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Articles Tagged ‘text messaging’


Has mobile giving reached a tipping point?

March 10, 2010

An executive of Mobile Accord Inc.’s mGive discussed the most successful SMS donation program ever and the exploding mobile giving space in an exclusive interview.


Sybase 365 enhances mobile CRM services for enterprises

February 16, 2010

Sybase 365 has expanded its portfolio of mobile customer relationship management tools and services that enable enterprises to engage customers throughout the entire customer lifecycle using the mobile channel.

ClairMail expands mobile banking to Android, BlackBerry

February 1, 2010

Mobile banking and payment service provider ClairMail Inc. has extended its clients’ mobile Web experience to Android and BlackBerry devices.

Armani Exchange outlines mobile strategy

January 26, 2010

An Armani Exchange executive discussed the retailer’s strategy of using mobile as a channel for marketing and merchandising activities intended to drive cross-channel sales.

Chicago restaurant chain to drive sales via mobile commerce

January 19, 2010

Wow Bao, a Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc. quick-service restaurant specializing in steamed Asian buns called “bao,” has entered the mobile commerce arena to increase sales.

EBay uses SMS to drive mobile commerce during holidays

December 24, 2009

This holiday season, eBay has been bringing its marketplace to cities across the country with a Mobile Boutique where it is issuing an SMS call-to-action.

British retail giant Oasis makes gift cards mobile for holidays

December 15, 2009

High-street fashion retailer Oasis has taken gift cards mobile with what it claims is the world’s first peer-to-peer SMS gift voucher.

When wireless carriers sneeze, mobile marketing catches a cold

December 14, 2009

Verizon Wireless’ blocking and reactivation of 4Info’s flagship short code and AT&T’s unhappiness about data consumption from a tiny slice of its customer base are cause for a chill in mobile marketing.

Ticketmaster sponsors St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital mobile giving initiatives

December 7, 2009

St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital is upping the ante with mobile giving for its sixth-annual Thanks and Giving campaign by partnering with several companies, including Ticketmaster.

Reebok mobile video campaign approaches 50 percent CTR

November 27, 2009

Reebok issued a call-to-action via social media sites asking consumers to view a mobile video and enter a sweepstakes by opting in to the brand’s mobile database, achieving close to a 50 percent click-through rate.