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Top 35 Mobile Marketing Ideas in September

From Helpful Reminder Bots to In-App Handbag Sales

— September 25, 2016 — Tech
Branded back-to-school selfie walls, in-messenger sales tools and social media filters for the Olympics are a few of the ideas that are explored within September 2016 mobile marketing.

A slew of newly released branded apps from Ford, IKEA and the Emirates airline all put a focus on augmented and virtual reality technologies in order to help consumers access more interesting and engaging experiences.

When it came time to reach the audiences attending a music festival, automotive brand Toyota created a Snapchat filter that doubled as a VIP ticket for an exclusive concert experience. This is just one of the many creative ways that brands are making the most of the platform. Recently, there have also been a number of updates to popular social media platforms that give brands the chance to share their stories in new ways. For instance, brands may now create Promoted #Stickers for Twitter users or upload Instagram Stories.
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Sporty Social Media Campaigns
Sporty Social Media Campaigns
Ford's New Snapchat Ad Plays on the Spirit of the Olympic Games
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Athletic Swimmer Emojis
Athletic Swimmer Emojis
The Phelpsmoji Provides Emoticons Exclusive to the Michael Phelps' Life
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Ephemeral Social Stories
Ephemeral Social Stories
Instagram Stories Let Users Create an Ephemeral Snapchat-Like Story
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360-Degree Olympic Coverage
360-Degree Olympic Coverage
The BBC Sport 360 App Will Give Viewers a 360-Degree View of the Games
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Olympic Navigation Chatbots
Olympic Navigation Chatbots
'Askrio2016' Bot Directs Tourists Through the City to an Olympic Event
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Shoppable Recipe Apps
Shoppable Recipe Apps
Gordon Ramsay's 'Cook With Me' Lets Users Plan Meals and Grocery Lists
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Presidential Messenger Bots
Presidential Messenger Bots
The White House Chatbot is an Updated Way to Contact the President
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Helpful Reminder Bots
Helpful Reminder Bots
The Wonder Bot Can Remind Users of Important Info Via Text Message
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Influencer Marketing Apps
Influencer Marketing Apps
'Voltu' Lets Companies Connect with Social Influencers for Advertising
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Messaging Travel Bots
Messaging Travel Bots
Skype's New Skyscanner Chat Bot Offers Flight Advice Within the Platform
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Charity Selfie Apps
Charity Selfie Apps
The CR7 Selfie App Lets Users Take Selfies with Cristiano Ronaldo for Charity
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Promoted Social Media Videos
Promoted Social Media Videos
Pinterest is Rolling out a 'Promoted Videos' Feature for Advertisers
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Olympic Game Emojis
Olympic Game Emojis
Twitter has Released All the Emojis to Be Used During the Rio Olympic Games
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Luxury Jeweler Geofilters
Luxury Jeweler Geofilters
The Tiffany Snapchat Account Appeals to Young Consumers
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Commercial Social Media Tools
Commercial Social Media Tools
Instagram's Business Tools Help Companies to Engage on the App
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Olympic Social Filters
Olympic Social Filters
Snapchat Debuts New Olympic-Themed Stickers and Filters for the Rio Games
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Satirical Political Bots
Satirical Political Bots
The 'BFF Trump' Facebook Bot Reviews Controversial Opinions
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Small Business Sales Platforms
Small Business Sales Platforms
Facebook Shop Allows Business to Sell Products Through the Website
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Branded Social Media Stickers
Branded Social Media Stickers
Twitter's 'Promoted #Stickers' Include Brands like Pepsi
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Chat-Based Retail Apps
Chat-Based Retail Apps
The Lookup App Helps Indian Consumers Chat With Local Businesses
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In-App Handbag Sales
In-App Handbag Sales
Dior Promoted Its Luxury 'Lady Dior' Bag Exclusively Through WeChat
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Pixelated Tennis Career Games
Pixelated Tennis Career Games
'Match Point' Explores Serena Williams' Victorious Tennis History
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AR Amenity Kits
AR Amenity Kits
Emirates Designed an Augmented Reality Amenity Kit That Unlocks Immersive Content
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Banking Messenger Bots
Banking Messenger Bots
Absa Bank Uses Facebook Messenger to Offer 'ChatBanking'
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Automotive VR Apps
Automotive VR Apps
The FordVR App Helps Users Learn About Ford's Race Car Engineering Efforts
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Social Snapshot Conferences
Social Snapshot Conferences
'SnapHappen' is Launching as a Business-Focused Event
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Vertical Video Ads
Vertical Video Ads
The 'Flipboard' App Has a New Video Feature for Advertisers
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Apartment Rental Chatbots
Apartment Rental Chatbots
The 'Trulia' Chatbot Can Now Show Users Apartment Listings for Rent
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Snapshot Adoption Campaigns
Snapshot Adoption Campaigns
Tomba Latas' Adoption Project Uses Snapchat to Introduce Rescues
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Social Good Selfie Walls
Social Good Selfie Walls
Cadillac Fairview is Launching 'Pledge Walls' for Back-to-School Season
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Augmented Reality Decor Apps
Augmented Reality Decor Apps
The Ikea Catalog App Helps You Visualize Your Home Decor Ideas
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Airline Reward Apps
Airline Reward Apps
The Frequent Flyer App Helps You Earn Miles In Exchange For Your Location Data
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VIP Ticket Geofilters
VIP Ticket Geofilters
Toyota Used a Snapchat Filter to Offer an Exclusive Lollapalooza Concert
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Fashion Icon Emojis
Fashion Icon Emojis
Iris Apfel's Emojis Represent the Fashion Icon's Unique Style
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Revealing Social Media Campaigns
Revealing Social Media Campaigns
'Wren Kitchens' Shows That Instagram Perfection Isn't Reality
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