoff Communications, LLC of Dallas, Texas which operates Blastoff Network, has publicly launched their unique online shopping network portal (www.BlastoffNetwork.com), after signing partnership deals during their Beta release with Pre-Paid Legal Services (NYSE: PPD), Pizza Hut (NYSE: YUM) and the Belo Corporation (NYSE: BLC). The online shopping website incorporates customer rewards (discounts and cash payments for online purchases) with social networking that pays members back for purchases, as well as rewarding them for purchases made by members in their network.
Pre-launch phase signed up over 200,0000 members who then sent out over 3 million invitations which resulted in over $2,000,000 in sales. During this Beta trial run, BlastoffNetwork.com rose from obscurity into the top 700 most visited sites in the United States according to Alexa.com.
Blastoff Network Founder and CEO William Rodgers, expressed both excitement and stress over such a popular launch, “We’ve had many long nights that are beginning to pay off. Our platform leverages the synergies between the rewards-based online shopping program of the Blastoff Network and the viral effect of social media.”
Members who join Blastoff Network’s free online shopping program will be eligible for discounts from more than 400 major retailers and can accrue cash payments through purchases made by other Members they recruit into their Blastoff Network. In addition, this unique shopping website offers Members a fully customizable homepage featuring access to web mail, social networking, news, videos, music and games. This is supported by a personalized online marketing platform and comprehensive contact and tracking system to manage affiliates in the Member’s network.
More information:
http://www.BlastoffNetwork.com
About Blastoff Network
Blastoff Network is a Texas-based company, founded in 2007 to provide Members with saving money shopping online and make money leveraging their professional and social networks. Members receive a customizable homepage and enjoy cash-back shopping from over 400 leading retailers, like Travelocity, Gap and many others. Members also earn rewards as they invite friends and their network grows. Featured products, such as Blastoff Wireless, as well as home and legal services, contribute to the excitement and positive atmosphere offered by the company, its employees, and the personalized service they offer. For more information, visit http://www.BlastoffNetwork.com.
Media Contact:
Aaron Mathews
Blastoff Network Director of Marketing and Social Media
214-546-1778
pr@blastoffnetwork.com
Follow Us: http://www.Twitter.com/BlastoffNetwork
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