Whatever you do, I can do better
By Christo Volschenk
The race between private accommodation platforms Airbnb and 9Flats must be tough. Judged by the way the two competitors exchange blows. The latest tit-for-tat between the two has to do with advertising – an expensive issue for most start-ups. Continue reading
German property portal MyImmo gets facelift
Jan Wergin new head of technology at ImmobilienScout24
Christo Volschenk
Dr. Jan Wergin (44) will join ImmobilienScout24.de as vice-president of technology on Feb. 1. He takes over from Oliver Zeiler, who had left the company already in October last year. Continue reading
German auto dealers surprisingly price-insensitive
By Christo Volschenk
Fewer than expected auto dealers defected to competitors in the wake of the 29-percent hike in listing prices for auto dealers announced by Mobile.de in September last year. Continue reading
ImmobilienScout24 accepts 9Flats into the family
By Christo Volschenk
Another building block in ImmobilienScout24′s so-called “strategy for growth” fell into place this week when venture capital firm T-Venture invested a multi-million euro amount in the Berlin-based private accommodation platform 9Flats.com. Continue reading
Deutsche Telekom and Groupon team up
By Christo Volschenk
Frankfurt-listed telecommunication company Deutsche Telekom signed a cooperation agreement with daily deal portal Groupon. Both companies expect a growth boost from the deal, which covers all European countries Deutsche Telekom operates in. Continue reading
