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Which type of mobile channel should a business develop?

May 7, 2012

Although it may be beneficial to offer every single selling channel to your consumers – just in case they decide they might glance at it one morning on the work commute – in some instances it may be a wasted expense.


Why you need to buy or sell mobile advertising to get your next job

May 4, 2012

Ask yourself one question: Are you skilled in mobile advertising? I am betting the answer is no.

Eliminating the speed delays with mobile Web shopping

May 3, 2012

The unique problem for mobile Web shopping is that the steps to purchasing simply take too long, far longer than on the familiar Web.

Designer wallet of future will be virtual, but challenge is monetizing relationships

May 2, 2012

Will Generation Y ever know anything other than a mobile device as a means of purchasing? The future of mobile payment systems is promising – or threatening – to revolutionize the way we buy goods and services.

Mobile devices and local search: Reaching a tipping point

May 1, 2012

Last year, more than 50 percent of all local searches were conducted from a mobile device. More than one out of every two searches that have local intent were made on a mobile device.

Smart mobile apps for tomorrow’s mobile consumer

April 30, 2012

When we consider the amount of consumer opportunities on the mobile Web today, another missing feature for mobile shopping is the lack of good advice available to the consumer.

Agencies need to get over their fear of mobile marketing

April 27, 2012

It is no exaggeration to say that advertisers and agencies who want to remain relevant need to get over their fear of mobile marketing – quickly.

Privacy versus data and building consumer trust

April 26, 2012

We are confused with what to call private and what to call public, what to sanction and what not to sanction. How can we solve small-screen privacy when we haven’t solved our digital angst on the PC?

Understanding mobile downloads: Tracking conversions and solving the download lag

April 26, 2012

Examining the benefits of using cookies as opposed to UDIDs, particularly regarding the download lag often encountered with apps and how cookies can address this issue.

Understanding mobile tracking with UDIDs and cookies

April 25, 2012

Advertisers and agencies can very precisely track and attribute downloads, conversions and even in-app events such as frequent use, purchases and game-level completion.