New Integrated Platform Maximizes Free Wi-Fi Networks Profitability by Embracing the Paradigm of Fog Computing

New Integrated Platform Maximizes Free Wi-Fi Networks Profitability by Embracing the Paradigm of Fog Computing

Caligoo has released the newest version of its application aware hot spots solution. Caligoo delivers what venue operators need to compete, attract and serve a new and demanding generation of mobile savvy users, while protecting their existing base and expanding through the right mix of digital on-line and physical off-line services. Thanks to Caligoo’s technology, […]

London buses test out the first consumer experience of the Physical Web

London buses test out the first consumer experience of the Physical Web

The Google-backed Physical Web is now operating in the physical world. UK-based mobile commerce provider Proxama, in partnership with out-of-home advertising firm Exterion Media, launched this month in London what they describe as “the world’s first deployment of a Physical Web consumer engagement experience.” Called MyStop, the project delivers up-to-date bus information and notifications to passengers and […]

Mercedes-Benz Joins Android’s Open Automotive Alliance

Mercedes-Benz Joins Android’s Open Automotive Alliance

German automotive brand Mercedes-Benz has joined the Open Automotive Alliance, a partnership of automotive and technology firms aimed at introducing Android software into automobiles and furthering the development of the connected car. The induction of Daimler-owned Mercedes-Benz marks a closer relationship between the Open Automotive Alliance (OAA) and the consortium of car manufacturers who purchased […]

The Younger the Audience, the Shorter the Mobile Video Ad Should Be

The Younger the Audience, the Shorter the Mobile Video Ad Should Be

Perhaps younger audiences have shorter attention spans — or maybe they just want to cut to the chase faster. In any event, a new report from the Interactive Advertising Bureau — Multiscreen Video Best Practices — reveals that 10-second mobile video ads have greater brand appeal and persuasion potential for millennial audiences. On the other […]

Rimmel announces brand ambassador via spontaneous Snapchat strategy

Rimmel announces brand ambassador via spontaneous Snapchat strategy

Coty’s beauty brand Rimmel is holding its first-ever global Snapchat press conference on April 15, giving fans an opportunity to interact with new brand ambassador Cara Delevingne by posing questions that will be answered live by the model. The brand hopes to leverage its own followers on Snapchat as well as those of Ms. Delevingne […]

UK Heading For 70m Smartphones

UK Heading For 70m Smartphones

The number of smartphones in the UK will increase by 13.1m between the end of 2015 and the end of 2018, according to the latest research from Mobilesquared. By this time, Apple will account more than one third of total smartphones in the UK. The UK-based research analyst firm has launched its first Databook, called Global Subscriptions […]

Shazam to Power Nespresso Campaigns for First ­Ever Connected Coffeemaker

Shazam to Power Nespresso Campaigns for First ­Ever Connected Coffeemaker

Shazam, one of the world’s most popular apps for connecting artists and fans, and Nespresso, one of the world’s leading purveyors of high ­quality portioned coffee, announced Nespresso will use Shazam’s visual recognition for its advertising campaigns around the world. Nespresso will start this partnership by leveraging Shazam’s visual­ recognition technology for the launch of […]

Mobiles account for half of internet time for 16-24s

Mobiles account for half of internet time for 16-24s

Mobile MOB use could overtake PCs for global internet access in three years’ time, but youngsters are already at this point, according to new data. The research, from Global Web Index, indicates that 2019 will be the year when mobiles start capturing more time than all other devices combined. However, age is a pretty crucial factor […]