Today's headlines

By Mickey Alam Khan

Verizon Communications' decision to buy wireless carrier Alltel for $28.1 billion has set many tongues wagging. Three industry analysts weigh in on the deal's implications for the mobile ecosystem.

By Giselle Abramovich

NBC's “Nashville Star” fans will be able to text in their votes this season for the first time since the show's creation.

By Giselle Abramovich

Mobile game developer Greystripe revealed that of its 65 million game downloads worldwide, 75 percent are from people ages 18-34.

By Giselle Abramovich

Interactive agency JHG will conduct a mobile campaign centered on the Buffalo Bills' Bills Toronto Series.

By Mickey Alam Khan

Harrah's Council Bluffs casino and hotel is running a pilot program using mobile marketing to promote this year's Stir Concert series.

By Tony Nethercutt

You know you can run both text link ads and graphical banner ads. You may be wondering if there are any tips on how to get the best performance from these ads.

By Mickey Alam Khan

Lighthouse List Company has formed a new division to manage SMS and email lists as part of its multichannel focus, and not American List Company, as mentioned yesterday. Apologies.