Wednesday May 19, 8:24 pm Eastern Time Company Press Release SOURCE: Multiple Zones Zones Announces up to $100,000 in Daily Rebates Every 50th Order Could Be Free RENTON, Wash, May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Multiple Zones (Zones(TM)) (Nasdaq: MZON - news) -- In a continuing effort to be a leading edge e-commerce company, Zones.com (http://www.zones.com ) announced an innovative Web-based promotion (http://www.zones.com/50threbate.htm ) that is unique in the industry and on the Web. In an effort to build brand awareness, Zones is utilizing both its Web site and state of the art call center to reward every 50th qualified customer with an opportunity to claim a 100% rebate on their order, up to a maximum of $2500. The program applies to credit card purchases and is subject to program terms and conditions.
Based on current qualified order run rates, 40 or more orders will qualify for the rebate offer on a daily basis. The promotion does not apply to corporate purchase orders. As an incentive for both web and call-in customers to re-visit the Zones.com web site, customers must return to the site within 72 hours following their order to see if they qualify. The promotion will run for a limited time, with its duration depending on customer demand. The company expects this program to be a compelling and cost-effective customer acquisition program, based on preliminary testing.
''We are excited about this innovation since it rewards our customers while giving them a motivation to re-visit our Zones.com site,'' said Lorne Rubis, COO of Multiple Zones. ''This is a nice way to reward our customers for their continuing patronage and to introduce new customers to the Zones experience -- and it's fun!''
Cited as one of the ''100 Hottest Companies on the Net'' by Business2.0 (http://www.business2.com), Zones is in the forefront of integrating traditional retailing expertise with the innovations of the Web. Recent introductions include B-Zones, customized web stores for corporate customers; and E-Catalogs (http://asp.zones.com/aspzone/emailform.asp ), customized, e-mail based product offerings and notifications.
About Multiple Zones
Multiple Zones International, Inc. is a leading direct marketer of over 100,000 brand name computer products to businesses and consumers. The Company, named one of the ''100 Hottest Companies on the Net'' by Business 2.0 in May, 1999, serves customers through its online store, Zones.com, and its flagship brands: The PC Zone® and The Mac Zone®, with products from leading brands, including Microsoft, Apple, IBM, Hewlett-Packard and Compaq. The PC Zone® was given a ''Best Buy'' award by Computer Shopper magazine in 1998. A team of skilled, customer-dedicated Account Executives serves the needs of the business, education and government markets through Zones Business Solutions. The Company was founded in 1988, and is headquartered in Renton, Washington. Orders can be placed and catalogs requested at zones.com or by calling 800-258-2088.
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