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Brightkite, Mobiluck, mig33 monetize social networks via SMS

Published: May 13, 2009

Even during tough economic times, the mobile social networking phenomenon is generating revenue through advertising.

Mobile commerce trial works with Jack in the Box and First Data

Published: April 21, 2009

A pilot program involving payments processor First Data, Sprint, San Francisco's Bay Area Rapid Transport system and burger chain Jack in the Box was signaled a success for mobile commerce.

Acxiom, First Data push mobile at nation's largest retail show

Published: January 13, 2009

NEW YORK -- While the slowing economy may have walloped retailers, major database marketers exhibiting at the nation's largest retail show chose this year to announce their entry into mobile.

Rock the Vote uses SMS to reach youth

Published: November 18, 2008

Rock the Vote ran a mobile campaign that drove 80,000 unique visitors to the organization's WAP site.

Nokia runs global developer contest

Published: September 23, 2008

Forum Nokia has announced "Calling All Innovators," a global contest for developers to create mobile applications that will help to better society.

Sony Pictures takes ad on first NFL draft mobile site

Published: April 25, 2008

Sony Pictures has signed up to sponsor the draft section of the NFL's mobile Web site.

FCC sets rules for emergency mobile alerts

Published: April 11, 2008

The Federal Communications Commission has adopted rules for the delivery of commercial mobile alerts to the public during emergencies.

Struggling Motorola to split into two companies

Published: March 27, 2008

Motorola Inc.'s board will split the firm into two independent, publicly-traded companies to redo its business strategy and revive its struggling mobile devices and broadband business.

FCC chief seeks walled gardens for mobile content

Published: February 26, 2008

Violence and indecency in media are the core challenges for the mobile advertising industry, according to the head of the Federal Communications Commission.

Apple iPhone both blessing and curse for mobile banking: Forrester

Published: January 7, 2008

The Apple iPhone is both a blessing and a curse for retail bankers responsible for the mobile channel, per a new report from Forrester Research.