Mobile will play a big role for eBay as it migrates to an open ecommerce ecosystem that will enable developers to create new services and apps that enhance online and mobile shopping.
Registration is open for the Mobile FirstLook: Strategy 2012 conference Jan. 19 with speakers from Macy’s, InsightExpress, Coca-Cola, MTV, Walgreens and Sears. This day-long New York event is a must-attend for marketers, retailers and agencies.
Consumers can purchase, send and redeem gift cards for retailers such as Barnes & Noble, Fandango and Zappos.com via their mobile banking app from OnPoint Community Credit Union.
Financial institution Citi is increasing the number of channels that business clients can use to manage their funds with a mobile-optimized Web service and a SMS program.
A recent Advertising Age piece titled “What to Know About the Promise and Perils of Mobile Metrics” joined a chorus of media that has focused on the subject of mobile measurement.