Whirlpool Brand Launches Free Web Service for Consumers
To help its consumers coordinate everything from grocery shopping and errands to soccer practice and recitals, Whirlpool brand teamed up with family organizational software maker Cozi Group Inc. to provide a free online service for family members.
"We continually strive to create products to help consumers get more done each day. But we also know there are ways beyond appliances to help accomplish that goal," says Melissa Wikman, marketing director, Whirlpool brand. "This is why we teamed up with Cozi -- to bring consumers an all-in-one solution to help them organize their family life."
The Whirlpool brand edition of Cozi includes a full set of features, including:
- A centralized calendar to manage everyone's schedules in one location and accessible by the entire family. Cozi also syncs with Outlook -- a feature to use at work to prevent double-booking and keep track of family activities.
- Customized shopping and task lists to help families keep track of items to purchase in one location. Users on the go can call a toll-free number from any mobile phone to receive lists by text message or have lists read to them.
- Messages that may be sent individually or to the whole family via text message or e-mail using Cozi software; intended for quick reminders or updates.
- A photo collage screen saver that automatically displays all the family photos downloaded from vacations, birthdays, sports events and other family activities into photo collages.
The Cozi Whirlpool Edition is accessible from any computer with an Internet connection at home or work, or from any mobile phone. Families can activate their own account and download the software on multiple computers for free at www.whirlpool.com/cozi.
