Blog: August 2011 
Introducing Kowabunga: More Deals, More Places!
Kowabunga (www.kowabunga.com) is our new daily deals website with a name you’ve definitely heard before! Offering consumers more deals in more locations, we are currently serving 52 markets and will be adding many more in soon. Not only will we have our own Kowabunga exclusive deals, we have pulled in the best deals from some of the top deal sites in the industry---all in one place!
Why daily deals?
- Your City - Daily deals are a great way for consumers to broaden their horizons by trying new places and activities around town without spending an arm and a leg.
- Gifts – Give a deal as a gift or buy a gift with a one the deals you find!
- Vacation – What better way to explore a new city than cashing in a bunch of deals on food, stores, and fun!
Because we know affiliates and what they want, Kowabunga is also excited about the launch of its affiliate program. Simplify your deal promotion efforts with accessing all the best deals from one source. Interested in finding out more? Read up on the Kowabunga Affiliate Program or affiliates [at] kowabunga [dot] com (contact us) at affiliates [at] kowabunga [dot] com (affiliates [at] kowabunga [dot] com.)
Visit www.kowabunga.com now and make sure to sign up to have daily deals emailed to you!
Inuvo's August Employee Spotlight: Ray Nichols!
For the month of August, we are spotlighting Ray Nichols, Director of Development. Read on to learn more about Ray and drop him a line at Ray [dot] Nichols [at] Inuvo [dot] com. If you have any questions for him, feel free to ask in the comments below this Q&A!
Inuvo: Hello Ray, please tell us a bit about yourself:
I was born in Harrisburg, PA and spent my elementary school years in Pittsburgh. GO STEELERS! My family then moved to Tampa… 30 years later, I’m still here and love it. After 7 years in Gainesville at the University of Florida, I completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering (No, I’m not a doctor; Gator football was just too good and I knew what came after college). Now I live with my absolutely wonderful girlfriend Kelly and our kids Tristan (12) and Samantha (8). Did I mention I LOVE football?
Inuvo: What is your professional background?
I scratched the entrepreneurial itch early and owned two lawn and landscaping businesses throughout high school and college. After school, my IT career started as a consultant focused on data warehousing. My technical background continued with a primary focus on database design, administration and development. After 10 years as a technician I moved into management.
Inuvo: Any exciting projects you are working on?
Absolutely. Kidzadu has been a focus for some time now and will continue to be. The model is still in its infancy and I’m excited to see it mature.
Inuvo: What are your goals for August?
Exercise patience. With a newborn at work, two kids at home and football season so close but yet so far … patience is the word for August.
Inuvo: What are your goals for yourself and Inuvo?
- Learn something from every person here.
- Enable people and help us reach our potential.
Inuvo: What aspect of your role do you enjoy the most?
I truly enjoy interacting with the team. We have an A+ team and its fun to share ideas and see them show their stuff.
Inuvo: What are your favorite websites?
Kidzadu.com, BargainMatch.com and upcoming daily deals site, Kowabunga.
Inuvo: When you are not at work, what would we be most likely to find you doing?
In the yard, at Home Depot, at Lowes, holding a power tool or watching football.
