BeachCityVIP Earns Certified Locally Owned Designation

REDONDO BEACH, Calif. - Aug. 22, 2013 - PRLog -- BeachCityVIP, a mobile marketing service provider based in Palos Verdes Estates, has recently earned its designation as a Certified Locally Owned business. As one of the latest companies in the South Bay to become certified, BeachCityVIP offers a loyalty program that provides businesses the power to reach local customers through mobile marketing. 

Since its launch earlier this year, BeachCityVIP owner and long-time local Cheryl Hood has focused on working with local businesses within the beach cities and surrounding areas. “With the high open rate of text messages, this is an incredible opportunity for businesses to stand out and engage with their customers directly,” says Hood.  

Consumers using the service get the latest deals from their favorite local businesses via text message and no longer have to deal with coupons, punch cards or plastic. Users can choose to opt in to the service for free using a kiosk at the business location or through their mobile device, and select those businesses that they want to receive deals from. Hood says, “We make it very easy for people to opt in or out and have taken great steps to ensure that our service keeps its integrity.”

According to Hood, BeachCityVIP takes a hands-on approach, helping businesses create and manage mobile marketing campaigns without having to become an expert in the subject, “Business owners are busy and need to focus on running their company. We work together to create a strategy and set a frequency that will engage customers and build loyalty.”

Heidi Butzine, the founder of ShopLocal.us and Certified Locally Owned notes, “Services that can help local businesses reach their customers is important to the Shop Local movement and encourages spending to support our economy.”

Find out more about BeachCityVIP at: http://shoplocal.us/certified/147/BeachCityVIP.html.

About Certified Locally Owned & ShopLocal.us
Certified Locally Owned™ is an exclusive business certification for independently owned businesses to help conscious consumers find and buy from independent companies and professionals based in their area. The Certified Locally Owned certification helps to differentiate locally-owned businesses through its highly visible window badges, web site badges and powerful online marketing platform at ShopLocal.us.

ShopLocal.us provides a platform for raising consumer awareness, certifying locally owned businesses and promoting local business through advocacy and outreach. Not only does ShopLocal.us provide resources to support local community initiatives and small business development, the ShopLocal.us website and mobile app make it easier for consumers to find Certified Locally Owned and independent businesses across the U.S. Learn more at http://shoplocal.us and http://www.certifiedlocallyowned.com/.

For more information contact Heidi Butzine at 310-308-0796 or heidi@shoplocal.us.