Tag: Win

Total Results: 224

Nokia Lumia momentum grows with high-profile apps from Rovio, Groupon

Published: May 10, 2012

Some would say it has been slow going for the Nokia Lumia but the Windows Phone smartphone appears to be gaining momentum, at least when it comes to attracting big-name mobile application developers to the platform.

Six Flags teams up with Nokia on its only smartphone app this summer

Published: May 8, 2012

In anticipation of this year’s theme park season, Six Flags is teaming up with Nokia on a custom mobile application designed to enhance the park experience for Nokia Lumia owners.

What works: Walmart’s multi-app approach or Target’s catchall app strategy?

Published: May 7, 2012

While big brands and retailers have embraced mobile applications as an important strategy for engaging customers, they do not all take the same approach. Some have deemed it best to develop separate apps for different customer segments while others are taking a one-size-fits-all strategy.

Wrapp bridges social and mobile with digital gift cards

Published: May 1, 2012

Retailers including Gap, Sephora and H&M are using the Wrapp mobile application to let shoppers buy and send digital gift cards.

Will iPhone take a hit now that Verizon is supporting Windows Phone?

Published: April 23, 2012

With wireless carriers not making as much money from smartphones as they would like, Verizon Wireless is putting its support behind Windows Phone in hopes of spurring on greater competition with iPhone and Android.

Nokia posts another weak quarter as it fails to ignite smartphone sales

Published: April 20, 2012

Nokia continues to struggle, reporting another drop in shipments and sales during the first quarter of 2012. With the momentum continuing to gain behind iPhone and Android, it will likely take the rest of the year, if not longer, for Nokia to regain its lost footing.

Mobile app downloads to reach more than 66 billion per year by 2016: study

Published: April 9, 2012

More than 66 billion mobile applications are expected to be downloaded by 2016, up from 31 billion in 2011, according to a new report from Juniper Research.

Springer Mountain Farms’ mobile strategy grows into key CRM foundation

Published: March 15, 2012

Springer Mountain Farms is building on its mobile strategy with a new site that focuses on weekly specials and new marketing campaigns as it looks to build a strong mobile loyalty program.

Reese’s runs SMS program to interact with basketball fans

Published: March 13, 2012

Hershey’s Reese’s candies is using SMS to let sports fans vie for a trip to the upcoming 2013 NCAA Men's Final Four game on their mobile devices.

Nokia bets on lower-priced Lumia to open up smartphone sales

Published: February 29, 2012

Nokia is hoping a lower-priced smartphone can help it supercharge sales by reaching emerging markets as well as a younger audience.