Outbid Unveils Interactive, Video Webcasting Feature

“The addition of live video…complements the chat, audio and instantaneous bidding functions that have already made Outbid such a thrilling and engaging, gamified experience. It is the latest feature to further distance Outbid from the ecommerce pack.”

Outbid Uses HTML5 to Take Auctions to a New Level

“It supports the next-generation capabilities we require, including instant bidding, rapid transactions, gaming features and live chat. The package also delivers robust security, emulation and API libraries.”

Dick Vitale hosting charity auction

Vitale will be hosting a charity auction at noon ET on Tuesday for the V Foundation for Cancer Research. If hearing Vitale’s catchphrases during college basketball games isn’t enough, those who join the auction can chat with him in real time.

Outbid Live Social Online Auctions Powered by Kaazing

“This innovative leader is changing the way commerce is done on the web today, going beyond ‘transactional’ to a truly superior buying experience combining interactivity, gaming, social, and the thrill of outbidding your opponents.”

The NCAA Tournament Comes Early: ESPN College Basketball Guru Dick Vitale Hosts Live Online Auction on Outbid on Feb. 26 to Raise Money to Fight Cancer

“I can’t say enough about how much fun an Outbid auction is, which is the Dipsy-doo Dunk-a-roo of online auctions, with its live, infectious, in-your-face bidding battles…Outbid is also a great way to raise money for sports teams, schools, churches – or a cause as near and dear to me, like the V Foundation for Cancer Research.”

Dick Vitale Talks Internet, Baby!

Outbid offers another opportunity to do that and I’d do anything to raise money to fight this disease. I’m excited about it and thrilled about it. People will definitely be able to interact with me, share words with me, through the computer during the auction.

Local Startup Outbid Empowers Fundraiser for Oakland School for the Arts

What sets the OSA event apart from typical school fundraisers is that it enlists a cutting-edge startup – born and bred in Oakland – that has been recognized by the likes of CNN and TechCrunch for its innovative approach to ecommerce.

NFL Hall of Famer Marv Levy to Host Auction on Outbid

“Outbid is the fun, creative, new way for sports lovers to get their hands on great collectibles, a wonderful tool for charity organizations to raise money and another means for me to connect with fans in a lively, infectious setting.”

Trade show baseball’s other high-dollar business

Hall of Fame pitcher Ferguson Jenkins was…working the booth for Outbid, an online auction site for autographs and memorabilia in sports, entertainment and other areas.

It’s Outta Here! Outbid Online Auction Launches Outbid Sports

Outbid teams up with such sports legends as Marv Levy and Ferguson Jenkins, introduces fast-paced events for fans to get the best in sports memorabilia.

Outstanding Online School Auctions with Outbid.com

Schools can benefit from an ability to invite families, friends, and associates from around the world to participate. I can definitely see schools hosting auctions throughout the year…

Outbid’s Latest App Update Lets Users Listen To Live Auctioneers

The update also packs some visual enhancements – bigger buttons for easier bidding, as well as the ability to swipe to bring up more information about the product you’re bidding on.

Outbid Online Auction Launches Audio Feature for New iPhone and iPad App

Live online auction service enhances the auction action for iOS mobile devices, provides the sights and sounds of a full-throttle auction to users anywhere.

Outbid Names Winner of the Next Great Online Auctioneer Video Contest

“After 20 years in the radio business, this is such a cool thing – something that takes me to the next level on a national platform.”

Outbid provides mobile access to its rapid-fire auctions

“…[We] wanted to deliver the same, exciting, even theatrical marketplace for those who would want to join in on their iPhone or iPad.”

Outbid Launches Video Contest To Find The Next Great Online Auctioneer

“Outbid brings the fun of a live auction online, so we want to see who out there has the performance, salesmanship and even wrangling skills to host one of our online auctions.”

6 hot startups to watch

Traditional auctions are outdated, according to new startup Outbid. The Internet auctioning service allows people to auction off anything they’d like in real-time.

Outbid Brings Real Auction Action To The iPhone and iPad

“Just like in our online auctions, the Outbid app lets anyone, from curious spectators to serious competitors, use their iPhone or iPad to watch or join the bidding.”

Outbid Names Kevin McGovern Chief Revenue Officer, Business Development

“We have a new and unique position with Outbid combining live online auctions, social media, gaming and e-commerce…I am thrilled to join a company at this stage with the opportunity to capture the untapped market at the intersection of these emerging industries.”

Outbid Names Michael Jermyn Chief Revenue Officer, Category Development

“We believe that the scope of his experience…will greatly assist Outbid in our efforts to recruit both channel partners and consumer members to our auction-based loyalty programs.”

Outbid Appoints Marketing Veteran Amy Harich Chief Marketing Officer

“…[W]hen you factor in how the company is transforming the online auction in a way that’s infectious and user-friendly, it’s an added bonus to join…”

Online Auctioneer Outbid Gives Sales a Social-Gaming Twist

“From individual sellers to offline auctioneers who want to recreate the excitement of the auction room online, Outbid transforms online auctions into thrilling live social events.”

New Live-Auction Site Outbid Aims for Social Bidding

Outbid incorporates social features, including the ability for the auctioneer to broadcast via live audio; a countdown clock that animates the amount of time left for bidding…

Real-time Auction Site Debuts

“It combines the thrill and excitement of going to a live auction with gaming and social elements not found anywhere else.”

Outbid mixes gamification and social networks with real-time online auctions

Outbid blends the competitive real-time action of a penny auction with a more social environment complete with an animated bid tracker and chat room.

Outbid Brings Real Auction Action Online

Outbid (www.outbid.com) today announced the launch of a new auction service that combines the theater and transparency of live auctions with social and gaming features.