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- Why are marketers not taking QR codes seriously? There is a prominent place for QR codes in the mobile space, especially when it comes to communicating with consumers on a one-to-one level. However, many marketers do not seem too keen on mobile bar codes and are not incorporating them into the marketing mix.
- How Android Developers Can Thrive With Google Play – Unfortunately, many marketers are sidestepping Android development based on several published reports indicating that Apple’s iOS monetizes significantly better. Savvy marketers know that high-level statistics often mask a much more complex reality. While we’d never suggest that the iOS market be ignored, once you do the math you may find that Android represents a much more compelling (and profitable) opportunity than you thought.
- We’ve acquired Motorola Mobility – Motorola is a great American tech company that has driven the mobile revolution, with a track record of over 80 years of innovation, including the creation of the first cell phone. We all remember Motorola’s StarTAC, which at the time seemed tiny and showed the real potential of these devices. And as a company who made a big, early bet on Android, Motorola has become an incredibly valuable partner to Google.
- Mobile Marketing Small But Growing – A new survey of more than 800 business executives indicates many are increasing mobile marketing budgets this year but face challenges, including a lack of resources to expand mobile efforts.
