Wednesday, November 2, 2011

RetailMeNot.com Launches Coupon Community Throwdown

Austin-based RetailMeNot.com, the online coupon site run by WhaleShark Media, said today that it is launching a major promotion called the Coupon Community Throwdown. The "throwdown" challenges users to prove their skills as "coupon royalty", and will be awarded thousands of dollars in gift cards as prizes, according to RetailMeNot. The firm said the promotion is a part of a 5th birthday celebration for the site. RetailMeNot is owned by WhaleShark Media, which is venture backed by Austin Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Adams Street Partners and Google Ventures.