Saturday, December 17, 2011

Help a Local Business by Organizing a Cash Mob - Mental Floss

We?ve all heard of flash mobs, but what on earth is a cash mob? As it turns out, it?s like a flash mob, only it involves a shopping spree designed to help boost a local business.

Just like Fight Club, there are some rules about organizing a cash mob, although the Cash Mobs website insists that these are completely optional and can be tweaked. A few notable rules:

? The mob date must be announced at least a week in advance via Twitter.
? The location at which to meet will be announced, but not the specific business to support.
? The business must have products for both men and women.
? The business must be within one block of a locally owned watering hole.

Sounds like a great way to support businesses that support the local community and to meet new people. On the downside, it does seem a little easy for businesses to manipulate the idea for their own gains.

Anyone ever been part of a cash mob?

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Source: http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/110418

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