Check In Before Users Check Out
Community Management

Check In Before Users Check Out

13y Idris Nagri

Check In Before Users Check Out

A missed opportunity at an airport restaurant provides five location-based lessons for marketers. Read More...

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Gowalla on Geo-Social Marketing [SXSWi Video]
Social

Gowalla on Geo-Social Marketing [SXSWi Video]

13y Idris Nagri

Gowalla on Geo-Social Marketing [SXSWi Video]

Biz director talks about branding and sales via his firm’s geo-social platform. Read More...

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SXSWi Ends: Geo-Social Maturity, Celeb Influencers, Big Crowds
Media

SXSWi Ends: Geo-Social Maturity, Celeb Influencers, Big Crowds

13y Idris Nagri

SXSWi Ends: Geo-Social Maturity, Celeb Influencers...

Mobile marketing and celebrities take center stage. Who was this year's wunderkind? Read More...

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The Confluence of Mobile, Location, Social, and Group
Marketing

The Confluence of Mobile, Location, Social, and Group

13y Idris Nagri

The Confluence of Mobile, Location, Social, and Gr...

And the implications and impact on integrated marketing. Read More...

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China: Digital Marketing Trends for 2011
Asia

China: Digital Marketing Trends for 2011

13y Idris Nagri

China: Digital Marketing Trends for 2011

Microblogging, product placement, and location-based services are going to be some of the big trends for this year. Read More...

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Google Boost: Paid Search for the Masses?
Local

Google Boost: Paid Search for the Masses?

13y Idris Nagri

Google Boost: Paid Search for the Masses?

Can Google Boost woo small businesses that shied away from AdWords? Read More...

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Punxsutawney Phil Gets a Foursquare Badge of His Own
Social

Punxsutawney Phil Gets a Foursquare Badge of His Own

13y Idris Nagri

Punxsutawney Phil Gets a Foursquare Badge of His O...

Pennsylvania Tourism adds a location-based twist to Groundhog Day tradition. Read More...

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Kibbles 'N Bits Serves Geo-Social With Print Ads
Social

Kibbles 'N Bits Serves Geo-Social With Print Ads

13y Idris Nagri

Kibbles 'N Bits Serves Geo-Social With Print Ads

Dog food brand runs 30-day campaign that combines USA Weekend magazine with Whrrl's "Society" platform. Read More...

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Facebook Launches Mobile Check-In Deals in Europe
Marketing

Facebook Launches Mobile Check-In Deals in Europe

13y Idris Nagri

Facebook Launches Mobile Check-In Deals in Europe

Brands including Starbucks and Mazda are among first in Europe to use the location-based deals platform. Read More...

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Mobile Behavior: Hunting and Gathering
Media

Mobile Behavior: Hunting and Gathering

13y Idris Nagri

Mobile Behavior: Hunting and Gathering

A look at the mobile search, barcode/QR code, and mobile payment highlights to come. Read More...

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Is Jiepang the Answer to Foursquare in the Chinese Market?
Asia

Is Jiepang the Answer to Foursquare in the Chinese Market?

13y Idris Nagri

Is Jiepang the Answer to Foursquare in the Chinese...

Marketers should not ignore location-based services in 2011 because the smartphone market will continue to boom within the region. Read More...

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Only 8% of Grocery Shoppers Want Location-Based Coupons
Marketing

Only 8% of Grocery Shoppers Want Location-Based Coupons

13y Idris Nagri

Only 8% of Grocery Shoppers Want Location-Based Co...

A U.K.-based study finds that while mobile coupons have promise, CPG brands may want to avoid location-based targeting. Read More...

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Snowstorm Marketing – Incorporating Weather Strategies
Marketing

Snowstorm Marketing – Incorporating Weather Strategies

13y Idris Nagri

Snowstorm Marketing – Incorporating Weather Strate...

Weather strategies work because they are by nature real-time, localized, and extremely relevant. Read More...

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SMBs Stay Optimistic on Yelp 'Check-ins,' Foursquare
Media

SMBs Stay Optimistic on Yelp 'Check-ins,' Foursquare

13y Idris Nagri

SMBs Stay Optimistic on Yelp 'Check-ins,' Foursqua...

Two NYC businesses talk to ClickZ about the ups and downs of their geo-social efforts. Read More...

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2011: More Convergence
Analytics

2011: More Convergence

13y Idris Nagri

2011: More Convergence

Do some basic use cases to see which new devices are interesting to your customers. Read More...

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Marie Callender's Geo-Social Test Delivers Healthy Results
Social

Marie Callender's Geo-Social Test Delivers Healthy Results

13y Idris Nagri

Marie Callender's Geo-Social Test Delivers Healthy...

ConAgra brand's November trial program on Whrrl produced 3,200 "Society" members who made recommendations to friends. Read More...

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Location-Based Advertising – Marketing's Best Kept Secret
Asia

Location-Based Advertising – Marketing's Best Kept Secret

13y Idris Nagri

Location-Based Advertising – Marketing's Best Kept...

With Facebook Places rolling out in Japan, U.S., and U.K., it's time to explore location-based advertising opportunities in Asia. Read More...

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Sundance Festival Tests Gowalla, Offers Free Flights
Marketing

Sundance Festival Tests Gowalla, Offers Free Flights

13y Idris Nagri

Sundance Festival Tests Gowalla, Offers Free Fligh...

Film festival has partnered with Southwest Airlines to award check-ins with complimentary airfare. Read More...

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Gowalla's Local Ads to Go National Soon
Media

Gowalla's Local Ads to Go National Soon

13y Idris Nagri

Gowalla's Local Ads to Go National Soon

Move comes as location-based service integrates with Foursquare and Facebook Places. Read More...

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Sports Authority's Foursquare Check-Ins Skyrocket on Black Friday
Marketing

Sports Authority's Foursquare Check-Ins Skyrocket on Black Friday

13y Idris Nagri

Sports Authority's Foursquare Check-Ins Skyrocket ...

Sports gear retailer grew its followers on the geo-social platform 11X due to a $500 gift card giveaway. Engagement metrics were up sharply as well. R...

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JiWire Acquires NearbyNow to Expand Location-Based Ad Offerings
Media

JiWire Acquires NearbyNow to Expand Location-Based Ad Offerings

13y Idris Nagri

JiWire Acquires NearbyNow to Expand Location-Based...

Company expands its ad offerings with mobile retail technology vendor. Read More...

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Holiday 'Check-In' Report: $500 Foursquare Giveaways and More
Marketing

Holiday 'Check-In' Report: $500 Foursquare Giveaways and More

13y Idris Nagri

Holiday 'Check-In' Report: $500 Foursquare Giveawa...

Sports Authority, Pepsi, and JC Penney plan yuletide campaigns on Foursquare, while Walmart, Best Buy, and Target give geo-social a 'Whrrl.' Read More...

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Adidas Hopes Geo-Social Foot Traffic Sells Sneakers
Social

Adidas Hopes Geo-Social Foot Traffic Sells Sneakers

13y Idris Nagri

Adidas Hopes Geo-Social Foot Traffic Sells Sneaker...

The shoes brand is reportedly happy with the engagement that Booyah's MyTown platform has generated. Read More...

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Scvngr Checks In With NYC Before Facebook Places Grows
Social

Scvngr Checks In With NYC Before Facebook Places Grows

14y Idris Nagri

Scvngr Checks In With NYC Before Facebook Places G...

Location-based service introduces a platform for small businesses in New York City. Read More...

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Gap's 'Deal' on Facebook: Free Jeans for First 10K
Social

Gap's 'Deal' on Facebook: Free Jeans for First 10K

14y Idris Nagri

Gap's 'Deal' on Facebook: Free Jeans for First 10K

Facebook formally unveils its "Deals" platform for location-based marketing. Gap made the biggest splash, but The North Face and Palms Casino Resort a...

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Facebook Places Driving Scant Foot Traffic to Mall Retailers
Media

Facebook Places Driving Scant Foot Traffic to Mall Retailers

14y Idris Nagri

Facebook Places Driving Scant Foot Traffic to Mall...

Gap, Betsey Johnson, and other stores in an upscale California mall have tested the early-days platform, providing a virtual Facebook Places incubator...

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How to Optimise Mobile Marketing in Your Media Plan
Asia

How to Optimise Mobile Marketing in Your Media Plan

14y Idris Nagri

How to Optimise Mobile Marketing in Your Media Pla...

What are the opportunities of using augmented reality, location-based services, or other emerging technologies in your marketing campaign? Read More...

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