Web Coupons Know Lots About You, and They Tell

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Description: For decades, shoppers have taken advantage of coupons. Now, the coupons are taking advantage of the shoppers. A new breed of coupon, printed from the Internet or sent to mobile phones, is packed with information about the customer who uses it.

Source: NYTimes.com

Date: 04/16/2010

Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/17/business/media/17coupon.html?ref=business

Questions for discussion:

  • Summarize the improved value of these new technology coupons in comparison to traditional coupons that customers have used for years.
  • Do you think there is any potential problem with these new coupons?
  • How can marketers handle the ethical questions concerning customers’ right to privacy and security?

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