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You do what you gotta do

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:25:27 -0500

You do what you gotta do

Can’t get enough of infographics - The Evolution of the...

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:48:54 -0500

Can’t get enough of infographics - The Evolution of the Digital Coupon

Groundhog Day Giveaway!

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:05:18 -0500

It begins! Start logging into Cellfire now to see if you’re one of the winners for our Groundhog Day Giveaway!

The groundhogs are coming! Tomorrow we’re giving away just...

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:09:22 -0500

The groundhogs are coming! Tomorrow we’re giving away just over 200 prizes throughout the day for logging into your Cellfire account. :)

Full details and rules available here: http://on.fb.me/gMbctW

Important meeting about stuff.

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:26:08 -0500

Important meeting about stuff.

Special Bonus Coupon Tomorrow!

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:32:54 -0500

With the holiday season already upon us, Cellfire has put a little something together to help keep your bellies and your pocketbooks full!

Log in to Cellfire tomorrow, November 17, 2011, between 6AM and 6PM Eastern Standard Time and receive a $.55 or $3 bonus coupon! When you visit Cellfire to claim your free money, don’t forget to save on holiday baking favorites with coupons for Pillsbury Crescents, Sweet Rolls, and more.

Eligible savings cards for this promotion include: Kroger, King Soopers, JayC, Owen’s, Fry’s, Baker’s, Dillons, City Market, Pay Less, Gerbes, Ralph’s, Smith’s, Fred Meyer, Vons, QFC, Tom Thumb, Randall’s, Pavilions, Genuardi’s, Carrs, and Scott’s

Official rules will be available on our Facebook Page and we’d love to hear which coupon you get tomorrow!

ShopRite Promotion Tomorrow!

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:34:13 -0400

If you were thinking it’s high time for another one of our coupon promotions, you’ll be happy to know that we were thinking the same thing!

ShopRite shoppers, log in to Cellfire tomorrow (October 20, 2011) between 6AM and 6PM Eastern Daylight Time to snag some delicious cereal coupons and see which special bonus coupon you get just for stopping by. Shoppers with ShopRite Price Plus Club Cards will receive either $.75 or $3 when they log in during this window, simply clip the coupon and the amount will come off with your next purchase — it’s as easy as that!

Mobile users, don’t forget you can log in to get your coupon using one of the Cellfire mobile applications. No need to miss out while you’re on the go!

We’ll have the official rules up on our Facebook page and we hope you’ll stop by to tell us what you win tomorrow!

ShopRite Folks Get Their Turn with Back to School Savings!

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:28:32 -0400

Last week the Kroger and Safeway kids got to have all the fun, now it’s the east coasters’ turn! Just like last week, Back to School Savings will start at 6AM EDT tomorrow morning and last until 6PM EDT. To claim your special bonus coupon, simply log in to Cellfire during this window to see if you got $.50 or $2! Remember to grab those coupons for Honey Nut Cheerios and Cocoa Puffs while you’re there!

Prefer saving on the go? You can take advantage of this promotion using any of our mobile applications.

These bonus coupons expire on 9/10, so don’t wait too long to redeem it at your nearest ShopRite location!

Cheers and have fun tomorrow.

Back to School Savings!

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:39:48 -0400

With the kids back in school we thought we’d put together a little treat for everyone. Log in to Cellfire Thursday, September 1 between 6AM and 6PM EDT to claim your $.50 or $2 coupon, and while you’re there don’t forget to save on breakfast favorites Honey Nut Cheerios and Cocoa Puffs!

After you log in, look for the bonus coupon and save it to your loyalty card. Then on your next visit to the store you’ll get instant savings! Smartphone users can take advantage of this special offer right from your phones using any of our mobile applications. Just make sure you redeem your special coupon before September 5.

This offer is valid for Kroger its subsidiaries and Safeway subsidiaries (excluding Dominick’s). Official rules can be found on our Facebook page. Cheers!

What happens when the marketing team has too many empenadas for...

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:08:33 -0400

What happens when the marketing team has too many empenadas for lunch? Food coma!

Fun With Photos!

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:05:17 -0400

Last week our web developer, and pretty darn good photographer, Tim offered to teach some of the team a few DSLR tricks to help us take better photos. Together we switched those buttons from “Auto” to “Manual” and hit the courtyard outside the office ready to learn about ISO, F-Stop, shutter speeds, and all sorts of other fun stuff.

Below are some not-very-interesting photos of people standing around with cameras.

You can see one of the results of this outing in our announcement for our Windows Phone application. Thanks Jason for the great shot and huge thanks to Tim for taking the time to drop some photo knowledge!

Cellfire Now Available On Windows Phone!

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:19:44 -0400

Saving money just got a whole lot easier for Windows Phone owners! We’re excited to announce that Cellfire is now available for download in the Windows Marketplace.

The Cellfire app for Windows Phone joins our existing family of mobile applications and brings the same great experience. Using the features unique to this latest version of Windows Phone, you can now browse and clip coupons while you’re on the go. Need to make sure you grabbed the right item? Now you can review your clipped coupons while you’re in the store and avoid any hassles at the register!

If you’ve already had a chance to play around with the app, we’d love to hear your thoughts on it. Please feel free to sound off in the comments, or your feedback is always welcome on our Facebook page.

Cheers!

The Rise of Digital Coupons [INFOGRAPHIC]

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:28:00 -0400

S'more Savings with Cellfire!

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:11:03 -0400

In honor of the much anticipated arrival of summer, Cellfire is celebrating with a ShopRite coupon giveaway!

Log in to Cellfire tomorrow, June 2, 2011 between 6:00AM and 6:00PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) to see if you’ve won $.55, $1.75, or $5!

If you have a smartphone you can grab your coupon using our iPhone or Android app.

Whether you log in on the web or your phone, all you need to do is save the special coupon to your ShopRite Price Plus Club Card and redeem it before the new coupon cycle starts on Sunday. Easy peasy!

The official rules are on our Facebook page, don’t forget to stop by and tell us what you’ve won!

New Welcome Email Image

Tue, 24 May 2011 18:28:56 -0400

Whatcha think?

Cellfire Is Hiring!

Wed, 04 May 2011 20:00:00 -0400

We’re always on the look out for innovative and passionate individuals to help us build a world-class company. If you’re seeking a unique opportunity that offers unlimited potential for professional growth, we believe Cellfire is the place for you. We value individuals who take pride in their work, appreciate those who can have fun without sacrificing on productivity, and welcome candidates who possess a desire to make an impact on the burgeoning mobile field.

Web Engineer

Reporting to the VP of Engineering, the Web Developer will work on-site in San Jose, CA., developing our next application. You will need an excellent command of all facets of front-end web development, are a problem-solving whiz, have notable organizational skills, and above all, are detail-oriented. You will have strong interpersonal skills, working independently and as part of a team, on top of excellent written communication skills. An ability to discern when to follow strategy and when to propose fresh creative solutions is golden.

Requirements:

Experience with building the complex web applications and scalable GUIs.
Experience with MySQL and complex SQL development.
A strong familiarity with Web 2.0, social networking, and consumer Internet
Strong LAMP experience/environment.
Excellent PHP, JavaScript (Ajax), HTML, and CSS skills.
Strong cross-browser development experience.
JAVA development experiences a plus.
A good understanding of design principles that promote effective marketing.
Excellent project management skills with a strong attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, good presentation skills, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.
Fun, entrepreneurial spirit.

Compensation:

TBD, depending upon experience and qualifications. Cellfire offers competitive benefits, and participation in the employee stock option plan.

Contact:

Frank Careccia, fcareccia@cellfire.com, and include a cover letter and resume.

Analytics Manager

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Analytics Manager is a key focal point of business and financial analytics and reporting, and is the first point of contact for inquiries about coupon related activity from customers, the sales organization, marketing and the senior staff. You will be responsible for data analysis and reporting, including but not limited to:

Monthly reporting to customers and distribution channels
Marketing analysis
Financial analysis, including reports supporting the financial statements and reports to the Board of Directors
Custom reports

Fields of analysis will include, but not be limited to:

User (consumer) behavior
Store behavior
Offer behavior
Affiliate and channel behavior
Other network and couponing behavior.

Customer-related duties include preparation of custom analysis, recommendations and presentation materials related to customer performance, development of key sales metrics and predictive tools to assist in Cellfire’s sales process, and preparation of regular internal analysis for sales and the management team. Marketing related duties include developing tools and analyses to understand and optimize Cellfire’s user acquisition channels, analysis of overall user life cycles and to provide insight to drive product and program improvements by identifying user engagement flows and patterns, and tacking marketing engagement opportunities for effectiveness. Financial related duties include preparation of the monthly key metrics report for the CEO, participation in the financial close process, including preparation of affiliate and channel costs. You would also be responsible to work with engineering to develop new reports based on the evolving business needs of the Company, and to interact with senior management and other functional areas.

Requirements:

You must have a passion for making a difference in an early stage unstructured environment, and a willingness to go beyond the call of duty to make that difference, an attitude of “can do”. You must have an ability to communicate well, both to colleagues and to senior management, both orally and in writing. While you do not tolerate mediocrity well, and want an assurance that the underlying data is sound, you also know how to get what you require in a tactful and diplomatic fashion. As mentioned, you have superior communication skills. You also have an MBA, most likely in Finance or Marketing, and possibly an undergraduate degree in a quantitative subject, such as mathematics, statistic, or economics, and several years of prior experience in business intelligence or other analytical field. Background in consumer packaged goods would be a plus and experience in an advertising network company would be an additional bonus.

You must also have experience and a high degree of proficiency with Excel modeling, presenting findings through PowerPoint, use of reporting tools such as MicroStrategy, experience with SQL and ability to write SQL queries and with analyzing IRI/ACNielsen data. Superior English language skills are a requirement.

Compensation:

TBD, depending upon experience and qualifications. Cellfire offers competitive benefits, and participation in the employee stock option plan.

Contact:

Thomas G. Ream, tream@cellfire.com and include a cover letter, resume, and salary history.

About Cellfire:

Cellfire is the leading provider of digital and mobile coupon solutions in the U.S. The company provides merchants and brands an interactive, targeted and secure solution to reach and engage customers anytime, anywhere with the device of choice. Cellfire offers consumers convenient savings from leading brands and grocers at over 5,000 locations nationwide. Cellfire users can find coupons through the Web at www.cellfire.com, or anywhere on-the-go with Cellfire’s award-winning mobile applications. With 400% growth in 2010, we continue to set the pace in digital coupon innovation and execution. Founded in 2005, Cellfire is headquartered in Silicon Valley, and funded by leading venture capital firms and strategic investors. For more information, visit www.cellfire.com.

Easter Savings Today!

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:18:00 -0400

Attention ShopRite shoppers,

Today is your turn for one of our coupon giveaways! Log in to Cellfire between 6:00am and 3:00pm EDT to see if you’ve won $0.55, $1.75, or $3! This promotion is exclusive to existing and new users with ShopRite loyalty cards.

Just like last time you simply need to log in to the Cellfire website, iPhone, or Android apps during this timeframe to claim your prize! Keep an eye out for the special coupon amongst the regular coupons and make sure you save it to your card right away.

Official rules are available on our Facebook page.

If you shop at a different store, hang in there and check back with us to see when you get to snag your free money. :)

Cheers and Happy Easter everyone!

Friday Caption Winners

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:29:00 -0400

It was tough, but we managed to pick the three captions that made us laugh the most. Thanks to everyone that commented and made our Friday a hilarious one!

“What do you mean you’re getting paid to do this?…..I’m not getting paid!…..Wait…how much are they paying you??”

“America voted….the results are in…Worlds Phoniest Couple.”

“I so wrong numbered my sex text.”

Each winner will receive a $3 coupon!

We’re having a caption contest over on Facebook, top 3...

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:04:21 -0400

We’re having a caption contest over on Facebook, top 3 captions get a special coupon!

Cellfire Grand Slam Savings!

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:45:00 -0400

Hey Couponers!

In honor of baseball season starting up (yay), Cellfire is excited to announce our Grand Slam Savings promotion!

We’re giving away $0.50 and $3 coupons TODAY from 3AM - 12PM PDT (6AM - 3PM EDT). Users with eligible loyalty cards simply need to log in to the Cellfire website, iPhone, or Android apps during this timeframe to claim their prize! Keep an eye out for the special coupon amongst the regular coupons and make sure you save it to your card right away.

Not a Cellfire user yet? Not to worry! Once you register and add an eligible loyalty card, you too can snag your coupon.

Eligible loyalty cards include:

Kroger
King Soopers
JayC
Hilander
Owen’s
Fry’s
Baker’s
City Market
Pay Less
Cala Foods Bell Markets
Gerbes
Ralph’s
Smith’s
Fred Meyer
Vons
QFC
Tom Thumb
Randall’s
Pavilions
Genuardi’s
Carrs
Dillons
Scott’s

The official rules can be found on our Facebook page. Cheers!