Every once in awhile we see a mobile-based application that is just so innovative we have to write about it.

And the “Pay-per-Laugh” application from TeatreNeu certainly fits this category.

See how a struggling theater in Spain used iPads and facial (smile) recognition to save their business!
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Mobile apps versus mobile web: which has better engagement, which do customers prefer, which is better for advertising – the debate seems to go on forever.

A recent study from Medialets tries to answer at least the advertising part of this question.

Based on over 300 billion ad data points from the first 6 months of 2014, this report shows that mobile apps yield a much higher CTR than web!
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For the past several years, Twitter has been used by many brands as a great way to keep in contact with their customers, build loyalty, and spread the brand message.

Now Twitter may take on a new role for companies, as the site makes moves to become a true m-commerce powerhouse.
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A key takeaway from the Cannes Lions advertising conference earlier this year was the emergence of programmatic as no longer a dirty word within the industry.

It is no surprise! According to a report just released from BI intelligence, programmatic will account for over $18.2 billion in U.S. digital ad revenues in 2018, up from just $3.1 billion in 2013.

So why is it creating such waves within the industry? Read this analysis to find out.
Industry Opinion by Charlie Faulkner, head of EMEA and APAC, Manage.com
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Customer engagement is typically the key objective for most branded, marketing-focused mobile apps. But studies have shown that levels of engagement often decrease very shortly after the first use, and once the customer is out of the habit of using the app, it can be very hard to rekindle interest.

The use of push messaging can be a great way to keep consumers engaged, or bring them back after a quiet period.

This infographic and downloadable guide give you the background, the techniques, and some case examples to help you more effectively use push messaging in your mobile app marketing.
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Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen an inexorable rise in the use of mobile devices for commerce, including price comparisons, stock checking, product feature research, and actually purchasing.

Now new research has shown that mobile has truly reached the “tipping point” for mobile commerce in the UK, with over 50% of traffic to retail sites coming from mobile devices.

And what’s more, over 1/3 of all online purchases are now made over mobile as well!
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