Ning and Groupon Team Up to Bring GEO-Targeted Daily Deals to Ning Powered Social Websites

PALO ALTO, CA and CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - October 21, 2010) -  Ning, the world's largest platform for creating custom social websites, is partnering with Groupon, the original daily local deal website, to extend the global reach of daily Groupon offers to participating Ning customers. This custom Groupon integration further demonstrates Ning's commitment to providing Ning Creators with a powerful, turnkey platform that offers unparalleled customization and an ever-increasing array of revenue-generating opportunities.

Coming on the heels of Groupon's international expansion and the recent launch of Ning Everywhere, this partnership enables Ning Creators from around the world to add the geo-targeted Groupon widget with just the press of a button. These daily deals enhance the overall experience of any Ning social website, and adds another integrated monetization option for Ning Creators. With more than 5,000 new social websites created on Ning every month, Groupon will regularly reach tens of millions of visitors, worldwide, with exclusive local deals.

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Crain's : Gilt Groupe Inc. buys Bergine.com, a San Francisco-based seller of discounted deals

After three years in business, flash-sale specialist Gilt Groupe Inc., which made online shopping for discount luxury apparel commonplace, has announced its first acquisition.

Gilt City, the company's service and experience arm, is buying Bergine.com, a 7-month-old, San Francisco-based seller of discounted deals. The move is expected to give Manhattan-based Gilt a stronger foothold on the West Coast, since Bergine already boasts deals with several California restaurants, spas and entertainment providers.

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