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Marketers Focus More Attention on Mobile Gaming

YoungUpstarts

Those stereotypes have quickly been shattering, however, with the emergence and immense popularity of mobile gaming. In 2013, there were 909 million mobile gamers worldwide, nearly half of which resided in the Asia Pacific region, and 146 million of which came from North America. Exponential Growth of Mobile Gamers.

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Consistent Revenue Growth At Core Of Google’s Mobile Advertising Strategy: TBR

YoungUpstarts

Google is focused on expanding its already broad reach into the advertising market by increasing the span and coverage of its digital and mobile platforms, and the company’s 4Q14 results highlight how the company’s efforts to buttress its core services is paying off: Google’s revenue and gross profit climbed 15.3%

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6 Key Trends Shaping This Year’s Mobile Holiday Shopping Season

YoungUpstarts

The holidays are approaching, and mobile is going to play a bigger role in eCommerce than ever before. Last year, mobile holiday shopping traffic surpassed desktop for the first time and retailers are expecting even higher mobile traffic this year. More Holiday Purchases Will be Influenced by Mobile Than Ever Before.

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Should Your Company Develop a Mobile App?

crowdSPRING Blog

It’s no secret that mobile web use has skyrocketed over the past several years, with smartphone ownership in the U.S. nearly doubling between 2011 and 2015. apps per month, spending 90% of their time on their phone in apps versus in mobile browsing windows. The question is: should YOUR company create its own mobile app?

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How Mobile Has Impacted the Customer Journey

Duct Tape Marketing

How Mobile Has Impacted the Customer Journey written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. As the use of mobile devices has taken off over the past decade, it’s changed the way that businesses market themselves and how customers interact with businesses. Mobile in the First Stage: Know.

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Online Gaming, Mobile Entertainment And The Land Of Opportunity In Video Game Design

YoungUpstarts

Online Gaming, Mobile Entertainment and the Video Game Design Boon. Meanwhile, mobile gaming on smart devices – an industry worth $33 billion – is a field swelling with potential for designers. Mobile Gaming. By 2015, over 200 million Americans – about 65% of America – will have smartphones or tablets. by Alanna Hardy.

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Version One in 2015: A year of building, backing, and exits

Version One Ventures

As 2015 comes to an end, it’s time to reflect on what we’ve done and where we’re headed. Here are some of the most memorable highlights for us in 2015: New portfolio companies. In total, our 23 active companies collectively raised $65M in 2015. Shift Messenger : a communication platform for hourly workers. and two more unnamed.