Marketing

MMA SmartBrief - APAC Edition

News about mobile marketing for the Asia-Pacific region

MMA SmartBrief - APAC Edition

Published in partnership with: Mobile Marketing Association - Asia Pacific

How mobile is accelerating Asian development

5/20/2013

  • CampaignAsia.com

Mobile marketing is creating thousands of jobs and increasing productivity and innovation across Asia, where mobile adoption has been widespread, writes Rohit Dadwal. In fact, mobile penetration has o… Read More

Business Marketing SmartBrief

B2B marketing news

Business Marketing SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: Business Marketing Association

Google's "chocolate factory" is no laughing matter

5/23/2013

  • Bloomberg Businessweek

Astro Teller, director of the Google X innovation lab, describes his division as being like Willy Wonka's chocolate factory -- and even hands out stickers reading "Save the Oompa Loompas" to his emplo… Read More

CTAM SmartBrief

Marketing news for the cable industry

CTAM SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing

Discovery pitches online TestTube net to young male audience

5/23/2013

  • Wall Street Journal, The

Discovery Communications is targeting young male viewers who are interested in science and adventure with its new online network scheduled to debut today. TestTube, which is available via such platfor… Read More

MMA SmartBrief: Europe, Middle East, & Africa Edition

Mobile marketing news for Europe, Middle East and Africa

MMA SmartBrief: Europe, Middle East, & Africa Edition

Published in partnership with: Mobile Marketing Association - Europe, Middle East, Africa

Maurice Saatchi: Mobile need not be complex or intimidating

5/20/2013

  • Brand Republic (U.K.)

Marketers can overcome their fears of mobile marketing by hiring a good agency and having a clear message, writes Maurice Saatchi. "As ever, I believe that brands should be free from the shackles of t… Read More

FMI dailyLead®

News and information about the grocery retail industry

FMI dailyLead®

Published in partnership with: Food Marketing Institute

Whole Foods aims to open at least 40 Canada stores

5/23/2013

  • Financial Post (Canada)

Whole Foods' expansion plans include opening 40 or more new stores in Canada in the coming years, co-CEO John Mackey said at a conference Wednesday. The Austin, Texas-based natural and organic grocer … Read More

Location SmartBrief: Business Game Changer

News on location business intelligence and data

Location SmartBrief: Business Game Changer

Published in partnership with: LBx Journal

Shopping venues rate highly among Las Vegas activities

5/22/2013

  • SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Leadership

Shopping accounts for six of the 16 most highly rated activities in Las Vegas, as mapped by Esri. Among the top destinations are Fashion Show Mall, M&M's World and Miracle Mile Shops. Read More

MMA SmartBrief North America

News about mobile technology and marketing

MMA SmartBrief North America

Published in partnership with: Mobile Marketing Association

Gap goes mobile to alert consumers to sale

5/23/2013

  • MobileCommerceDaily.com

Gap is turning to mobile for timely alerts about a summer dress sale. A tap on the banner and expandable ads running on Pandora's iPhone application will provide users with more information, as well a… Read More

MMA SmartBrief for Apps

Mobile app development and marketing news

MMA SmartBrief for Apps

Published in partnership with: Mobile Marketing Association (MMA)

Pandora app for Facebook allows users to share music

5/23/2013

  • Mobile Marketer

Pandora's new Facebook application coordinates with the music provider's mobile app and website for easier music sharing. "The new Facebook integration makes Pandora social, but is actually also more … Read More

SmartBrief on Social Media

Social media marketing news

SmartBrief on Social Media

Don't forget to thank your fans

5/23/2013

  • SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Social Media

Saying "thank you" to your customers is always smart business, especially when you're using social media, Andy Sernovitz writes. "A great thank you is an opportunity to get your business back on your … Read More

Web Marketing Association SmartBrief

Digital marketing news

Web Marketing Association SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: Web Marketing Association

All-digital Newsweek to feature one ad per article

5/22/2013

  • Nieman Journalism Lab
  • Adweek

Newsweek's all-digital overhaul will include an ad sponsorship plan that features one attention-grabbing ad per article in an effort to banish banner ads that can make pages slow-loading and tiresome … Read More

Word of Mouth Marketing SmartBrief

News about word of mouth marketing trends

Word of Mouth Marketing SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: Word of Mouth Marketing Association

Restaurant owner meltdown offers case study in how not to handle online feedback

5/22/2013

  • Washington Post, The

Last week's viral social media rant from a pair of Arizona restaurateurs -- who felt they were being unfairly criticized online -- shows the challenges small businesses face in managing digital feedba… Read More

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