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What we get wrong when we talk about the fast-food wars
There’s a familiar narrative when we talk about what the rise of fast-casual dining has meant to the restaurant industry. Newcomers such as Chipotle, Panera Bread and Shake Shack have stormed the market with a promise of more upscale ingredients and nicer ambiance than one…
This statistic shows why McDonald’s is the most popular fast food restaurant in the United States by a long shot
McDonald’s is an huge force in the fast-food industry — and it’s just getting more powerful. Last quarter, 32% of all quick-service restaurant visits were to McDonald’s locations, according to xAd’s report on foot traffic trends, which used the location-based…
Marketing’s New Mantra: Location, Location, Location
As a recent Forbes Insights report, “Location: A Strategic Marketing Imperative,” sponsored by xAd, points out, location-based mobile advertising is fast becoming a strategic imperative in today’s data-driven, highly competitive landscape. It’s easy to understand why. Mobile is quickly surpassing desktop computers…
xAd Gets New Chief Product Officer
Location intel platform xAd announced a new chief product officer: Google, AOL and Yahoo alum Shashi Seth. Along with his product experience, Seth, pictured left (photo courtesy of AOL), has also worked on the publishing side, serving as president of Tribune…
xAd Skims $250 Million Run Rate Off Surge in Location-Based Marketing
NYC’s xAd has announced projected annual revenue of $250 million, giving it the potential to be the highest-earning player in mobile location marketing. The company, which utilises location data to drive sales for retailers, made the announcement off the back…