Company’s Vision of Anytime, Anywhere Game Play One Step Closer to Consumers Worldwide

Exent's GameTanium Mobile Launches on Android Tablets

New York  (Profitable.com)  Exent’s vision of enabling anytime, anywhere game play took another step forward today as the company unveiled the first and only all–you-can-play subscription service for tablets offering unlimited game play of dozens of the hottest games on Android, including Fruit Ninja, Baseball Superstars®, and T-Racer HD.  With this launch, Exent’s GameTanium™ service will now extend across all of the leading consumer electronics platforms – PCs, smartphones, TVs and tablets.

Coming off a 2011 holiday season that witnessed consumers purchasing tablets at a torrid pace, the recent exponential growth in sales promises to spur the consumption of games, which numerous studies indicate are the number one activity on tablet devices.  GameTanium Mobile capitalizes on this new demand by providing consumers an easy one-stop shop for filling up their tablets with only the latest and best graphically rich games available on the market.  With mobile game play continuing its dramatic growth curve, GameTanium now offers operators the ability to leverage Exent’s world leading Games on Demand service on the two mobile platforms their consumers want most.

Exent powers the Games on Demand offerings for the world’s leading service providers. With its suite of platform enablement options – from PC to TV to smartphone to tablets – Exent’s Built with GameTanium services give operators an incredibly “sticky” value-added service that increases average revenue per user (ARPU), strengthens brand loyalty and retention and can be merchandised in virtually limitless ways.  Combining GameTanium’s content and programming expertise with customizable elements ranging from a brandable UI to pricing and packaging, the service provides carriers with the industry’s most turnkey Games on Demand solution on the market.

For game publishers, GameTanium offers a rich channel for delivering their games across multiple platforms, increasing the life of games and royalties that games earn.  GameTanium’s exclusive catalog and merchandising expertise also enables premium pricing by elevating superior games above the overwhelming population of game demos, spam, broken apps and just plain boring games offered in the Android Market.

“The GameTanium tablet offering is yet another step in our anytime, anywhere game play vision,” says Zvi Levgoren, CEO at Exent.  ”We now offer our world-leading Games on Demand service across all of the platforms necessary to enable games to be played wherever, whenever and however consumers want to play them.  As a result, the service represents a great opportunity for carriers to engage their customers on a more meaningful and ultimately, more profitable level and for game publishers to drive their games more deeply into players’ lives.”

The GameTanium tablet service is available for Android tablets for a low monthly fee.  Users can start their free three-day trial of the service by visiting http://m.gametanium.com/tablet.html from their Android device.

Operators and OEM’s can try the new GameTanium tablet along with mobile and TV services by visiting Exent at the Israel Mobile & Communications Association Pavilion (Hall 6 C50) at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, February 27 through March 1.  Android publishers and developers can also learn more about adding their apps to the service by visiting Exent at the show or by visiting http://exent.com/market-solutions/opportunity-for-publishers.html.

About Exent

Exent is the leading global market solutions provider for monetization of mobile and PC games.  Exent delivers technologies and products for various markets, including video game publishers, mobile operators, broadband service providers, consumer portals, consumer electronic manufacturers, media companies, ad agencies, brand owners, retailers and others.

33,000 Visitors & 100,000 Toys and Games to Fill Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

New York  (Profitable.com)  The $83 billion global toy industry will descend upon New York City this Sunday, February 12th, when the 109th annual American International Toy Fair opens its doors at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center for four, jam-packed days of business deals and trend-spotting for the 33,000 guests in attendance.

Owned and operated by the Toy Industry Association (TIA) and the largest toy tradeshow in the Western Hemisphere, Toy Fair 2012 will showcase 100,000 innovative toys, games and youth entertainment products from more than 1,000 exhibitors – from big name companies to exciting new start-ups – across 366,339 net square feet of exhibit space.

“With guests from 110 countries registered to attend, Toy Fair has proven to be a truly global show, not only opening the doors to the highly lucrative U.S. market but serving as an increasingly important gateway to the world market as well,” said Marian Bossard, TIA vice president of meetings and events.

The surge in international attendance at the show encompasses a diverse and powerful sea of close to 15,000 buyers and 1,100 worldwide media representatives, who will scour the show floor for hot new tech toys, innovative playthings, classic games, and everything in between.

Many after-hours events, stimulating seminars and networking activities will also take place during the week:

• The TOTY (Toy of the Year) Awards, administered by TIA in support of the Toy Industry Foundation, will be held on Saturday, February 11th at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center. The event honors the best in toys and children’s entertainment in eleven industry award categories plus one overall “Toy of the Year” award; the induction of Arnie Rubin, Founder and CEO of Funrise Toys, Ltd., and Frederick August Otto Schwarz, Founder and President of FAO Schwarz into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame; and pays tribute to the Foundation’s work to bring the joy of toys and play to kids in need.
• On Sunday, February 12th at 10 a.m. the Toy Fair Opening Ceremony will take place with live musical entertainment and a parade of popular costumed characters during the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
• On Monday, February 13th at 2:00 p.m. media will get the inside scoop on 2012′s hottest trends at the Toy Trends Tea; the TIA trends specialist will reveal the freshest developments in toys using examples from the show floor.  
• Toy Fair-hosted educational seminars will also be taking place throughout the week, including a Toy Safety Compliance Update with a keynote from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chairman Inez Tenenbaum. View the full schedule of happenings at the show under the Events tab on ToyFairNY.com.
• Play Happens 2012 is now underway, once again blending the fun of Toy Fair with the energy of NYC by turning Manhattan into a virtual board game. Thanks to a new partnership with PunchTab, the game now offers multiple ways to win! Visit the Toy Fair Blog for details.

Registration is mandatory for access to Toy Fair 2012; verification of media credentials is required. Sign up online at www.ToyFairNY.com or on-site during show hours.  Those who can’t make it to the show will be kept in the loop by event staff via Twitter (@ToyFairNY, #TF12 and #TFNY), the TIA Press Room, Facebook and the Toy Fair Blog.

About the American International Toy Fair

Toy Fair is an annual event that is owned and operated by the Toy Industry Association (TIA). The largest toy trade show in the Western Hemisphere, the show brings together more than 1,000 exhibiting manufacturers, distributors, importers and sales agents from over 100 countries to showcase an estimated 100,000 toy and entertainment products to the 8,000+ unique retail outlets scheduled to attend.

About the Toy Industry Association (TIA)

TIA is the not-for-profit trade association for producers and importers of toys and youth entertainment products sold in North America, representing 550 companies who account for approximately 85% of domestic toy sales.  Toy safety is the number one priority for the toy industry. TIA has a long history of leadership in toy safety including development of the first comprehensive toy safety standard more than 30 years ago, and working with government, consumers and industry on ongoing programs to ensure safe and fun play. For more information, please visit www.toyfairny.com, www.toyassociation.org or www.toyinfo.org.

Two products honored with CES Innovations Award in “Health & Wellness” and “Personal Electronics” categories

Las Vegas, NV  (Profitable.com)  Oregon Scientific, a leading designer and worldwide marketer of personal electronics, today announced six new products for fitness buffs, outdoor and weather enthusiasts, and the home.  Two of the products were recipients of the CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Award, including a new induction charging station for mobile devices in the “Personal Electronics” category, and the industry’s only touch-screen heart rate monitor in the “Health & Fitness” category.  Other new products include a Portable Emergency Alert Radio that synchs up to the National Weather Service and also a Remote Weather Access Platform designed to help homeowners monitor their home’s weather and environment data remotely via smartphone or tablet.

Oregon Scientific will unveil the new products at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week, Meeting Room S117-S118, South Hall 2, Ground Level.  The new products will include:

• Time and Wireless Charging Station+
  The charging station uses Qi-enabled charging standard set forth by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC).  The Time and Wireless Charging Station+ is a recipient of the CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Award and features a projection clock, weather forecaster and wireless charging station for Qi-enabled mobile devices or devices with Qi-enabled charging accessories.  The station provides reliable indoor and outdoor temperature readings and weather forecasts based on barometric pressure.  Even the iPhone 4 can be charged on the pad with a Qi-enable sleeve!  (MSRP $129)

• Portable Emergency Alert Radio
  The alert radio lets users know when the National Weather Service issues imminent weather or civil emergency warnings in the area, providing 24/7 updates from national agencies. The radio includes a digital AM/FM radio, weather band channels, NOAA Weather Radio alerts, and SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) technology that allow users to customize location-based alerts.  The radio also features a hand crank and solar panel for supplemental charging in dire situations that will keep the LED flashlight, siren and radio operating.  A USB-compatible cell phone charging port, powered by the hand crank, is also included for on-the-go charging in emergency situations.  (MSRP $79)

• Remote Weather Access Platform
  The weather platform synchs up with Oregon Scientific’s professional weather stations, like the new WMR300, and uses traditional wireless frequencies and a “hub” to convert weather data into uploadable information to a personal website or via a smartphone (iOS, Android) app.  The platform allows homeowners to stay on top of real-time weather conditions at preset locations around the house, monitoring microclimate from afar – including basements, attics, gardens and garages.  Users can also track the historical weather data to share with neighbors or family online.  (MSRP $149)

• Touch Advanced Weather Station
  Perfect for a desktop or nightstand, this compact and user-friendly weather station provides full weather forecasts, accurate time and date, temperature, humidity and air pressure readings, and a crescendo alarm clock at the tip of your finger.  The Touch Advanced Weather Station features a streamlined, contemporary design with no buttons to press and nothing to attach.  The station displays indoor / outdoor temperature and humidity with up to 3 channels and utilizes touch screen technology to toggle between settings and customize screen content.  Available nationwide at Target in exclusive colors.  (MSRP $49)

• Gaiam Touch Heart Rate Monitor
  The Gaiam Touch, a recipient of the CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Award in the Health & Wellness category, features the industry’s only button free, touch-screen.  Featuring a comfortable, slim design – 2 millimeters thinner than any other heart rate monitor on the market – the monitor builds on consumer research to create a more intuitive user experience.  The directional touch-screen allows for easy navigation between heart rate, calories burned and workout time with just the touch of a finger.  Available nationwide at the Oregon Scientific Online Store, Target, Sports Authority, Academy Sports, MC Sports and Athleta. (MSRP $99-109)

• ATCMini Action Video Camera
  The ATCMini is a small HD video camera that is light enough to capture every action-packed moment, whether users are at the skate-park, biking down a muddy mountain trail, surfing, or diving underwater up to 65 feet.  The lightest on the market weighing only 2.3 oz, the ATCMini features 720p HD video (30FPS), a 110 degree wide angle field of view, photo settings of up to 1.3 megapixels, and a built-in microphone.  The ATCMini is hands-free and includes a hardshell helmet mount for motorcyclists and skaters with several mounting options sold separately:  a handlebar mount for bikes and ATVs, a surf mount for surfboards, snowboards or skateboards, and a vented helmet mount for cyclists.
  (MSRP $179)

For more information about Oregon Scientific’s product offerings, visit us.oregonscientific.com.

About Oregon Scientific

Founded in 1989, Oregon Scientific is headquartered in Tualatin; a quaint suburb of beautiful Portland, Oregon.  Oregon Scientific offers six families of products, ranging from youth & learning to sports & fitness.  Built from its hallmark of timing and weather devices, Oregon Scientific is expanding to meet the diverse needs of its customers to enhance the way we live, work and play.  Consider Oregon Scientific’s products to be Innovating the Everyday.

Oregon Scientific is a division of one of the world’s premier electronics manufacturers, Integrated Display Technology, Ltd. (IDT), based in Hong Kong.  IDT was founded in 1977 and is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as IDT Technology and on the Singapore Exchange as I-Com.

Las Vegas, NV  (Profitable.com)  Demonstrating its commitment to deliver innovative entertainment solutions, Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) has created the first-ever line of Android™-powered music devices and Made for Android headsets and accessories. Philips will debut its Android ecosystem at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week, including a first-of-its-kind headset range, a new portable Wi-Fi multimedia player and a collection of protective cases.

Building on its history of “firsts” in sound innovation, Philips is the first to create a complete collection of accessories specifically designed for Android. In combination with its extensive range of Fidelio docking speakers for Android and the award-winning GoGear Connect 3 Android-based MP4 player, the new offerings will provide Android users with the industry’s broadest range of customized products.

“We know Android users value the flexibility, robust functionality and style options supported by the Android operating system, and those details have inspired the design of our Android products,” said Jacopo D’Alessandris, vice president, Philips Consumer Lifestyle North America. “Philips now offers robust music ecosystems for both Apple and Android that blend award-winning sound innovation with easy-to-use, effortless style.”

Made for Android Headsets
Android owners can now completely customize their hands-free experience, with the launch of Philips’ first-of-its-kind, Made for Android headsets. Built for long-lasting comfort, the debut range includes four models for optimal fit: in-ear, ear-hook, premium in-ear and headband. With full functionality with virtually any Android device, the new headsets offer easy call and music management, enhanced by sound optimization and personalization through Philips dedicated Android headset app.

GoGear Connect Wi-Fi MP4 Players
The GoGear Connect range of touch screen MP4 players – including the new GoGear Connect 3.5 – offers consumers the full functionality of Android 2.3 Gingerbread, enhanced by superior sound quality to deliver the ultimate handheld entertainment experience. Watch movies in high-definition, listen to music in high-fidelity sound, easily browse the Web and delve into more than 300,000 apps and games available in the Android Market™.

Fidelio Docking Speakers for Android
The first-ever docking speakers designed to work with virtually all Android devices, the Fidelio docking speakers range for Android pairs the acoustic precision of Fidelio with FlexiDock technology for easy landscape or portrait docking that centrally positions each Android device for the best listening experience. The entire line also features Bluetooth technology for wireless listening and works with Philips’ Fidelio and Songbird applications for wireless streaming and seamless synchronization of music between PCs and Android devices.

Protective Cases Range
Philips offers fail-safe device protection with superior functionality for five popular HTC Android devices with the debut of its first Android cases line. Designed in six different styles and available in a variety of color selections, Philips HTC cases range dissipates shock and prevents scratches and scuffs, while facilitating easy docking and ensuring total access to device controls.

Philips Soundbar Home Cinema Speaker with Android streaming
Packed with convenient features, the new Philips Soundbar Home Cinema Speaker brings the luxury of a cinema into the home at the touch of a button. With simple, streaming functionality, the Soundbar offers easy access to content stored on Android devices or on a PC. Unleash content from any DLNA-enabled device with SimplyShare and the built-in Wi-Fi functionality and enjoyed it on the big screen.

To learn more about Philips’ Android ecosystem of products, visit www.philips.com/sound and follow us on Twitter @obsessedwsound. Members of the media are invited to visit the Philips Consumer Lifestyle Lounge at the Venetian Hotel, Toscana 3701 from Monday, January 9 through Thursday, January 12.

About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people’s lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of “sense and simplicity.” Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs over 120,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 22.3 billion in 2010, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.

Android and Android Market are registered trademarks of Google.

New Free iPhone App Directs Users to the Nearest Medical Centers Worldwide

Philadelphia, PA  (Profitable.com)  Azavea, an award-winning geospatial analysis (GIS) software development company, announces the release of the Emergency Medical Center Locator (EMCL) application, available for free download through iTunes. The application was built for the Biomedical Research and Education Foundation (BREF), whose mission is to provide unbiased information resources about biomedical products for patients and their physician.

The first few minutes and hours after a trauma can significantly impact chances of survival, especially as one travels abroad and does not know the local language. The EMCL for iPhone identifies a user’s location and automatically retrieves the name and addresses of the 50 nearest medical centers around them in the United States and abroad. Only the most advanced and state-of-the-art emergency care facilities with improved patient outcomes are included within the application. Six specialty areas can be selected: trauma, stroke, eye, pediatric, cardiac and burn. The application contains close to 2,400 medical centers in 101 countries, including Algeria, Afghanistan, France, Jordan, Morocco, Peru, and Yemen.

“A recent study showed that 75% of emergency rooms do not have round-the-clock resources to open a blocked coronary artery and only 10% of patients are transferred to a medical center in time to receive this life saving treatment. The EMCL app lists only the centers that meet the American College of Cardiology gold standard ‘door to cath lab’ within 90 minutes,” says Dr. Bruce Moskowitz, Founder and Chair of the Board of BREF.

Data-driven applications like the EMCL are significant equalizers when it comes to making information accessible. However, the data they contain can change on an ongoing basis. The application was built in such way that it communicates with a set of database services in order to retrieve the latest information for medical centers worldwide.

The application can be downloaded for free at http://itunes.apple.com/si/app/emergency-medical-center-locator/id477974669

About Azavea – Azavea is an award-winning geospatial analysis (GIS) software development firm specializing in the creation of location-based web and mobile software as well as geospatial analysis services. Azavea is a certified B Corporation that applies geographic data and technology to promote the emergence of more dynamic, vibrant, and sustainable communities. Each of Azavea’s projects, products and pro bono engagements showcases this commitment. Find more at http://www.azavea.com.

About BREF

The Biomedical Research and Education Foundation (BREF) is a listed Patient Safety Organization that provides unbiased information on medical devices for patients and their physician. BREF was founded with the concern that patients and doctors do not receive impartial information on the latest biomedical technology; whether it is an implanted device, new surgical procedure, or diagnostic tool. BREF is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization created in 2003. Find more at http://www.brefnet.org/

If you would like more information about Azavea or to schedule an interview with Robert Cheetham, Azavea CEO and President, please contact Amy Trahey at (215) 558 – 6184 or e-mail atrahey(at)azavea(dot)com.

Yonkers, NY  (Profitable.com)  Toy tablets, like their adult-oriented counterparts, figure to be a popular gift item this holiday season. Fourteen percent of Americans plan to give a LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer Learning Tablet ($100) as a present, according to a recent Consumer Reports poll. In addition to the LeapPad, Consumer Reports tested three other tablet-like toys: the Fisher Price iXL 6-in-1 Learning System ($80), and the Vtech InnoTab Interactive Learning Tablet ($80). CR also tested the Vinci Tab ($480), an Android tablet that’s geared toward kids. The full report is available for free online at http://www.ConsumerReports.org.

“Toy tablets don’t have all the bells and whistles that standard tablets do, but their learning apps and kid-friendly content make them ideal for children,” said Paul Reynolds, electronics editor, Consumer Reports.

The tablets were tested both in the Consumer Reports lab to see how well they performed, and by children within the manufacturer-recommended age ranges to see how much kids liked them. Each table features a color touchscreen display, at least a few preloaded learning games and apps, and the ability to connect to a PC for new content downloads and software upgrades. All except the rechargeable Vinci Tab are powered by AA batteries.

The LeapFrog LeapPad was the most fun overall, as judged by Consumer Reports’ kid panelists. Eight in 10 children said that they would like to own it. The Fisher Price iXL was popular with younger kids and had the longest battery life in lab testing; as for the Vtech InnoTab, the kid testers thought its games were the most fun.  The Vinci Tab had the best display and touch-screen interface of the toy tablets, but was otherwise not a standout performer in lab tests and it costs much more than the other tested tablets.

For more information on electronics for kids and for buying advice and Ratings of regular tablets, please visit www.ConsumerReports.org.

Consumer Reports is the world’s largest independent product-testing organization. Using its more than 50 labs, auto test center, and survey research center,  the  nonprofit  rates  thousands  of  products  and  services annually. Founded in 1936, Consumer Reports has over 8 million subscribers to its magazine, website and other publications.   Its advocacy division, Consumers Union, works for health reform, food and product safety, financial reform, and other consumer issues in Washington, D.C., the states, and in the marketplace.

DECEMBER 2012

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Flipper Universal Big Button Remote Serves Millions of TV-Watching Seniors

Los Angeles, CA  (Profitable.com)  Flipper Remote, a company providing an innovative elderly TV remote control for seniors and others with low vision, dementia and other conditions, has launched its new website and is helping people find the perfect gift for the elderly loved ones in their lives.

The simple remote control, which features a functional design and large buttons, makes it easier for users to control their TV, cable and digital TV devices. It is universal and compatible with all major brands.

“This holiday season, give the senior citizen in your life the gift of ease and convenience with our highly functional, giant remote control,” said Dan Pitkow, Founder of Flipper Remote. “With only six buttons, this remote allows people to operate their TV sets more easily and helps them stay connected to the world.”

The Flipper big button remote control is extremely easy to setup and use, and comes preset to standard Motorola cable boxes. The on/off button on the senior remote control works the TV and top-box with its One Touch capabilities, and the channel buttons then work the top-box and the volume buttons control the volume on the TV set. There is also a proprietary Favorite Channel feature, which allows users to program up to 30 of their favorite channels for easy flipping, eliminating channel overload.

The average person over 65 years old watches about 200 hours of TV per month, which is the most of any age demographic. At a time where a majority of advertising is geared toward younger people, it seems like this very large segment of the population sometimes gets ignored.

“It’s important not to underestimate the importance of television in care giving, as it often is the vital link for seniors to the outside world,” said Pitkow. “With our large button remote control, we’re making it easier for elderly people to watch and enjoy TV. This gives them peace of mind and can bring up positive memories, as well as allow them to stay informed with news and other current events.”

In addition, the parental controls on the remote make it safe for kids. There is also locking setup that is designed to prevent channel reprogramming by accident.

The elder remote control from Flipper Remote uses two AAA batteries (not included) and comes in frustration-free clamshell packaging. It helps to foster independence, reducing care giver time. To learn more, visit http://www.flipperremote.com.

For a limited time, get free shipping by entering the promo code FREESHIP9.

Cyber Monday Deals at Amazon, Toys'R'Us, Lowe's and More

Black Friday has come and gone, but that does not mean that it is the end of the holiday shopping season. Cyber Monday kicks off yet another great week of holiday sales, and there are plenty to choose from. Cyber Monday offers shoppers a completely different approach to holiday shopping. With Cyber Monday there is less holiday shopping madness, and more savings. Shoppers will not have to wait in lines, fight traffic or look for a place to park. They can expect to find the best deals from the comfort of their bed, or the convenience of their work computers as long as the boss is not looking. Here is a small sampling of what shoppers can expect to find.

Amazon kicks off Cyber Monday Deals Week

Online giant Amazon has pulled out all of the stops for Cyber Monday by starting things a little early. The deals began on Sunday and they will continue all through the week. Shoppers will find huge discounts on items across all categories. There is bound to be something for everyone.

• Shoppers will enjoy 50% of select Hasbro games.
• The popular video game system, the Xbox 360 can be bought for $100.00 off. It includes two best selling games, a controller and a 250GB hard drive.
• Shoppers can get that perfect gift for dad, and enjoy $25 off $100 or more on Dewalt tools.
• Save $150.00 on a Mercer Cutlery 6 Piece knife set for just $99.95.
• Keep warm and save up to 60% on all sweaters and fleece for the entire family.

Toys’R’Us offers us to 70% off with Super Cyber Savings

Toy giant Toys’R’Us is offering some deep discounts to cyber shoppers as well. There will be no fighting over the hottest toys this holiday season when shoppers don’t even have to leave their homes to get them. These deals are only good while supplies last.

• Shoppers will save up to 30% on select holiday toy bundles. Bundles range from play toys for boys and girls, to educational toys that will stimulate young minds.
• Get a free $69.00 game when you purchase a Nintendo 3DS Holiday Bundle with Super Mario Land.
• Outdoor play toys are up to 30% cheaper on Cyber Monday. Savings on hundreds of toys that are for outdoor play.
• Save up to 40% on all Nerf Blasters. There are enough savings to start a small scale war in this department.
• Shoppers will save big on video games with discounts like free games and buy one get one free deals that will satisfy any gamer.

Walmart adding new items daily through Friday

Walmart is starting Cyber Monday off with a bang, and continuing the savings all the way until Friday.   Many items can be shipped for free to your local store. You will still have to pick them up, but you will not have to fight the long lines to get them. The discounts are store wide.

• Shoppers can put an Xbox 360 with a Kinect motion sensor, two games, a controller and 3 months of Xbox live for just $319.00.
• Save $10.00 on the FujiFilm FinePix AX330 14MP digital camera bundle.
• Step into a new HDTV with the Samsung 32” LCD 720P HDTV that has a price tag of $278.00
• The Fisher-Price Power Wheels Hot Wheels Jeep can be purchased for just $99.00.

Target offering online doorbusters

Retail store Target is also giving shoppers what they want with their huge Cyber Monday sale. Shoppers can save on household goods, toys, and more.

• The popular Pillow Pets toys are buy one get one free. One Pillow Pet is just not enough. Kids always want more.
• The Oster Stainless Steel 22 Qt Roaster is $30.00 cheaper with a price tag of only $29.99.
• The Xbox 360 video game system with 2 top selling games is just $299.00.
• The Keurig Special Edition Home Brewing System comes with a $30 gift card. No Christmas morning would be complete without a nice cup of specialty coffee.
• The Polaroid 300 Instant Camera has $20.00 slashed from its price tag.

Lowe’s has 200+ Cyber Monday Values to help improve your home

The savings can be found everywhere. Home Improvement Retail store, Lowe’s is offering 200 plus values, but shoppers had better hurry because these sales are while supplies last.

• Dewalt 18-Volt NiCd Drill is only $99.00. It has been reduced from $189.00.
• Stay warm with a Garden Treasures 35” Black Steel wood burning firepit for only $39.00.
• Huge savings on kitchen appliances. Shoppers can save up to $1200.00 on select Kitchen Suites.
• Save $100.00 on the Frigidaire 12.9 Cu Ft chest freezer.

Kohl’s Cyber Saving Days offers over 200 specials

Kohl’s is having a huge two day sale that has deep discounts on over 200 items. The sale starts on Sunday so rabid shoppers can get a head start. It ends on Cyber Monday.

• Shoppers can take an additional 20% off everything by using the special promo code CYBER20.
• Free standard shipping with no minimum purchases required.
• Croft & Barrow fleece pants are only $9.99. They have been marked down from $26.00.
• Shoppers can save up to 50 – 60% on all fine jewelry.
• Selected Outerwear is on sale for up to 40-50% off.

Kmart deals come with free shipping  on qualifying orders

Kmart is offering sales in just about every department on Cyber Monday. Their sale only lasts for 24 hours, but lucky shoppers can grab the great discounts and put them on layaway if they choose.

• Shoppers can save up to $100.00 on select electronics. The exact prices are not shown until a shopper reaches checkout.
• Select Sing-A-Ma-Jigs are on sale for $6.99. They are regularly $12.75.
• Shoppers can save $43.50 on the Sweet Pea Pocket Mod Euro-Style Electric Scooter.
• Men’s and Women’s Pacific Mountain Bikes are on sale for only $69.99.
• Women will love the $20.00 savings on the Glo Women’s Tribeca Wedge Buckle Boot.

Sears offers “Top 100 Hottest Deals”

Sears joins in the savings by offering hundreds of online sales on Cyber Monday. With 100 of the hottest deals, free shipping, and extra savings, shoppers have nothing to lose with the Sear’s Cyber Monday sale.

• Buy the GE X500 Power Pro Series Digital Camera and get the GE C1233 10.1 MP Camera for free.
• Shoppers can step up to HD and save $600.00 with the WD-73640 73 Inch 3D 1080P TV.
• The Xbox 360 video game console is just $199.00. It comes with a controller, built in wi-fi and 4 GB of storage.
• Save over $900.00 on the 24.7 Cu Ft French-Door Botton Freezer by Kenmore. Regularly $1959.99, on Cyber Monday it is only $999.99.

With all of these great deals for Cyber Monday, there really is no sense for shoppers to leave the house. Most of the sales include free shipping, or free shipping to a local store where shoppers can then pick up their orders and smile at the savings. These sales are limited and some may already be sold-out. If shoppers want to get the best deals, then they had better hurry, because these deals are going quick.

Amazon.com has opened its Cyber Monday Deals Store, and will be adding new deals on the season’s most popular products all week long at www.amazon.com/cybermonday. Along with the new $79 Kindle, $99 Kindle Touch, $149 Kindle Touch 3G and $199 Kindle Fire, customers will find hundreds of great deals with free shipping on millions of eligible items.

Cyber Monday was Amazon’s peak day last year, with more than 13.7 million items ordered worldwide –a record-breaking 158 items per second.

“Our customers love Cyber Monday – it was our peak day last year. Great deals don’t end on Black Friday,” said Sally Fouts, Amazon.com. “Amazon customers have made the Kindle Fire one of their favorite holiday deals already this season. At just $199, Kindle Fire is already the best-selling item across all of Amazon.”

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the deals that will be available at various times starting at midnight on Sunday, Nov. 27 through the end of the week in the Cyber Monday Deals Store:

• Sony Cybershot DSC-HX5V 10.2 MP Digital Camera: $199 (save $150)
• Pentax K-5 Digital SLR (Body Only): $999 (save $200)
• Microsoft Xbox 360 250GB Holiday Bundle (includes Fable III and Halo Reach): $199 (save $100)
• Nokia N8 (Unlocked): $299.99 (save $249)
• Monster Diddybeats Headphones: $59.99 (save $89)
• Save 50% off select Hasbro games
• Save up to 50% off select VTech electronic toys
• $25 off purchase of $100 or more on DEWALT tools
• Save more than 40% off select TechnoMarine watches
• Freshwater Cultured Pearl Button Stud Earrings, Set of 3: $16.99 (save $63)
• Save 25% off orders of $75 or more on select brands in Shoes & Accessories
• Save up to 60% off sweaters and fleece for Women, Men, Kids and Baby
• Bodum Bistro Electric Handheld Immersion Stick Blender (Orange): $49.99 (save $50)
• Mercer Cutlery Genesis 6-Piece Knife Set: $99.95 (save $150)
• Panasonic Linear Vortex Shaving System: $78.99 (save $171)
• Bissell PowerEdge Hard Floor Vacuum: $29.99 (save $20)
• Popular album titles including “Stronger” by Kelly Clarkson, “Metals” by Feist and “Bon Iver” by Bon Iver (MP3 Downloads): $4.99 each
• Twilight” series DVDs: $6.99 each

Mobile Shopping

Shoppers who want to ensure they’re getting competitive prices when they’re shopping in physical retail stores should use the Price Check by Amazon App for iPhone and Android. Price Check users can easily scan a barcode, snap a picture, or say or type a product name to see Customer Reviews and prices from Amazon.com and its other online merchants. Customers can then make purchases using 1-Click ordering and with delivery directly to their doorstep.

The savings listed above are based upon list price.

Nest Cases: Essential iPhone Gear this Holiday Season

Santa Monica, CA  (Profitable.com)  Nest Cases, makers of multi tasking protective cases, tweaks the world of smartphone cases with an all-new approach to the built-in stand. Thanks to a pair of smartly engineered slots, users of iPhones® and iPod® Touches can easily enjoy hands-free viewing in both portrait and landscape orientation.

The Nest’s features make it great for reading Dickens over lunch on a train, Netflix® or YouTube® video streaming on a one-horse sleigh or long-distance chats with elves via FaceTime®. Unlike other cases, there’s no bulky easel arm to accidentally break or separate stand to forget at home. Plus, the slim design packs away in any number of tight-fitting locations from skinny jeans to carry on luggage to gift bags. It even stuffs into stockings!

“Smart devices are great for their ability to provide instant entertainment virtually anywhere” says creator and company founder, Del Necessary. “For me, I wanted a stand that was always with me but didn’t turn the phone into a chunky block. After an unsuccessful search for the perfect case/stand combo I decided to go my own way. Nest Cases is the result.”

Designed in California and engineered in Detroit, Nest is made from strong ABS plastic. It incorporates automotive grade NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) fabric to protect the back of your iPhone or iPod Touch from scratches as well as a front lip to protect the screen. Priced at $24.95 Nest Cases are available for the latest iPhone and iPod Touch at http://www.nestcases.com and Amazon.

Established in 2010, Nest Cases designs and engineers smartphone, PDA and tablet protective cases. The company launched with its release for Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch. Additional products based on our patent-pending design are in development.

Great Deals on the Best Microscopes This Holiday Season

(Profitable.com) Microscopes have literally changed the way people see the world around them. A simple drop of water becomes a whole world that is filled with microscopic life, and it can only be observed with an easy to use tool like a microscope. Without microscopes the world would be a much different place. They are excellent tools for discovery, and they go great in a lab, the classroom, and even the living room. Scientists, students, and curious children can all benefit from the microscopic world that can only be properly explored with a good microscope.

What can people expect to see with a microscope? That all depends on which model is being used to magnify the microscopic world. There are high powered digital microscopes with color LCD screens that are great for introducing children to that tiny world around us. It can be difficult for small children to close just one eye, and try to focus with the other. The color LCD screen brings a tiny world to life in vivid color. Take the smaller world into a high definition wonderland with the GSI High definition digital LED microscope. This one plugs directly into any laptop or computer that has a USB port.

With the holidays right around the corner, many Christmas lists are packed full of toys, dolls and games. Put a microscope under the tree, and provide some education to curious little minds. Best-microscope.com gives consumers an excellent selection of choices when it comes to microscopes. Consumers can think of the website as a microscope itself, because it zeros in on the small details that will help them choose the perfect microscope. They will be able to read in depth product reviews on many of the best microscopes on the market. Find out which microscope performs the best for your situation with Best-Microscope.com.

Paris  (Profitable.com)  Gameloft, a leading publisher of digital and social games, has announced a lineup of 12 pre-loaded games for iPads available to the Australian air carrier Jetstar passengers as part of their new in-flight entertainment program. 5 titles will be available from December onwards : Real Football, Shrek Kart, Avatar, UNO™ and N.O.V.A.: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance.

The remaining 7 titles, GT Racing: MotorAcademy, Brain Challenge, Blokus, Ironman 2, Let’s Golf 2, The Settlers and Asphalt 5will follow in the first quarter of 2012.

“Gameloft’s philosophy is to make video games accessible to the widest audience possible byconstantly seeking new avenues to reach and interact with consumers,” said Michel Guillemot, President and Founder of Gameloft. ”As Jetstar uses some of the most innovative technology available to enhance its customers in-flight experience, we look forward to partnering with them to offer one of the mostimmersive gaming experience to ever appear onboardan aircraft.”

“Jetstar is proud to be the first airline in the world to entertain its customers with cutting-edge iPad technology revolutionizing the in-flight entertainment experience for its customers.” added Bruce Buchanan, Jetstar Group Chief Executive Officer.

As the new in-flight entertainment program is rolled out over the coming weeks on selected Jetstar flights, including Australian domestic, trans Tasman and short-haul international flights between Australia and New Zealand, passengers will have the option to rent iPads when flying longer than 2 hours for A$10 to A$15 per flight.

For more information, please visit our company website at http://www.gameloft.com.

About Gameloft

A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including Apple® iOS and Android® devices), set top box, connected TVs and consoles. Gameloft partners with leading international brands such as UNO®, Spider-Man®, James Cameron’s Avatar™, Ferrari® and Sonic Unleashed®. Gameloft also operates its own established franchises, such as Real Football, Asphalt™, Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus and N.O.V.A Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance®. Gameloft is present in all continents, distributes its games in 100 countries and employs over 4,500 developers.

Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA).

Press Contact:

Jessica W. Lewinstein
+1-415-265-5725
Jessica.Lewinstein@gameloft.com

Beijing  (Profitable.com)  Aiseesoft, one of the professional developers of digital multimedia software, has garnered long-time support from their loyal customers. In order to serve them better, Aiseesoft Studio upgraded their popular iPad Converter, and now it highly supports iOS 5, iPhone 4S, and iPad 2.

On the basis of transferring music, movie, pictures, TV shows, Podcasts, iTunes U, eBooks, Camera Roll, voice memos, camera shots from iPad to PC or from PC to iPad, this upgrade enables Aiseesoft iPad Transfer to highly support the latest iPhone 4S, iPad 2 and iOS 5. Besides, it brings users 6x faster converting speed due to the application of AMD APP and NVIDIA® CUDA™ GPU processing acceleration technology in DVD to iPad Converter and iPad Video Converter software.

As for iPad Converter Suite, it is composed of DVD to iPad Converter, iPad Video Converter and iPad Transfer. Thus, it should be your best choice to convert any DVD file or video to general output formats such as MPEG-4, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MOV, and M4V for iPad in fast speed and excellent qualities and transfer files between PC and iPad to share or backup whilst saving money. Besides, this iPad Converter Suite supports all versions of iPod/iPhone/iPad.

To conclude, the Aiseesoft iPad Converter Suite is an extremely useful tool to convert DVD / video to all video and audio formats supported by Apple Devices as you like. It is also the best assistant to manage your iPad files well. Give it a try it today!

Price and Availability 

iPad Converter Suite is now priced at $ 35.00
For more information, you can visit http://www.ipadconverters.net/

System Requirements

OS Supported: Windows NT4/2000/2003/XP and Windows Vista, Windows 7
Hardware Requirements: 800MHz Intel or AMD CPU, or above; 512MB RAM or more

Aliso Viejo, CA  (Profitable.com)  Buy.com, The Internet Superstore™, today debuted its new Android™ and iPhone® apps with a unique consumer rewards program for simply using the mobile apps. To address the increased popularity of mobile shopping, Buy.com continues to make shopping easier and more rewarding with these new platforms designed to deliver an improved mobile shopping experience.

In addition to the minimum of one percent cash back through the Buy.com Super Points program, which consumers automatically earn from every purchase, shoppers also can earn rewards by using various functions on the Buy.com Android and iPhone apps.  Rewards are given for creating an account, viewing daily deals and comparing products by scanning the bar codes. Additional ways to earn Super Points by using the Buy.com mobile app will continue to be added throughout the holidays and into 2012.

“With the rapid growth in mobility, the shopping experience is continuous and should be seamless – whether online or offline, in a store or at home — consumers want shopping convenience any place and any time,” said Buy.com CEO and President Neel Grover.  “To show consumers the convenient ways they can use the Buy.com mobile app, we are literally paying people to try our mobile shopping experience. Consumers can see how competitive Buy.com is with pricing and selection this holiday season.”

In addition to the increased rewards opportunities, the new Buy.com app sports a new design that seamlessly integrates checkout and order tracking into mobile purchases. To help cross off everything on the mobile holiday shopping list, consumers now can save items for shopping later and search by text, voice and image, simplifying shopping on the go.

Enhanced functionality for the Buy.com app builds on its existing mobile success with industry-leading features, such as:

• Advanced voice recognition and barcode scanning to check out the best deals online
• Price comparison and purchase options for nearly 12 million products including items from third-party retailers, via the extensive Buy.com Marketplace
• Community product reviews, weekly top product countdowns and BuyTV videos
• Access to “Today’s Deals”
• Additional “Top Sellers” lists will be available soon

Buy.com also updated its mobile site to allow customers to load data faster with full search and checkout capabilities. Buy.com is dedicated to ongoing updates to provide the best mobile shopping experience possible.

For more information on how to go mobile with Buy.com, visit http://www.buy.com/loc/buy-com-mobile-apps/69544.html.

About Buy.com

With more than 18 million customers, Buy.com is a leading retail marketplace, focused on providing its customers with a great shopping experience and a broad selection of retail goods at everyday low prices.  Buy.com offers millions of products in a range of categories, including consumer electronics, computer hardware and software, cell phones, books, music, DVDs, games, toys, bags, fragrance, home and outdoor, baby, jewelry, shoes, apparel and sporting goods.  Founded in June 1997, Buy.com is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., and owned by Rakuten, Japan’s leading Internet Company.  Together, Rakuten and Buy.com represent one of the world’s largest online retail marketplaces, offering consumers more than 70 million products from nearly 35,000 merchants around the globe.

Buy.com® and The Internet Superstore™ are trademarks of Buy.com Inc.

Yonkers, NY  (Profitable.com)  Next to the Saturday before Christmas, Black Friday ranks as the seminal shopping day of the season. Yet a recent analysis by Consumer Reports’ and Decide.com, a website that tracks electronics products and pricing, reveals that the day after Thanksgiving isn’t necessarily the optimal time to get the best deals on many products.

A recent analysis of prices from the mid-November to mid-December period in 2010, conducted with  Decide.com, showed that in a significant proportion of cases, the lowest prices of the season on the included items were not on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, the day following the Thanksgiving weekend. For example, more than a quarter of the recommended TVs and cameras were at least 5 per cent cheaper between Cyber Monday and December 13 than they were earlier, including during the Black Friday weekend. With laptops, the resulting data indicated that consumers would have been at least as likely as with TVs and cameras to save on recommended models by waiting.

“There’s no doubt you can score some incredible bargains by getting up extra early or staying up past your bedtime to take in the midnight madness sales,” says Consumer Reports’ senior editor and shopping expert Tod Marks. “But retailing trends suggest that the opportunity to score a great deal won’t end this weekend. So there’s no need to panic.”

But if you plan to shop at a store or from the comfort of home, here are five Black Friday tips that can help save your money and sanity.  The full list can be found at www.ConsumerReports.org.

1. It’s not always worth breaking down the ‘door.’ There is no doubt that manufacturers offer some deep discounts on Black Friday. Generally, the very best “doorbuster” deals are only available in limited quantities, and perhaps only for a short duration. Since early October, there has been a flurry of doorbuster promotions promising items such as a $200laptop or TV. Black Friday earned its reputation as a bargain-hunter’s paradise because retailers feature a few of these high-profile items as loss leaders, which are sold at- or below-cost to draw shoppers in. But consumers shouldn’t bother to show up unless they are willing to wait on line, sometimes for hours before the store opens, and should be prepared for possible disappointment. There are no guarantees, and usually no rain checks.
2. Sniff out the most appealing specials in advance. Numerous websites, such as FatWallet, Gottadeal, and TheBlackFriday.com obtain and publish Black Friday deals, often weeks before they’re officially released. You can also find out which products come with rebates and which merchants offer free shipping. “Like” your favorite retailers on Facebook and follow them on Twitter for advance notice of special sales. You can also follow @DealCyberMonday on Twitter.
3. Try to get it for less online. If a circular features an eye-popping deal, consumers should visit a price-comparison Web site to see if another reliable seller is offering it cheaper. Some sources worth checking: Bizrate, Nextag and Pricegrabber. Shoppers might want to try Amazon, too, as Consumer Reports’ reader surveys have cited Amazon as a good merchant for appliances, electronics, and books. And don’t shop without first checking for coupons at sites such as Coupons.com and RetailMeNot.com.
4. Request a price guarantee. Ask if the retailer has a low-price guarantee – which entitles shoppers to a refund of the difference between the new price and the original price paid if the item goes on sale or if it’s offered cheaper elsewhere. Walmart recently announced that it’s beefing up its price-matching policy for the holidays. Note that most price-matching policies apply to the price charged by a “local” competitor, not websites like Amazon.com or even warehouse clubs like Costco and Sam’s.
5. Eye return policies carefully. The blanket policy for most products at big-box stores is 90 days, but may be shorter for electronics.  Some merchants extend the return period for holiday purchases, but they reserve the right to refuse to take back anything without an original or gift receipt, especially if the item was bought with cash. Even if a store agrees to take an item back without a receipt, they may only issue you a gift card or store credit slip in exchange. And shoppers will get back the value of the lowest price the item actually sold for, not necessarily the value of the price paid for it. Receipts are needed to take advantage of warranty services. Make sure there are no restocking fees for returned goods

To help shoppers make the best purchasing choices this holiday season, check out www.ConsumerReports.org/holiday.  The site will be updated frequently throughout this Hanukah and Christmas holiday season with new postings to ensure that people are prepared for the holidays with the latest information.

NOVEMBER 2011

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Shop Macy's at Midnight on Black Friday Plus Get Unbelievable Cyber Monday Savings a Day Early!

New York, NY  (Profitable.com)  In addition to its midnight opening and great deals for Black Friday, Macy’s (NYSE:M) today announced special Cyber Monday online offers on hundreds of items for macys.com customers, all available at the touch of your fingertips. For the first time this season, the retailer will lower its free shipping threshold on all online purchases made on Cyber Monday to $75 ($75 minimum order – promo code CYBER; excludes furniture, mattresses and rugs) beginning Sunday, Nov. 27 through Monday, Nov. 28.

“This Cyber Monday, we want to extend the convenience of shopping from home by providing additional savings a day early with offers starting on Sunday,” said Peter Sachse, chairman and chief executive officer of macys.com. “The ability to shop earlier for even more incredible deals is another way Macy’s provides its customers with ways to save time and money during the busiest shopping season of the year.”

Whether shopping from a computer or venturing into your local Macy’s store this holiday season, customers can take advantage of hot deals no matter where and when.

On Cyber Monday, customers shopping on macys.com can search for online holiday specials, including:

• BUY ONE GET ONE FREE ON SELECT WOMEN’S SWEATERS
• $69.99 CLUB ROOM CASHMERE V-NECK SWEATERS
• $199 ½ CT DIAMOND STUD EARRINGS IN 14K WHITE GOLD
• $199 1-1/3 CT AQUAMARINE RING IN 14K WHITE GOLD WITH DIAMOND ACCENTS
• $99.99 SELECT 24-PIECE ROOM-IN-A-BAG SETS
• $349.99 DYSON DC-17 TOTAL CLEAN VACUUM
• $69.99 KENNETH COLE REACTION WOOL CAR COAT
• SAVE 50 PERCENT ON SELECT WOMEN’S COATS
• 50 PERCENT OFF CHARTER CLUB LEATHER GLOVES AND CASHMERE SCARVES
• 25-40 PERCENT OFF DESIGNER AND TREND HANDBAGS
• $59.99 SELECT MEN’S BOOTS
• $50 OFF HOLIDAY DRESSES
• $79.99 BILL BLASS PREMIER 4-PIECE LUGGAGE SET
• $29.99 TDK PERFORMANCE HEADPHONES, EB-900 IN-EAR HEADPHONES

For the first time, Macy’s customers will rush to find Black Friday specials even earlier this year beginning at midnight at stores across the country (12 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25; the midnight of Thanksgiving night). Save time and take a sneak peek at some of the items that Macy’s will offer to kick-off the holiday gift giving season:

• 50 PERCENT OFF SHARPER IMAGE IPHONE/IPOD DOCKING STATIONS
• $19.99 RAMPAGE BOOTS
• $99.99 KENNETH COLE NY & NAUTICA OVERCOATS
• WITH ANY $65 FRAGRANCE PURCHASE, RECEIVE A DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA FREE (ONE PER CUSTOMER, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST)
• BUY ONE AMERICAN RAG SWEATER ($34-$49), GET ONE PAIR OF AMERICAN RAG JEANS FREE
• EXTRA 20 PERCENT OFF DRESSES
• $199 ½ CT DIAMOND STUDS IN 14K WHITE GOLD
• $79.99 DESIGNER DOWN COAT FROM DKNY, LAUNDRY, CALVIN KLEIN AND MORE
• $99.99 YOUNG CONTEMPORARY WOOL COAT FROM ESPRIT, STEVE MADDEN AND MORE
• $16.99 PUFFER JACKET (BOYS 2-20, GIRLS 2-16, INFANTS)
• 40 PERCENT OFF SELECT REGULAR PRICE COFFEE MAKERS, TEA KETTLES AND ESPRESSO MAKERS
• $68.99 CUISINART 7-CUP FOOD PROCESSOR
• $179.99 KITCHENAID CLASSIC STAND MIXER (AFTER $20 MAIL-IN-REBATE)
• $49.99 TAG FAIRFIELD 5-PIECE LUGGAGE SET
• $65 JUSTIN BIEBER LIMITED-EDITION HOLIDAY FRAGRANCE GIFT SET (INCLUDES 3.4 OZ. EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY AND JUSTIN BIEBER’S NEW HOLIDAY CD WITH AN EXCLUSIVE DOWNLOADABLE BONUS TRACK. ALSO, RECEIVE A FREE SCENTED POSTER, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.) PLUS, MACY’S WILL DONATE $2 FROM EVERY PURCHASE TO THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION, UP TO $100,000.

Macys.com Cyber Monday deals will be available online starting Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. Visit www.macys.com for more information on special store hours, in-store deals and online sales to find the best value and savings this holiday season.

For Macy’s Black Friday media materials, including hi-res images, please visit: http://www.magicbulletmedia.com/MNR/MacysHolidayGifts2011/BlackFriday/.

About Macy’s

Macy’s, the largest retail brand of Macy’s, Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at more than 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Macy’s stores and macys.com offer distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy’s is known for such epic events as Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks^® and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade^®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Building on a 150-year tradition, Macy’s helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities that make a difference in the lives of our customers.

For Macy’s media materials, images and contacts, please visit our online pressroom at www.macys.com/pressroom.

Contacts

Macy’s, Inc.
Holly Thomas, 646-429-5250
holly.thomas@macys.com
or
Julie Strider, 646-429-5213
julie.strider@macys.com

SamsClub.com Reveals Incredible Savings for Cyber Week Shopping Event

Bentonville, AR  (Profitable.com)  Sam’s Club, the nation’s eighth largest retailer, today revealed its incredible deals for the annual Cyber Week shopping event. Sam’s Club members can stay home and “cybernate” while shopping from the comfort of their home at SamsClub.com — and via the Sam’s Club iPad® app and mobile app — for exclusive savings on top holiday gifts ranging from big screen HDTVs and electronics to stunning diamond jewelry and toys for kids. The shopping event begins at 10:00 p.m. CST on Sunday, Nov. 27 and runs through Friday, Dec. 2.

SamsClub.com will also offer free shipping on select items* during the week-long holiday savings event. Members can shop for those must-have items on their gift lists like the Vizio 37″ 1080p LED HDTV for an impressive value at $498, including free shipping.** Other select free-shipping items** include the Highlander Deluxe Cedar Play Set with Slide and Swings for $899.00, the Kobe Beef of Texas 14oz Strip Steaks 6-pack for $132.46 and the 10-Kt. Gold-Filled Cross Classic Century Pen Set for $79.68.

“With the holiday season upon us, Sam’s Club is proud to offer our members online-exclusive values for all their entertaining, gift-giving and decorating needs,” said Fred Quandt, vice president of eCommerce at Sam’s Club. “And just in time for Cyber Week deals, we’re excited to announce the launch of our brand-new iPad^® app that will revolutionize the Sam’s Club shopping experience with features like one-tap checkout, interactive recipe finder and customizable shopping lists.”

Holiday Savings Made Simple with Cyber Week Shopping Event:

Sam’s Club members can take advantage of numerous holiday savings from the comfort of their home with online-exclusive deals* starting Sunday night. Top items will include:

• Vizio 37″ LED 1080p HDTV – $498, including free shipping**
• Serta Mattress Set (King or Queen) & Cuisinart K-Cup Brewing System
• Diamond Heart Pendant with 1/2 Carat Diamond – $299
• Asus i5 Notebook – $479, including free shipping**
• Kobe Beef of Texas 14oz Strip Steaks (6-pack) – $132.46
• Skylanders with Exclusive Drill Sergeant Character Pack
• Dell Berry 4GB/640GB with AMD Processor and 15.6″ screen in choice of Pink, Red, Blue or Black – $429, including free shipping**
• eZip TrailZ Electric Bike
• 14′ Round Trampoline
• Magnavox 32″ LCD 720p HDTV – $248.88, including free shipping**
• Canon T2i Digital SLR Bundle – $849, including free shipping**

Simplifying the Season with New Sam’s Club iPad® App:

Just in time for the busiest shopping season of the year, Sam’s Club announced the launch of its brand new mobile app exclusively designed for the iPad®. For the first time, members will be able to shop Cyber Week deals from their iPad® tablet. The browse-friendly application will allow members to engage in a unique and interactive shopping experience and explore new areas of the club. Top features include:

• Create customized shopping lists that automatically sync with the Sam’s Club app on any iPhone®, Android or Blackberry and SamsClub.com
• Shop products available both in-Club and online
• Join, upgrade and renew memberships
• View personalized eValues for Plus Members
• Explore new recipes using Sam’s Club food brands and other gourmet offerings

As the only warehouse club that offers an iPad® app for both online and in-club items, Sam’s Club makes it even easier to shop for those last-minute holiday purchases. Additionally, members can sign up for the Sam’s Club daily “Holiday Value of the Day” — now through Dec. 24, 2011 — to receive online exclusives, gifts with free shipping and instant savings. Visit SamsClub.com/holiday or download the Sam’s Club mobile application to your iPad®, iPhone®, Android or BlackBerry.

* While supplies last

** Free shipping available while supplies last for select items purchased from 10:00 p.m. CST , Sunday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Dec. 2 

About Sam’s Club

Sam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT), is the nation’s eighth largest retailer and a leading membership warehouse club offering superior products and services to more than 47 million Members in clubs across the U.S., as well as in Brazil, China and Mexico. Members save an average of 30 percent over traditional retailers. To learn more about Savings Made Simple®, visit SamsClub.com and look for Sam’s Club on Twitter, Facebook and our mobile app.

Aliso Viejo, CA  (Profitable.com)  Just in time for the holidays, Buy.com®, the Internet Superstore introduces an all new Holiday Superstore, featuring “The Gift Finder,” an online holiday shopping guide to help customers find hot deals on more than 11 million products. The top 5 Holiday Gift Picks for 2011 on Buy.com’s Holiday Superstore include Let’s Rock Elmo, Blackberry Playbook Tablet, Samsung 55″ LED HDTV, Xbox Kinect Holiday Bundles and Leapfrog Leapad Explorer Tablet for Kids.

Finding the perfect gift has never been easier or more affordable in Buy.com’s Holiday Superstore. The store is a one-stop online destination offering buying guides and top picks including:

• Cameras – featuring a variety of models from point-and-click cameras to HD video to entry-level SLRs
• TV’s – offering 3D, LED and LCD models in every price range
• Computers – from laptops to desktops to tablets for everyone in the household
• Toys – a greatly expanded selection for 2011, featuring toy selections for all ages
• Gadgets – every imaginable gadget to satisfy the techiest person on the holiday gift list

Additionally, the Holiday Superstore features a never ending supply of gift ideas in “The Gift Finder” section searchable by type:

• For Her – find jewelry, handbags and beauty sure to make her happy this holiday
• For Him – clothing, electronics and watches
• For Kids – the latest toys, dolls and video games for every age
• For Everyone – stocking stuffers, gift cards and everything for decorating the house
• Budget Gifts – in every price range from under $25 to under $500
• Trendsetters – the latest looks in scarfs, sunglasses and boots
• Sports-Seekers – golf clubs, skateboards and basketballs for the sports enthusiast
• Gadget Geeks – tablets, smartphones and home theatre equipment for all the techies
• Foodies – wine, cheeses and chocolates to satisfy any craving
• Children at Heart – games, DVD’s and books for endless hours of playing
• Executives – gift sets, pens and cigars for the busiest person on the holiday list

“Buy.com is a top destination for holiday shopping, and this year’s Holiday Superstore is even more robust with new offerings such as “The Gift Finder,’” said Neel Grover, CEO and president of Buy.com. “We are continuing to provide our customers with a unique shopping experience and the best selection of products at the most competitive prices.”

Buy.com’s extensive product list spans more than 22 product categories, including games, apparel and shoes, books, bags and luggage, fragrance, home and outdoor, software, sporting goods, jewelry and watches, toys and baby goods, and more. Buy.com will offer holiday promotions throughout the remainder of 2011 on virtually every product, plus a minimum of one percent cash back through the Super Points program on every order. Consumers also can access thousands of up-to-the-minute product reviews and other entertainment offerings exclusively on the BuyTV channel.

In addition to delivering one of the widest selections of products on the web, Buy.com is a leader in customer service, featuring free shipping on millions of products and an A+ rating for customer service from the Better Business Bureau. Buy.com makes shopping easier and more rewarding with new easy-to-use mobile apps and site, which are debuting before the Thanksgiving holiday, making millions of products accessible by fingertips – anywhere, anytime.

To start shopping unbeatable deals, visit: http://www.buy.com/loc/holiday-superstore/16125.html.

About Buy.com

With more than 18 million customers, Buy.com is a leading retail marketplace, focused on providing its customers with a great shopping experience and a broad selection of retail goods at everyday low prices.  Buy.com offers millions of products in a range of categories, including consumer electronics, computer hardware and software, cell phones, books, music, DVDs, games, toys, bags, fragrance, home and outdoor, baby, jewelry, shoes, apparel and sporting goods. Founded in June 1997, Buy.com is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., and owned by Rakuten, Japan’s leading Internet Company. Together, Rakuten and Buy.com represent one of the world’s largest online retail marketplaces, offering consumers more than 70 million products from nearly 37,000 merchants around the globe.

Buy.com® and The Internet Superstore™ are trademarks of Buy.com Inc.

Choosing the Best Touch Tablet this Holiday Season

(Profitable.com)  Computers have changed the way people live their lives, and the newest computers to come down the pipe have become even easier to use. Touch tablet computers put a ton of computing power right under consumer’s fingertips. There is practically no learning curve at all. People that have never used a computer can instantly start using a tablet computer with no problems. Younger children can easily use interactive books with little to no guidance. Computer savvy people will enjoy the instant response and connection that a simple touch can provide. Tablet computers remove boundaries. Interaction is as simple as touching the screen. The bright rich vibrant colors draw users right in, and practically beg them to touch the screen.

With all of the touch tablets on the market, it can be difficult to choose the perfect one. BestSourceTouchTablet.com helps consumers decide which tablet computer is right for them by offering comprehensive reviews that highlight popular uses as well as technical specifications for each and every popular tablet computer. From the hugely popular iPad 2, to the new arrival of The Kindle Fire, consumers will have their hands full of information that can help them make the best choice when deciding which touch tablet is right for them.

With the holidays right around the corner, people are scrambling for that perfect gift. Touch tablet computers are an excellent gift choice for anyone in the family. They are not your typical stocking stuffers, but they will go well under the tree this holiday season. Holiday shoppers can expect great deals, and super savings, many of which have already begun.

While other shoppers are fighting the lines, the fights, and the headaches of department store holiday shopping, the smart shoppers are sleeping in and doing their tablet shopping on BestSourceTouchTablet.com.

Santa Clara, CA  (Profitable.com)  2011 has been a challenging year for the TV industry. Sluggish consumer demand in developed regions, like North America, Japan and Western Europe, has led to poor profitability on the part of TV set makers and panel makers. With supply chain inventory problems persisting well into mid-year, many TV brands cut back on their shipment plans for 2011 and reduced panel orders in Q3, which resulted in larger price declines for those core panels. The upside for consumers is more attractive retail set prices during the upcoming holiday season, particularly during Black Friday in the U.S.

“End-market demand has been weak in North America during most of 2011, with unit shipments falling around 4% Y/Y through the first three quarters of the year,” noted Paul Gagnon, Director of North America TV Research, DisplaySearch. “However, consumers, still quite sensitive to pricing, may be delaying purchases until the holidays when they expect to see the best deals. Consumers have learned this practice from observing previous holiday selling periods.”

According to the latest figures published in the DisplaySearch Advanced Quarterly Global TV Shipment and Forecast Report, total TV market shipments were up 3.7% Y/Y in Q3’11 to 62M units, a 12% increase from Q2’11. This marks a healthy rebound from the 1% Y/Y shipment decline in Q2’11 and weak 1% Y/Y gain in Q1. However, orders for LCD and plasma panels used in the production of TV sets were both down in Q3’11, resulting in a somewhat lean inventory situation towards the end of the quarter. Many suppliers have taken a conservative approach to inventory for the holidays. Therefore, if demand is better than expected, there may not be much slack in the supply chain to fulfill restocking orders. This could potentially lead to some product shortages.

LCD TV shipments worldwide were about 1% better than forecasted, rising 12.9% Y/Y to 51.5M units compared to single-digit annual growth during Q1 and Q2’11. This is a good indication of improving demand in end markets. Retail prices for some LCD sizes are falling below key price levels, like $300 for 32” and $500 for 40-42”. The transition to LED backlights continues, but the rate of adoption has been slower than expected. LED-backlit models have not been able to pass the 50% level, accounting for 48% of total LCD TV shipments, with the vast majority of those being edge-lit models. Similarly, higher frame-rate models (120Hz or higher) have been mostly unchanged through 2011, representing about 22% of LCD shipments in the quarter. 3D grew to about 11% of LCD TVs, up from 9% in Q2. The slower growth of these two advanced features is indicative of a continuation of conservative consumer spending and reluctance to pay significant premiums.

Plasma TV shipments had shown increasing softness in recent quarters, declining 6% Y/Y in Q2’11 and falling 14% Y/Y in Q3’11 to 4.1M units. The decline in plasma TV shipments is the result of closer price competition with LCD models, leading to a transfer of market share at key sizes like 42” and 50”. In addition, poor profitability at plasma TV heavyweight Panasonic has led to a shift in focus to larger models and more richly-featured sets with less emphasis on price competition. Within plasma, 720p models account for about two thirds of unit shipments, but DisplaySearch forecasts a bigger shift to 1080p in the near future. Finally, 3D rose to about 27% of plasma TV shipments in Q3.

By region, China increased to more than 21% of all global TV shipments to become the clear leader in global TV demand. Shipments to China seasonally increase during Q3, ahead of October Golden Week promotions, but the level of share gain was substantial compared to previous years. The softness in consumer demand seen for developed regions led to much weaker growth than for emerging regions, with total unit shipments rising 12% Y/Y in emerging regions and falling 8% Y/Y in developed regions, and China is a major driver of the stronger growth in emerging regions. In addition, adoption of advanced features, like 3D, has performed better in China than any other region. In fact, China was the leading region for LED LCD TV shipments as well as for 3D LCD TVs.

3D Accounts for 11% of Total TV Units and 27% of Revenues
3D continued to see solid gains in shipment and revenue penetration worldwide, but the focus of those gains is somewhat surprising. Through the first three quarters of 2011, Western Europe and China were the leading adopters of 3D at 13% and 11% of total TV unit shipments, respectively. North America was initially forecast to be the leading market for 3D TV, but 3D accounted for only about 8.5% of total unit shipments. An unwillingness to pay much of a premium for 3D, and lower availability of low-cost 3D sets, compared to regions like China, have impacted uptake of 3D. During the upcoming holiday selling season in the U.S., 3D is not expected to be highly promoted. Instead, retailers will focus on large sizes with strong value pricing, but with lighter feature content.

Samsung Remains the #1 Global TV Brand, Leading in LCD and Plasma TV
Samsung’s global flat panel TV revenue share was up slightly in Q3’11 to 22.8%, a substantial lead over the #2 brand LGE. Samsung was the #1 brand on a revenue basis in every region, with the exception of Japan, where it does not sell TVs, and led LGE (a strong emerging market brand) in Asia Pacific and Latin America. Samsung was #1 in LCD and plasma TV revenues, #2 in CRT TV revenues, and was the only top 5 brand to post Y/Y growth in revenues.

LGE was the #2 brand worldwide at 13.1% with small Q/Q and Y/Y revenue declines. LGE was #2 in LCD TV and #3 in plasma TV, but continued to lead in CRT TV with more than double the revenue share of any other brand. Sony remained the #3 brand in global flat panel TV revenues during Q3’11, but saw a significant decrease in market share and posted a 13% Y/Y decline in total revenues. Panasonic and Sharp rounded out the top 5 with Sharp gaining revenue share on increased shipments of large sizes like 60”.

Samsung was the #1 global brand of 3D TV overall, accounting for all technologies, with 31% of revenues. Within the 3D LCD TV category, Samsung was #1 while Panasonic claimed the top 3D plasma TV revenue share.

DisplaySearch TV market intelligence, including panel and TV shipments, TV shipments by region, brand, size, resolution, frame rate and backlight type for nearly 60 brands, rolling 16-quarter forecasts, TV cost/price forecasts and design wins can be found in its Advanced Quarterly Global TV Shipment and Forecast Report.
For more information on this report, please contact Charles Camaroto at 1.888.436.7673 or 1.516.625.2452, or contact(at)displaysearch(dot)com or contact your regional DisplaySearch office in China, Japan, Korea or Taiwan.

About DisplaySearch

Since 1996, DisplaySearch has been recognized as a leading global market research and consulting firm specializing in the display supply chain, as well as the emerging photovoltaic/solar cell industries. DisplaySearch provides trend information, forecasts and analyses developed by a global team of experienced analysts with extensive industry knowledge. In collaboration with The NPD Group, its parent company, DisplaySearch uniquely offers a true end-to-end view of the display supply chain from materials and components to shipments of electronic devices with displays to sales of major consumer and commercial channels. For more information on DisplaySearch analysts, reports and industry events, visit us at http://www.displaysearch.com. Read our blog at http://www.displaysearchblog.com and follow us on Twitter at @DisplaySearch.

About The NPD Group, Inc.

The NPD Group is the leading provider of reliable and comprehensive consumer and retail information for a wide range of industries. Today, more than 1,800 manufacturers, retailers, and service companies rely on NPD to help them drive critical business decisions at the global, national, and local market levels. NPD helps our clients to identify new business opportunities and guide product development, marketing, sales, merchandising, and other functions. Information is available for the following industry sectors: automotive, beauty, commercial technology, consumer technology, entertainment, fashion, food and beverage, foodservice, home, office supplies, software, sports, toys, and wireless. For more information, contact us or visit http://www.npd.com and http://www.npdgroupblog.com. Follow us on Twitter at @npdtech and @npdgroup.

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Amazon's Deal of the Day Captures Picture Perfect Memories

After much anticipation, Amazon has kicked off its Black Friday Deals Week to the delight of online holiday shoppers. In addition, the online shopping giant still offers its Gold Box Deal of the Day on deeply discounted select items.

Amazon’s first Deal of the Day for Black Friday Deals Week is the Nikon Coolpix P7000 10.1 MP Digital Camera. The list price on this item is $499, but for the next several hours it’s available for only $249, giving shoppers huge savings of $250. This items ships free in the U.S. with Amazon’s Super Saver Shipping, saving shoppers even more of their holiday cash.

The Nikon Coolpix P7000 Digital Camera comes with a 7.1x Optical Zoom Lens and has a 3 inch ultra-high resolution clear color display. If you have an amateur or professional photographer on your shopping list, this digital camera may be a smart choice. For the most part, reviewers on Amazon seem to be well pleased with their choice, with comments ranging from “a joy to use” to “simply fantastic”.

The Nikon Coolpix P7000 Digital Camera is only available as Amazon’s Deal of the Day on Monday, November 21st.

Milwaukee, WI  (Profitable.com)  Retailers are threatening to make Thanksgiving a shopping holiday with earlier start times for their Black Friday sales this year. Shoppers are resisting and more than ever will be going online to do their Black Friday shopping. GottaDeal.com, having covered Black Friday online since 2003, offers tips to their visitors for getting the most deals when shopping online this week.

“More Black Friday deals than ever will be available online this year, even the most popular doorbuster specials,” says Brad Olson, Owner of GottaDeal.com. “We’re telling our visitors that if they don’t want to shop in stores all night long, they can get the exact same deals from the comfort of their home.”

GottaDeal.com acquires leaked copies of Black Friday ads from major retailers such as Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Toys R Us and others. “The extra time allows our visitors to research products, compare prices, and come up with a plan of attack for the big day, whether they are shopping online or in stores,” says Mr. Olson.

The site offers a comprehensive “Online Black Friday Tracker” which provides a schedule of when the online Black Friday sales start for each retailer, as well as a listing of sale items that can be ordered online at any given moment. There are already several Black Friday specials that can be ordered online at the sale price or less.

In addition to this tracker, the site features a dedicated online Black Friday shopping message board where visitors can discuss the sales, ask questions of the experts on the site and post what deals they are finding. “Our message boards will be very busy towards the end of the week. Our members will be helping each other get the best deals possible,” says Mr. Olson.

In addition to using the tools available on the site, GottaDeal.com offers additional tips:

“Prepare your online retailer accounts – This can be done at any time between now and the start of the sale, although it’s better to do it as soon as possible. Go to each web site for stores you plan to shop at this week and make sure your shipping and billing addresses are up to date. Also make sure your credit card information is saved to your account.”

“Adding items to your cart in advance – In many cases, you are able to add Black Friday sale items to your shopping cart (make sure you are logged in so they are tied to your account) and once the sale has started, you can refresh your cart and the sale prices should change. This can be a real time saver when you need to get your order placed before items sell out.”

“Be aware of free shipping offers – One of the best parts of online Black Friday shopping (aside from not having to deal with the chaos in stores) is getting your items shipped for free. Each retailer has a different shipping policy – some, such as Best Buy offer free shipping on absolutely everything. For other stores, there is usually an order total threshold that you must reach to get free shipping. ”

For the complete list of tips, please visit http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/OnlineTips

GottaDeal.com is a year-round online deals site dedicated to saving visitors money in all aspects of their daily lives. It features hundreds of online deals posted each week, an updated listing on online coupons and a large community message board. Every autumn, the site opens their Black Friday web site dedicated to covering Black Friday sales and holiday shopping trends.

For more information, please contact Brad Olson at media @ gottadeal.com or visit http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com

Los Gatos, CA  (Profitable.com)  Mark/Space, Inc., the leading developer of phone and tablet synchronization solutions for PC and Mac, today announced the availability of the new Welcome Home to Android application for customers who are new to the Android platform. Welcome Home is a comprehensive one-time set-up tool, offering customers who are transitioning from a BlackBerry or iPhone, a fast, easy and complete way to set-up a new Android phone with their info and media.

“Switching to a new phone should be painless,” said Brian Scott Toney, Mark/Space Director of Sales and Business Development. “Android has skyrocketed to be the number one OS, so we created a tool that gets customers who are new to Android loaded up in minutes instead of hours. We capture their workout playlist, vacation photos from their old phone, video they shot of their friends, even info and media from their computer.”

The Welcome Home to Android application gathers media and personal information from an old phone and from a PC or Mac computer, then moves it to a new Android phone. It encompasses:

Personal Information
* Contacts
* Calendar
* Tasks
* Notes

Media and More
* Music and iTunes playlists
* Photos and photo albums
* Videos (MP4, MOV, AVI)
* Bookmarks

“Many people considering a switch to Android this holiday are worried about losing data,” said Brian Scott Toney, Mark/Space Director of Sales and Business Development. “Welcome Home includes how-to videos that walk customers through setup to ensure they get all the info they want, whether it’s on their old phone or their computer.”

Mark/Space is offering the Welcome Home application to customers transitioning from a BlackBerry or iPhone. The desktop application runs on Windows PC or Mac computers, and the mobile app works on Android phones running Android OS 2.1 or higher. The Welcome Home app includes English, French, German, Italian and Spanish, and is available now for US$9.95 at http://www.markspace.com/welcome-home.

About Mark/Space Inc.

Founded in 1990, the Los Gatos, California-based company Mark/Space, Inc., http://www.markspace.com, develops and markets award-winning mobile, desktop and cloud-based synchronization software, including Fliq, GoGadget and The Missing Sync family of products that synchronize Windows and Mac computers with mobile devices, smartphones, readers and tablets from Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble, HP, HTC, LG, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia, Palm, RIM, Samsung, Sony, Sony Ericsson and others.

Follow Mark/Space on Twitter (http://twitter.com/syncexperts), and the Mark/Space blog (http://blog.markspace.com).

GoGadget is a trademark of Mark/Space, Inc. Mac and iTunes are trademarks of Apple, Inc. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft, Inc. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Los Angeles, CA  (Profitable.com)  Paramount Pictures and Funtactix, a worldwide developer and publisher of online worlds and social games, today announced the launch of Mission: Impossible The Game the official social game based on the Mission: Impossible movie franchise from Paramount Pictures. Mission: Impossible The Game is available now on Facebook at https://apps.facebook.com/mission-impossible.

Mission: Impossible The Game casts players in the leading role of an underground secret agent who must assemble a team of covert agents, unlock state-of-the-art gadgets and equipment and collect classified intel through secret rendezvous in order to build an outfit ready to complete elaborate operations in exotic locales around the world.  Featuring eight exciting stories, over 200 missions and set in 50 global locations, Mission: Impossible The Game truly captures the essence of what it means to be part of the Impossible Missions Force.

“Mission: Impossible The Game goes well beyond a typical social game and brings an unprecedented level of detail and authenticity,” said Sam Glassenberg, CEO of Funtactix.  ”It allows fans of the action-packed Mission: Impossible movies to create an agent in the official M:I universe and live a life of espionage and covert operations with their real-life friends as accomplices.”

“Integrating unique experiences and rewards into the Mission: Impossible game is an exciting new way for Paramount to interact with the Facebook community and build on the excitement for Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol in an organic way,” said Amy Powell, President, Insurge Pictures & Paramount Digital Entertainment and Executive Vice President, Interactive Marketing for Paramount Pictures.

Through Paramount Pictures, Mission: Impossible The Game players are offered an innovative new way to immerse themselves in the franchise and upcoming release of Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol within the game.  In the coming weeks Mission: Impossible The Game will be the preeminent location for movie fans to celebrate the upcoming movie Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol with the launch of exclusive items and giveaways that include:

• A chance to win tickets to the U.S. premiere of Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
• A chance to win a hometown screening of Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol for you and 30 of your friends
• A Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol themed game level
• Movie passes to Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol
• Signed movie posters, hats and t-shirts from Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol
• Mission: Impossible Blu-Ray DVD sets
• View movie trailers and exclusive clips

Full details and restrictions on these prizes and how to enter are available in the Official Rules provided in the game.  No purchase is necessary to enter or win.

Mission: Impossible The Game is developed and published by Funtactix and marks the second game collaboration with Paramount Pictures.  In March 2011 the companies teamed up to release Rango: The World, the online multiplayer game that launched day-and-date with Paramount Pictures/Nickelodeon Movies animated feature film Rango.

For more information about Funtactix and Mission: Impossible The Game, please visit www.MissionImpossibleTheGame.com.

About Funtactix

Founded in 2006, Funtactix is a pioneer in web-based gaming. Led by industry veterans, the Funtactix team champions a streamlined production approach: delivering highly-innovative gaming experiences on rapid production timelines with tight community iteration.  Funtactix works with leading entertainment companies to deliver visually stunning, microtransaction-based online games and worlds around leading media franchises, unlocking the value of IP assets in a way that is loyal to the brand. The company’s achievements include release of the first in-browser multiplayer action gaming universe (Moondo) in 2008, and in 2011, the first online game to launch day-and-date with a feature film (Rango: The World) as part of a multi-title deal with Paramount Pictures. Funtactix also holds a multi-title deal with Warner Music Group to create and release online multi-player social games for select Warner artists.  Funtactix is backed by Jerusalem Venture Partners, and is based out ofNew York with development studios in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Los Angeles.

For more information about Funtactix, please visit: www.funtactix.com.

About Paramount Pictures

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV Films, and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Famous Productions, Paramount Home Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

About Mission: Impossible

This holiday season, two-time Academy Award®-winner Brad Bird directs, with producers Tom Cruise and J.J. Abrams, the action-packed spy adventure Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.

Blamed for the terrorist bombing of the Kremlin, IMF operative Ethan Hunt is disavowed along with the rest of the agency when the President initiates “Ghost Protocol.”  Left without any resources or backup, Ethan must find a way to clear his agency’s name and prevent another attack. To complicate matters further, Ethan is forced to embark on this mission with a team of fellow IMF fugitives whose personal motives he does not fully know.

Tom Cruise returns in the starring role as Ethan Hunt and is joined by an international cast that includes Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton, Michael Nyqvist, Vladimir Mashkov, Josh Holloway, Anil Kapoor and Lea Seydoux. Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol is directed by Brad Bird, in his live action film debut, and written by Josh Appelbaum & Andre Nemec. Cruise, who produces the Mission: Impossible films, is joined by producers J.J. Abrams and Bryan Burk. The film will be co-financed by Skydance Productions. Jeffrey Chernov, David Ellison, Paul Schwake and Dana Goldberg are the executive producers.

San Jose, CA  (Profitable.com)  With more than 250 million Android handsets in use around the world, the platform has established its dominance in the smartphone marketplace. Yet developers of the over 300,000 apps in the Android app market still face significant hurdles trying to make money from their Android creations. To help solve this problem for Android developers, PaymentOne Corporation® (www.paymentone.com), a global leader in mobile payments, today announced the availability of its PayOne Mobile SDK with Android One Click API, the easiest way for developers to monetize premium and freemium Android apps.

“The toughest challenge any developer faces is how to make money from their apps,” said Brad Singer, executive vice president of PaymentOne. “Freemium is a great business model to engage consumers, and we enable developers to remove all friction at the point of purchase while maintaining a highly secure transaction. In a world where every connected device is ‘commerce ready,’ PaymentOne’s SDKs continue to optimize the payment process for the specific device, platform, media and user experience.”

By adding the simple Android One Click API from the PayOne Mobile SDK in their code, Android developers can begin making money from app downloads and in-app purchases made over the PaymentOne network, spanning more than 70 countries and 3.5 billion consumers. PaymentOne pioneered direct carrier billing and no-credit-card-required payments, and has been innovating simple user experiences that deliver secure “fraud-proof” transactions for more than a decade.

PaymentOne has already processed in excess of $5 billion direct to carrier billings with micro transactions typical of in-app purchases. The company, which has received an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau for its customer support, also features the fastest merchant payout rate in the industry.

Designed for minimal disruption, the PayOne Mobile SDK is the ideal payments platform for mobile applications. The SDK’s Android One Click API enables the easiest possible in-app payment method:

• Consumer clicks a “get more <item>” button which triggers the payment process
• Through the One Click API, the app automatically identifies the mobile phone number
• A text message containing a validation code is then sent to the phone, and the app automatically pulls the code from the message
• The purchase then appears on the customer’s bill

By eliminating the need for users to enter long strings of text to provide their name, number, billing address, credit card information and PIN into the 2-inch screen, PaymentOne keeps the user in the app and eliminates room for error and the frustration of a separate multi-step checkout process.

King of Trivia, an Android game developed by Silmaril.in (www.silmaril.in), leverages the PayOne Mobile SDK to offer mobile payments through PaymentOne to players of its multi-faceted social trivia game.

“We didn’t want King of Trivia players to be hassled with entering their personal credit card information while they are engaged in-game,” said Ashok Varma, Silmaril.in founder and CEO. “The PaymentOne Android payment process is truly a one click experience. Users don’t have to enter their phone number or even a PIN code; the app does it all. Using mobile payments powered by PaymentOne also expands our market globally, and allows our audience of gamers that make in-app purchases to include non-credit card users and those who just aren’t comfortable sharing their private information.”

The PayOne Mobile SDK and Android One Click API are free for developers to use. A transaction fee based on a percentage of each transaction is assessed to merchants. To start using the PayOne Mobile SDK and Android One Click API for your mobile app, contact developer@paymentone.com to set-up your developer account.

About PaymentOne

PaymentOne Corporation is the global leader in mobile payments and carrier billing, making it easy and convenient for consumers to charge digital purchases from any connected device to their mobile, broadband or home phone bills. Digital merchants, publishers and content providers have leveraged PaymentOne’s Carrier Network of 1200 telecom operators in 70 countries – reaching over 3.5 billion consumers – to generate more than $5 billion in new incremental revenue. PaymentOne’s ability to deliver the highest monetization for its merchants and its first rate customer service have earned the company the lowest client churn rate in the business. Profitable and privately held, PaymentOne is based in the Silicon Valley. For more information visit www.PaymentOne.com.

Arlington, VA  (Profitable.com)  One third of consumers plan on starting their holiday shopping during the long weekend after Thanksgiving according to a survey commissioned by the Retail Industry Leaders Association. One out of four intend to get started on Black Friday.

The relatively new shopping phenomenon of “Cyber Monday” has quickly become a lure for holiday bargain hunters as well. Twenty one percent of consumers say they plan on staying home and searching online for shopping deals on the Monday after Thanksgiving.

“The growth of online sales has made Cyber Monday and other online holiday shopping trends equally as important to retailers as Black Friday. Unlike a decade ago, a successful holiday season now means success in the store and online,” said Retail Industry Leaders Association president Sandy Kennedy.

Nearly a fifth of those surveyed—19 percent—said they plan on doing the majority of their holiday shopping online. As this segment of retailing grows, so too does the need for Congress to level the playing field by closing the online sales tax loophole.

“Both brick and mortar stores and online retailers will compete for holiday shopping dollars, but the loophole that allows e-tailers to avoid collecting sales tax at the point of purchase means that competition is not on a level playing field,” said Kennedy. “Government special treatment for online-only retailers like Amazon and Overstock means a perceived price advantage of up to ten percent against those retailers that are required to collect sales tax.”

Legislation recently introduced in the United States Senate would allow states to require online sellers like Amazon and Overstock to begin collecting and remitting state sales tax.

“Retailers are hopeful this will be the last holiday season that the heavy hand of government puts Main Street retailers at a disadvantage,” said Kennedy.

Consumers agree.

Sixty one percent of consumers surveyed support Congress passing legislation that would allow states to require online-only retailers to collect state sales tax just like storefronts in the community. Not surprisingly, three quarters of those surveyed had no idea that when a sales tax is not collected at the point of purchase on sites like Amazon.com, its still owed by the consumer.

“Congress can take the burden off consumers and level the playing field for retailers by passing e-fairness legislation this holiday season. In a true free market, regardless of whether a sale happens in a store or online, the state sales tax collected should be the same,” concluded Kennedy.

Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) is a trade association of the largest and most successful companies in the retail industry. Its member companies include more than 200 retailers, product manufacturers, and service suppliers, which together account for more than $1.5 trillion in annual sales. RILA members operate more than 100,000 stores, manufacturing facilities and distribution centers, have facilities in all 50 states, and provide millions of jobs domestically and worldwide.

Black Friday Deals Starting Early at Amazon

It’s coming.  Black Friday.  The largest shopping day on the planet is right around the corner, and Amazon is kicking the savings off for an entire week starting November 21^st.  Don’t bother with all of the long lines and fights at the local department and electronics store. Stay home and get even better savings with your home computer, smart phone or tablet computer.

Shoppers will still have to be really quick to grab some of the best Black Friday deals on the planet when Amazon starts the holiday shopping season with Black Friday Deals Week. Many traditional brick and mortar stores are only giving holiday shoppers one day of great prices and deals, but Amazon is rewarding its customers with an entire week of insane deals. Now holiday shoppers have Black Monday, Black Tuesday and so on all the way up until Friday. Amazon starts the savings before anyone else.

Black Friday Deals Week starts on Monday November 21^st, and it ends on the big shopping day, Black Friday.  While other shoppers are battling it out in the holiday shopping trenches and fighting over the last items on the shelves, Amazon shoppers will be able to keep their feet warm and shop with a nice cup of coffee on their nightstand.

The deals will happen every few minutes, and they sometimes sell out very quickly. Not only are these sales extremely limited, but they are time sensitive as well. Online shoppers have to be quick to get the best deals.

What can holiday shoppers expect?  They can expect plenty of parking spaces, no long lines, shopping from the comfort of bed and a huge list of savings that rivals most brick and mortar stores.

Fort Worth, TX  (Profitable.com)  Bargain hunters searching for the best holiday deals need not wait for Black Friday to get in on the hottest offerings of the season. RadioShack, a leading national retailer of innovative technology products, services and accessories, will offer more than 25 different mobile phones, including models from Verizon Wireless, Sprint and AT&T, free Nov. 20–23 with a qualifying new or upgrade two-year plan and data pack*.

As the nation’s mobile authority, RadioShack’s blitz of more than 25 free phones will provide customers with the ultimate value and the personal service the company is known for. Customers taking advantage of this offer will be able to sleep in on Black Friday morning knowing they already received some of the best values of the holiday season.

“To kick off the holidays, RadioShack is offering many of our top-selling handsets for free to give qualifying customers the broadest selection and maximum savings they are looking for,” said Scott Young, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer for RadioShack Corp. “Coupled with the savings from Trade & Save along with our 24/7 mobile support, RadioShack’s pre-Black Friday free phones promotion is the strongest example of our commitment to providing customers with unsurpassed value and service for their mobility needs.”

Here are some of the phones customers who visit their participating local RadioShack may find in store:

Verizon Wireless

• Samsung Stratosphere™
• DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by HTC
• LG Enlighten™
• Pantech Breakout™
• LG Cosmos™ 2
• Pantech Hotshot™

AT&T

• HTC Inspire™ 4G
• Samsung Infuse™ 4G
• MOTOROLA ATRIX™ 2
• LG Thrill™ 4G
• Samsung Evergreen™
• Pantech Breeze™ II
• LG Phoenix™
• HTC Status™

Sprint

• LG Marquee™
• Kyocera Milano™
• Samsung Conquer™ 4G
• Samsung Transform™ Ultra
• Samsung Trender™
• Sanyo Vero™
• LG Optimus™
• Samsung Replenish™

RadioShack customers can also take advantage of additional savings through RadioShack’s Trade & Save** program, which allows them to trade in an old mobile device or other retired technology and immediately apply the appraised trade-in value toward a current purchase. Consumers can appraise their device at http://www.RadioShack.com/tradein and then bring their device to the store to have the appraisal confirmed and complete the trade.

Customers will also receive RadioShack’s Mobile Product Support (MPS) service. This free service is available with any mobile phone purchase at any of RadioShack’s nearly 4,500 U.S. retail locations and includes free expert support for as long as they own the phone. The 24/7 mobile support is accessible via phone, live online chat at RadioShack.com, email or in online forums. In addition, a Mobile Product Support mobile app is available for download in the Android Market for all Android devices. A mobile app for iOS devices is planned for release in early 2012. Read more about Mobile Product Support at http://www.RadioShack.com/MobileProductSupport.

For reporters and media who want more information about RadioShack’s free phone promotion or to learn more about holiday savings, visit http://www.RadioShackHolidays.com.

*Credit approval, activation, early-termination and other fees apply. AT&T requires $15/mo.+ data pack. Sprint requires $10/mo. Premium Data add-on. Verizon requires $30/mo.+ data pack. See associate for details.

**Appraised value will be given as a store credit, which may be applied instantly to your purchase. Products must be in working condition and able to “power on” in order to be appraised. Appraisal is offered at the sole discretion of The Shack Trade & Save Program and is based on the device’s condition, applicable processing fees and trade in of any included chargers, cables or other accessories. All trade-ins are final. Not available where prohibited by local law. See participating stores for details.

About RadioShack Corporation

RadioShack Corp. (NYSE: RSH) is a leading national retailer of innovative mobile technology products and services, as well as products related to personal and home technology and power supply needs. The Shack® offers consumers a targeted assortment of wireless phones and other electronic products and services from leading national brands, exclusive private brands and major wireless carriers, all within a comfortable and convenient shopping environment. RadioShack employs approximately 33,000 people globally, including a team of friendly and helpful sales experts who have been recognized for delivering the best customer service in the wireless industry. RadioShack’s retail network includes approximately 4,670 company-operated stores in the United States and Mexico, 1,490 wireless phone centers in the United States, and approximately 1,120 dealer outlets worldwide. For more information on RadioShack Corporation, please visit www.radioshackcorporation.com; to purchase items online, please visit www.radioshack.com. RadioShack® and The Shack® are registered trademarks licensed by RadioShack Corporation.

Wayne, NJ  (Profitable.com)  Toys”R”Us® today announced that it has expanded its mobile offerings for the holiday season, providing an enhanced shopping experience for on-the-go shoppers.  In addition, updates made to the Toys”R”Us shopping experience for iPhone and Android users make it even easier to shop with THE toy authority, and new partnerships with eBay, Google and shopkick help customers locate the product they want, pay for purchases and save money, all from their mobile devices.

“Mobile commerce is our fastest growing channel of consumer engagement, as shoppers increasingly use their smartphones to research gifts, get product reviews, compare prices, check availability of an item at a local store, save money with deals and pay for their purchases,” said Greg Ahearn, Chief Marketing Officer, Toys”R”Us, U.S.  ”As new technologies emerge, we continue to partner with leading providers to enhance our mobile offerings, making it easier than ever for Toys”R”Us customers to navigate our stores and websites to find the must-have gifts for the kids in their lives.”

Finding the RIGHT Gift with Toys”R”Us on iPhone and Android:  In addition to ongoing mobile offerings for iPhone and Android, by the end of this month, Toys”R”Us shoppers will have the ability to look up a little one’s Toys”R”Us Wish List via the Toys”R”Us app on their smartphone.  A version of the Toys”R”Us Gift Finder, currently accessible on Toysrus.com and the company’s iPad app, will also be available for iPhone and Android devices.  The Gift Finder asks gift-givers a series of questions about the child they’re shopping for, and provides gift suggestions based on age and interests. And, when customers search for a product, they will be able to sort the results by relevance, best-selling items, top-rated items or price.

Milo and RedLaser 3.0 for iPhone Allow Easy Access to Product Availability: On-the-go shoppers can also use their smartphones to check the availability of a specific product they’re looking for at a local Toys”R”Us store through the company’s partnership with eBay that makes local inventory searchable on free mobile apps Milo and RedLaser 3.0.  Using the RedLaser 3.0 app for iPhone, customers can pay for the item they’re looking for within the app, and then pick up their item at a nearby store.

Location-Based Programs Foursquare and shopkick Provide Additional Ways to Save: Parents and gift-givers shopping at Toys”R”Us on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 for the official start to the holiday season can check-in at their local store via Foursquare to receive the Geoffrey Holiday Badge, while supplies last. After unlocking the badge, those who check-in can redeem a coupon for 15% off a purchase of $150 or more, valid Sunday, November 27 through Saturday, December 3*.  In addition, Super Swarm deals will be unlocked when 15 people check in at the same Toys”R”Us location within a three-hour timeframe on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25, allowing participants to choose from the following offers: Buy One, Get One 40% off no-contract phone cards, $50 off the Imaginarium® City Central Train Table or 40% off all Incredible Edibles**.  Throughout the remainder of the holiday season, shoppers can unlock the Geoffrey Holiday Badge and additional special savings opportunities when checking in at Toys”R”Us on Foursquare.

In approximately 100 Toys”R”Us stores in the New York, San Francisco, Chicago and Los Angeles metro areas, customers can receive savings just by walking in the door through a partnership with shopkick. Shopkick rewards shoppers just for visiting thousands of partner retailers nationwide, allowing them to earn “kicks” that can be redeemed for Toys”R”Us gift cards, among other things.  Shopkick users visiting participating Toys”R”Us stores from Thursday, November 24 to Saturday, November 26can earn 500 kicks, and a coupon for $10 off the purchase of $100 or more that can be used the following week.

Google Wallet Available in 200 “R”Us® Stores: Customers in approximately 200 Toys”R”Us and Babies”R”Us stores in major metro areas, including New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Chicago and San Francisco can use their phone to pay for their purchases using Google Wallet.  Google Wallet is a new payment option that uses near-field communication technology to turn a shopper’s cell phone into their wallet, allowing them to pay for purchases, and even redeem coupons, by simply tapping their phone on a special reader installed at the register.  Google Wallet is presently available on Sprint Nexus S 4G phones.

QR Codes Bring the Hottest Toys of the Season to Life

Customers have responded enthusiastically to the dynamic, interactive content provided by quick response, or QR codes, that the company has used to supplement print advertising vehicles, product packaging and in-store signage.

For example, in the approximately two weeks following the launch of The Great Big Toys”R”Us Book, the four product-specific QR codes throughout the catalog for Air Swimmers® eXtreme from Animal Planet™, My Keepon® from Wow! Stuff, Moshi Monsters™ from Spin Master™ and The Trash Pack™ from Moose Toys® and the Fast Lane® JLX Matrix™ from Toys”R”Us, were scanned tens of thousands of times. Each item’s accompanying QR code lets viewers see demonstrations of the product in action, such as My Keepon bopping to a dance beat or the Air Swimmers eXtreme sneaking up on an unsuspecting parent.

QR codes are also available as part of in-store signage and on individual product packaging to showcase product demos or provide additional information on how a particular program works.  For example, packaging for five select items from the True Heroes® L.A.S.E.R. line, the company’s foremost action figure and role play brand that highlights the real heroes of the future, features QR codes that allow customers to access a unique online comic experience for kids where the stories of the characters’ adventures come to life, bringing action figure play into the digital world.

Mobile Messaging, Barcode Scanners and eGift Cards Make It Easy to Save and Pay On-the-Go

Customers can opt-in to the company’s “R” Mobile Messaging program to have the week’s best deals at Toys”R”Us and Babies”R”Us® sent directly to their mobile phones. SMS messages are sent up to twice per week, and highlight some of the most compelling savings offers currently available.  Customers can text “DEALS4″ to 78697 for Toys”R”Us deals, “DEALS7″ to 72229 for Babies”R”Us offers, and “EEDEALS” to 78697 to receive special notification regarding electronics deals.***

The company supports “R” Mobile Messaging with a comprehensive marketing program, inclusive of placement in print circulars and colorful in-store signage complete with the easy-to-follow “text” instructions on how to become a subscriber described above. In addition, all signage promoting the mobile messaging program in “R”Us stores across the country features the “R” Mobile icon: a backwards “ringing” “R.”

All Toys”R”Us and Babies”R”Us stores are also equipped with coupon barcode scanners, which allow store associates to scan customers’ mobile e-mail coupons straight from their mobile devices – no coupon clipping required!

Shoppers can also pay for their purchases using their mobile devices with Toys”R”Us and Babies”R”Us eGift Cards, which can be sent from a gift-giver to the recipient electronically via e-mail, and the recipient can redeem the gift card in-store via their mobile device. Those who wish to send eGift Cards to loved ones can visit Toysrus.com/GiftCertificates to browse the latest holiday offerings.

About Toys”R”Us, Inc.

Toys”R”Us, Inc. is the world’s leading dedicated toy and juvenile products retailer, offering a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands. Merchandise is sold in 873 Toys”R”Us and Babies”R”Us stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, and in more than 600 international stores and over 140 licensed stores in 35 countries and jurisdictions. In addition, it exclusively operates the legendary FAO Schwarz brand and sells extraordinary toys in the brand’s flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York City. With its strong portfolio of e-commerce sites including Toysrus.com, Babiesrus.com, eToys.com andFAO.com, it provides shoppers with a broad online selection of distinctive toy and baby products. Headquartered in Wayne, NJ, Toys”R”Us, Inc. employs approximately 70,000 associates annually worldwide. The company is committed to serving its communities as a caring and reputable neighbor through programs dedicated to keeping kids safe and helping them in times of need. Additional information about Toys”R”Us, Inc. can be found on Toysrusinc.com. Follow Toys”R”Us, Babies”R”Us and FAO Schwarz on Facebook at Facebook.com/Toysrus, Facebook.com/Babiesrus and Facebook.com/FAO, and on Twitter atTwitter.com/Toysrus and Twitter.com/Babiesrus.

*Valid in-store only. One coupon per guest. Excludes baby food, diapers, formula, wipes, Ameda, Baby Brezza, Baby Jogger, BOB, Britax, Bugaboo, Cybex, ERGObaby, Mamas & Papas, Motherhood Maternity, Nap Nanny, Pediped, Peg Perego, Phil & Teds, Robeez, Tommee Tippee, Under Armour, electronic learning toys, netbooks, tablets, video game hardware, video games, Apple products, FAO products, RobotGalaxy, Buyer Protection Plan, gift cards, photo studios, phone orders, Special Orders, assembly fee, breast-pump rental free, delivery free, and shipping & handling. Not valid with any other “R”Us total transaction offer or on prior purchases. Coupon must be surrendered at time of purchase and value is forfeited if item is returned. Coupon prorated among eligible items purchased. Only original coupons accepted. Void where prohibited. Valid USAonly. Cash value 1/100 of 1 cent.

** To redeem from your phone, display mobile coupon at checkout. In-store purchase only. One coupon per guest. Not valid with any other “R”Us offer for same item or on prior purchases. Coupon must be surrendered at time of purchase and value is forfeited if item is returned. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Void where prohibited. Valid contiguous United States,Alaska and Hawaii. Cash value 1/100 of 1¢.  For phone card offer, discounted item must be of equal or lesser value to the lowest priced item purchased. Creepy Crawlers offer excludes Incredible Edibles Fright Factory. Sale prices valid through 11/25/11. Prices may vary at Toys”R”Us Express and outlet stores. Interim price changes may have occurred. Select items, styles or events may not be available at all locations. We reserve the right to limit quantities.

***Standard text and data rates apply.  Up to two messages per week.  Text STOP to end, HELP for help.

Bloomfield Hills, MI  (Profitable.com)  That’s Biz, a leading online restaurant marketing firm, introduced their Facebook Like Us Love Us application for restaurant fan pages just thirty days ago and has already hit 2000 monthly active users. Designed exclusively for restaurants, Like Us Love Us is the only solution that puts the information restaurant customers want to know on one tab.

“We use the Like Us Love Us application on several of our resort pages,” said Loren Gray Director of eCommerce for Ocean Properties. “We have looked at a lot of tools and Like Us Love Us is unique in its ability to limit offers and track customer usage. Their practical use of QR codes allows us to redeem promotions with simply a smartphone at our resort restaurants.”

The Facebook Like Us Love Us application is the result of That’s Biz developers creating Facebook applications for restaurants over the past three years and observing what works with the customer. In addition, this past summer That’s Biz completed a survey of thousands of restaurant customers and asked them why they visit and like a restaurant fan page.

“We also like how we can give our customers access to our website information right from Facebook,” Gray continues. “Everything on one tab makes it more convenient for our customers and gets them to visit our page more often.”

That’s Biz offers two versions of Like Us Love Us. Restaurant owners are in full control over the number, level, and redemption of promotions in both versions. They decide whether they need to promote more likes for their page and whether the offers should be restricted. The enhanced version of Like Us Love Us leverages a restaurants website and makes the information one click away from their Facebook page.

Dave Gonynor CEO of That’s Biz concludes, “We know customers check the Like us Love Us tab often because according to Facebook Insights data customers visit the Like Us Love Us tab as much as they do the wall.”

Restaurant owners can watch the attached short video and see how it works. They can also visit the That’s Biz Facebook page which has links to restaurant pages across the country that are using the application.

That’s Biz has a special Introductory Offer that runs through December of 2011. Check it out by clicking on Like Us Love Us for Facebook.

About That’s Biz:

That’s Biz provides email marketing, Facebook marketing and online survey services for thousands of restaurant locations across North America. For more information visit http://www.thatsbiz.com