Sideways’ Buddy Reading technology is powering a paid digital version of Beatrix Potter’s classic children’s book, “Peter Rabbit: Buddy Edition” for Apple’s iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

Comcast Interactive Media’s Fandango has expanded its suite of mobile commerce-enabled destinations with the launch of a new application designed specifically for Apple’s iPad.

Department store chain J. C. Penney Co. is running a mobile campaign across Apple’s iAd network to influence holiday shopping behavior by distributing mobile coupons.

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

Bizzy, a personalized local business recommendation engine powered by consumers with similar tastes to each user, has launched an application for iPhone and iPod touch.

Muhammad Ali Enterprises and Mosaic Legends have unveiled a multi-platform homage to the life of boxing legend Muhammad Ali that includes commerce-enabled applications.

Live Nation Entertainment has launched a commerce-enabled application for Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch to provide another platform for fans to buy tickets to concerts and other events.

Zappli Inc. recently closed a $500,000 round of funding and updated its myShopanion iPhone application to make holiday shopping more social.

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.