Thursday, March 17, 2016

MOBILE MARKETING NEWS


How to effectively take advantage of carousel advertising

Instagram and Facebook are leading a mobile advertising revolution with their carousel advertising platforms, but marketers must entice users by weaving a story that makes consumers want to continue scrolling. 

As consumers are inundated with content on mobile, it is important for advertisers to create content with which users want to interact that is different from a traditional interrupting ad experience, and carousel ads are proving worth it as its showing an average 20 to 30 percent lower cost per installs. Instagram and Facebook have established their place as the front-runners in mobile carousel ads, but marketers must create a unique storytelling experience and continually adjust their content or risk wasting the format’s massive potential.

“If built right, almost every brand with a mobile property could benefit from [carousel ads],” said Gil Regev, chief marketing office at Marfeel. “It is a unique way to tell a story and get users involved.

“That being said, these have only been out for a few months, which could be part of the reason why they are seeing such user interest,” he said. “However, I do believe that the mobile ad industry is set for a change and this is definitely a shot in the right direction, as far as formats.”


Tuesday, March 15, 2016

QUOTE OF THE DAY


"All good is gained by those whose thought and life are kept pointed close to one main thing, not scattered upon a thousand."

By McKenna.


Thursday, March 10, 2016

G8APPZ: DAY CARE CENTRE

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This video is about why a Day Care Centre Needs an App

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

QUOTE OF THE DAY


"The worst thing that happens to you may be the best thing for you if you don’t let it get the best of you."

By Will Rogers. 


Tuesday, March 8, 2016

MOBILE MARKETING NEWS


M&Ms modernizes classic themes with mobile for anniversary campaign

Mars' M&M brand is celebrating its anniversary with a bevy of mobile tactics such as live streaming, Q&As, online voting mixed with television ads and retro packaging for a modern take on classic pop culture.

The candy brand is celebrating its 75 anniversary with a variety of mobile and social media offerings, focusing on a new interpretation of the classic song Candy Man with a live debut on periscope and tweets from the iconic Red and Yellow characters. Fans will be able to engaged with interactive content such as download the new song, vote for the newest product and submit questions for musicians Zedd and Aloe Blacc on Twitter.

"Social and digital media are the centerpiece of our 75th Anniversary campaign as the various platforms that we leverage allow us to seamlessly engage our fans, whether they are in New York or Nebraska, to participate in the celebration with the hashtag #celebratewithm," said Tanya Berman, senior marketing director at M&M’S Brand. "There is literally dozens of activities that will take place in social media throughout the year from the opportunity to download the reimagined Candyman song by Aloe Blacc and Zedd to following the No. 18 M&M’S Camry during NASCAR races especially during the 75th lap, with the hashtag #mms7"


QUOTE OF THE DAY


"Up, sluggard, and waste not life; in the grave will be sleeping enough."

By Benjamin Franklin.


Monday, March 7, 2016

MOBILE MARKETING NEWS


Smart devices redefine the art of buying and selling a home

As the Internet of Things permeates more homes, potential buyers increasingly expect mobile-enabled connected devices to be included, prompting the real estate industry to forge partnerships with smart technology providers.

The omnipresence of smartphones has led to the growing expectation that most portable devices should offer Wi-Fi connectivity, a belief that includes objects such as remote controls, thermostats and door locks. Several real estate brands have already entered into partnerships with smart home technology marketers, in a bid to provide their selling agents with more ammunition to close sales and entice mobile-savvy buyers.

 “Without a doubt, companies must concentrate on leveraging and illustrating the potential of the smart home to attract and inspire potential buyers,” said Michael Becker, managing partner at mCordis. “Smart homes are a mega trend that will change the fabric of society and commerce over the next decade. People are connected, and as these connections increase, the technology shall be receded into the background, and the higher value-added expectations from the services – event triggers, synchronization of digital and physical experiences, predictive support and coaching – that feed into homes shall take a forefront position.

“Every home with a smartphone has connectivity in it,” he said. “By 2020, it is expected that 24 million connected smart homes will exist, homes where connected devices are funneling through a centralized hub for the management and coordination of connected services.

“Samsung has committed that all its devices will be connected over the next five years, as has Under Armour.  Real estate companies must stay on the forefront of this trends, which includes building connected competencies (people, processes and technology), as well as forging new partnerships.”


QUOTE OF THE DAY


"Celebrate what you want to see more of."

By Thomas J. Peters.


Thursday, March 3, 2016

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

MOBILE MARKETING NEWS


Ford reduces assembly errors by 7pc with wearable device

Ford Motor Company is hoping to speed up vehicle production rates via a new wearable device that pairs with a smartphone application to decrease unnecessary in-house travel time for employees.

Employees at the vehicle manufacturer’s facility in Valencia, Spain have received devices to be worn on the wrist that use Bluetooth technology to deliver quality inspection requirements for each product being assembled. The original pilot program saw human errors reduced by 7 percent and has decreased production time, meaning Ford will be launching the devices to its other plants.

"The precision of bluetooth technology allows the Ford app to recognize the item in front of it as well as the exact location of that item," said Shuli Lowy, marketing director at Ping Mobile.

"Creating an app to streamline quality checks is a great step towards building an excellent production line as well as a reducing the staff load," she said.