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Impact of Mobile and Tablet Gifting

Douglas KarrJan 13, 2013

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While we’re seeing a huge increase in the use of mobile devices for researching purchases and measuring subsequent increases in shopping purchases via mobile and tablet device, many of those purchases aren’t for the owner of the device. Mobile gifting is a growing category – taken advantage of by everyone from Amazon and Facebook.

During the holiday season, thousands of mobile devices were sold and gifted, and the immediate activation and use of these new devices created an impact on the mobile market. This special report examines the effect of new device adoption on the Millennial Media platform during the holiday week in December 2012. From The Impact of Mobile Gifting.

Impact of Mobile Gifting 2012

Douglas Karr

Douglas Karr is a fractional Chief Marketing Officer specializing in SaaS and AI companies, where he helps scale marketing operations, drive demand generation, and implement AI-powered strategies. He is the founder and publisher of Martech Zone, a leading publication in marketing technology, and a trusted advisor to startups and enterprises… More »

Martech Zone is a leading publication dedicated to marketing technology, strategies, and innovation. Its mission is to help marketers, technologists, and business leaders stay ahead of the curve by providing practical insights, expert analysis, and hands-on guidance.

Martech Zone covers a wide spectrum of digital strategies and technologies—from analytics, sales support, and automated campaign management to personalized advertising, customer relationship strategies, search visibility enhancements, and content-driven engagement. Its goal is to make complex topics, such as artificial intelligence, accessible and actionable.

Whether readers are exploring the latest trends or implementing advanced strategies, Martech Zone serves as a resource for turning marketing technology into measurable results.

Douglas Karr, Founder of Martech Zone and DK New Media

Martech Zone was founded by Douglas Karr and operates under his company, DK New Media, LLC. Douglas is a fractional chief marketing officer working with software and artificial intelligence companies to build scalable marketing strategies and drive measurable growth. He is an author, speaker, veteran, and very proud grandfather.