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May 24
2012

ScoutMob Raises $3.5 Million; Partners with First Data

ScoutMob, the two-and-a-half years old, mobile-centric deals company, has landed a new $3.5 Million round to develop its technology base and add more markets. It is currently in 13 cities and has over one million subscribers. The company, which had previously raised $1.2 Million, also announced a partnership with First Data and will work to …continue reading »

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Mar 29
2012

ILM East: Ted Leonsis – Local’s All About Scale, ‘New Currencies’

Ted Leonsis, Groupon Vice Chair, American Express Board Member and Internet Pioneer , emphasized the importance of scaling for local in a global economy during a keynote at ILM East yesterday. “Indiana really matters. India matters more,” said Leonsis, pointing out that for larger companies, most growth will come from outside the U.S. The way …continue reading »

Categories: Conferences, Deals, Mobile, Money, Shopping/Transactions, Social Media, Verticals

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Mar 8
2012

Google Offers’ Nitin Mangtani Set to Keynote at ILM East

Here’s what we’ve been waiting to announce: Google Offers’ head Nitin Mangtani will join our great list of keynoters at ILM East March 26-28 in Boston. We believe Mangtani’s appearance marks one of the first public debuts of Google Offers, which is playing a major role in Google’s vital local strategy, along with Google Places, …continue reading »

Categories: Conferences, Deals, Google, HyperLocal, Local Search, Mobile, Money, Newspapers, Research, Sales Channels, Shopping/Transactions, Social Media, Technology, Verticals, Video

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Feb 28
2012

CardSpring’s Alternative to the Electronic Wallet

It is a given in some circles that the next era of promotions will be driven by electronic wallets that perform transactions, manage deals and coupons, and target and engage loyal consumers. Google, American Express, MasterCard, Living Social, Groupon, AT&T, Microsoft and Square are just some of the companies that are purported to be developing …continue reading »

Categories: Mobile, Shopping/Transactions

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Jan 20
2012

The Super Lineup at ILM East March 26-28 (Boston)

ILM East is coming back to Boston March 26-28 with a lineup of do-ers and innovators that are transforming and re-defining the local space. Highlights include a featured keynote from industry legend Ted Leonsis (Groupon Vice Chair/Amex Board Member/Sports team owner/AOL mastermind), along with keynotes/interviews from Jason Calacanis, Leslie Berland, Jay Herratti, Michael Zimbalist and …continue reading »

Categories: Conferences, Deals, HyperLocal, Journalism, Local Search, Mobile, Money, Newspapers, Research, Sales Channels, Shopping/Transactions, Social Media, Technology, TV/Radio, Verticals, Video

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Jan 9
2012

Geo-Fencing Update: A Discussion with Maponics CEO Darrin Clement

A few years ago, the location of businesses became a big question mark, as well as a strategic issue, as people wanted to shop or dine nearby. These “geo-fencing” issues were especially important for Yellow Pages companies. Since then, search has become more the norm, along with GPS-based phones, which have location baked into them. …continue reading »

Categories: Mapping, Mobile, Verticals

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Dec 6
2011

Topline Local ‘Marketplaces’ Predictions for 2012

The idea of an online marketplace has continued to evolve dramatically in 2011. With the emergence of deals, we now have full-fledged Interactive Local Commerce in place, in addition to advertising. It seems that everyone has jumped into the pool. Where Marketplaces had previously been dominated by players such as AutoTrader, eBay and OpenTable, everyone …continue reading »

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