Over 500,000 People Sign-up with Meetup.Com to 'Meetup' with a Group of Neighbors with Common Interests.Lifestyle Editors/Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 13, 2003 A "Phenomenon": Monthly Meetups Now Happen at Local Establishments Around the Clock, around the World, on over 1,600 Topics Meetup.com (http://www.meetup.com) today announced that only a few weeks after its one year anniversary, over 500,000 people have signed up to "Meetup" -- to gather once a month, face-to-face, in-person, with a group of neighbors with a common interest. Meetup.com, an online tool to organize offline groups, was launched in the summer of 2002 by a group of New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. residents to help foster local community everywhere. Meetups are free, monthly events that take place at cafes, restaurants, bowling alleys, bars, and other local establishments everywhere. People of all ages and interests have flocked to Meetup.com to connect in the real world on over 1,600 topics in over 586 cities and towns spanning 43 countries around the globe. There are now International "Meetup Days" scheduled on just about every interest, from Books and Dogs to Politics and Hobbies. Although only 20% of Meetup.com users are registered for political Meetups, the national press has called Meetup a "phenomenon" regarding its impact on the 2004 race for the White House. Over 100,000 people nationwide have used Meetup to mobilize support for their favorite presidential candidates. Politicians are creating local bonds with their supporters through Meetups and are attracting local media attention spurred by their Meetups very early in the electoral season. Former Vermont Governor Howard Dean Howard Brush Dean III (born November 17, 1948) is an American politician and physician from the U.S. state of Vermont, and currently the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, the central organ of the Democratic Party at the national level. and Massachusetts Senator John Kerry  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. have both partnered with Meetup.com to form armies of supporters coast-to-coast. Additionally, on a statewide level, Meetup recently launched monthly Meetups for senatorial sen·a·to·ri·al adj. 1. Of, concerning, or befitting a senator or senate. 2. Composed of senators. sen and gubernatorial races. As a non-partisan service provider, Meetup.com will continue to play an influential role in the upcoming primaries and caucuses, and ultimately, the November 2004 elections. People have found that it is simple and free to sign up for a Meetup. Simply find your topic of interest at Meetup.com, choose your preferred location, and enter your email address See Internet address. for updates. If 5 or more people in your region are also interested in a Meetup about the topic, then the Meetup is on -- the next step is to just show up and Meetup. Meetup.com gets paid by local establishments to be listed as a possible Meetup spot (actual Meetup spots are open to a vote amongst participants), by organizations that benefit from mobilizing their constituencies (such as political campaigns), and by a portion of users that want special access to extra features on the site. These revenue streams subsidize Meetup.com to be a free service for everyone. Meetup.com expects to be profitable later this year. Meetup.com is allied or partnered with the following organizations: Bill O'Reilly, Bookcrossing, Caregiver Magazine, Chi Phi National Fraternity, Dean for America, Draft General Wesley Clark, Elvis Presley Enterprises Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) is a corporate entity created by the "Elvis Presley Trust" to conduct business and manage its assets. After Elvis Presley's death, Elvis's will appointed his father, Vernon Presley, as executor and trustee. , Ezboard, Grassroots Enterprise, IndieAllies.net, Investor's Business Daily Investor's Business Daily (IBD) is a national newspaper in the United States, published Monday through Friday, that covers international business, finance, and the global economy. Founded in 1984 by William O'Neil, its headquarters are in Los Angeles, California. , John Kerry for President, LiveJournal, Million Mom March The Million Mom March had its roots in August 1999, when Donna Dees-Thomases, a New Jersey mom with a public relations background and political connections, was horrified that a gunman shot at children in Granada Hills, California. , Rescue American Jobs Foundation, and WebRing. Journalists seeking to learn more about Meetup.com are invited to participate in a conference call on Thursday, August 14, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. EDT EDT abbr. Eastern Daylight Time EDT Eastern Daylight Time EDT n abbr (US) (= Eastern Daylight Time) → hora de verano de Nueva York EDT . Please call 404-920-6610 and enter the PIN 549578. There will be a general Meetup.com overview by Meetup's CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Scott Heiferman and Vice President, Myles Weissleder, followed by a Q&A. Journalists are invited to review the latest Meetup news by visiting http://press.meetup.com/ |
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