Entrepreneurs / Small Business  December 17, 2010

DuckDuck Deal puts new spin on ads

BOULDER – Everyone knows there’s no such thing as a free lunch. But what about one that’s deeply discounted only for certain people in a certain area? About 180 businesses throughout Boulder and Fort Collins are trying the concept out with DuckDuck Deal.

This smartphone app, available for iPhone and Android operating systems, uses the phone’s GPS capabilities to find time-sensitive dining deals at nearby eateries.

While the app is growing in popularity among bargain hunters, businesses are becoming increasingly attracted to the cheap and effective direct-to-consumer advertising that the app provides.

The Walrus Saloon in Boulder…

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