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October 2009
NPR: Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me!
Ah, technology. Will the wonders never cease? Give Real... allows you to buy a drink -- an actual, real-world drink -- for a friend, even if you're in a different bar. Or city. Or state. more >
May 2009
CNN
Many social network apps create currencies so you can buy virtual gifts (pixel T-shirts and the like), but this app lets you give your online friends something tangible. more >
May 2009
Style Republic Magazine
One of the coolest websites we've ever come across. Pull out your credit card and "give a drink" to anyone of your friends in the US of A. Your friend can then take their digital drink, and redeem it at any bar that takes Visa or Master Card. more >
April 2009
Examiner.com
You don't even need to tell the bartender you are redeeming a drink, the transaction happens behind the scenes. more >
March 2009
The Big Money
Their concept is simple: to allow users to "gift" a dollar amount to their friends... while bypassing common headaches associated with gift certificates. more >
March 2009
Fox News
Want to raise a glass of champagne to the 44th President of the United States with your friends and family? A new online service lets you send an inaugural toast to someone, even if they live across the country. more >
January 2009
In Style
We can't imagine a better way to repay your friends... Send them a drink from GiveReal.com, and when they receive their glass, they'll raise it to you. more >
December 2008
NBC
Bringing a real happy hour to social networking. more >
December 2008
KGO News Talk
This is how the internet should be used! more >
Michael Finney, Consumer Talk
December 2008
Beverage World
Through Give Real, friends can buy each other branded drinks on social networking sites that can be enjoyed at over 500,000 bars and restaurants, providing companies a unique way to close the loop between social marketing and offline spending. more >
January 2009
Nashua Telegraph
[Give Real has created] a world where the bar stretches across the country, happy hour is anytime, and friends can join each other for a drink without even being in the same room. more >
January 2009
Real Simple
Send your friend a drink. A Real One. It's a fabulous idea that's become an honest business on the web. more >
December 2008
The Inquirer
It's genius... It's the future. more >
December 2008
CNet
A very cute spin on the virtual-gifting trend. more >
December 2008
Chicago Tribune
"Drinking 2.0" more >
December 2008