Friday, April 10, 2015

MOBILE MARKETING NEWS


UnitedHealthcare lends name to image-recognition weight loss app

UnitedHealthcare is teaming up with Visual Health Solutions Inc. to roll out a weight loss mobile application that leverages an image to display the effects of diet and exercise on a user’s facial appearance, suggesting that weight loss brands may turn to mobile for image-recognition features to boost consumer participation.

The Visualize You - Weight Change Viewer mobile app is designed to generate an accurate facial image to reflect weight change dynamics in accordance with a user’s target weight-loss goal. The app, which was also created in conjunction with the Cleveland Clinic and the University of Colorado Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, aims to motivate consumers seeking to embark on a healthy weight program.

“Seeing is believing, especially with an app that is backed by the Cleveland Clinic and other leaders,” said Jeff Hasen, founder and CEO of Gotta Mobilize, Seattle, WA. “It offers personalization that makes it relevant down to the individual and has the chance of serving as a motivator.”


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