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Seen on the Mobile Scene: Camera+ for iPhone

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Kristy Bright

It may have taken me a while, but I finally hopped on the iOS bandwagon and got an iPhone! I was a longtime Droid user but was ready for something new. One of the best things about having an iPhone is the clarity of the camera. How many people these days actually carry a digital camera with them when they have a device like the iPhone that takes amazing pictures that can be posted effortlessly onto social media channels? With … Continue reading →

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Mobile and the Undead: Zombie Burger

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Yoni Solomon

Recently, I took a trip to Des Moines, Iowa to visit my girlfriend. To say the least, we’re both pretty big foodies and love going out to eat at different restaurants. To us, no two restaurants are the same and each has a special, unique experience to offer us as customers. Lately, much of the fanfare in Des Moines has been about Zombie Burger + Drink Lab, a ‘Zombie Apocalypse’ themed restaurant in Des Moines’ East Village. With barred windows meant to … Continue reading →

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Seen on the Mobile Scene: PNC Text Banking

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Mary Rabe

Let’s set the scene: It’s towards the end of the month, your next pay day is right around the corner. You can’t recall if your roommate deposited your portion of the utilities yet, against your better judgment you decide to take a leisurely lunch time trip to State Street or Michigan avenue for some “window shopping” (or at least that’s how you initially justify this mid-day shopping excursion to yourself). Then you see it – that must have impulse buy … Continue reading →

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The Ball is Dropped: A Mobile Hail Mary!

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Yoni Solomon

This was a pretty memorable Super Bowl for a number of reasons: Another improbable comeback by Eli Manning (How has he gotten this lucky TWICE?). #Hashtags being featured in every commercial… seriously. Madonna showing my generation what it means to “Vogue.” Missed mobile opportunities by the big brands that spent even bigger money advertising for the big game. The NFL’s #MobileFail. Although I could definitely spend an entire blog post talking about why my generation’s dance moves put Madonna’s to … Continue reading →

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Vibes at the Super Bowl!

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Anna Schlegel

The Vibes office is buzzing with plans for the Super Bowl. Wishing Monday was a national holiday has been the topic of much of the water cooler talk. But not all Vibes employees are taking a load off this weekend! Our Verizon team is busy activating the On-Screen events, NFL App downloads and alert opt-ins at Super Bowl village. If you’re lucky enough to be in Indy this weekend, be sure to check out our Tweet-2-Screen and drop off some wings to … Continue reading →

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Fitness Apps to Keep You on Track

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Taryn Tomasula

With the new year in full swing, I know many of us have already forgotten about those pesky little resolutions we promise to keep each year. But why let that goal of getting in shape in 2012 fall by the waist side (pun intended) when there are so many amazing apps that help keep your fitness in check? Whether it be figuring out a new nutrition plan or tracking those long workouts, below are my three favorite apps that have helped keep me … Continue reading →

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In a Mobile Election, Romney Takes the White House (but not by much)

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Alex Campbell

The last presidential election was marked as the social media election, with many noting Obama’s deft use of that channel. This year, mobile will make a difference. And with the heated GOP primary season underway without a clear leader, the candidates need every tactic they can get. Here at Vibes, you can say we’re a bit obsessed with mobile. So it’s only natural that when it comes to who to vote for in the presidential election, our vote will go to … Continue reading →

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Another Window to the Mobile World: Words with Friends!

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Kristi DePaul

For years now, text messaging has been my preferred link to the digital world. It’s easy, convenient and still personal. That being said, I’m broadening horizons in terms of mobile communication in a pretty unusual way: Words with Friends. Although it’s a relatively recent development, I’ve noticed that Words with Friends has firmly established itself as my backup communication channel. Much like texting, it’s direct, convenient and given that its context is that of a game – it is fun too! … Continue reading →

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Vibes Puts the So in SoLoMo

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Alex Campbell

When Vibes first started out, most marketers weren’t thinking about mobile – heck, most people didn’t even know what text messaging was ten years ago! Now that mobile is here and marketers understand its value, we’ve observed the evolution of mobile as it moves into distinct channels. If you want to get a message to a phone, you don’t have to exclusively use text messaging anymore. There are other options. As a company that makes the software that powers mobile relationships, … Continue reading →

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Seen on the Mobile Scene: Tripit

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Ioana Popescu

A trip to the airport these days is stressful enough! You may find yourself wondering…did I separate my liquids? Did I throw out my water bottle? Am I wearing weird socks (or worse, no socks?!) Are they going to find my razor/nail file/nail clippers or various other life-threatening items that I carry around on a daily basis?! Thanks to Tripit, you can breathe a little easier! With the Tripit app for iPhone and Android, you can easily organize all of your flight … Continue reading →

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