Actionable Apps, Part II: Zippo
Folllowing up on the previous post about mobile apps that are more actionable, "branded apps" could be moving in this direction. For those unfamiliar, these are spun out by national…
Confessions of a Mobile Shopaholic: A Conversation With Big in Japan
Today I had the chance to talk to Big in Japan cofounder Alex Muse. The company is behind the popular ShopSavvy mobile application that scans bar codes to offer consumers…
Google Mobile Product Search Integrates Bar Code Scanner
A few weeks ago, Google announced it will optimize its online shopping search service for iPhones and Android. We liked this move but argued it only gets you halfway there:…
Google Product Search Makes Its Way to Mobile
Google announced yesterday that it has optimized Google Product Search for iPhones and Android. Google Product Search (manifestation of Froogle) allows users to compare products, prices and reviews. The move…
Live at AdTech: Some Love for Local
Neal Polachek and I are at AdTech today and tomorrow and noticing some love for local -- something traditionally missing from the mostly brand marketing-focused show. This mostly came in…
TKG Data and Analysis: A Weekly Recap
Here is a recap of posts from last week, in case you missed any. Click below to read each post in full. The Knot Launches Local Wedding Sites The Knot has…
App Development to Drive Mobile Growth
Two main factors have led to increased attention on the mobile industry: 1. Rising device standards and smart-phone penetration 2. Open source operating systems that encourage third-party innovation. The New…