Revolution Health and DailyStrength, two of the fastest growing online health properties, announced that they have entered into a multi-year strategic sales partnership. Effective July 2008, Revolution Health will represent prominent sections of DailyStrength's advertising inventory, and sell sponsorships and strategic ad programs on DailyStrength.
Revolution Health and EmergingMed have partnered to offer patients and physicians the largest personalized cancer clinical trial matching and referral service in the United States. Individuals can quickly assess their eligibility for more than 10,000 clinical trial listings in a confidential and efficient way through an online search engine or by calling a clinical trial specialist. The service, powered by EmergingMed, is offered for free online at http://www.RevolutionHealth.com and through a telephone-based service.
In honor of National Women's Health Week (May 11-17), Revolution Health is joining 10 leading national nonprofits to kick off its online Women's Health Expo, hosted on RevolutionHealth.com. The organizations have come together to focus attention on women's health and to encourage women everywhere to take action to start living healthier lives. The Women's Health Expo runs through the end of May. In addition, each time a visitor to the Women's Health Expo clicks onto a health booth, Revolution Health will make a donation to the nonprofit, for a total of up to $10,000.
Revolution Health released a first-of-its-kind health index that provides nationwide state rankings for the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. The health index, including state-specific metrics, is available on RevolutionHealth.com. A team of independent experts, including medical professionals, public health officials, advocates and real-life moms looked at 10 key factors, including maternal health and wellness, early childhood health, socioeconomic factors and public policy. To help moms improve their health, RevolutionHealth.com has partnered with momScore rankings with expert-led groups on topics ranging from parenting and healthy eating, to losing weight and de-stressing. In addition, RevolutionHealth.com is hosting forums for discussions on momScore and the ways the online community can improve their individual state's momScore rankings.
In a partnership with RediClinic, BIOSAFE Laboratories, Inc. and Glycemion, Inc., school age children in the greater Richmond, Va. area will receive free diabetes screenings to help identify diabetic and pre-diabetic children and adolescents. From May 1, 2008 through May 31, 2008, the diabetes screenings will be available free of charge at any of the nine RediClinic facilities located in Wal-Mart Supercenters in the Richmond area. No appointments are necessary.
Today RevolutionHealth.com celebrated its one year anniversary. Within the year, the site has received more than 43 million visitors, won awards for content, design and blogging and became one of the most trusted and most trafficked health sites in a rapidly growing field.
To celebrate Valentine's Day, RevolutionHealth.com offers “From Kiss to Commitment,” led by relationship expert and author Mira Kirshenbaum. Through this group, couples can get advice from her and other real-life couples' in the online community on how to build, support and improve their relationships.
As the only foundation focused on preventing cancer since 1985, Prevent Cancer Foundation is now a nonprofit partner of RevolutionHealth.com. Through this partnership, information about the organization, its mission and news about preventing cancer through research, education and community outreach will now be permanently available on RevolutionHealth.com.
RevolutionHealth.com is now the world's largest online health property. According to the latest comScore numbers, RevolutionHealth.com had 256 million page views in January and is #1 in terms of consumer engagement.
In recognition of National Heart Month, RevolutionHealth.com has created an online Heart Attack Recovery Center to help people who are recovering from a heart attack or caring for someone who is.
Through a strategic alliance, Lockton, the world's largest privately held independent insurance broker, will make Revolution Health wellness web portal available to its 2,200+ employee benefits insurance brokerage clients in the US. Consumers will have easy access to information, resources and online tools to help them take control of their health and well-being.
If you've neglected your New Year's resolutions, RevolutionHealth.com has declared Amnesty Week starting February 4thas an opportunity for everyone to get back to their goals. Through a series of unique expert-led online groups, users can create reasonable goals and focus on harnessing the power of the online community to achieve them.
In eight months, Dr. Val and The Voice of Reason blog, written by Dr. Val Jones, senior medical director of Revolution Health, has been named the Best New Medical Blog of 2007 by MedGadget.com.
Exclusive Resorts has been recognized in Robb Report’s 20th annual “Best of the Best” issue as the “Best Full-Size Destination Club.” This is the fourth time Exclusive Resorts has been included in the “Best of the Best” issue and it is the third time the club has received the “Best of the Best” distinction in its category. Coming on the heels of the club’s designation as one of four “Icons and Innovators” that are “redefining luxury” by Robb Report in January of this year, this distinction underscores Exclusive Resorts’ continued leadership in the destination club industry and commitment to providing its members with the finest vacation experiences possible. Robb Report cited Exclusive Resorts’ continued growth, the exceptional choice and flexibility the club offers members, and the innovative programs the club has put in place to enhance the value of membership and continue shaping the future of the industry.
Exclusive Resorts has named Ian Arthur as executive vice president of marketing. Arthur brings more than 25 years of experience in building brands to his position at Exclusive Resorts, with such well-known brands as Head, Nike and Frontier Airlines. He joins Exclusive Resorts from his role at Vail Resorts as Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Vail and Beaver Creek, a position he held for the past four years.
To provide greater flexibility for its members, Exclusive Resorts now offers plans ranging from 10 to 60 days each year and options to customize their plans with priority holiday access or family sharing privileges. By choosing from a number of options to customize their plans, Exclusive Resorts members can now purchase just the level of access that they need and want.
As part of the 5th anniversary of the founding of Exclusive Resorts is partnering with Habitat for Humanity Valley of the Sun for a members only event to create a life changing moment for a local Phoenix family in need. More than two dozen Exclusive Resorts members from across the country are taking time out of their Scottsdale vacations to help build a new home for the Jauregui family, who lost their home in a fire, in the Ironwood neighborhood of Apache Junction.
While Exclusive Resorts already offers its members benefits with American Express Travel, Avis Rent A Car, Mayo Clinic Preferred Response and Marquis Jet, the club's 3,000+ members will now enjoy premium benefits and access from Luggage Forward, Marquis Jet, Mayo Clinic Preferred Response and AirMed International, Mayo Clinic Executive Health Program (Scottsdale, AZ) and Savoya.
Listed as an "Icon and Innovator" in the January 2008 edition of Robb Report, the definitive guide and authority on luxury living for ultra-affluent consumers, Exclusive Resorts was named as one of four companies that is changing the luxury landscape and "now enjoying the rewards of redefining luxury."
Chainbow, the retail asset management specialists and Zipcar have partnered to feature its cars at the new Water Garden development. Tenants will have access to Zipcar, an innovative and valuable amenity, which enables 24/7 use of green, conveniently located and cost-effective cars available at low hourly and daily rates. The partnership allows each resident to receive 50 percent discount on Zipcar membership plus introductory driving credit. Zipcar will also extend its marketing and promotional activities within 16 additional Chainbow-managed developments across London.
Starting today, more than 300 participants in 10 cities have agreed to go on the first-ever national Low-Car Diet. For one month, these participants have agreed to turn over their car keys and commit to using public transportation, increase walking and biking, and using their Zipcar membership when a vehicle is necessary.
London Zipcar users will receive up to 20 percent off of their weekday reservations. A one hour drive in Zipcar will now equal a pint and a bag of crisps. Zipcar has more than 225,000 members in London and North America, with the company averaging 10,000 new members per month, triple the number joining at the same time last year. In a member survey, 40% of new members cited the rising cost of fuel as their reason for joining the car-sharing service.
Zipcar announced it won the bid from the City of Philadelphia to provide car sharing for City workers, beginning on July 1, 2008 and continue through March 31, 2009 and may be renewed for three additional years. Over the course of the contract, city employees will have access to Zipcar's diverse fleet selection, including hybrids, standard sedans, and small SUVs, ensuring access to the most appropriate car for their task. Since 2004, car sharing has helped the City eliminate approximately 330 vehicles from its fleet, and the City plans to continue streamlining its fleet through car sharing.
Zipcar is experiencing record membership growth. The company is averaging 10,000 new members per month, triple the number joining at the same time last year. A new survey attributes the growth to rising gas prices- 40% of new members cited cost of fuel as their reason for joining, nearly three times the percentage cited one year ago. Zipcar says that rising fuel costs are causing urban residents to consider alternative transportation.
Zipcar announced it won the bid from the City of Philadelphia to provide car sharing for City workers, beginning on July 1, 2008 and continue through March 31, 2009 and may be renewed for three additional years. Over the course of the contract, city employees will have access to Zipcar's diverse fleet selection, including hybrids, standard sedans, and small SUVs, ensuring access to the most appropriate car for their task. Since 2004, car sharing has helped the City eliminate approximately 330 vehicles from its fleet, and the City plans to continue streamlining its fleet through car sharing.
Zipcar received a 2008 Copernican Award in the small business category from Creative Good, a New York-based customer experience consultancy. The Copernican Awards recognize top companies and organizations that exemplify putting the customer first.
In advance of the Pennsylvania primaries on April 22nd, Zipcar conducted a Philadelphia Presidential Poll. During our weeklong poll where members “voted” by reserving a car named after the top three Presidential candidates, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama won with 59% of the votes. Coming in second place was Hillary Clinton with 25% and third was John McCain with 16%
Starting Friday, April 11, Philadelphia Zipcar members will be able to reserve Honda Hillary, Mini Cooper McCain or BMW Barack at 21st and Chestnut Street in Center City. Members can “vote” by reserving their favorite car candidate until noon on Friday, April 18th when we'll announce the winner.
This April, Zipcar Vancouver is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a little help from the Government of British Columbia as the Passenger Vehicle Rental Tax (PVRT) exemption goes into full effect beginning April 1, 2008. This new environmental auto tax exempts car sharing members from paying the $1.50 PST on vehicles rented for eight consecutive hours or less.
Completing the merger with Flexcar, Zipcar has now launched in six new states and has brought its service to Pittsburgh. The number of Zipcar members worldwide, which includes the US, Canada and London, now totals 180,000, with 5,000 cars in the Zipcar fleet. In Pittsburgh, Zipcar has 34 vehicles located in Downtown, Oakland, Shadyside/East Liberty, Squirrel Hill and Bloomfield.
With more than 110 vehicles, including 20 hybrid Toyota Prius, Zipcar has launched its car sharing services in Philadelphia. After completing their successful merger with Flexcar, Zipcar's vehicles are located throughout Center City, Queen Village and University City.
Zipcar will be driving a leukemia/lymphoma survivor down the 2008 Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade route as part of the Illinois Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's parade entry on Saturday, March 15. In addition, while everyone is “green” on St. Patrick's Day, Zipcar wants to remind people to be “green” the other 364 days of the year.
Partnering with In Control Advanced Driver Training, Zipcar is offering their Massachusetts members discounts to participate in the crash prevention courses.
Through a partnership with the University of New Mexico, students, faculty and staff have access to the world's largest car sharing services on campus. By adding UNM, Zipcar now operates in more than 50 cities and has operations in 26 North American states and provinces.
Beginning in October, online merchants will be able to accept RevolutionCard payment cards through Cardinal Centinel®, the Universal Merchant Platform. CardinalCommerce's Centinel technology allows merchants to enable multiple payment brands through one easy installation.
Revolution Money's MoneyExchange Card is a reloadable card that enables free online person-to-person (P2P) payments to other accountholders, ATM access, and retail store purchases -- all from a single account. The new PIN-based MoneyExchange Card provides an extraordinary level of security and is simple to use. With no name or account number visible, the Card cannot be used if lost or stolen without the accountholder's secure PIN. And when making a purchase, a cardholder simply selects "Debit" or "ATM" at checkout and enters a secure PIN to complete the transaction. The MoneyExchange Card also offers significant advantages to the nearly300,000 locations that accept the RevolutionCard. Merchants pay only a 0.5% transaction fee vs. the typical 1.5% to 3% associated with accepting other card brands.
Revolution Money's MoneyExchange Card is a reloadable card that enables free online person-to-person (P2P) payments to other accountholders, ATM access, and retail store purchases -- all from a single account. The new PIN-based MoneyExchange Card provides an extraordinary level of security and is simple to use. With no name or account number visible, the Card cannot be used if lost or stolen without the accountholder's secure PIN. And when making a purchase, a cardholder simply selects "Debit" or "ATM" at checkout and enters a secure PIN to complete the transaction. The MoneyExchange Card also offers significant advantages to the nearly300,000 locations that accept the RevolutionCard. Merchants pay only a 0.5% transaction fee vs. the typical 1.5% to 3% associated with accepting other card brands.
Revolution Money announced the availability of Revolution MoneyExchange plug-in for AOL’s AIM service, America’s largest instant messaging community. Through MoneyExchange, AIM will allow users of the two services to send money with a few clicks and for free.
RevolutionCard, the PIN-based credit card created by Revolution Money, has announced Shipley Energy is the first energy company to offer a co-branded RevolutionCard. RevolutionCard eliminates interchange fees and charges merchants only a 0.50 percent transaction processing fee, which allows them to pass savings on to their customers. Shipley Energy customers who use their RevolutionCard will receive incentives such as a $0.10 per gallon discount at the pump; $100 credit to new home heating oil or propane customers; $100 credit for every home heating oil or propane customer; and other qualifying Shipley Energy purchases.
As Revolution Money's first processor relationship, RevolutionCard will now be accepted by Fifth Third Processing Solutions' merchant customers in the US, through Fifth Third's Jeanie network. Under the agreement, Fifth Third Processing Solutions will provide gateway processing services that will enable other merchants and ATM processors to connect to Revolution Money and offer the RevolutionCard to their merchant customers.
Clearspring Technologies Inc., is the first widget platform to have been independently audited and accredited by the Audit Bureau of Circulations Interactive (ABCi). The ABCi audit highlights the company's commitment to accurate tracking and reporting metrics and to meeting the industry's requirement for independent, third party accreditation. ABCi's accreditation also determined that Clearspring's data is compliant with current industry standards, not misstated or overstated by factors controllable by Clearspring, and not manipulated internally or externally.
Clearspring and KickApps’ announced a strategic partnership to further accelerate widget usage and monetization. Clearspring will promote KickApps' new WYSIWYG Widget Studio (currently in beta), a self-service widget-authoring environment to the Clearspring user base. This will enable Clearspring customers to easily build their own rich-media and interactive widgets with tremendous ease. KickApps will use Clearspring's powerful distribution and tracking services to provide one-click distribution and in-depth analytics to anyone using the KickApps Platform.
Clearspring has secured $18 million in a series C funding round that includes leading venture capital firm New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Novak Biddle Venture Partners and other current investors. The new round will fund expansion of Clearspring's viral marketing network, which currently serves and tracks almost four billion widgets monthly. It will also be used to extend Clearspring's reach into international markets and further develop its rapidly growing advertising network and vast data infrastructure and optimization services. Clearspring's category leadership is well-established — according to comScore's Widget Metrix report, Clearspring tallied 126 million unique widget viewers in March 2008, making it the No. 1 widget platform in the world.
