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Visa sends cardholders to Super Bowl via mobile initiative

September 20, 2011

Global payments giant Visa is partnering with the NFL to give consumers a chance to win a trip to Super Bowl XLVI.


Mobile site for potential customers, app for loyalists: experts

September 19, 2011

A key challenge for retailers is finding ways to drive consumers in-store to make a purchase. Mobile is the solution, according to experts.

U.S. Bank revs up B2B strategy via mobile

September 14, 2011

Financial institution U.S. Bank is expanding its line of mobile products with an optimized site that targets on-the-go business clients.

Weinstein Co., Hautelook hook fans via mobile tickets and deals

September 13, 2011

Film production company The Weinstein Co. has partnered with flash sales Web site Hautelook to promote the release of its film, “I Don’t Know How She Does It,” via a multichannel mobile effort.

Overstockart.com drives art sales via mobile site, apps

September 13, 2011

Online art vendor OverstockArt.com is leveraging its Web resources with mobile offerings, including a mobile site and applications that let consumers buy art from their handsets.

Lowe’s ramps up mcommerce presence via iPhone app

September 2, 2011

Home improvement retailer Lowe’s is driving foot traffic to its locations via a new application that helps consumers build projects at home and shop for products via their mobile device.

Zagat Survey, Urbanspoon team up to offer mobile reviews

September 2, 2011

Urbanspoon has inked a deal with online review resource Zagat Survey to include its user-generated content to the restaurant application.

Travelocity hops on mobile deals bandwagon with new service

September 1, 2011

Travelocity is expanding its mobile presence with a new service that lets travelers scoop up bargain trips while on the go.

Is mobile ordering just a fad or a restaurant essential?

August 30, 2011

With an increase in smartphone ownership and applications, mobile ordering is quickly carving a spot in the industry. But are consumers really on board with the trend?

Fox Searchlight Pictures drives film awareness via mobile bar codes

August 29, 2011

Film production company Fox Searchlight Pictures is drawing promotion for its new “Martha Marcy May Marlene” film via mobile bar codes.