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Groupon Pushes Back, Buys Another Startup
It's no mystery that Groupon isn't quite the media darling it once was. But now, founder Andrew Mason isn't trying to court that sort of treatment anymore -- he's coming out with gloves on and bobbing and... Read »
Is Clicky Already Groupon's Biggest Failure?
Well, that was quick. Remember Clicky, Groupon's new Facebook game-thing? Somehow, it's already being declared a "creepy failure." Isn't that a tad premature? Business Insider doesn't seem to think so. Read »
Groupon's Quiet Period Ends with a Vengeance, Some Whining
Well, Groupon's quiet period -- when anyone associated with an IPO is legally prohibited from publicly promoting or discussing going public -- is most certainly over. Andrew Mason, at a public appearance at the... Read »
Groupon Watch: VH1 and the Psychiatric Times
Groupon's Mason marries ahead of the planned IPO, and the company hooks up with VH1. Read »
Groupon IPO Back on Track
After rumors of delays, Groupon could go public by late October or early November, according to reports. Read »
Groupon Pumping the Brakes on Its IPO: Report
An unnamed source close to the group-buying site says its IPO's timing is being reassessed, which might be putting things diplomatically Read »
Groupon Watch: Breaking Rules with E-mail
Andrew Mason's e-mail to employees violated SEC rules in more ways than one. Read »
Groupon Watch: Feisty Internal Memo Ahead of IPO
Groupon founder Andrew Mason lashes out against critics with email to staff ahead of its planned IPO. Read »
Mason, Tullman Added to TechWeek 100 List
Pair snags two spots on the festival's list of Chicago's technology leaders. Read »
Groupon News Today: Email Troubles, Travel Deals
Groupon had email problems over the weekend, but today went live with its Expedia partnership. Read »
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