GetPrice.com.au

GetPrice is an Experian Hitwise Top 10 Award Winner

Comparison shopping site getprice.com.au has been named an Experian Hitwise Top 10 Award winner for January-June 2010.

During this period, getprice.com.au ranked No. 1 based on market share of visits among all Australian websites in the Experian Hitwise Shopping and Classifieds – Rewards and Directories industry.

Getprice Appoints Marketing Director

Chief executive officer of Getprice.com.au, Chris Hitchen, today announced David Whiteman as the comparison shopping site’s new marketing director.

 Mr Whiteman, who commences his role on 1 July, will report to Mr Hitchen.

As marketing director, Mr Whiteman is responsible for driving online, trade and consumer marketing activities for the brand. Mr Whiteman joins Getprice from Google Australia & NZ where he spent the last three years, first as industry market manager, then moving to head of market insights in 2009.

Books and DVDs, Technology Drive Online Shopping Online

Shopping remains steady following the global financial crisis

Books and DVDs are the most popular items purchased online, closely followed by technology products according to research conducted by comparison shopping site GetPrice.com.au.

The research, which consisted of an online survey completed by 1865 respondents and was conducted by Coredata for GetPrice, also found:

Getprice Shopping Report aunches

85% of internet users shopping online this Christmas

Aussies are hitting the web as well as the shops this Christmas with research released today showing 85% of internet users are now shopping online.

The study conducted by leading shopping comparison website Getprice.com.au in partnership with research company Core Data examined the current buying behavior of more than 1,000 Australian consumers and the expected spend throughout the Christmas period.

Toys going for a bargain this Christmas

As Christmas Day fast approaches, trends released by Australia’s shopping comparison website getprice.com.au show children’s toys are going for never been seen before prices.

Be it babies or teenagers you are shopping for, major items or stocking fillers, Getprice Chief Executive, Chris Hitchen said Aussie parents can take advantage of saving up to 80% on the recommended retail price.

Dads discounted this Father’s Day

Aussies spend more on mum’s special day

As Father’s Day fast approaches, a survey by leading price comparison website, Getprice.com.au has revealed an inequality of spend by Aussie families on mums’ and dads’ special day.

Conducted earlier this week, 75 per cent of respondents said they will spend less money on their Father’s Day present than on their Mother’s Day present.

59 per cent of respondents also admitted they leave buying a Father’s Day present to the last minute.

Getprice iPhone App launches

Compare prices before you buy with a few simple taps

Australia’s leading shopping comparison website, getprice.com.au, today launched a new application designed for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch.

Available for free from Apple’s App Store (search for “Getprice”) or at www.getprice.com.au/iphone-app.htm, the Getprice iPhone App makes it easier than ever to shop and compare prices while on the go anywhere in Australia.

Jamie Hollebone appointed Head of Sports and Specialist Sales

News Digital Media National Sales Director, Tony Prentice, today announced the appointment of Jamie Hollebone as Head of Sports and Specialist Sales for News Digital Media.

Knowledge is power as savvy shoppers make their dollar go further online

Electronic cameras, trampolines, treadmills and perfume most popular products in June

A growing number of Australians are going online to compare before they buy as Australia’s leading comparison shopping website, www.getprice.com.au reports its biggest month to date.

Shoppers planning to spend $87, 20% less than last year Australians are planning to spend 20 per cent less on this year’s Mother’s Day present as a growing number of shoppers search online for the ultimate bargain, according to a survey by leading price comparison website, www.getprice.com.au Conducted earlier this week, 61 per cent of survey respondents said the economic downturn had affected the amount of money they plan to spend this year – planning to pay an average of $87 each for the Mother’s Day present.