RAMP: Growth of direct-carrier billing

Consumers are increasingly turning to their phones for purchases, with the carrier billing charges to the customer directly. Kolja Reiss of mopay talked about…

Netflix to split into two separate companies. Wait, what?

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

I awoke this morning to a friendly, "personal" email from Reed Hastings, the co-founder and CEO of Netflix. "I messed up. I owe you an explanation," he says…

Facebook Lists: Are marketers checking them twice?

by Lisa Biank Fasig — Director, JZMcBride and Associates

Has Facebook just made it easier for marketers to book face time?

Google Wallet expected to launch today

by James Wester

The Google Wallet is finally available for consumers today.

Pepsi, POPAI launch 2012 Student Display Design Competition

September 18, 2011

Visually quenching the shoppers' thirst in the aisles of a store is no simple task - just ask any up-and-coming student designer. Recognizing the importance of…

Verint expands its retail video BI suite

September 18, 2011

Verint Systems Inc. has announced the launch of key enhancements to its Nextiva Video Business Intelligence (VBI) solution, part of the Nextiva IP Video…

RAMP: The evolution of mobile payments

Among other topics, Oscar Munoz from CHARGE Anywhere discussed the evolution and state of mobile payments at the recent conference in Chicago.

RAMP: Mobile loyalty

Mocapay's Aaron Wald talks about the integration of mobile loyalty and marketing as part of an overall mobile solutions strategy.

RAMP: One-time use payment codes

At the recent mobile payments conference in Chicago, MagTek's Andy Deignan and Mimi Hart talked about the company's Qwick Codes.

RAMP: Mobile card-swiping technology

Lance Ning from ID Tech showed some of his company's mobile swiping technology at the recent mobile payments conference in Chicago. Applications include…

RAMP: PCI compliance with NFC devices

At the recent mobile payments conference in Chicago, Brad Cyprus with Vendor Safe talked about how retailers can stay right with security guidelines when it…

Missoni at Target: Thoughts from a marketer

by Annamaria Turano — Executive Director, MCAworks

The Missoni at Target campaign is great for Target's business but might prove to be disastrous for Missoni's brand.

Top 100: 1. Social media

2010 was decidedly the year social media came into its own. It is impossible to view social media as separate from the Web itself. Facebook alone now accounts…

Missoni for Target line sells out, raises questions

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The partnership with the Italian fashion house moved a lot of product in a short time, but may have alienated shoppers.

The perils of dynamic pricing: Lessons learned from the airline industry

by Dale Furtwengler — President, Furtwengler & Associates, P.C.

I was just introduced as a pricing guy to an airline consultant when he said "Our dynamic pricing model is working very well." What is dynamic pricing?

Top 100: 2. Multichannel integration

Multichannel integration has taken off: No. 54 on the 2009 list of Top 100 Retail Movers & Shakers, it now appears at No. 2.

Cracker Barrel offering digital gift cards

September 14, 2011

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has announced its new digital gift card program, which offers gift card buyers more choices in appearance, denomination and…

Millennials' brand preferences shift due to household structure

September 14, 2011

Marketers and brand managers faced with the challenge of marketing to Millennials should look to the dynamics of household structure for effective ways that…

Empathica's GoRecommend celebrates two years, 65 million shares

September 14, 2011

Empathica Inc., a provider of Customer Experience Management solutions to more than 200 of the world's most respected brands, has announced that its…

New Stein Mart campaign features heavy social focus

September 14, 2011

National discount department store Stein Mart, in partnership with its new ad agency, ArnoldNYC, this week announced the launch of "Love at First Find," a…