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Applications
Disney pursues multiple revenue streams with ToyHopper shopping app

Disney is pursuing multiple revenue streams with FamilyFun magazine’s new commerce-enabled ToyHopper application, including pay-per-download, ad-support and a partnership with Amazon.com.

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Database/CRM
Houston Zoo turns to mobile to drive ticket sales

The Houston Zoo and Schlitterbahn Waterparks have launched branded mobile platforms to further engage their guests before, during and after their visits and drive ticket sales.

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Applications
ADP debuts first mobile payroll app targeting small business

Automatic Data Processing, a provider of human resources, payroll and benefits administration services, has launched its first application, Run powered by ADP mobile payroll.

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Research
NRF: 27pc of smartphone users to research or buy via mobile during holidays

Americans are shifting how they shop because of the economic slump and mobile phones play a big role in this change, according to NRF’s 2010 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey.

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Banking
Touch-screen devices top priority for mobile banking: Huntington exec

Huntington Bancshares’ focus is on developing customer-friendly applications for touch-screen mobile devices such as Google’s Android and Apple’s iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.

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Advertising
Neiman Marcus shakes up holiday shopping with iPhone app - Luxury Daily

Luxury Daily today - Neiman Marcus shakes up holiday shopping with iPhone app; Expert disagrees with Versace chairman’s model for luxury.

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