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MilkPEP launches mobile rewards program aimed at teens

August 23, 2010

The Milk Processor Education Program launched a mobile rewards program targeting teens as part of its overall campaign to promote the benefits of low-fat chocolate milk.
 

VH1, Foursquare launch mobile sweeps initiative

August 09, 2010

Viacom-owned entertainment network VH1 launched a location-based mobile targeting initiative July 26 through social network Foursquare.
 

WWE implements mobile barcodes

July 26, 2010

Professional wrestling company World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) will use mobile initiatives next month to bolster a direct mail piece promoting its "SummerSlam" event.
 

Luxor uses interactive text campaign to promote Criss Angel show

June 21, 2010

The Luxor Las Vegas hotel and casino will launch a mobile campaign in early July to promote the Criss Angel Believe Cirque du Soleil show. The effort will encourage consumers to text to win a prize that can only be discovered by visiting the hotel box office.
 

Chevy makes mobile pitch with baseball-focused iPhone app

May 17, 2010

General Motors' Chevrolet brand launched the "Chevy Baseball" iPhone application this month. Gaming firm Freeverse and agency Small Planet Digital created the app, which has sweepstakes and data collection functions. Chevy's advertising AOR Campbell Ewald contributed to the effort.
 

Mobile Loaves & Fishes uses text donations to fight homelessness

May 06, 2010

Mobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF), an Austin, TX-based nonprofit, launched a mobile campaign on April 27 to raise money to fight homelessness. MLF, marketing firm T3 and Reagan Outdoor Advertising collaborated on the "I Am Here" program.
 

Travel Channel brings ads to MyTown app

April 05, 2010

The Travel Channel launched a mobile initiative on March 29 on the MyTown iPhone app promoting upcoming episodes of its show Food Wars. The network is running mobile ads on the application, which was created by Booyah, an interactive entertainment firm.
 

Panasonic debuts 'Beard Buster' app

January 18, 2010

In a move to promote its new Multi-Flex Wet/Dry Shaver line, Panasonic has released an iPhone application that lets consumers draw beards, shave them off and share the photos with others.
 

Walgreens updates e-commerce site and releases iPhone app

December 14, 2009

National drugstore chain Walgreens has relaunched its e-commerce site and debuted an iPhone app and mobile-enabled WAP site.
 

Toyota drives interaction with Prius campaign using iPhone app

November 09, 2009

Toyota Motor Sales USA has released an iPhone application to promote its 2010 model of the Toyota Prius hybrid.