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Mobile social app foursquare raises $41 million

But how influential is the location-based service in mobile commerce?

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Facebook takes over Android phones with its new Home app

Home turns smartphones into social-oriented devices.

Posted 04/04/2013Bill SiwickiPost a comment

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U.K. tops U.S. in mobile social networking

Japan leads in social networking via mobile devices among seven countries, Arbitron says.

Posted 02/20/2013Bill SiwickiPost a comment

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Facebook nabs the team behind photo-sharing social network Lightbox

The talent grab will enhance Facebook’s mobile offerings, one expert says.

Posted 05/16/2012Bill SiwickiPost a comment

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18% of smartphone owners have used a mobile check-in app, Pew finds

That’s good news for pioneering retailers making SoLoMo offers.

Posted 05/11/2012Bill SiwickiPost a comment

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Facebook digs for data with a mobile loyalty acquisition

The Tagtile buy could lead to greater understanding of consumer shopping behavior.

Posted 04/16/2012Bill Siwicki1 comments

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Walgreens gives SoLoMo shoppers instant gratification

A consumer checking in via foursquare immediately gets a mobile coupon.

Posted 03/07/2012Bill SiwickiPost a comment

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Walgreens sends a shopper a coupon as soon as she checks in

The merchant is using aggregated local data and Twitter to nab customers.

Posted 02/28/2012Bill SiwickiPost a comment

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