Booking On Mobile Apps Makes The Mainstream – Now It’s Time To Make It A No-Brainer

Booking On Mobile Apps Makes The Mainstream – Now It’s Time To Make It A No-Brainer

People are accustomed to doing loads more with their mobile apps, regarding them as the collective “go-to” for everything necessary to organize, optimize and enjoy the daily routine. As a result, consumers are primed for deeper engagement “in-app” at precisely the same time that more marketers are looking beyond the app install to drive conversions deeper in the funnel. It’s a dynamic that pushes down the cost to acquire users who will convert and boosts the chances of many app categories – especially booking apps - to win big.

Why AccuWeather Takes Internet Of Things Personally

Why AccuWeather Takes Internet Of Things Personally

Given its effect on pretty much everything people do, weather sits at the sweet spot between content and commerce. However, it’s also information that companies can harness to do much more than trigger a purchase. I catch up with Steven Smith, AccuWeather President of Digital Media, to discuss how the company, established in 1962, is pursuing a strategy that spans multiple channels and touch points–ranging from apps and bots, to watches and wearables, to connected cars and devices in the home--to power content and services with a personal touch.

Focus Beyond Google And Apple To Reach New Audiences With Your Mobile App

Focus Beyond Google And Apple To Reach New Audiences With Your Mobile App

Smart companies are looking beyond the iTunes App Store and Google Play, mapping out a multiple app store strategy to reach a larger market with their app. These alternative app store environments offer a variety of benefits, allowing app developers to boost brand profile, reach new audiences and expand to new geographies. From Amazon Appstore (one of the biggest Android app stores in both reach and rate of growth) to the Opera Mobile Store (the app store owned and operated by Opera Software ASA that reports a user base of more than 100 million monthly users across 230 countries) opportunity is calling.

How To Build An App Subscription Model That Works

How To Build An App Subscription Model That Works

A year after Apple announced the arrival of the subscription app model as part of a wider sweep of changes it made to its App Store policies, the size and scope of this new app category is exceeding analyst expectations. It is also paving the way for content companies to grow audience numbers and engagement. It’s good news that subscription apps are gaining traction. But not all media companies that can offer their app as a subscription model should do so. If you’re asking users to open their wallets, you need to offer value for money.

A Look At How Germany Is Crushing It In Mobile Marketing And Apps

A Look At How Germany Is Crushing It In Mobile Marketing And Apps

If money talks, then the massive growth of mobile in Germany speaks volumes. Reams of recent research, and app market data shared exclusively with Forbes, underline the country’s pivotal position and potential as a powerhouse market for mobile marketing, apps and advertising. The numbers add up to “cement Germany as the number one app market in Europe,” according to Patrick Kane, Priori Data CEO and Founder.