Tag Archives: Notifications

How to Craft Push Notifications that Users Actually Want to Receive

by Andrew Gazdecki Follow @biznessappsSeptember 18, 2016 We have reached the point of critical mass on mobile. People are increasingly spending less time on other channels and more time on their smartphone or other mobile devices. As we know already, time spent is money spent. In fact, mobile e-commerce experienced a 47% growth rate last … Continue reading How to Craft Push Notifications that Users Actually Want to Receive

Can the app-retention crisis be addressed with personalized notifications?

Leanplum says behaviorally and time-optimized notifications improve retention. Greg Sterling on September 17, 2016   A new comScore mobile report reflects that almost 60 percent of digital media time is now spent in apps (tablet, smartphone). That makes brands’ app/retention strategies more important than ever. Push notifications are widely regarded as a tool to boost … Continue reading Can the app-retention crisis be addressed with personalized notifications?

Localytics pushes Places notifications as key to personalization, mobile engagement

The range of use cases for location is broader than most marketers recognize. Greg Sterling on June 1, 2016 Even as it takes digital center stage, mobile marketing is arguably in crisis. Mobile ad blocking has doubled in the past year, and most mobile users don’t want push notifications from even their favorite brands. The fix … Continue reading Localytics pushes Places notifications as key to personalization, mobile engagement

Facebook Pushes Into Google Now Territory With Updated Mobile Notifications

Facebook is giving people the option to get reminders about events, milestones and other activities within its mobile app notifications. Martin Beck on October 26, 2015  Twin Design / Shutterstock.com Facebook is revamping mobile notifications to give people the option to add personal-assistant-style reminders. The new features will offer people contextual reminders based on their … Continue reading Facebook Pushes Into Google Now Territory With Updated Mobile Notifications

Yelp Introduces New App For Business Owners With Push Notifications

New iOS and Android app enables SMBs to manage profiles on the go. Greg Sterling on December 15, 2014     Yelp is releasing a new app for business owners. Unsurprisingly called “Yelp for Business Owners,” it’s available for iOS and Android users in all countries and languages in which Yelp currently operates. Until today local … Continue reading Yelp Introduces New App For Business Owners With Push Notifications