Published on August 25, 2010 by Technology Slice
Moshi Monsters – The first part of Mind Candy’s plans to turn popular children’s online game Moshi Monsters into a brand is underway, with the firm launching a range of collectible wristbands in October. Moshi Bandz will come in various shapes and colours, with some much rarer than others to increase collectability. A pack of [...]
Tags: Acton, Bandz, Ceo, Collectability, Colours, Friends And Family, Launch, Marketing, Media Campaign, Mind Candy, Monsters, Online Game, Sampling, Shapes, Tv Advertising, Virtual World, Wristbands
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Published on June 25, 2010 by Technology Slice
New IDC data shows that Android-based Smartphones are gaining ground in Australia with Apple and their new iPhone 4 set to come under pressure as consumers are offered a wider choice of brands based on the Google-developed platform, say analysts. According to Anthony Petts, General Manager of HTC, the market for Android-based phones is growing [...]
Tags: Apple Iphone, Apple Iphones, Australia, Consumers, Galaxy, google, Idc, iphone, Iphone 4, Launch, Marketing, Offering Sales, Organisations, Running, samsung, Smartphones, Soar, telstra
Posted in Mobile Phones
Published on April 30, 2010 by Technology Slice
New iPhone Expected In June – Apple Inc will host its annual developers conference starting June 7, where the company is expected to unveil the latest version of the iPhone. The event will run through June 11 in San Francisco, Apple said on Wednesday.
Tags: Chief Executive, Consumers, Developers Conference, Development Sessions, iphone, June Apple, Keynote Address, Launch, Marketing, Medical Leave, New Features, Phil Schiller, Previous Years, San Francisco, Smartphones, Spokeswoman, steve jobs, Third Generation, United States, Verizon
Posted in Mobile Phones
Published on April 13, 2010 by Technology Slice
Consumers Still Spending Cautiously – There are early signs the Australian retail industry is recovering from the global economic crisis, but shoppers remain cautious and continue to carefully budget household finances, a national survey has found. With interest rates rising and a federal election looming, Australian women in particular will need a confidence boost before [...]
Tags: 12 Months, Amp, Australian Women, Cafes And Restaurants, confidence, Conscious Buyers, Consumers, Federal Election, Global Economic Crisis, Household Finances, interest rates, Marketing, National Survey, Retail Industry, Shoppers, Shopping Centre, Shopping Centres, Signs
Posted in Money
Published on March 19, 2010 by Technology Slice
Virgin Mobile Fined For Spam – Virgin Mobile Australia will pay the media watchdog $22,000 after it sent email promotions to people who had opted out of receiving marketing material. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigated alleged breaches of the Spam Act by the mobile phone company when it was made aware of [...]
Tags: Acma, Australian Communications, Breaches, Chris Chapman, Desire, Electronic Messages, Email Policies, Email Promotions, Marketing, Media Watchdog, Mobile Phone Company, Promotional Material, Recipient, Spam Act, Staff Training, Tenet, Virgin Australia, Virgin Mobile Australia
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