/ Technology

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

/ Marketing

Facebook boosts its IPO expectations

The valuation for the social network, whose initial public offering is expected Friday, could exceed $100 billion. Facebook last week opened up a new revenue-generating channel with the launch of its App Center, which gives developers a venue to offer free and paid applications.

Posted 05/15/2012Zak StamborPost a comment

/ Technology

More advertisers want readers to take action—now

Use of QR and similar codes is growing in magazine ads, a study finds.

Posted 05/14/2012Bill SiwickiPost a comment

/ Technology

Retailers reap more profit from mobile shoppers

But results vary widely among merchants, a new study finds.

Posted 05/14/2012Bill Siwicki1 comments

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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

/ Marketing

Twitter adds e-mail marketing expertise

Acquires RestEngine, which  helps social application publishers send targeted e-mails.

Posted 05/11/2012Zak Stambor1 comments

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More e-commerce sites help grow online sales in France

31 million French shoppers spent 11 billion euros online (US $14.25 billion) in Q1.

Posted 05/11/20121 comments

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Have mobile app, will shop in store

The benefits of retail apps extend beyond the mobile realm, a new study finds.

Posted 05/10/2012Katie DeatschPost a comment

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