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How to convert impressions into interactions on mobile

September 9, 2010

QR codes help brands and retailers convert impressions into interactions on a personal and a trackable level.


Do consumers need NFC?

September 8, 2010

Since the credit, debit and terminal infrastructure is so established in the U.S., it is questionable whether there is a need for a different way of doing proximity payments.

How new mobile devices affect the company’s efficiency

August 25, 2010

What role do mobile devices such as the iPhone, iPad, Android phones and BlackBerry play in the organization’s business efficiency?

Five tips for effective mobile retail promotions

August 23, 2010

The need to execute and record tax-accurate transactions has stood in the way of widespread adoption of many efficiency-enhancing mobile retail technologies.

Five steps to succeeding in mobile commerce

August 20, 2010

To drive mobile commerce initiatives, retailers and CPG companies need to communicate bi-directionally with customers and prospects effectively via mobile.

Why the future of mobile is hyper local

August 18, 2010

Two years ago, Foursquare launched its location-based service and since then the number of companies offering similar check-in software has grown into a micro but popular industry.

A couple of great ideas from eTail East

August 17, 2010

The new retail reality is that Internet information is almost always combined by the consumer with store purchasing. The winners will embrace the Internet, not deflect it.

The end of the app

August 16, 2010

In the last two years almost every self-respecting marketing manager wanted an iPhone app, despite the fact that less than 3 percent of the Dutch population owns an iPhone.

How to drive more app downloads

August 13, 2010

One of the most important decisions in launching a successful mobile application is determining how to drive downloads.

5 best-practice tips for mobile commerce

August 12, 2010

Consumer behavior on a mobile device is distinct from that on a PC. Mobile users are not typically browsing Web sites, but are deliberately searching for a product.