Tag Archives: mobile

Competition and teamwork is at the core of human motivation. What many of us struggle to achieve on our own, without supervision and benchmarks, can often be achieved when we are pushed beyond our comfort zone and joined by others with a common goal. Nike has repeatedly leveraged this fundamental element of human nature, and has successfully gamified the typical shopping experience through their online community: NikePlus.
Pokémon GO: Capturing the Future of Social Media

No matter which social media platform I’m on, there it is…. No matter which conversation I join, someone brings it up…. Turn on the news and there is again… Pokémon GO. Pokémon GO is officially the biggest mobile game in the United States, with 21 million active daily users.1 According to Wikipedia it is a free-to-play location-based augmented reality mobile game developed by Niantic and published by The Pokémon Company. It was released in July 2016 for iOS and Android devices. The game allows players to capture, train, and battle virtual creatures, called Pokémon, who appear on device screens as though in the real world. It makes use of the GPS and camera of compatible devices. Although it is free-to-play, the game supports in-app purchases of additional gameplay items. An optional companion Bluetooth wearable device, the Pokémon GO Plus, is planned for future release, and it will alert users when Pokémon are nearby.2
The future of Social Media, or the future of us?

Social media has helped create a world of wants, image and envy. On Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc.., over and over people are given channels to present themselves to the world, however they want. It’s contributed to a new phenomenon, coined ‘Facebook Depression’. It’s also given businesses a window to fuel that image obsessed mentality. As social media continues to adapt and advance, it also molds it audience. It can create a longing and desire that we didn’t have before, simply by being exposed to it, or by it being implied enough that it’s something we want. When individuals we look up to, or friends tell us how great something is, we are being both obviously and subliminally being impacted.
SMART content for mobile power users is the way of the social media future
Company: UNC School of Media and Journalism Industry: Education Contact: Gary Kayye, Adjunct Professor Web references: UNC, YouTube, Adobe Digital Marketing blog, ello, Tinder, Buzzfeed, Entrepreneur What WAS life like before we all were engaged almost 24/7 with our smartphones? Entrepreneur’s staff writer, Laura Entis’ column “Life with Smarphones” suggests that while the devices have only been around for a decade,… Read more »
Sephora Merges In-Store & Online Shopping Through Digital Innovation

Organization Name: Sephora Industry: Health and Beauty Name of Contact: N/A Web References: Forbes, Venture Beat, Fast Company, Mobile Commerce Daily, Digiday Description of How Social Media is Used for Business Performance: With over 1,900 locations worldwide, global beauty chain Sephora is a leader in digital innovation, providing shoppers with a custom brand experience which transitions seamlessly between online and in-store environments. Sephora is a… Read more »
Duane Reade “Gets Social” to Break Twitter Records!

Organization Name: Duane Reade Industry: Pharmacy Name of Contact: Calvin Peters, Public Relations & Digital Communications Manager Web References: Twitter for Business, Ted Rubin Strategist Talk, Drugstore News, PR Newswire, Mobile Commerce Daily, Marketing Land Description of How Social Media is Used for Business Performance: When it comes to creating a relevant and actionable conversation across multiple social media platforms, New York City’s drugstore… Read more »
What’s as addictive as social media?

Organization: Addictive Mobility Industry: Mobile Advertising Contact Name: Cyrus Bakhtiyari, Infrastructure Engineer Web References: Addictive Mobility Description of how social media is used for business performance The value of social media is evident in it’s ability to reach audiences and engage them. Businesses are able to make meaningful connections with their customers from around the world. It’s a way for… Read more »
Taco Bell “Thinking Outside of the Bun” by Using Snapchat to Interact with their Consumers
Organization Name: Taco Bell Industry: Food Name of Contact: Tressie Lieberman, Director-Social and Digital Marketing for Taco Bell Taco Bell has found out the best new and innovated way to introduce new items to their menu as well as interacting with their consumers, and that is; through the use of the very popular app Snapchat. In May 2013, Taco Bell… Read more »
Going Mobile – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Not so many years ago my daily work routine consisted of turning on my computer, doing some project work, checking email, making calls, getting out into the world and networking the old fashioned way. Face to face. Fast forward to present day and my work day starts the minute I wake up. A quick glance at the calendar and email… Read more »