scoutmob in the Press

“The Google deal isn’t the only thing happening in Scoutmob’s world, however. Today, co-founder and head of product Michael Tavani said that the company’s new ecommerce product, Shoppe, has been performing wildly above expectations.”

- Read up on our partnership with Google to bring local deals to users and our success with the launch of Shoppe. (Pando Daily)

Geo-Push Scoutmob deals straight to your phone with Field Trip!...

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:49:00 -0500

Geo-Push Scoutmob deals straight to your phone with Field Trip! Catch the details on the Atlantic.

Scoutmob helps Google’s Field Trip users find deals based...

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:33:00 -0500

Scoutmob helps Google’s Field Trip users find deals based on their location. Check out the article on TechCrunch.

Scoutmob’s Free Mobile Deals Now on Google's Field Trip App

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:47:00 -0500

From the best place to score an artful latte to a tucked away historic alley, our city streets are layered with insider tidbits and locals-only knowledge. To help you unlock even more local goodness, Scoutmob’s free deals are now available on the Field Trip app created by Google’s Niantic Labs. Scoutmob and Field Trip are a match made in local discovery heaven, as we share a commitment to support exploration of the things that make our cities so darn awesome.

We are proud to be the first provider of free offers on Field Trip, alerting app users to thousands of nearby locally owned businesses so they can eat some authentic Ethiopian or get a stiff cocktail—all on a whim. Joining publishers like Zagat, Thrillist and Cool Hunting on Field Trip will help us gauge consumer interest in new ways to learn about local offers and next generation location-aware apps.

Scoutmob’s spontaneous, commitment-free deals were attractive to Field Trip’s creators from the start. After installation, Field Trip runs in the background and exposes information tailored to your interests as you move around the city with no searching or browsing necessary. Set the type and number of alerts you want to see and—bam—local businesses, historical factoids, landmarks, art and culture will all find you. Field Trip is currently available for Android phones, with an iPhone version set to launch early this year.

The Field Trip app is part of a movement fueled by massive smartphone adoption to unlock information stored online and weave it into a more ambient experience. No need to pause real life and spend time asking for information; that’s so 2012. Ubiquitous computing technology seeks to anticipate an information need and allow people to know what the web knows.

Field Trip joins Scoutmob’s own native iOS and Android apps, to distribute hundreds of Scoutmob discounts available for instant use across the U.S. Scoutmob offers have resulted in millions of purchases at local businesses since we launched in January 2010.

We believe in treating everyday like your own local field trip. Heck, we encourage you to reenact Ferris Bueller’s Day Off any day of the week. And there’s no better way to feel connected to your community than by supporting locally owned businesses. Here’s to a more curious 2013 and beyond.

"I’m most excited about e-commerce, much better loyalty than we’ve seen so far, and user-generated..."

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:00:00 -0500

“I’m most excited about e-commerce, much better loyalty than we’ve seen so far, and user-generated content.”

- A year in review, a glimpse into 2013. Hyperlocal Payment Execs pitch in on the evolution of social discovery. (Street Fight Mag) David Payne, CEO & Co-Founder of Scoutmob

A major award! Kiplinger’s named Scoutmob a hit of 2012.

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 10:25:00 -0500

A major award! Kiplinger’s named Scoutmob a hit of 2012.

Tourists have guidebooks. Independent experts have Scoutmob....

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:03:21 -0500

Tourists have guidebooks. Independent experts have Scoutmob. Thanks Consumer Reports!

Sweet! @wired calls Scoutmob “the hippest deals app out...

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:56:57 -0500

Sweet! @wired calls Scoutmob “the hippest deals app out there”

“You get awesome deals at great restaurants” he said between...

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:20:47 -0400

“You get awesome deals at great restaurants” he said between bites of gourmet tacos.

Our mobile app brings out the best of what is around you, giving you plenty of reasons to explore...

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:34:14 -0400

Our mobile app brings out the best of what is around you, giving you plenty of reasons to explore your city without emptying your wallet.

“We’re a local brand that engages users by surfacing the best things going on locally and physical...

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:13:24 -0400

“We’re a local brand that engages users by surfacing the best things going on locally and physical products are an extension of that,” said Michael Tavani, co-founder of Scoutmob (on Shoppe).

Scoutmob gives Androiders a revamped app to check out local businesses and happenings in their...

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:33:24 -0400

Scoutmob gives Androiders a revamped app to check out local businesses and happenings in their city.

Scoutmob Introduces a New Way to Connect Content with Commerce

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:31:00 -0400

Scoutmob Launches New Way to Discover Local with ‘Shoppe’

Latest Scoutmob product connects consumers with local artists

Scoutmob, a mobile media startup revolutionizing how consumers connect with their city, is introducing a new showcase for local artists and makers. Called Shoppe, this e-commerce offering will give Scoutmob users special access to a curated selection the city’s locally-made products.

“Our mission with Scoutmob is to be the very best local guide for users in each of our cities,” said Scoutmob co-founder and CEO, Dave Payne. “Now we can proudly say that, in addition to featuring our favorite restaurants, retail finds and local experiences, we have a way to give our users access to the amazing local artists who spend their time and energy creating these unique products and supporting their communities.”

Reaching over one million users, Scoutmob is pioneering an evolution in the ways a consumer can connect with the best experiences in their cities. From spontaneous geo-based mobile offers to exclusive hand-picked experiences, daily editorial, and access to locally-made goods, Scoutmob is offering communities countless ways to discover and interact with the best of what is around them.

Each week, Shoppe will provide users with a unique perspective on the background stories, tools, process, and passions of these local artists. Shoppe will feature artist profiles for longer periods than other curated product sites, providing them with a perennial venue to promote their work. Whether it is a hand-painted art print or one-of-a-kind jewelry, Shoppe benefits the entire community by offering a way to discover these products, support the local economy, and also get to know these creators.

“Our focus is as much on promoting the unique stories of local artists as it is on promoting their products,” said Payne. “With Shoppe, we want to give our users another way to discover their cities. Supporting local is more than just buying locally-made things; it’s getting to know the people and creators around you, and the appreciation of community that kind of connection can build.”

Over the past few months, Scoutmob has reached significant milestones, such as driving one million mobile transactions at local businesses through its iPhone, Android and Blackberry apps. Also, a recent investment from media heavyweights AOL Ventures, Capitol Broadcasting, Cox Enterprises, Inc., Ben Lerer of Thrillist, and New Atlantic Ventures has set the stage for aggressive product development to support Scoutmob’s mission and further evolve the intersection of local commerce with local content.

About Scoutmob  

Founded in 2010 and based in Atlanta, Scoutmob connects you to the local experience in an authentic, real-time way. With exclusive, location-based deals, fresh daily content and curated experiences, the mobile app acts as a compass for everyday exploration in your city, giving plenty of good reasons to get out and experience what’s around you. To get the app or for more information, go to Scoutmob.com.

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