Singapore, 13 October 2009 – SPH Search’s mobile platform, Rednano Mobile, has teamed up with StarHub and M1 on an exciting new venture – a special directory for food lovers.
This service, called Makan, will be available through Rednano LOCATE, a Singapore-centric location-based directory which has won an international award for innovation.
Rednano, an online local search and directory service, will, through Makan, offer users a wealth of information on good eating spots with the added advantage of pinpointing the ones closest to wherever they are.
28 September 2009 - 2ergo, a leading global provider of mobile enabling technology, has appointed John Orlando as Managing Director of 2ergo Americas as part of its ambitious global growth drive and has charged John with spearheading 2ergo’s expansion across the Americas.
Mobile marketing leader HipCricket today introduced a new measureable solution which places mobile coupons within reach of the more than 240 million Americans who have text messaging on their mobile phones. Based on patent-pending technology, the new mobile coupon solution allows retailers and quick-service restaurants (QSR) to measurably increase customer loyalty and sales.
Number of mobile TV users continues to grow — No proven business model so far — Subscription-based is dominant, but free-to-air services are also offered — On-going battle on standards.
CHICAGO, July 30, 2009 - Starcom USA has conducted research to understand new consumer insights and behaviors surrounding peoples’ use of mobile devices, and found that in many ways, mobile devices are replacing the role of computers in daily life – particularly in the retrieval of “in the moment” information like weather and traffic updates. The research – phase two of a study released by the agency in January 2008 – produced data giving perspective on phase one insights, and revealed new opportunities on how marketers can best engage consumers through mobile devices.
Los Angeles, Calif. (August 20th, 2009) – The annual fundraiser Macy’s Glamorama kicks off the beginning of fall fashion season tomorrow in Chicago with musical performances, fashion designer attendees and celebrity appearances all focusing on the main goal of the event – raising money for charity.
BANGALORE, India and PALO ALTO, Calif (August 5, 2009) - mKhoj, one of the fastest growing global mobile advertising networks, announced today that it will rebrand mKhoj to InMobi and launch its services in Europe. After its successful start in the United Kingdom last quarter, InMobi is now live in France, Italy, Germany and Spain as well, making InMobi available in over 23 countries across Asia, Africa, the Middle East and now Europe.
