Rumors of Massive Layoffs at kgb Deals Appear to be False, Interview with Amy Littlefield of Limelight Deals & Walmart’s Mobile Commerce Efforts Finally Take Shape

Daily Deal Media News Daily Deal News for January 5th, 2012 Rumors of Massive Layoffs at kgb deals appear to be False Interview with Amy Littlefield of Limelight Deals Walmart’s Mobile Commerce Efforts Finally Take Shape Turkey, the Rising Star of E-Commerce CitySpoon is Optimistic About 2012 Video: Snapdeal Tames the God of Death in New TV Ad Spots Daily Dealing Startup Charideem Launches its Savings Through Donation Platform iPhone 4S to Scare Up Chinese eCommerce Surge on Friday the 13th Bloomspot Celebrates 2nd Birthday with “Best Of” Offers Facebook Daily Deal Marketplace Debut by The Daily Deals Agency – Sneak Peek! Google and Groupon Sued: For, Existing?   NOW AVAILABLE: Learn how Historical Deal Data can help you monitor the competition and provide you with key market intelligence. Contact Eric at emeyer@dailydealmedia.com Rumors of Massive Layoffs at kgb Deals Appear to be False   We’ve been receiving a steady stream of emails and tips about massive layoffs at kgbdeals for about two weeks now.     At first they were easy to dismiss since they also claimed that kgb is exiting the US market, or one claiming that kgb is shutting down deals entirely after a string of disappointing quarters. I reached out to an executive at kgb today for comment, and his reply was: “Yes this is all rumorville – we don’t even have 1,000 people working in deals in the US.  The people let go were mostly from the inside sales office in Wichita, KS.  The vast majority of those jobs are being re-hired in the field (as outside sales)...” LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Happy New Year! On behalf of Daily Deal Media and the entire Social Commerce and Daily Deal Industry, I wish you all the best as we begin another journey of challenges, victories, lessons and changes in the years ahead. It’s been a great 2011 here at Daily Deal Media and we hope it’s been just as suitable for all of our readers and colleagues. I want to thank everyone for the immense support and feedback over the past year and I looking forward to more in 2012. I couldn’t ask for more engaging and witty team members, readers and industry colleagues to share this last year with. It’s been a privilege. Our readership continues to grow and we could not be more enthusiastic about 2011 and what we can accomplish together with your comments and continued encouragement. Never hesitate to reach out or give us feedback. You can find us on our social media channels and don’t forget to signup to our Newsletter to get our best content delivered right to your inbox.  Thanks again for your support in 2011 and warmest greetings at the start of our most exciting year yet! -Boyan Josic Interview with Amy Littlefield of Limelight Deals I had the opportunity to speak with Amy Littlefield, Product Manager of Limelight Deals, a daily deal company owned by the Dow Jones Local Media Group. Amy described the company and how they have created a unique way to fit into the deals space... Walmart's Mobile Commerce Efforts Finally Take Shape Big Business for Small Society As 2012 gets underway, it’s apparent that Walmart is feeling the heat from the eCommerce heavyweights looking to take a hefty bite out of every bricks-and-mortar establishment in existence. But the familiar multinational retailer isn’t shrinking from a good fight. That much is apparent from the company’s latest moves in mobile commerce... Daily Deal Media LLC 700 Tower Dr Suite 500, Troy MI 48098 Direct: (248)247-3580 Email: info@dailydealmedia.com Web: http://dailydealmedia.com Be a fan on Facebook Follow us on Twitter RSS Feed

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