Dubbed T-commerce (as in television), Steve commented: “When it’s on the top of people’s mind and convenient to them, that’s when they buy.”

As Schenkel described: “The app’s internal search engine scours eBay’s inventory for those keywords, and then displays a grid of related auction items.”

Check out the article to learn more about the evolution of what Yankovich calls “couch commerce” and the future of home shopping/entertainment.

Cheers,
RBH

• eBay Mobile announced that shoppers in the U.S. spent two and a half times more via eBay Mobile this Cyber Monday than last year
• PayPal Mobile announced a six-fold (552%) increase in global mobile payment volume compared to Cyber Monday 2010
• GSI Commerce announced a four-fold (374%) increase in U.S. mobile sales when compared to Cyber Monday 2010

“A new retail is emerging where online and offline shopping have merged due in large part to mobile technology and its continued growth,” said Steve Yankovich, vice president, Mobile, for eBay Inc. “eBay Inc. is enabling this new commerce landscape by helping holiday consumers shop anytime, anywhere, and by being the partner of choice for retailers and sellers of all sizes.”

eBay offered a variety of deals ranging from consumer electronics products to fashion, with many deals selling out within hours of being available:

• White Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi 16GB for $449.99. Sold out in less than two hours. More than four units were purchased per minute
• RIM BlackBerry PlayBook 32GB for $249.99. More than 75 units sold per hour
• Acer Aspire 15.6″ Notebook for $399.99. Sold out in just over 2.5 hours. Nearly 200 units sold per hour

eBay Mobile (U.S.):
• Shoppers in the U.S. spent two and a half times more via eBay Mobile this Cyber Monday than last year

The five most popular categories shopped via eBay Mobile, excluding vehicles (by GMV)
1. Clothing, Shoes & Accessories
2. Computers & Networking
3. Jewelry & Watches
4. Collectibles
5. Sporting Goods

The five most popular categories shopped via eBay Mobile, excluding vehicles (by sold items)
1. Clothing, Shoes & Accessories
2. Collectibles
3. Jewelry & Watches
4. Cell Phones & PDAs
5. Toys & Hobbies

The top items purchased via eBay Mobile in specific categories were:
Fashion:
1. Toms Classic Shoes
2. UGG Australia Classic Short Shoes
3. Converse All Star Chuck Taylor Shoes

Electronics:
1. iPhone Accessories
2. NetGear WNDR3300 270 Wireless N Router
3. Apple iPhone 4 – 16GB

Toys & Hobbies:
1. Stomp Rocket Jr. Glow Kit
2. Black Wolf Twin Propeller 2-Channel Remote Control Helicopter
3. Mattel Cruncher Prehistoric Pets Interactive Dinosaur

Shoppers in these three cities spent the most via eBay Mobile on Cyber Monday (by GMV)
1. Athens, Ga.
2. Los Angeles
3. New York

Shoppers in these three cities made the most purchases via eBay Mobile on Cyber Monday (by sold items)
1. Los Angeles
2. New York
3. Houston

PayPal Mobile (Global):
• Cyber Monday resulted in a six-fold (552%) increase in global mobile payment volume compared to Cyber Monday 2010
• There was a more than four-fold (397%) increase in the number of customers shopping through PayPal mobile on Cyber Monday 2011 compared to last year
• On Cyber Monday 2011, PayPal saw global mobile payment volume more than double (154%) compared to an average Monday
• Cyber Monday 2011 resulted in a 17% increase in global mobile payment volume compared to Black Friday 2011
• On Cyber Monday 2011, consumers shopped on mobile most frequently between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. PST

Shoppers in these cities made the most mobile purchases through PayPal on Cyber Monday 2011:
1. New York
2. Chicago
3. Los Angeles
4. Houston
5. Miami

GSI Commerce Mobile (U.S.):
• GSI Commerce reported a four-fold (374%) increase in U.S. mobile sales when compared to Cyber Monday 2010.

For all online Cyber Monday shopping quick facts and additional holiday resources, visit www.eBayInc.com/holidaymedia.

Cheers!
RBH

· eBay Mobile announced that the amount shoppers in the U.S. spent via eBay Mobile more than doubled this Thanksgiving over last year

· PayPal Mobile announced a six-fold (511%) increase in global mobile payment volume when compared to Thanksgiving 2010

· GSI Commerce announced a more than four-fold (345%) increase in U.S. mobile sales this Thanksgiving compared to 2010

“Across eBay, PayPal and our GSI retail customers, we saw mobile shopping surge on Thanksgiving evening as people showed a clear preference to shop on their own terms from anywhere at any time,” said Steve Yankovich, vice president, Mobile, for eBay Inc. “Mobile is one of the many ways that eBay Inc. is enabling a new retail, changing the ways consumers shop and pay, and finding the gifts and goods they want at the right price.”

Mobile shopping highlights from eBay Inc. include:
Thanksgiving (Nov. 24, 2011, 12:01 a.m. – 11:59 p.m.)

eBay Mobile (U.S.):
· The busiest eBay Mobile shopping hour on Thanksgiving was between 6 and 7 p.m. PST
· Shoppers in the U.S. purchased more than twice the amount of items via eBay on mobile devices this Thanksgiving compared to last year
· The amount shoppers in the U.S. spent via eBay Mobile more than doubled this Thanksgiving compared to last year

The five most popular categories shopped via eBay Mobile, excluding vehicles (by GMV), were:
1. Clothing, Shoes & Accessories
2. Computers & Networking
3. Sporting Goods
4. Jewelry & Watches
5. Cell Phones & PDAs

The five most popular categories shopped via eBay Mobile, excluding vehicles (by number of sold items) were:
1. Clothing, Shoes & Accessories
2. Cell Phones & PDAs
3. Jewelry & Watches
4. Collectibles
5. Toys & Hobbies

The top items purchased via eBay Mobile in specific categories were:

Fashion:
1. Toms Classic Shoes
2. UGG Australia Classic Short Shoes
3. Tory Burch Tumbled Shoes
Electronics:
1. iPhone Accessories
2. Apple iPhone 4 – 16GB – Black
3. Apple iPod Touch 4th Generation 8GB
Toys & Hobbies:
1. Traxxas Slash 4X4 Ultimate 6807 Radio Controlled Truck
2. Webkinz Reindeer
3. Team Associated SC10 Radio Controlled Truck

Shoppers in these five cities spent the most via eBay Mobile on Thanksgiving (by GMV):
1. New York
2. Los Angeles
3. Casa Grande, Ariz.
4. Houston
5. Miami

Shoppers in these five cities made the most purchases via eBay Mobile on Thanksgiving (by sold items):
1. New York
2. Chicago
3. Houston
4. Los Angeles
5. Miami

PayPal Mobile (Global):
· Thanksgiving 2011 resulted in 511% more mobile payment volume compared to Thanksgiving 2010
· There was a 350% increase in the number of customers shopping through PayPal mobile on Thanksgiving 2011 compared to last year

Shoppers in these cities made the most mobile purchases through PayPal on Thanksgiving 2011:
1. New York
2. Houston
3. Los Angeles
4. Miami
5. Chicago

GSI Commerce Mobile (U.S.):
· GSI Commerce reported a 345% increase in U.S. mobile sales this Thanksgiving compared to 2010

Cheers,
RBH

Even though eBay is embracing the concept of Couch Commerce this holiday shopping season, we also realize that people like to get out and about on Thanksgiving weekend. To that end, eBay is once again partnering with food trucks on Black Friday to deliver treats and free WiFi to consumers, letting them “Shop in Peace” with eBay Mobile. San Franciscans with the eBay mobile app will be able to shop right from their smartphone or iPad® while enjoying holiday-themed snacks from the renowned food truck, Kara’s Cupcakes (@karascupcakes). New Yorkers will get to enjoy the same from Sweetery NYC (@sweeteryNYC).

New York City
eBay HAPPY HOLIDAY HOTSPOT – @SweeteryNYC
35th & Broadway (near Herald Square)
Friday, November 25
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST
Sweetery NYC Menu
· Smores dipped in red chocolate for Holiday Spirit
· Mini Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
· Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

San Francisco
eBay HAPPY HOLIDAY HOTSPOT – @KarasCupcakes
117 Post Street (near Union Square)
San Francisco
Friday, November 25
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM PST
Kara’s Cupcakes Menu
· Peppermint Twist Cupcake
· Pumpkin Spice Cupcake
· Cookies and Cream Cupcake

HOW:
Three simple steps to a “merrier” shopping experience:
1. Download the eBay mobile app
2. Choose a sweet treat
3. Scan QR codes on eBay’s holiday gift guide to shop while you snack

That peppermint twist cupcake sounds awesome… Maybe I’ll see you in SF on Friday!

Cheers,
RBH

Watch with eBay
Also this week, a “Watch with eBay” tab is being added to the eBay iPad app that enables users to shop for items on the marketplace related to what they are watching. Users simply tap “Watch with eBay” and type in their zip code, cable provider, channel and the program they are currently watching; using show and event-specific key word searches, the app surfaces relevant merchandise from more than 200 million listings available on the eBay marketplace. So when I’m watching the Miami Dolphins beat the Dallas Cowboys for their fourth win in a row on Thursday afternoon, I’ll be able to buy a new Dolphins hat while enjoying it.

You can read more about it in the Watch with eBay press release and also on TechCrunch.

Cheers!
RBH