The Postmates’ Get It Now app celebrated National Doughnut Day by partnering with various doughnut shops to offer special promotions and deals on doughnuts. This event typically includes features like free delivery, discounts, or exclusive doughnut flavors available through the app.
National Doughnut Day is celebrated on the first Friday of June, and Postmates often uses this occasion to engage customers and promote local businesses.
In San Francisco, the startup decided to bring doughnuts to people by offering free delivery of Dynamo Donuts through their Get It Now app on National Doughnut Day. Customers using the app for deliveries would receive two doughnuts, showcasing the startup’s innovative courier service that aims to disrupt local delivery methods. The promotion highlighted the convenience of the service, appealing to those craving a treat without the hassle of going out.
The author, eager to participate, faced a limitation as the app was only available on iPhone, but the company’s CEO and Director of Communications generously sent them a complimentary delivery. The author praised both the quality of the doughnuts and the efficiency of the Postmates service, receiving the delivery within about 20 minutes. They expressed interest in using Postmates in the future, contingent on the availability of an Android version of the app, emphasizing the value of quick delivery services in saving time for busy individuals. The post concluded with a recommendation to check out the Get It Now app and enjoy the free doughnuts.