AOL Announces Wow! Deal of the Day for Washington, DC

DC Has a New Source for Local Discounts on Dining, Shopping, Weekend Getaways and More

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AOL Inc. (NYSE: AOL) today announced the launch of Wow! Deal of the Day for Washington, DC with the tagline “real deals for real people.” The new offering, available at www.wow.com, offers localized discounts on a wide range of staples and splurges, giving DC residents access to some of the best bargains on the Web. It is the first time small- and medium-size DC-area businesses have been able to be featured on a localized version of the AOL.com home page – coveted cyberspace real estate.

“Wow.com is a win-win for consumers and local businesses”

AOL is the newest entrant and first major media company to venture into the growing deal-of-the-day market. Combining AOL’s in demand online reach via AOL.com, AOL’s family of brands and email, along with the company’s expertise in commerce and local content generation, Wow offers deep discounts on the things consumers want at prices that are too good to ignore. Washington, DC is one of the first three cities in the country to roll out the highly anticipated new offering from AOL’s Paid Services division. National deals are expected to launch before the end of the year.

“Wow.com is a win-win for consumers and local businesses,” said Bud Rosenthal, GM, AOL Paid Services. “Consumers get great savings and businesses enjoy a great way to acquire new, loyal customers on top of unparalleled brand exposure."

Upcoming Wow! Deal of the Day “Real Deals for Real People,” include:

Wed., Nov 10 – Peacock Cafe ($15 for $50 at restaurant)
Thurs., Nov 11 – Washington Wine Academy ($60 for $125 one hour wine tasting class & vineyard visit)
Fri., Nov 12—Vida Fitness ($30 for 30 visits -- $375 value)

Consumers can visit www.wow.com today to start taking advantage of the Wow! Deal of the Day. The daily deals are subject to change and are tentatively slated to go live at approximately 6 am EST and expire at 3 am EST the following day. Businesses wishing to participate in this new venture can contact Wow representatives via the site or email at [e-mail].

About AOL

AOL Inc. (NYSE: AOL) is a leading global Web services company with an extensive suite of brands and offerings and a substantial worldwide audience. AOL's business spans online content, products and services that the company offers to consumers, publishers and advertisers. AOL is focused on attracting and engaging consumers and providing valuable online advertising services on both AOL's owned and operated properties and third-party websites. In addition, AOL operates one of the largest Internet subscription access services in the United States, which serves as a valuable distribution channel for AOL's consumer offerings.