Here is something useful to spur up the promotional efforts of companies. Called the iScratcher app for the iPhone or the iPod Touch, this app takes the concept of the usual scratch-to-win contests we often see for marketing and promotional contests where customers can possibly win a prize if they are lucky enough to scratch one via their mobile screens. The app is free and should be a great boost to the marketing and promotional efforts that companies can turn to, especially when it comes to contests, sweepstakes and giveaways.

(Source) Press

Tags: Apple, Cell Phones, contests, game card, iPhone, iPhone, iphones, iPod Touch, marketing, Mobile Software, scratch, screens, sweepstakes and giveaways

I don’t even know how many times I’ve picked up the phone expecting to hear a human on the other end but was instead met with a robotic prerecorded voice. Just like everyone else I proceeded to hang up without listening to the voice for more than 2 seconds.

Luckily, the days of these robotic marketing calls are numbered as the Federal Trade Commission has recently announced that they will be made illegal and violators could face fines up to $16,000 per call. Below is a quote from FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz:

Starting September 1, this bombardment of prerecorded pitches, senseless solicitations, and malicious marketing will be illegal. If consumers think they’re being harassed by robocallers, they need to let us know, and we will go after them.

Don’t get too excited yet as the ban doesn’t include prerecorded marketing calls from banks, politicians, charities or telephone companies. Bummer.

via gizmodo

Tags: Business, Calls, Cell Phones, federal trade commission, ftc, marketing, Mobile News, Off The Topic

Samsung Electronics now tried to invade the gaming industry by revealing its 256GB SSD drives, the latest device that has been creating a buzz in the gaming industry. And if you are wondering why these new Samsung SSD drives are creating such a commotion, you can trace it all to speed.

That is perhaps how to sum it all up. Sure, there is the large storage and compact nature of these SSD drives but if you want to know which is the marketing standpoint, this is speed. The Samsung SSD boasts of quick loading and response time and in just a couple of seconds, gamers can access their games and play away.

The gaming industry is indeed growing and the needs are becoming higher. Well just check out this video to get a better idea of what makes the Samsung SSDs such a click these days.

(Source) Press

Tags: buzz, commotion, compact nature, games, gaming industry, marketing, Portable Devices, response time, Samsung, Samsung, samsung electronics, solid state drives, SSD, ssd drives, standpoint, storage

Leading wireless communication solutions provider Cellular South is reportedly set to unveil a new Android Smartphone within the year, possibly being the first wireless company to offer a smartphone with the latest Android open source platform.

Taking its cue from the growing demand for wireless solutions to date, it seems that Cellular South is setting its sights at overtaking the popular phones in the market, including the popular iPhone from Apple. And their marketing point for this transaction is that of the Android platform which is growing popularity, touted to be the top player in smartphones in the coming years.

Cellular South expects to release more details on the new Android smartphone device soon, including the introduction date, pricing, manufacturer, model and other product features.

(Source) Press

Tags: Apple, Cell Phones, cellular south, cue, Google, iPhone, iPhone, marketing, Mobile News, open source platform, popularity, product features, smartphones, solutions provider, wireless communication solutions

These past two years twitter has really blown up previously, the service was enjoyed primarily by the tech savvy but has now spread to all wakes of life. And, while it’s good to keep track someone’s every move, it has found to be a prominent marketing tool for businesses.

Along comes twitter 101, a comprehensize guide launched for the soul purpose of guiding buisnesses through the whole process.

While you’ll have to check it out for yourself to get the full effect, it basically runs you through what twitter does and how it could benefit your business.

Read (twitter101)

Tags: Accessories, Business, Business, marketing, microblogging, online, seo, software, twitter, twitter 101

Here is something that should be entertaining for people traveling off to places where they are not familiar with. Called the InView mobile app for iPhones, this app plays some type of multi-media content relevant to where the person is somehow giving them an idea of what to expect. In case no content is assigned to that specific location, a general message is delivered.

Steve Gurley, Symon’s VP of Marketing and creative vision behind InView Mobile, put it this way: “An iPhone user can launch InView Mobile in a participating hotel and receive interactive information specific to that hotel. They can then go to a participating arena, launch InView Mobile again and automatically receive information about events playing in or coming to that arena. A user can even launch InView Mobile at work and receive real-time performance metrics related to their job.”

The InView Mobile app is now available at the Apple iTunes Store for free.

(Source) Press

Tags: Apple, apple itunes, creative vision, inview, iPhone, iPhone, iphones, marketing, Mobile Software, multi media, real time

Normally, one would be looking for accessories or apps as far as their iPhones are concerned. But while you are thinking in that direction, other potential marketing support merchandise such as this iPhone panties are sure to be a demand, particularly to the die-hards who seem to want any unique item related to their iPhones.

Get into the fad as new fashion items carrying a unique concept and design are sure to get people in a frenzy. You don’t see panty designs like these everyday and for the iPhone geeks, this is simply a must have.

iPhone fans and those looking for a unique and ‘gadgets-related’ fashionable panties, the iPhone panties could make the perfect gift. They are made based on the design of the ’slide to unlock’ which is apparent on every single iPhone out there.

These iPhone panties come in black or white colors and cost only $12. Though no one may admit getting one, you can bet it will get its share of buyers. Besides, who would even dare to be seen in their underwear anyway?

(Source) Walyou

Tags: Accessories, Apple, apps, colors, die hards, frenzy, gadgets, geeks, iPhone, iPhone, iphones, marketing, new fashion, panties, perfect gift, support merchandise, underwear

On whether the price discount for the iPhone 3G was made on purpose or not wouldn’t really matter for people. The purchase price now is all that matters and if you have been longing to get an iPhone for your own, I bet you would be wishing that you were in India right now.

Apparently, Telkomsel has announced a close to $96 discount off on 8GB and 16GB iPhone models in celebration of its 14th anniversary. But while that may seem logical, some critics are seeing it as a move to clean up their inventory and make way for the third generation iPhone.

But while you may be oozing at the price reductions, note that this is the second time that this telecommunications company has announced a price reduction for the iPhone. The first one was made last month. So if you consider the consumer relationship with the company, you may find it erratic and inconsistent. Who knows if next month another price reduction may take place?

Hence it all comes down to consistency. The early buyers in April thought they got a good deal. But the ones who passed are now exposed to something even better. In the end, the consistency of the copany is at stake. But then again, that is marketing for you and surely, a preparation for something new and perhaps even better.

The big question among Indonesian minds now is whether Telkomsel will offer the next iPhone model as soon as it is made available by Apple or whether they will make their customers wait several weeks to allow for the older iPhone 3G to fully run out.

(Source) PC World

Tags: 3G, Apple, Apple, Business, celebration, consistency, india, iPhone, iPhone, marketing, models, price reductions, stake, telecommunications company, third generation

How do you protect your iPhone? For starters, get some sort of case that is normally made from leather or plastic. But if you really want to stand out, get one of these stylish Dexter cases. Some people don’t get the need for gadget cases, but these new Dexter cases definitely make the case for gadget cases in general, and how they can add flair and style to existing devices.

They are going to be released by Speck in the summer of 2009, when the new Dexter game comes out for the iPhone as a marketing suppliment to the product, based on the popular cable TV series that has spawned a legion of fans through its brief run.

No prices were quoted at press time for the cases.

(Source) Iphonestalk

Tags: Accessories, cable tv series, dexter, gadget, game, iPhone, iPhone, marketing, starters

ZTE has announced that it will be launching a touchscreen mobile device in the Vairy Touchscreen Phone under a prepaid scheme. Among the features of this new handset include:

• PDA-style touch screen
• Dual-band GSM GPRS on 900/1800 bands
• 1.3 megapixel camera
• Bluetooth
• FM radio function
• Voice, SMS, MMS and Multimedia Entertainment features.

“The T-Mobile Vairy Touch, with its elegant mini PDA design, touch screen, and FM radio, is bringing a style and affordable pre-paid phones to our customers” said Daniel Meredith, Head of Device and Handset Marketing at T-Mobile UK.

The Vairy Touch handset is now available in T-Mobile shops for £59.99 on a pay-as-you-go basis.

(Source) KnowYourMobile

Tags: Cell Phones, dual band, fm radio, gprs, marketing, mini pda, mms, mobile shops, multimedia entertainment, pre paid phones, T-Mobile, T-Mobile, touch screen, voice sms