Hyper-local technology blog Techvibes interviewed Wishpond CEO Ali Tajsekandar last week on Wishpond’s expanding role in the booming local commerce market:

While a “pond,” Wishpond is making more than ripples; it’s making waves. Which is why we’re proud that the popular service is based out of Vancouver… Their top priority, Ali tells me, is to help local businesses increase revenue by driving customers in-store. “By using online marketing strategies leveraging our publisher partners, Facebook, and Google, we help merchants increase their visibility among local customers,” he says. “You will see some exciting initiatives in the coming months that will help local retailers better market their products and also make the shopping experience more interesting for consumers.”

Read the full interview at Techvibes.