Swift Communications Invests in Engage3’s ShoppingScout


Mon. June 2nd, 2014 - by Christofer Oberst

<p> Swift Communications, a multi-platform publisher and media company, is investing in Engage3, the developer behind the <B>personalized pricing application, ShoppingScout</b>. The investment will be used to expand the features of Engage3’s solutions and identify retailer and supplier partners in the industry, according to a press release.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">ShoppingScout uses sophisticated algorithms to <B>determine the shopper’s intent-to-buy</b> and makes that information available to partnering users so <B>they can influence the process</b>. It can also provide shoppers with different prices on the same items at the same store. Curious about this new, innovative technology? Sarah Hoxie shows you what it's all about. <B>Check out the video below!</b></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><iframe width="480" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/VEm9mc1fra4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p> “We are very pleased to have Swift Communications as an investor and a partner, and see it as a <B>validation of our efforts to provide a better shopping experience for consumers</b>,” said Ken Ouimet, Engage3 CEO. “The additional capital will be well-spent improving our solutions and capturing the interest of retailers and suppliers.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Bill Toler, Chairman &amp; CEO of Swift Communications, says, “We believe Engage3 will generate tremendous value for our readers and subscribers, not only when they are present in the communities we serve, but wherever they may be located. Additionally, the Engage3 business model fits nicely with ours. In partnership with Engage3 and our retailer and manufacturer advertisers, <B>we will be able to help shoppers save time and money while having fun.</b>”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> The amount of investment was undisclosed, and closed earlier this month.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href=" http://www.engage3.com" target="_new"> Engage3 </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">