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Entertainment Publications Launches Online Service Offering 50% off Savings at More Than 200,000 U.S. Locations Company known for the Entertainment(R) book offers convenient new way for consumers to save with popular local merchants and top national brands in more than 100 U.S. cities TROY, Mich., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Entertainment Publications -- the world's leading marketer of coupon books, discounts and merchant promotions -- has just launched an online savings subscription through its website, http://www.entertainment.com/ . Like the popular Entertainment(R) book -- purchased by more than eight million customers annually -- the online subscription features 50% off and 2-for-1 discounts on everything from restaurants, hotels and family activities to groceries, dry cleaning and car repair. The new service is available for as little as $3.99 per month. The online savings subscription is the company's first major product launch since being acquired by leading interactive commerce company IAC/InterActiveCorp (March 2003), whose operating businesses include Expedia, Ticketmaster, LendingTree, Match.com and -- most recently -- Hotwire.com . "IAC has a clear business strategy to leverage the great brands in our family of companies and become the world's largest and most profitable interactive company," said Barry Diller chairman and CEO of IAC. "Entertainment's new online subscription represents how this company is taking advantage of the significant growth opportunities that exist in the online coupon category while providing consumers a great new way to save up to 50% on the things they love to do." Alan Bittker, Entertainment's president and CEO, added, "We've been the leader in savings for more than 40 years. This new service adds tremendous search, print and save opportunities where consumers now have instant access to the offers they want." Product details Initially available in more than 100 markets across North America, the Entertainment savings subscription is an annual membership available with two payment options, $3.99 per month or $39.99 per year. A three-month subscription is also available for $14.99. "At this great price, consumers can easily recoup their monthly fee after redeeming just one offer at their favorite restaurant or movie theater, or stopping by the local car wash or grocery store," said Bittker. Benefits of the Entertainment savings subscription * Find great discounts quickly and easily: users can search and browse through personalized discounts in their neighborhoods, based on their zip code. * Print coupons and maps online: subscribers can print coupons from the convenience of their home or office, as well as maps to merchant locations. * Guaranteed best hotel rates: members can book online and enjoy up to 70% discounts at more than 9,000 hotels worldwide. * Save up to 50% on movie tickets: members can purchase discounted tickets online from top U.S. theater chains (AMC, Loews, Regal and more). * Save at trusted national brands: McDonalds, Target, Pizza Hut, Ace Hardware, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Busch Gardens and much more. * Get notified when new discounts are added: monthly email newsletter keeps subscribers current on new discounts, new site features and other great savings ideas. * Save in other cities: A great feature for travelers, who can search and browse discounts in any market Entertainment offers, then purchase a three-month subscription for great savings across the U.S. "Whether you're at home or work -- or even on the road -- the best in class discounts and coupons that you see in your Entertainment(R) book each year are now also online and at your fingertips," said Selina Tobaccowala, Entertainment's vice president of online product and technology. "What's more, you can join any time of the year, and new coupons and offers are added all of the time." About Entertainment Publications Headquartered in Troy, Mich., Entertainment Publications is the world's leading marketer of coupon books, discounts and merchant promotions. Founded in Detroit, Mich. in 1962, the company is best known for the popular Entertainment(R) book and industry leading savings website, entertainment.com . Today, Entertainment serves more than 160 major markets and does business with more than 65,000 local merchants and leading national retailers. The company's main products -- the Entertainment(R) book and its online savings subscription -- are part of a membership savings package containing thousands of dollars in savings from local and national restaurants, hotels and other merchants specializing in leisure activities and household services. The 2004 Entertainment(R) book and online savings subscription can be purchased directly on entertainment.com or by calling 888-231-SAVE. Entertainment Publications is an operating business of IAC/InterActiveCorp (NASDAQ:IACI). Visit http://www.entertainment.com/ or call 888-231-SAVE to order an Entertainment savings subscription or the 2004 Entertainment(R) book. DATASOURCE: Entertainment Publications CONTACT: Jennifer L. Foss, Director of Communications of Entertainment Publications, +1-248-458-5420, Web site: http://www.entertainment.com/

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