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- Mobile shoppers say free shipping gets their holiday attention
Three-quarters of holiday season mobile shoppers say they're interested in free shipping, according to a PriceGrabber survey, suggesting that free delivery is a powerful incentive for m-commerce this holiday season. "More than anything, I think retailers are trying to make sure that whatever promotions they offer are consistent across all channels -- so if the e-commerce site is offering free shipping, that had better be available via mobile, too," said Nikki Baird, managing partner at RSR Research. MobileCommerceDaily.com
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- NBCUniversal, AmEx team for show-inspired mobile marketing
NBCUniversal is working with American Express to use mobile to sell products that share an inspirational link with television shows on NBCUniversal networks. The initiative -- powered by the m-commerce-enabling Zeebox application -- is being promoted with 30-second spots on NBCUniversal networks and websites and via a deal that would allow American Express members to receive a one-time credit for using the application. "We know that our viewers are increasingly using a second screen while watching television, giving us a great opportunity to engage them wherever they are," said John Shea, chief marketing officer at NBCUniversal Integrated Media. MobileCommerceDaily.com
(11/12)
- Cadillac seeks affluent audience on Reuters mobile site
Cadillac is targeting an affluent audience with banner ads on Reuters' mobile site for the automaker's new ATS model. The campaign includes video and allows Cadillac to gather data about its audience. "In those videos and photos [in the ads], we have built a cinematic style to introduce the ATS to people, which is also what we do on television," said David Caldwell, Cadillac communications manager. Luxury Daily
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- Staples to offer mobile-only early deals for Black Friday
Mobile shoppers can get a head start on their Black Friday deal-hunting at Staples, with the retailer offering exclusive deals unique to mobile users beginning at 11 p.m. Eastern time on Thanksgiving Day. "Staples knows that consumers are increasingly turning to their mobile devices to not only shop but do research in-store and on the go. We also know that customers are shopping earlier than ever on Black Friday," said Prat Vemana, director of mobile at Staples. Internet Retailer
(11/9)
- National brands are relying more on mobile for local outreach
About a third of national brands say they'll be tapping mobile as a major component for their local marketing in the new year, according to a Balihoo survey. The planned mobile outlays, increasing slightly from a year before, come even as investment in local search registration and websites is expected to decline. ClickZ
(11/9)
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- The younger the diner, the more likely to use mobile to check out restaurants
Searching for dinning options via mobile appear to be popular with young people, with almost a third of millennials saying they use their devices to check out restaurant menus online, according to a Technomic survey. The survey also found that more than 60% of mobile users who placed orders via mobile said it improved their dining experience. eMarketer
(11/12)
- Smaller tablets to account for greater share of sales
Mini tablets are likely increase from just under a quarter of all tablet sales last year, to a third of such sales in 2013, according to IHS iSuppli. One key to the gain is Apple's new 7-inch device. "IHS predicts Apple will successfully position the smaller iPad as a device that will be attractive and easy to adopt for both new and returning customers. This will spur rapid sales growth and provide tough competition for other companies contending in this size range," said Rhoda Alexander, director of tablet and monitor research for IHS. eMarketer
(11/12)
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- Google Shopper gets update ahead of Black Friday
Google has updated mobile application Google Shopper in time for the holidays, saying 4 in 5 consumers expect to use a mobile device for shopping this year. The app features an easier-to-use search box on the home screen and allows users to shop around for the best price. TechCrunch
(11/9)
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- Connect with the Important LATAM Consumer with Mobile - MMA LATAM & Hispanic Forum (Nov. 28-29)
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