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Enterprise brings together renters and automakers via QR codes

November 10, 2011

Enterprise Holdings has launched a new QR code program that lets auto manufacturers promote their vehicles to car renters.


Timberland uses Microsoft Tags at special events to deepen brand experience

October 11, 2011

Timberland is partnering with Lucky magazine to promote its fall collection via style booklets that feature Microsoft Tags and help deepen the brand experience.

Smashbox drives sales via mobile bar codes

October 11, 2011

Cosmetics brand Smashbox is using mobile bar codes on products to educate consumers about its makeup.

EBay launches online and in-app video series to drive engagement, sales

October 10, 2011

A new original video series from eBay will appear in the eBay Motors application as well as on the brand’s Web site to drive engagement and sales.

HGTV exec: Crowdsourcing essential for targeting consumers

October 5, 2011

BOSTON – AN HGTV executive at DMA:2011 said crowdsourcing is an essential tool for direct and mobile marketers to gain insight and better target consumers.

Adidas drives shoe sales via mobile video

October 4, 2011

Sportswear brand adidas is targeting high school athletes with a mobile video campaign that aims to sell the new adiZero Rose 2 line of shoes.

Zappos.com builds brand awareness via QR codes

September 28, 2011

NEW YORK – Mobile bar codes are an effective way to leverage a brand’s existing marketing efforts and build brand awareness, according to a Zappos executive who presented at OMMA Global.

CBS exec: Digital sells scale across platforms

September 28, 2011

NEW YORK – One of the biggest challenges publishers face is figuring out how to monetize mobile content, but according to an executive at OMMA Global, mobile is not big enough yet to sell on its own.

Location a place for loyalty retention: Placecast exec

September 28, 2011

NEW YORK – Location is a crucial part of accurately targeting a mobile consumer and it can also be used to push out mobile rewards.

Mobile site for potential customers, app for loyalists: experts

September 19, 2011

A key challenge for retailers is finding ways to drive consumers in-store to make a purchase. Mobile is the solution, according to experts.