Musical artists such as Armin van Buuren, Markus Schulz and The Wanted are using a location-based mobile application to drive ticket sales and encourage fan loyalty by distributing rewards.

Canadian broadcaster Global Television is interacting directly with viewers via smartphones and enabling mobile commerce through an on-screen mobile bar code campaign.

This holiday season Jewelry Television is taking home shopping mobile with the launch of its free applications for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and for Google’s Android devices.

Office products retailer OfficeMax has introduced the Holiday Party Bingo iPhone application that works alone or in conjunction with the companion Facebook application to engage holiday party-goers.

Orbitz has launched applications for Apple’s iPhone and Google’s Android mobile devices that let customers shop and book a selection of air, car rental and hotel options.

Iron Horse Interactive has launched Giftmeister, a mobile social shopping service helping users find, buy and give consumer electronics gifts from both online and traditional retailers.

Leading up to the busiest shopping season of the year, membership warehouse club Sam’s Club debuted a mobile Web site and smartphone applications to enhance and simplify the experience.

Mobio Identity Systems has released its flagship mobile payments application for all Android phones operating on OS v1.6 and up.

Photography and video equipment retailer B&H Photo Video has expanded its brand, products and services to the mobile channel.

Tyson Foods, Energizer, Belkin and Seventh Generation have partnered with CheckPoints LLC to drive sales and loyalty via its mobile shopping and retail rewards application.