Toys and hobbies


Travelocity aims to streamline mobile checkout via image recognition

May 29, 2013

Travelocity has rolled out a new feature for its mobile application that leverages the device’s built-in camera to speed up the booking process.


Hasbro ties mobile gaming to in-store traffic via rewards-based coupons

March 20, 2013

Hasbro’s Nerf line is partnering with Kiip on an in-application mobile couponing campaign that rewards consumers for playing their favorite games.

Hotels.com marries mobile and social with sweepstakes

February 12, 2013

Hotels.com is making mobile a staple of its new social media-driven sweepstakes that encourages consumers to share content for a chance to win a stay at a beach resort.

CheapOair racks up app downloads via mobile sweepstakes

December 10, 2012

Online travel agency CheapOair is running a mobile campaign that not only drives application downloads, but also helps with retention efforts.

Disney buckles down on digital to prep for holiday shoppers

October 18, 2012

Disney is gearing up for the holiday season by revamping its mobile and PC Web sites with new features to let consumers shop its store using their handsets.

Mattel aims to bolster toy sales via mobile site

June 28, 2012

Toy giant Mattel has launched a mobile site that lets consumers shop an array of products including toys, games and apparel.

Toys R Us continues to increase summer sales via bigger QR code push

May 21, 2012

Toys R Us is using QR codes to promote more than 20 of its large outdoor items and is letting consumers visualize how the product would work and look in their own backyards.

Toys R Us aims to increase mobile sales via iAd campaign

December 30, 2011

Toys R Us is looking to increase its mobile sales via an iAd campaign that encourages users to download its iPhone shopping application.

Clutter magazine taps augmented reality for scavenger hunt initiative

November 14, 2011

Clutter magazine has introduced an augmented reality scavenger hunt campaign that lets consumers compete against each other to win a variety of toys.

Toys R Us targets higher holiday sales with bar code coupons, SMS alerts

November 10, 2010

Toys R Us has enhanced its mobile initiatives for the holiday season by letting consumers redeem coupons via scanned bar codes at the point of sale.