Commerce
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Jiffy Lube tests mobile coupons
September 26, 2008
Jiffy Lube and several Portland-area companies are taking part in a pilot program that provides free content and discounts exclusively to Cricket Communications' subscribers.
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PhoneEvents.com launches mobile ticketing service, promotion
September 19, 2008
PhoneEvents.com has debuted the first mobile ticketing service that can be accessed on any Web-enabled phone, including handsets with stripped-down mini-browsers or limited Internet usage plans.
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Home shopping giant QVC goes mobile
September 15, 2008
QVC Inc. is extending its operations from television and the Internet to mobile with the launch of a text ordering system.
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Smart Transaction Systems, Mocapay partner on mobile marketing and payments
September 8, 2008
Smart Transaction Systems has tapped mobile marketing and payments company Mocapay to mobilize STS’ card-based payment systems.
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Submissions invited for Mobile Marketer’s Classic Guide to Mobile Commerce
September 5, 2008
Mobile Marketer is inviting article submissions for its Classic Guide to Mobile Commerce, a definitive how-to guide on enabling shopping and buying over the mobile channel.
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Marriott targets more business with enhanced mobile offering
September 2, 2008
Eyeing more business, Marriott International Inc. is letting travelers reserve hotel rooms using their mobile phone.
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Chanel goes mobile
August 29, 2008
Luxury retailer Chanel has made a move into mobile with the launch of an iPhone application.
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Ashley Furniture generates $85,438 in sales via mobile coupons
August 29, 2008
Ashley Furniture HomeStores generated $138,460 from a recent four-day “Secret Sale” advertised through an SMS and email campaign.
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Auto information giant Kelley Blue Book goes mobile
August 27, 2008
Kelley Blue Book, one of the most venerable names in new and used car information, has gone mobile with its first site optimized for the iPhone.
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Intuit debuts iPhone, BlackBerry apps for QuickBooks Online
August 26, 2008
Intuit Inc. strengthened its presence on mobile with the integration of its QuickBooks Online small business accounting software with the iPhone and BlackBerry platforms.
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Visa, Chase offer cardholders mobile coupons
August 22, 2008
Payments franchise Visa and Chase are testing the viability of mobile coupons with the bank's credit and debit cardholders in the Phoenix, AZ metropolitan area.
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Fast food chain Arby's deploys mobile coupons
August 19, 2008
Fast food franchise Arby’s is using mobile to complement its existing marketing strategy, reach consumers and enhance customer interaction with the brand.
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Polo Ralph Lauren goes mobile
August 15, 2008
Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. has launched a mobile commerce service to let consumers buy products through their handsets.
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Slifter debuts back-to-school shopping tool
August 15, 2008
Mobile shopping tool Slifter launched a local service that allows consumers to search deals and products at nearby retail locations.
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Beam's Hornitos tequila runs mobile marketing campaign
August 14, 2008
Beam Global Spirits & Wine Inc.'s Hornitos tequila is using mobile to engage its technologically-savvy consumers and increase brand awareness.
