In attending the a4u expo in Munich this year, we are more excited to meet a broader range of merchants and also creative marketing professionals with a different view than our own.  Personally I love Europe and e-commerce and the opportunity to put those two things together.  DealTaker may still just participate in the UK for awhile since the US is clearly our focus, but new points of view and the ability to interact with our global peers is an exciting proposition.

 

And the trailer for the movie for your viewing pleasure…

“If you can dodge a wrench – you can dodge a ball!!”

FIRST BLACK FRIDAY AD OF THE YEAR NOW ON DEALTAKER.COM

Premier Coupon & Deal Site Features Most-Anticipated Sales of the Year Well Ahead of Schedule

PLANO, Texas—October 7, 2009—DealTaker.com today announced the official start of the holiday bargain shopping season with the first Black Friday ad now at www.DealTaker.com/blackfriday.html.

“It’s a great day for bargain hunters everywhere,” said Kevin Strawbridge, President of DealTaker.com.  “With pent up demand at an all-time high and retailers eager for consumer dollars, sales will abound and organization will be the key to sorting through myriad opportunities.  Perusing the ads well ahead of Thanksgiving makes it easier for deal takers to optimize their time and money, and for retailers to ensure traffic to their stores,” Strawbridge said.

There are 50 days before November 27 which could be the biggest shopping day of the year.  To prepare, consumers can quickly and easily find the most up-to-date Black Friday deals, coupons and sales at DealTaker.com.  The popular site also features a countdown calendar, a handy downloadable Black Friday Organizer ® exclusively available at DealTaker and a searchable list of free shipping codes for consumers who also take advantage of the online deals every day and on Cyber Monday.

Besides sales from nearly 2,000 merchant partners, more than 225,000 DealTaker.com members actively post deals, ads, coupons and offers on DealTaker.com every day, saving consumers millions of dollars over the past 5 years.  Historically, members have posted Black Friday ads directly to the Black Friday forums.  But some retailers have balked at members trying to help each other.  Already, one major retailer has made a pre-emptive strike with a cease-and-desist letter, insisting DealTaker.com police the forums and remove ads that members post.

About DealTaker.com

DealTaker.com is the premier destination for consumers looking to spend less and get more.  A free coupon site for members to share and take deals, DealTaker.com makes it easy to save on merchandise and services including food, travel, electronics, home furnishings, jewelry and pet supplies, among others.  Founded in Plano, Texas in 2004, DealTaker.com works with more than 1,900 stores, nearly 19,000 followers on Twitter and more than 225,000 deal-sharing members to provide over 8,000 active coupons and deals every day.

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Contact:  Jeanine Connolly

DealTakerPR@gmail.com

214 – 636 – 3900

I have been very pleased with Proflowers ever since I met some of their senior management about 6 years ago when I was with JCPenney.  With an amazing business model that delivers top quality products very quickly, I knew they had to have something that would put a smile on a 3 year olds face.  I found the “Beary Happy Birthday Box“.  It was 7:30 pm PT the night before the birthday, yet I was able to order it and get it shipped for delivery the next day.  The excitement and smiles were awesome and I am thankful that Proflowers had a solution for me to make it happen.

However, after consulting with a good colleague at Road Runner Sports in San Diego, she suggested the Men’s Nike Zoom Vomero+ 4.  Because of the extra focus on cushioning (which is best for the long walk) and the good look of them, I decided to make those the shoes to wear.  Basically, I got the best shoes possible by shopping at RRS online – they provide so much information that the shopping part is easy.  Thank you Road Runner.

I can’t wait to get them this week and start breaking them in - Just in time for the Avon Walk September 12-13, 2009.

Thanks to all of you for your support.  You can see my daily blog at http://kstrawwalks.wordpress.com and you can donate at http://tk2.us/donate4AvonWalk

I am looking for quantity of people donating first and foremost.  The total $$ will be the added benefit!!

I am going to humbly represent DealTaker and our team of dedicated people by walking with the Affiliate Marketers Give Back Team led by Missy Ward.  Missy has been a strong supporter of many charitable projects throughout the years and I am honored to have an opportunity to give back along with a great group of people joining us this year (including Melissa Salas of Buy.com).

The walk is one month from today and I will be geared toward training for the 40 mile walk, raising money via the support of the DealTaker community, colleagues and friends, and working to make a difference in an area that affects too many people around the world.  I will post updates on the Inside DealTaker blog from time-to-time, as well as keep up with a daily journal on my own blog at KstrawWalks.

Where you can, please join me in support – either through monetary donations via my personal page on the Avon site at  -

Kstraw Avon Walk LA September 12-13, 2009

Thanks in advance for your support!!

The good news – DealTaker getting more interview time showing people how to save money, time, and aggravation while part of a fun and interesting community of people.

KEYE42 in Austin, Texas invited us to be on their morning show a few weeks back.  Bettie Cross, the reporter with whom I had the pleasure of working, was so excited about the savings we had on all the products we showed.  We have all four of the segments available on our YouTube channel (along with all the other videos from DealTaker).  Here’s one for your immediate viewing pleasure…it is fun to be the good news

You also can find special offers on:

• Mother’s Day Jewelry
• Mother’s Day Flowers
• Mother’s Day Sales