Tag: JupiterResearch

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Exclusive: Verizon Wireless transaction fee could affect SMS text messaging

Published: October 9, 2008

Verizon Wireless' decision to levy a 3-cent transaction fee for every outbound SMS message sent to its subscriber base could potentially threaten the viability of legitimate text messaging.

Mobile social networking: Hard-to-monetize killer app?

Published: September 3, 2008

A new study claims that 140 million consumers worldwide are expected to use mobile social networks by 2013 as the toggling between online and mobile increases.

Google announces new Gears Geolocation API for mobile Web

Published: August 27, 2008

Google Inc. has launched Gears Geolocation, an API for mobile and desktop browsers to provide location-based services.

Sprint Nextel faces many challenges: JupiterResearch analyst

Published: August 11, 2008

Sprint Nextel withdrew its offer to sell $3 billion of its stock because it wasn't getting "attractive" terms due to the "unfavorable market." That is but one of the wireless carrier's many challenges on several fronts.

Forrester Research buys JupiterResearch to cement market lead

Published: August 1, 2008

Forrester Research Inc. has bought JupiterResearch LLC and its parent company, JUPR Holdings Inc., from MCG Capital Corp. for $23 million in cash plus assumed liabilities as part of its growth strategy.

EU approval of Navteq purchase strengthens Nokia's hands

Published: July 3, 2008

Handset maker Nokia has received approval from the European Commission to acquire Navteq, a global provider of digital map data for location-based mobile services and vehicle navigation.

Mobile search: Not there yet

Published: June 19, 2008

A new report from the industry's leading search marketing lobby claims that advertisers are eyeing mobile search, but don't want to pay for it.

How will the Verizon-Alltel deal affect mobile marketing?

Published: June 6, 2008

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.

Web-linked portable media players to grow mobile marketing: Study

Published: March 25, 2008

A new study claims that the launch of portable media players with Internet browsing functions will grow the reach of mobile marketing.

Advertiser deployment of coupons grows: Report

Published: March 11, 2008

Advertiser deployment of mobile coupons is growing as consumers show increasing interest in receiving such offers on their handsets, according to a new report.