NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Y2K. Cronuts.
Bomb Cyclones. Subway shutdowns (real or possibly canceled).
Seamless, New York's largest and
favorite takeout app, has delivered through it all for 20 years…and
counting! To mark its 20th anniversary, Seamless today announced a
series of giveaways, special offers, and activities to celebrate
the milestone throughout the year, culminating with the ultimate
dream for any New York foodie: a
chance to win 20 years of free Seamless. (We'll wait while that
sinks in...)
Like the New York Marathon, Rockefeller Center tree lighting, or
hearing "New York, New York" play
after each Yankees win, ordering Seamless is a quintessential part
of life in New York City. Each
year, millions of New Yorkers use Seamless to order from their
favorite restaurants and discover new ones. Whether it's sushi for
a night in, appetizers for girls' night, or a game day spread, it
all starts with Seamless.
"Hitting 20 years is an amazing milestone, and it's been
incredible to watch just how much Seamless has positively impacted
not only diners' lives, but the restaurants and delivery partners
we've worked with through the years as well," said Matt Maloney, founder and chief executive
officer, Grubhub, who acquired Seamless in 2013. "Seamless
pioneered online ordering and delivery and we've been through it
all - the good, the bad, the snowstorms, the heatwaves. We're
excited to spend this special year giving back to the people of
New York."
To celebrate, Seamless is launching a variety of promotions
and activities across New York
City...
Free Seamless, anyone? Music to any New Yorker's
ears, starting February 20th NYC
diners can enter to win 20 years of free Seamless.* That's… a lot
of free Seamless. And if you're not selected as the lucky winner,
don't fret - 20 diners will also win one year of free Seamless as a
"consolation." To enter, use the code 20YEARS at checkout when you
order from a NYC restaurant using your Seamless account, either
online or in app, February 20th - 27th. Winners will be
announced March 4, 2019. The more you
order, the more you're entered to win!
Seamless <3 NYC. Launched in October 2018, the Seamless "Donate the Change"
feature, which allows diners to round their purchases up to the
nearest dollar to support a charitable cause or public interest
organization, will support NYC Kids RISE. A non-profit
organization, NYC Kids RISE aims to make attending and graduating
from college and career training more achievable for all NYC public
school students—regardless of where they come from or how much
their families have in the bank. Starting today through
February 28th, Seamless diners can
donate to NYC Kids RISE through Donate the Change to fund college
scholarships for NYC public school students. Additionally, as a
"Made in New York" company as
designated by NYC Digital, Seamless will be building a catering
search page that highlights locally-owned restaurants available for
craft services for all NYC productions.
Surrounded by Seamless. If you've taken a taxi, ridden
the subway, or walked the streets of New
York, you've probably seen one of our advertisements and
expect to see more! In classic Seamless style, there will be new
ads popping up around the city and TV and digital campaigns
reflecting how the company has delivered through it all. Done
through animation, this new campaign will showcase how Seamless has
"fueled the city" over the years with easter eggs bringing to life
some of New Yorker's favorite moments.
Mark the calendar for more. Seamless will launch various
ways throughout the year to celebrate the diners, drivers, and
restaurants that made 20 years of thriving in NYC possible! Whether
it's a special promo for the month or a surprise perfect for any
New Yorker, Seamless will pop up when you least expect it with even
more!
Street Cred. Next week, CEO Matt Maloney will be joined by New York City officials, NYC Kids RISE, and
some of the company's longest-running customers to unveil Seamless
Street at the corner of 41st and 6th Avenue, officially staking
claim in the city that never sleeps. In addition to Maloney, those
joining the ceremony include: Andrew
Brokman, Deputy Director of External Affairs for the Mayor's
Office of Media & Entertainment in New York City; Debra-Ellen Glickstein, Executive Director of
NYC Kids RISE; among others.
Here are a few fun facts to point out just how much Seamless
has accomplished in 20 years:
- Seamless has driven billions in food sales to local
restaurants and has provided over a billion dollars in tips
to drivers as well.
- Seamless delivery partners have driven, biked, and walked
enough miles to cover the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade route
over 32 million times, run the New York City Marathon over 3
million times, and cover NYC's subway tracks over 95,000
times.
- Seamless has delivered to some of the city's most iconic
buildings, including Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Yankee
Stadium, Empire State Building, New York Stock Exchange, New York
City Library, Electric Lady Studio, Radio City Music Hall, and many
(many!) others.
About Grubhub
Grubhub (NYSE: GRUB) is the nation's
leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery marketplace
with the largest and most comprehensive network of restaurant
partners, as well as the largest diner base. Dedicated to
connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local
restaurants, Grubhub strives to elevate food ordering through
innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an
improved delivery experience. Grubhub is proud to work with more
than 95,000 restaurant partners in over 1,700 U.S. cities and
London. The Grubhub portfolio of
brands includes Grubhub, Seamless, LevelUp, Tapingo, Eat24,
AllMenus and MenuPages.
* NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR
CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Sweepstakes starts
2/20/19 and ends 2/27/19. Open to
U.S. residents in NYC who are 18 years or older and have an active
Seamless account at time of entry (corporate accounts do not
qualify). One winner will be randomly selected to receive a weekly
$100 Seamless credit for 20 years,
and 20 winners will be randomly selected to receive a weekly
$100 Seamless credit for one year.
Weekly credit will expire each week and will not roll over into
subsequent weeks. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible
entries received. Restrictions apply. Official rules and alternate
method of entry at
https://lp.grubhub.com/legal/seamless20officialrules/. Sponsor:
Grubhub Holdings Inc.
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