Meet “G” « Groublogpon – The Serious Blog of Groupon

Meet “G”

Our goal at Groupon is pretty simple: to help you discover and try cool new things in your city. Beginning today, we’re going to reward you for it. “G” is a Groupon reward point. Earn G’s when you use Groupon to explore your city, and spend them on the coolest stuff in town. It’s our way of thanking you for being awesome.

This morning we sent out 10,000 invitations to the beta version of Groupon’s Rewards program — and gave each person the ability to invite 5 friends. Over the next few months, we’ll continue to invite more and more customers to the program.

Here’s the Gist.

Earning G’s is easy and using them is semi-euphoric.

G’s = reward points awarded to Groupon Reward members
Earn G’s automatically by using Groupon
Spend your G’s on the very best stuff in your city

Lots of Ways to Get G’s.

Earn G’s by getting Groupons, checking out the deal each day, and more. We’re constantly adding more ways to earn G’s to the list.

Two Ways to Use your G’s.

You know those frequent flier programs that make you earn a gabazillion miles for a free flight on a puddle-jumper? Or those punch-cards that you always misplace 2 holes short of a complementary baguette? We want to be better than that. Here’s what you get for your G’s:

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LocalRewards: At anytime, no matter how many G’s you have, you can exchange them for discounts in our LocalRewards marketplace, which is packed with the very best things to do in your city. The more G’s you have, the lower your prices fall. It’s that simple.

(if there isn’t a LocalRewards marketplace near you, then there will be soon.)
Daily Deal: Earn enough G’s, and you’ll automatically get the Daily Deal for free. You don’t have to do anything differently. If you have enough G’s to get the deal, we’ll drop your price to $0.00 at checkout.

G-oodies and parties.

As a Rewards member, you’ll also have access to G-oodies and invitation-only parties in your city. We’re not exactly sure what these parties will be like, but our goal is to recreate your 7th grade formal.

Becoming a Rewards member.

10,000 Groupon customers are now able to invite you and four other friends to the Rewards program. We’ll continue to invite more and more customers in the coming months. In the meantime, ask your friends if they’ve got G’s. We’ll also be sending a few random invitations each day to people who use “#GrouponG” on Twitter.

G’s are in beta, so we hunger for your feedback. Send any questions or comments to the rewards team.

102 what you had to say about it

zrock50
on
July 19, 2010 1:46 pm

a logical next step. How about earning rewards for checking in at participating retailers (G-spots) when you use your groupon to get your next deal (from the retailer) sent to your phone?
roxann souci
on
July 26, 2010 1:52 pm

I would LOVE to be invited to the Groupon Rewards program!
Nicole
on
July 28, 2010 7:10 am

I wanna know how to get an invite???

I don’t Tweet!
Kari
on
July 28, 2010 7:39 am

Help!!! I am super lame and don’t tweet but really, REALLY want to be able to find local G-Spots!!!
Ali
on
July 29, 2010 3:48 am

bring it to Tampa and invite me, although I don’t tweet either, but . . . sounds really cool
meli
on
July 29, 2010 5:18 am

I don’t tweet…not enough time in my day…only see my pc EARLYaam before work and at night for email.. how can I join????
Rachel
on
July 29, 2010 6:49 am

this sounds cool, I would like an invite!!
Marilee
on
July 29, 2010 8:19 am

Hit me with your Gspot….please
Adam
on
July 29, 2010 10:49 am

I’ve bought tons of groupons and didn’t get an invite. SOMEBODY PLEASE INVITE ME!!!
Amelia
on
July 29, 2010 11:33 am

Invite me
Cass Mooney
on
July 29, 2010 12:10 pm

Sign me up!! I buy almost every week and have used Groupon to promote my biz!
Karla N
on
July 29, 2010 12:21 pm

I am so anxiously awaiting a Rewards invite? I am a daily Groupon buyer, and would love to be benefiting further from my purchases. THANK YOU AND PLEASE PLEASE CONSIDER ME FOR ONE OF YOUR REWARDS INVITES!!!! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE………………………..
jamie
on
July 29, 2010 2:10 pm

send me a rewards invite!!
Catherine
on
July 29, 2010 3:37 pm

I see I’im not the only person who doesn’t tweet.

Do you have any more invites to hand out?! I’d LOVE to try this out for you while you do your Beta testing!

Please send me an invite!
Renee Robertson
on
July 29, 2010 9:31 pm

Dying to be a part of this – EARLY! I LOVE GROUPON Please invite me!
MrChili
on
July 30, 2010 6:17 am

PLEASE invite me to G-oodies. I use Groupon a lot here in Austin and have turned a lot of my friends on to it.In fact, I just bought the Goovy Lube Groupon a few minutes ago. Keep those Groupons coming! Mrchili
saundra
on
July 31, 2010 9:05 am

I want to be eligible for “G’s” I have been GROUPONING for a while now, and refer people all the time. I’m just lovin’ the Groupon
Eden
on
August 2, 2010 1:20 pm

I want an invite! I check groupon everyday. I’ve got all my family and friends hooked on it too! I’ve used a couple of them, and have bought many, still waiting to be used. I love it! I love that I can check out whats up in other cities too. If I know I’m going to another city, I’ll check the groupons for that city, and get a great resturant deal, etc for my stay!

So excited to hear about “G’s”!!! I love Groupon!
shannon r
on
August 3, 2010 9:55 am

I don’t use twitter either, but I’m a fiercly loyal Grouponer… How can I get G’s? Please!!
rena e starks
on
August 3, 2010 1:00 pm

please invite me, would love to make extra cash for doing what I love, just became a member!
Bobby Fisher
on
August 3, 2010 1:11 pm

I’ll take an invite if anyone has one available.
Nichole
on
August 3, 2010 3:25 pm

I would love an invite as well!
Anne
on
August 3, 2010 7:55 pm

I want to try the G’s!! I love Groupon.
murph
on
August 4, 2010 8:39 am

I don’t use Twitter. Someone please hook me up with a invite!
Lee
on
August 6, 2010 10:22 pm

I asked the groupon cat if I could get invited to the G’s program and he said to ask you guys. So can I join?

PS- I am great with beta feedback!
Content Love Knowles
on
August 10, 2010 4:48 am

I would love to be invited to use Groupon Rewards!
Allison
on
August 10, 2010 5:51 am

I would like an invite too… don’t tweet at all
Lori
on
August 10, 2010 6:15 am

Not so keen on twitter, but I swear I would love groupon always and forever if you invite me! And, I’ll invite a bunch of friends. Seriously, it will be a match made in heaven, trust me.
Karen
on
August 10, 2010 6:15 am

If I have signed up for Groupon am I a Groupon member?
Dinahmite
on
August 10, 2010 7:21 am

I want to join the gang! Please invite me and show me the “Gs”! And I’ll invite my peeps too! Many thanks in advance!
Jacquie
on
August 10, 2010 7:45 am

Please, please invite me to Groupon Rewards. I heart Groupon.
Katie
on
August 10, 2010 8:53 am

Hi! I want to be in Groupon Rewards! Thanks
Sam
on
August 10, 2010 9:19 am

I don’t have a twitter account. Can I still get an invite to Rewards? Pretty please?
Thea
on
August 10, 2010 9:29 am

Groupon is dope. Getting Gs? Would be even doper.

I’m makin’ up words here, Groupon – hook a sister up!
Kimberj
on
August 10, 2010 11:11 am

Please invite me! I have lots of time to explore
Camille
on
August 10, 2010 1:11 pm

I would love an invite if anyone has one left!!!
Erica
on
August 10, 2010 6:50 pm

Can I please have an invite too? I don’t have twitter wither…
Erica
on
August 10, 2010 6:51 pm

Yeah, sorry about my typo, I meant either at the end.
karen
on
August 10, 2010 9:05 pm

I feel so left out! I’ve been using groupons for ages! Please send an invite!!
Kate Paullin
on
August 11, 2010 7:07 am

I also don’t use Twitter but would love an invite!
Erin
on
August 13, 2010 10:31 am

My cousin and I are HUGE groupon users, and she just told me about this! We promote big to our friends. Any chance I can get an invite?!!? That would make me so happy!!
mat
on
August 15, 2010 5:43 pm

I would love an invite too! Love Groupon and would love to try the G program
Cait
on
August 16, 2010 4:34 pm

I LOVE groupon! I check it all the time, it’s ridiculous. I would love an invite!
Kat Dennehy
on
August 19, 2010 5:37 am

I would love to be invited to recieve the rewards…
Will
on
August 19, 2010 10:50 am

Would love an invite
Lyndsey
on
August 19, 2010 9:26 pm

We love Groupon! Please send us an invite!
Kenneth
on
August 19, 2010 10:42 pm

I got my first groupon today and already feel addicted! Please send me an invite!! GROUPON ROCKS!!!
lm
on
August 28, 2010 10:43 pm

can i get an invitation to the rewards program please thanks.
Rhea
on
September 2, 2010 9:54 am

LOVE Groupon! Please send an invite to the rewards program. Thanks!

Groublogpon – The Serious Blog of Groupon

Meet “G”

Here’s the Gist.

Lots of Ways to Get G’s.

Two Ways to Use your G’s.

G-oodies and parties.

Becoming a Rewards member.

102 what you had to say about it

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