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Mobile Shopping and Affluent Consumers

As we have reported before, mobile media are now commonly being used by many consumers during the shopping process. Let’s look specifically at affluent consumers. According to eMarketer: “The wealthy consumer is highly likely to own a smartphone or tablet, … Continue reading

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Moms and Mobile Shopping

According to a 2013 survey by Alliance Data,  the majority of U.S. moms said that they used a smartphone or tablet at least once a week during the shopping process — for research and/or buying. More than one-third of the respondents … Continue reading

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Mobile Media and Comparison Shopping

We know that consumers do more comparison shopping than ever before — both online and in the store. To get an idea of how much comparison shopping through mobile media has grown, take a look at the following data and … Continue reading

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