Media Mentions of Hey, It’s Free!

 
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Forget the discount, get your holiday gifts for free
The Daily Press – November 3, 2009
Eubanks’ Web site, heyitsfree.net, posts two or three new offers each day. Some are in-store offers, like the coupon for a free lip gloss at Victoria’s Secret. But most are Internet-only giveaways, such as the free yearlong subscription to Golf Digest.
It’s Free! (Really)
Smart Money Magazine – September, 2009
As more consumers have snapped their wallets closed, desperate companies have are bringing back the once-humble freebie. … According to Ryan Eubanks, founder of deal-spotting Web site HeyItsFree.net, the value of offers on the site has spiked this year, with its volume of daily gimmes up 30 percent.
Get the Most Value
All You Magazine – August 28, 2009
Sign on to heyitsfree.net for daily updates on offers for free groceries, fast food, cereal, beauty products and more.
Freebies for the Family
WTMJ (Milwaukee, WI) – July 27, 2009
Angie first logged on to the Web site www.heyitsfree.net about 7 weeks ago. Since then, she’s received free samples or coupons for more than a dozen items.
Website Offers Free Deals
KIVI (Boise, ID) – July 10, 2009
Hey, It’s Free!, offers daily deals on everything from Arby’s food to paper towels. There are special sections where one can search for deals on electronics or cleaning supplies. The main portion of the page offers deals that update constantly throughout the day.
10,001 Ways to Live Large on a Small Budget
WiseBread.com – May 14, 2009
Run by a team of eccentric characters, HIF lists only the best freebies on the Web. Who doesn’t love getting something for nothing?
Web Sites Help Oklahomans ‘Get It For Free’
KOCO (Oklahoma City, OK) – May 12, 2009
Ryan Eubanks scours the Internet gathering what he calls legitimate, non-spam-producing offers, posting them to a Web site called heyitsfree.net.
How Much Can You Get For Free?
The Today Show – Apr. 28, 2009
We like HeyItsFree.net. They’ll give you a whole list and directory; do you want toiletries, do you want food, do you want iPods, and they tell you where to go.
The 100 Most Useful Websites
MSN Money – Apr. 20, 2009
This site is entertaining and full of information about freebies.
A Golden Age for Cheapskates
The Washington Post – Apr. 18, 2009
Ryan Eubanks…became so good at spotting freebies that he created Hey, It’s Free! to share his finds. Lately, he’s gotten busier because businesses, hurting from a drop in sales, are offering more freebies. Marketing experts and behavioral psychologists said giveaways are more effective than discounts at drawing customers in and persuading them to try a product.
Hot Website To Snag Freebies
Woman’s World Magazine – Mar. 16, 2009
Log on to heyitsfree.net every day to check out all the latest no-cost, spam-free giveaways that are yours for the taking!
Freebies Without Strings
WESH (Orlando, FL) – Mar. 6, 2009
These days, it seems like everyone is trying to save a buck, but nothing beats free. One Web site is promising consumers hundreds of free products in a sluggish economy.
Free Stuff For The Taking
Woman’s World Magazine – Nov. 28 2008
Ever find a free offer only to discover you need to jump through tons of hoops to qualify? Nix the frustration by going directly to heyitsfree.net.
Hey, It’s Free!
WSPA (Spartanburg, SC) – Nov. 11, 2008
These days, it seems like everything costs a fortune. High prices for groceries, gas, and other expenses are making it hard for families to make ends meet. What you may not know is that you can get many things for your family absolutely free!
Getting Something For Nothing
KMPH (Fresno, CA) – Nov. 6, 2008
In some cases you don’t even have to leave your home to get free products. One website delivers the goods right to your front door….Today thousands of consumers surf the page to read his reviews and follow through on deals.
Sites That Can Save You Thousands
Shop Smart Magazine – Nov. 2008
We’ve found another gem. Heyitsfree is a blog that was started by 25-year-old Ryan Eubanks when he was in college and broke. He scours the Web daily to find offers that are truly worth the other and posts them on his nicely designed site.
Money Saving Websites
CBS Up To The Minute News – Oct. 15, 2008
Heyitsfree is just a cool site. There’s a guy out there scouring the net for free deals.
Save With Dave: Hey, It’s Free
KOVR (Sacramento, CA) – Oct. 13, 2008
Hey, its free.net,’ is a blog started by a broke college student three years ago. Now, it’s blossomed into a mecca for free samples and goodies.
Want freebies? Yes, please!
Ka Leo O Hawai’i (Honolulu, Hawaii) – Apr. 10, 2007
After eating your $5 to $7 lunch on campus, you look into your wallet and find only pieces of lint and a few coins left over. Sound familiar? In a reality where most college students must pinch pennies to survive, a Web site called heyitsfree.net aims to bring freebies to everybody.

Other mentions include:

The Denver Post (Denver CO) – Apr. 27, 2009

WSYR (Syracuse, NY) – Jan 13, 2009 – “This is a blog that scours the web daily to find offers that are truly worth the bother.”

12 News NBC (Phoenix, AZ) – Nov. 18, 2008

Wall Street Journal – Nov. 4, 2008

CNN – Nov. 4, 2008

The Charleston Gazette (Charleston, WV) – October 29, 2008

Times Union (Albany, NY) – October 21, 2008 – “Each day the site updates their listings (after scouring the Web) so you’re bound to find something appealing.”

WXYZ Action News (Detroit, MI) – October 20, 2008

NBC KY3 (Springfield, MO) – October 13, 2008

Honolulu Star Bulletin (Honolulu, HI) – October 13, 2008 – “Having one of those lifetimes on the short end of the stick, and simply swiping a stack of office Post-Its just isn’t going to even the score? Then get free stuff with no strings attached.”

WPIX CW 11 (New York, NY) – October 9, 2008

WISN ABC 12 (Milwaukee, WI) – October 7, 2008 – “This is a good web name – Hey, It’s Free.net!”

Honolulu Advertiser (Honolulu, HI) – October 5, 2008 – “Rank of Heyitsfree.net as the best site for freebies: 1″

NBC Today Show – Oct. 2008

WCBS (New York, NY) – September 29, 2008

MSN Money Central – September 14, 2008 – “Do you want to get free stuff on the Internet with no strings attached and no spam? Incredible as it may seem, you can (at) Hey, It’s Free!”

FSView (Tallahassee, Florida) – March 28, 2007 – Web site provides an opportunity for students to save money and try new products.

KHTS (San Diego, California) – July 19, 2006 – AJ’s Playhouse Channel 933.