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40pc of smartphone users redeem mobile coupons: study

May 22, 2012

Not only are consumers searching for deals on their mobile devices, they are also taking a direct action to redeem coupons via their handsets, according to a new study from CouponCabin.com.


53pc of mobile users stop an in-store purchase because of their phone

May 17, 2012

A new study from the Interactive Advertising Bureau points to the strong use of mobile by consumers while they are inside a retail store, with 73 percent of respondents saying they have used their mobile in store.

38pc high-end consumers to cut back this year: BCG

May 17, 2012

Approximately 38 percent of high-end consumers are planning to spend less over the next 12 months, according to findings from a study by Boston Consulting Group.

20pc of app revenue comes from 3pc of users: study

May 16, 2012

Speaking to a bigger issue from marketers to monetize content, 20 percent of revenue from mobile applications comes from three percent of users, according to a new study from ABI Research.

Mobile data traffic takes off, outpacing revenue opportunities – Mobile Marketer

May 16, 2012

Mobile Marketer today – Mobile data traffic takes off, outpacing revenue opportunities; Sunkist ramps up mobile CRM efforts to build stronger brand engagment.

MasterCard: Singapore, U.S., Kenya and South Korea are most prepared for mobile payments

May 8, 2012

A new study from MasterCard found that although the United States is ready for mobile payments, nine of the 10 countries most set up for the technology are in Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

93pc of in-store app users make purchase in physical location: study

May 4, 2012

NEW YORK – Smartphone users are more likely to make a purchase in-store while simultaneously using their device to seek more information, according to a Wave Collapse executive at Mobile Commerce Daily’s Mcommerce Summit conference.

42pc of retailers trialing mobile POS to enhance in-store experience

May 1, 2012

Mobile point-of-sale solutions are turning into a core strategy for businesses in the retail, hospitality and field services industries, according to a new report from Motorola Solutions Inc.

Chase’s mobile banking strategy leads the pack: Forrester

April 30, 2012

With 17 percent of adults actively banking via mobile devices, financial institutions are meeting basic needs but few offer more advanced functionality, according to a new report from Forrester Research.

Merchants up investment in mobile as traffic, revenue grow

April 24, 2012

Twice as many merchants plan to invest $100,000 or more in mobile this year versus last year, according to a new report from the e-tailing group.