The Impulse Economy: Understanding Mobile Shoppers and What Makes Them Buy [Englisch] [Gebundene Ausgabe]

"An incredibly well thought out account of our mobile past, present, and future. Must read for anyone interested in how mobile commerce really works." —Erik Vlugt, Vice President of Product Marketing, VeriFone

"Mobile services are changing the way shoppers shop. Brands need to think outside of traditional advertising options to reach this new consumer. Gary's book is a perfect resource for any retailers and marketers looking for options." —Martin Lange, Executive Marketing Director & Worldwide Lead for Mobile Ogilvy

"A crash course in making mobile work. The Impulse Economy is a must read!" —Shelly Palmer, NBC Universal host of “Live Digital with Shelly Palmer,” leading author and blogger on digital media.

"Gary hits at the heart of the mobile shopper. Gary's observations and insights build upon the lessons of the past in creating a unique consistent user experience across all modes of marketing and caution readers from repeating the mistakes of the past with a bespoke approach to mobile." —Tim Heffernan, VP of Innovation, NCR Corporation

"Compulsory reading for anyone who wants to understand how mobile is changing our shopping behavior.” —Arne Zimmerman, Former President of Revlon & Avon

“Next generation technologies such as Near Field Communication (NFC) will spur a revolution in mobile consumer behavior. Gary paints an powerful vision of this new ‘tap economy’ for retailers and brands.” —Craig Tadlock, CEO ofWireless Sensor Technologies

"Mobile technology is changing the way brands connect with consumers. As an early adopter and passionate evangelist for mobile, Schwartz inspires and drives our thinking and strategic planning offering a glimpse of the future and a path to it. His book spotlights his experience & imparts tremendous confidence in how we’ll navigate the future of mobile." —Jessica Rotnicki, VP Global E-Commerce, Estee Lauder Companies

"As mobile devices expand payment and proximity marketing capability, new methods to interact with buyers are emerging for brands and retailers. The Impulse Economy provides a comprehensive view of these channels and offers expert insight to anyone interested in understanding this new world." —Gavin Kim, Vice President of Samsung Mobile Content & Services and Enterprise Mobility

"Mobile marketing and commerce is impacting the way the industry designs across all screens. The Impulse Economy is an essential roadmap for all marketers."—Joe Lalley, VP of Digital Products at MTV Networks

"Gary identifies the new mobile drivers that are completely changing the interaction between content and consumer. The Impulse Economy identifies mobile business strategies, that are guaranteed to grow your mobile business and commerce." —Ralph Simon, Chair Emeritus of the Mobile Entertainment Forum and father of the ringtone.

We live in a world where our mobile devices have become extensions of ourselves. We depend upon them for instant connections to entertainment, social media, news, and shopping deals.  What can a business do to maximize the mobile buying power of the new impulse consumer? Gary Schwartz, a pioneer in mobile technology and marketing who has spent his career working with businesses to answer these questions, has written a groundbreaking book that outlines the history of the mobile industry and shows just how businesses can build up their mobile platforms to maximize online sales.

But The Impulse Economy isn’t just a book for businesses—it’s also an eye-opening look into the ways our economy is changing every second of every day.  Like Blink or The Tipping Point, the author looks at a phenomenon that’s changing the way people behave and analyzing its roots and its causes.  Anyone interested in the ways our behavior as shoppers is changing—and what we can do to better harness this opportunity—will find this book to be essential reading.