Survey indicates 66 percent of British smartphone users from 16 to 24 years old use it daily. The results of a new poll by tyntec, a smartphone interaction specialist firm, has determined that 66 percent of these devices users in the U.K., aged 16 through 24, use their Twitter, Facebook, and other mobile social media accounts at least daily, compared to only 37 percent of Americans within the same age group. This study included the participation of 2,000 Millennial smartphone users in the U.S. and the U.K. It also indicated…
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Research shows most smartphone users aren’t interested in mobile social marketing
More than half of UK cell phone users use the devices for Facebook and Twitter Though research has shown that 60 percent of smartphone owners in the United Kingdom use their devices to access Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and others, it has also now indicated that they don’t want to receive mobile social marketing messages from companies. Until now, these networks have appeared to be a prime opportunity for advertising and promotions. However, because of the number of brands that have now spotted this opportunity, social network users are now being…
Read MoreThe latest mobile trends in France
Mobile social media is taking off with French smartphone users Though some research showed that France had been falling behind the rest of the EU5 (Germany, Italy, Spain, France, and the United Kingdom) in April 2012, in terms of mobile social media use, but as politicians in that country used the technology to help to gain votes, it increased significantly. Though the election is over, this mobile trend appears to have taken hold in France. According to eMarketer, by the end of 2012, there will be 21.9 million users of…
Read MoreNew Accenture mobile commerce study shows American consumers open to social media ads on television
Social media marketing report shows TV is working to push mobile commerce A mobile commerce survey performed by Accenture has shown that 64 percent of American consumers can remember seeing television ads that included social media and QR code symbols such as those for “likes” on Facebook. This indicates that social media is having an impact when it is used in television advertising. Furthermore, the study also determined that 33 percent of consumers in the United States have gone on to interact with the social media that was shown on…
Read MoreNewly updated Postagram app includes QR code stamps, tracking features, and “Sincerely Magic”
QR code stamps with Postagram creates a whole new feel… Startup company, Sincerely, known for its greeting card and photo printing mobile apps, has announced the release of a massive update to its Postagram application, so that it will now include scannable QR code stamps, post office tracking, and “Sincerely Magic”. The Sincerely Magic feature has been implemented in Postagram for the first time, but it will likely also make its way to PopBooth, Dotti, Sincerely Ink, and other products from the company as their updates arrive. This feature will…
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