Mobile messaging service WhatsApp is being acquired by Facebook to the tune of $19 billion in cash and stock — Facebook’s biggest acquisition to date. Social Media Statistics Facebook Facebook acquisition Jan Koum mobile app mobile messaging mobile messaging app WhatsApp MORE
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There's a sad truth about mobile, but I don't want to hear it. Making things even more complex are the telco companies who are still charging confusing fee structures for mobile data. How long will mobile ubiquity take? mobile. mobile app. mobile data. MORE
Watching App Savvy Author (and personal friend) Ken Yarmosh speak, clarity in mobile communications becomes clear. Specifically, Ken talks about the three primary communication methods via mobile web development. Long live the mobile page view. Image by Paul Swansen. MORE
With the expansion of mobile devices and tablets many people continue to work after they get home or into late hours. SMS Communication – There has been a boom of success stories relating to SMS marketing campaigns. Once you get that opt-in permission however, you’ll get their full attention as 98% of all SMS are read. MORE
A recent infographic by Mogreet , a leader in mobile video and MMS messaging, stacks up the usage and engagement of SMS & MMS mobile communication against social media’s top players Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Pinterest. MORE
The world of mobile marketing has been in development for several years now and businesses of all stripes have “gone mobile”. The organizations that invest in mobile marketing are the ones who will see the most success. MORE
I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, and my thinking has been influenced by research, including the September Pew Internet report on “The Rise of App Culture,&# and a r eport on global mobile statistics from MobiThinking. There are better ways to invest in mobile this year. MORE
With the power of mobile marketing set to reach a peak over 2014, there has never been a better time to get your business a piece of the SMS action. However, as well as the obvious efficiencies involved, there are a number of other clear benefits of opting for SMS marketing. MORE
Facebook announced support for physical security keys with certain web browsers and mobile devices. MORE
They described CCM as a software management and deployment suite that enables the operation of small-scale cellular networks, adding that it is compatible with the OpenCellular platform the social network introduced in June, as well as with third-party radio-access-network solutions and saying: CCM is designed for reliable operation in environments with unreliable power and backhaul, providing fully disconnected operation for local voice and SMS services. MORE
Google announced Wednesday that it acquired several technology assets from Twitter, most notably its Fabric mobile application development platform. Other assets going from Twitter to Google are the Crashlytics crash-reporting platform, mobile app analytics tool Answers , SMS login system Digits and development automation system Fastlane. Fabric and Firebase operate mobile platforms with unique strengths in the market today. MORE
New technologies give rise to new means of communications with the personal computers and mobile phones but older mediums such as newspaper advertising still dominates. SMS messaging on mobile phones gets introduced in 1992 and twenty years later is still at it’s infancy. Mobile, tablets, and hand-held devices are skyrocketing as computer towers and laptops sales drop. MORE
Several forecasts predict that by 2015, 50% or more of US mobile users will be conducting transactions from their mobile devices (e.g. Since 2008, consumers have been moving from brick-and-mortar banking to online banking at an impressive rate. MORE
Trend #7 – Make a Mobile Version of Your Website! SMART mobile phones and tablets are taking over and have changed the way we do everything in our lives. We share our lives, immediately as they happen, via mobile. Make sure your webiste is optimized for mobile. MORE
One emerging trend in online marketing is mobile search. With more people buying smartphones and using them to find businesses online, mobile search is poised to be a high growth marketing opportunity for many businesses all around the globe. SMS, or texting. MORE
SMS, really? As most brands and organizations now have a mobile optimized version of their website, the focus is now on encouraging users to travel to your site and interact with the brand itself in order to push increased revenue. Is SMS Marketing Still a Viable Strategy? MORE
Because of media fragmentation as well as the on-the-go nature of today’s consumers, it is important to leverage all mediums possible to reach your target audience, including mobile. As mobile devices become more widely adopted by the minute, brands are turning their sights to mobile media as a new delivery channel. The challenge is what type/platform of mobile. MORE
Saying It Social Your Social Media Marketing Resource Home About Polls Our Services Testimonials Now People Can Join Your Facebook Fan/Business Page via SMS/Text Message Just found out about a neat new way to get more “Likers&# to your Facebook Page, via text message! First, in order for someone to be able to do this, they need to have their mobile settings configured in Facebook. This can be done by going to your Account Settings and then the Mobile tab. MORE
In recent weeks, Facebook has been the talk of the town by making it required for mobile users to download their Messenger app to send their friends messages from their mobile device. One permission says that Facebook may edit, receive, read, and send SMS messages. Apps Facebook Mobile Apps Mobile Tips Rules & Regulations Social Media Social Media Education Social Media News Social Media Tips messenger app privacy settings MORE
Have you tried using QR codes, SMS, or NFC to increase mobile traffic, but are noticing little to no mobile conversions? If your website is not mobile friendly, you will be lucky to see any conversions. Mobile users don’t surf the web on their phones like they do desktops. MORE
Text message or SMS marketing delivers insanely higher ROIs and ridiculously higher sales than any other digital or conventional media. Take a moment to let these figures sink in: Papa John’s SMS marketing campaign boosted sales by 33% and generated an ROI above 500%. MORE
The instant-verification feature announced Tuesday will immediately authenticate login requests by matching the mobile number tied to Account Kit with the mobile number connected to users’ Facebook accounts, and the social network said in an email to SocialTimes that this addition is particularly helpful in region where SMS service is unreliable. If there isn’t a successful match, a SMS will be sent with a verification code to complete the sign-in. MORE
We live in an increasingly-mobile world. Marketers are attached to their mobile devices and finding new ways to access information on-the-go, especially through social media apps. Agorapulse’s mobile interface is extremely transparent and easy to navigate. MORE
It’s easy for technology start-ups and web service companies to understand the importance of communicating with customers through channels such as social media and mobile technology. How Social Media and Mobile Technology Impact the Customer Experience Infographic: Infographic by: Avaya. MORE
There was a question on an ASAE listserve last week from a Japanese AMC looking for online/mobile examples of what associations and nonprofits could do to help with Japanese relief efforts following the earthquake a couple of weeks ago. Association Case Studies From the Trenches Mobile MORE
Thanks to their mobile phones, people are now spending more time online than watching TV. Mobile usage, especially smartphones and tablets, has increased. of total mobile usage while tablet usage consisted of only 4.3% of total mobile usage. of total mobile usage. In a word, it means you need to start thinking about your mobile marketing message today. There are plenty of ways for small business owners to get on board with mobile marketing. MORE
Mobile Marketing. Mobile marketing is a general term that covers all the different ways you can marketing to your customers via their mobile devices. Although this can take the shape of several different marketing methods, one of the most common is SMS marketing. MORE
Not all SMS marketing campaigns are created equal. There are some companies who fully integrate SMS marketing into their business strategy and others who see it as a side project. Create an SMS Marketing Team. Large SMS marketing campaigns aren’t DIY. MORE
How To Start A Mobile Marketing Strategy. Have you considered mobile marketing as part of your advertising strategy? If you haven’t, you probably should, because mobile ads can often be one of the best ways to communicate with an audience. App Based Mobile Marketing. MORE
Remember SMS? Make sure your blog is mobile friendly. Now that I’ve got your attention, the first thing to do is to ensure that your blog is mobile optimized. It seems like a bizarre tip to mention in 2017, but according to a recent survey from BaseKit, 91% of all small businesses do not have a mobile optimised site. Just remember that 100% of your messages are going to be sent to a mobile device! However, SMS campaigns spike within the hour. MORE
Content Marketing Email Marketing Online Advertising Social Media conference event event marketing keynotes live mobile sms speakers statisticsI recently attended a marketing conference in Indianapolis, IN called Connections - “Inspire the Future” The event was put on by ExactTarget , an international email marketing service provider. The event pulled together 4,000 marketing clients and industry thought leaders all learning together. MORE
There’s no denying the trend that mobile is taking over the digital landscape, particularly amongst the 18-34 year old demographic. Already 1 in 5 minutes of all digital media time is spent on social sites or in social media apps, and nearly 80% of all social media time is spent on mobile. MORE
Jana has created the first large-scale mobile platform to enable global organizations to engage directly with emerging market consumers in over 85 countries. Role of mobile marketing and why mobile marketing is changing how we connect. SMS marketing through free air time. Jana has created the first large-scale mobile platform to enable global organizations to engage directly with emerging market consumers in over 85 countries. MORE
These days, mobile strategy is an imperative for marketing departments across every industry. While today’s CMO is looking at mobile advertising and optimizing websites for tablets, the first word on everyone’s mind is “app.” This is a ripe opportunity for mobile. MORE
Image via BigStockPhoto.com If you haven’t started looking for ways to add SMS text message marketing to your marketing mix, now is the time. Some of the top brands invest heavily in SMS today to communicate with customers because over 90% of SMS messages are read within 3 minutes of receipt. MORE
Alex Meisl , Chairman of Sponge which he has developed into Europe's market leader on Mobile Marketing with operations in 20 countries, joins Anna Farmery to discuss . What is mobile marketing? What actually is mobile advertising? The concept of mobile shopping. How 80% of advertisers do not have a mobile site - staggering google mobile website data? How to make a mobile website. SMS marketing and how NOT to engage a customer! MORE
Digital marketing has grown from blogging to social networking to many more social media marketing tools and of course with the rise of the tablet or smartphone, mobile marketing is becoming another area to consider. MORE
They increasingly use mobile devices and media. Mobile telephones have been used for marketing purposes since a long time, think about mobile text/SMS messaging campaigns for instance. Many businesses have developed or consider developing mobile. Mobile email Mobile marketingConsumers don’t only massively embrace social media. MORE
I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, and my thinking has been influenced by research, including the September Pew Internet report on “The Rise of App Culture,” and a r eport on global mobile statistics from MobiThinking. Remember, the adoption rate for SMS is 2.5 MORE
This one is w ritten by Jeremy Vanderlan, Mobile Practice Lead. Interested in mobile strategy? Crossing the Mobile Threshold. AIDS.gov has looked towards mobile as a solution for spreading information about HIV/AIDS for a number of years. Optimizing for mobile. MORE
It’s Jay Baer from Convince & Convert live today with my friend, a very special guest, Simon Salt , who is a digital strategist and the CEO of IncSlingers and the author of the brand new e-book, “The Shorty Guide to Mobile Marketing” Simon, how are you, good sir? It’s called, “The Shorty Guide to Mobile Marketing” Are there other Shorty Guides or did you pick that name, or is that sort of a category? No mobile foundation whatsoever. MORE
Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg
DECEMBER 20, 2011
SMS, really? As most brands and organizations now have a mobile optimized version of their website, the focus is now on encouraging users to travel to your site and interact with the brand itself in order to push increased revenue. Is SMS Marketing Still a Viable Strategy?
Puzzle Marketer
JULY 19, 2012
A recent infographic by Mogreet , a leader in mobile video and MMS messaging, stacks up the usage and engagement of SMS & MMS mobile communication against social media’s top players Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Pinterest.
Convince & Convert
MARCH 18, 2016
Not all SMS marketing campaigns are created equal. There are some companies who fully integrate SMS marketing into their business strategy and others who see it as a side project. Create an SMS Marketing Team. Large SMS marketing campaigns aren’t DIY.
Convince & Convert
JUNE 25, 2014
Image via BigStockPhoto.com If you haven’t started looking for ways to add SMS text message marketing to your marketing mix, now is the time. Some of the top brands invest heavily in SMS today to communicate with customers because over 90% of SMS messages are read within 3 minutes of receipt.
The Realtime Report
DECEMBER 27, 2016
How To Start A Mobile Marketing Strategy. Have you considered mobile marketing as part of your advertising strategy? If you haven’t, you probably should, because mobile ads can often be one of the best ways to communicate with an audience. App Based Mobile Marketing.
SocialFish
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
The world of mobile marketing has been in development for several years now and businesses of all stripes have “gone mobile”. The organizations that invest in mobile marketing are the ones who will see the most success.
Convince & Convert
APRIL 10, 2015
These days, mobile strategy is an imperative for marketing departments across every industry. While today’s CMO is looking at mobile advertising and optimizing websites for tablets, the first word on everyone’s mind is “app.” This is a ripe opportunity for mobile.
Geoff Livingston
APRIL 14, 2011
Watching App Savvy Author (and personal friend) Ken Yarmosh speak, clarity in mobile communications becomes clear. Specifically, Ken talks about the three primary communication methods via mobile web development. Long live the mobile page view. Image by Paul Swansen.
Puzzle Marketer
JANUARY 2, 2013
It’s easy for technology start-ups and web service companies to understand the importance of communicating with customers through channels such as social media and mobile technology. How Social Media and Mobile Technology Impact the Customer Experience Infographic: Infographic by: Avaya.
Kikolani
MAY 26, 2016
Text message or SMS marketing delivers insanely higher ROIs and ridiculously higher sales than any other digital or conventional media. Take a moment to let these figures sink in: Papa John’s SMS marketing campaign boosted sales by 33% and generated an ROI above 500%.
Simply Measured
JUNE 28, 2016
There’s no denying the trend that mobile is taking over the digital landscape, particularly amongst the 18-34 year old demographic. Already 1 in 5 minutes of all digital media time is spent on social sites or in social media apps, and nearly 80% of all social media time is spent on mobile.
Convince & Convert
APRIL 15, 2014
Have you tried using QR codes, SMS, or NFC to increase mobile traffic, but are noticing little to no mobile conversions? If your website is not mobile friendly, you will be lucky to see any conversions. Mobile users don’t surf the web on their phones like they do desktops.
SocialTimes Twitter
JANUARY 18, 2017
Google announced Wednesday that it acquired several technology assets from Twitter, most notably its Fabric mobile application development platform. Other assets going from Twitter to Google are the Crashlytics crash-reporting platform, mobile app analytics tool Answers , SMS login system Digits and development automation system Fastlane. Fabric and Firebase operate mobile platforms with unique strengths in the market today.
ProBlogger
MAY 11, 2017
Remember SMS? Make sure your blog is mobile friendly. Now that I’ve got your attention, the first thing to do is to ensure that your blog is mobile optimized. It seems like a bizarre tip to mention in 2017, but according to a recent survey from BaseKit, 91% of all small businesses do not have a mobile optimised site. Just remember that 100% of your messages are going to be sent to a mobile device! However, SMS campaigns spike within the hour.
Engaging Brand
MAY 13, 2012
Alex Meisl , Chairman of Sponge which he has developed into Europe's market leader on Mobile Marketing with operations in 20 countries, joins Anna Farmery to discuss . What is mobile marketing? What actually is mobile advertising? The concept of mobile shopping. How 80% of advertisers do not have a mobile site - staggering google mobile website data? How to make a mobile website. SMS marketing and how NOT to engage a customer!
Engaging Brand
JUNE 13, 2013
Mobile Marketing. Mobile marketing is a general term that covers all the different ways you can marketing to your customers via their mobile devices. Although this can take the shape of several different marketing methods, one of the most common is SMS marketing.
SocialFish
MARCH 25, 2011
There was a question on an ASAE listserve last week from a Japanese AMC looking for online/mobile examples of what associations and nonprofits could do to help with Japanese relief efforts following the earthquake a couple of weeks ago. Association Case Studies From the Trenches Mobile
SocialFish
JANUARY 29, 2014
I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, and my thinking has been influenced by research, including the September Pew Internet report on “The Rise of App Culture,” and a r eport on global mobile statistics from MobiThinking. Remember, the adoption rate for SMS is 2.5
Puzzle Marketer
JULY 26, 2012
With the expansion of mobile devices and tablets many people continue to work after they get home or into late hours. SMS Communication – There has been a boom of success stories relating to SMS marketing campaigns. Once you get that opt-in permission however, you’ll get their full attention as 98% of all SMS are read.
Puzzle Marketer
AUGUST 7, 2012
New technologies give rise to new means of communications with the personal computers and mobile phones but older mediums such as newspaper advertising still dominates. SMS messaging on mobile phones gets introduced in 1992 and twenty years later is still at it’s infancy. Mobile, tablets, and hand-held devices are skyrocketing as computer towers and laptops sales drop.
Social Email Marketing
FEBRUARY 16, 2011
They increasingly use mobile devices and media. Mobile telephones have been used for marketing purposes since a long time, think about mobile text/SMS messaging campaigns for instance. Many businesses have developed or consider developing mobile. Mobile email Mobile marketingConsumers don’t only massively embrace social media.
SocialFish
JANUARY 22, 2014
This one is w ritten by Jeremy Vanderlan, Mobile Practice Lead. Interested in mobile strategy? Crossing the Mobile Threshold. AIDS.gov has looked towards mobile as a solution for spreading information about HIV/AIDS for a number of years. Optimizing for mobile.
SocialTimes Facebook
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
They described CCM as a software management and deployment suite that enables the operation of small-scale cellular networks, adding that it is compatible with the OpenCellular platform the social network introduced in June, as well as with third-party radio-access-network solutions and saying: CCM is designed for reliable operation in environments with unreliable power and backhaul, providing fully disconnected operation for local voice and SMS services.
Convince & Convert
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
Because of media fragmentation as well as the on-the-go nature of today’s consumers, it is important to leverage all mediums possible to reach your target audience, including mobile. As mobile devices become more widely adopted by the minute, brands are turning their sights to mobile media as a new delivery channel. The challenge is what type/platform of mobile.
yMarketingMatters
JANUARY 19, 2012
Trend #7 – Make a Mobile Version of Your Website! SMART mobile phones and tablets are taking over and have changed the way we do everything in our lives. We share our lives, immediately as they happen, via mobile. Make sure your webiste is optimized for mobile.
Idaconcpts
NOVEMBER 18, 2010
Several forecasts predict that by 2015, 50% or more of US mobile users will be conducting transactions from their mobile devices (e.g. Since 2008, consumers have been moving from brick-and-mortar banking to online banking at an impressive rate.
TwiTip
AUGUST 11, 2010
Personally, I do use the mobile interface for Twitter, but really only for DMs (direct messages).
SocialTimes Facebook
JANUARY 26, 2017
Facebook announced support for physical security keys with certain web browsers and mobile devices.
Puzzle Marketer
OCTOBER 25, 2012
Content Marketing Email Marketing Online Advertising Social Media conference event event marketing keynotes live mobile sms speakers statisticsI recently attended a marketing conference in Indianapolis, IN called Connections - “Inspire the Future” The event was put on by ExactTarget , an international email marketing service provider. The event pulled together 4,000 marketing clients and industry thought leaders all learning together.
Saying It Social
APRIL 6, 2010
Saying It Social Your Social Media Marketing Resource Home About Polls Our Services Testimonials Now People Can Join Your Facebook Fan/Business Page via SMS/Text Message Just found out about a neat new way to get more “Likers&# to your Facebook Page, via text message! First, in order for someone to be able to do this, they need to have their mobile settings configured in Facebook. This can be done by going to your Account Settings and then the Mobile tab.
Convince & Convert
DECEMBER 13, 2012
Click to read more » mobile email marketing Jeff Rohrs mobile marketing SMSI don’t mean to scare you or create undue cause for alarm, but there are enemies in our midst.
SocialTimes Facebook
DECEMBER 20, 2016
The instant-verification feature announced Tuesday will immediately authenticate login requests by matching the mobile number tied to Account Kit with the mobile number connected to users’ Facebook accounts, and the social network said in an email to SocialTimes that this addition is particularly helpful in region where SMS service is unreliable. If there isn’t a successful match, a SMS will be sent with a verification code to complete the sign-in.
The Realtime Report
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
Mobile messaging service WhatsApp is being acquired by Facebook to the tune of $19 billion in cash and stock — Facebook’s biggest acquisition to date. Social Media Statistics Facebook Facebook acquisition Jan Koum mobile app mobile messaging mobile messaging app WhatsApp
SocialFish
NOVEMBER 11, 2010
I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, and my thinking has been influenced by research, including the September Pew Internet report on “The Rise of App Culture,&# and a r eport on global mobile statistics from MobiThinking. There are better ways to invest in mobile this year.
Engaging Brand
MARCH 19, 2012
Jana has created the first large-scale mobile platform to enable global organizations to engage directly with emerging market consumers in over 85 countries. Role of mobile marketing and why mobile marketing is changing how we connect. SMS marketing through free air time. Jana has created the first large-scale mobile platform to enable global organizations to engage directly with emerging market consumers in over 85 countries.
The Social Media Incubator
AUGUST 18, 2014
In recent weeks, Facebook has been the talk of the town by making it required for mobile users to download their Messenger app to send their friends messages from their mobile device. One permission says that Facebook may edit, receive, read, and send SMS messages. Apps Facebook Mobile Apps Mobile Tips Rules & Regulations Social Media Social Media Education Social Media News Social Media Tips messenger app privacy settings
Convince & Convert
AUGUST 1, 2012
It’s Jay Baer from Convince & Convert live today with my friend, a very special guest, Simon Salt , who is a digital strategist and the CEO of IncSlingers and the author of the brand new e-book, “The Shorty Guide to Mobile Marketing” Simon, how are you, good sir? It’s called, “The Shorty Guide to Mobile Marketing” Are there other Shorty Guides or did you pick that name, or is that sort of a category? No mobile foundation whatsoever.
Small Business Mavericks
AUGUST 1, 2013
Thanks to their mobile phones, people are now spending more time online than watching TV. Mobile usage, especially smartphones and tablets, has increased. of total mobile usage while tablet usage consisted of only 4.3% of total mobile usage. of total mobile usage. In a word, it means you need to start thinking about your mobile marketing message today. There are plenty of ways for small business owners to get on board with mobile marketing.
agora pulse
DECEMBER 15, 2016
We live in an increasingly-mobile world. Marketers are attached to their mobile devices and finding new ways to access information on-the-go, especially through social media apps. Agorapulse’s mobile interface is extremely transparent and easy to navigate.
The Social Media Incubator
MAY 10, 2013
One emerging trend in online marketing is mobile search. With more people buying smartphones and using them to find businesses online, mobile search is poised to be a high growth marketing opportunity for many businesses all around the globe. SMS, or texting.
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