Tag: iTu

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National Cancer Institute taps SMS to urge teens to quit smoking

Published: May 18, 2012

The National Cancer Institute is enlisting SMS for a far-reaching program targeting teens and young adults with messages designed to help them quit smoking.

New York Times, The Daily top grossing on Apple Newsstand

Published: January 17, 2012

The New York Times for iPad edition is the top grossing title on iTunes Newsstand, a central hub for mobile magazine and newspaper subscriptions that Apple rolled out in October as part of the iOS 5 launch.

Changes to iTunes app ranking algorithm will have wide impact: experts

Published: May 5, 2011

ITunes is rumored to have made modifications to its App Store ranking algorithm, now taking into account qualitative information such as reviews and frequency of usage on top of download statistics, according to ABI Research.

Why Amazon and Google have a leg-up on Apple

Published: May 2, 2011

By Dave Heaster

In this rant, I am going to point out what many of you already know – that the iVerse is under attack. By whom, you ask? By a pairing of unlikely conspirators: Google and Amazon.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame showcases legendary exhibit via mobile app

Published: April 18, 2011

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Inc. has launched its first application for Apple’s iPad and iPhone to showcase the “Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll” interactive exhibit.

Tribeca Film Institute New Media Fund offers grants to mobile filmmakers

Published: March 30, 2011

The Tribeca Film Institute has partnered with the Ford Foundation’s JustFilms initiative for the launch of the Tribeca Film Institute New Media Fund to inspire creativity via mobile channels.

Coca-Cola expands global smartphone and tablet strategy

Published: March 28, 2011

Coca-Cola Co. continues to roll out applications for both smartphones and tablets in various markets as a key element of its global consumer engagement strategy, a company executive revealed.

Best Buy to become mobile virtual network operator: CTIA keynote

Published: March 24, 2011

ORLANDO, FL – During his keynote address at CTIA Wireless 2011, the top executive of LightSquared announced that retail giant Best Buy will be partnering with his company to enter the wireless industry by becoming a mobile virtual network operator selling mobile broadband access.

Lexus sponsors new Sports Illustrated mobile properties during March Madness

Published: March 17, 2011

Toyota Motor Corp.’s Lexus is the exclusive sponsor of Time Inc.’s Sports Illustrated NCAA Tournament Front Row applications for Google’s Android, Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch, as well as Flipboard for the iPad.

Starbucks breaks interactive rich-media ad campaign targeting iPad users

Published: March 16, 2011

As the exclusive launch sponsor of the iPad-optimized Web sites from MTV and VH1, Starbucks Coffee Co. is running a rich-media ad campaign driving interaction with high-value Apple users.