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Now that the dust has settled from the mobile app gold rush, we are now seeing some of the most useful apps releasing their technology for others to use. By opening up databases to developers, rich data can be pushed and pulled with the help of open API technology. The North Face’s Trailhead app has been pulling from EveryTrail.com for years. And while you may not always be checking in using the FourSquare app, FourSquare’s location data powers other top apps like Uber, Instagram and FoodSpotting. Let’s take a look at companies and brands who have opened their APIs and the apps that they’ve powered, from shopping to fitness to wine pairings and more. Walk away with resources to solve problems and inspiration to build the next killer app.

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API App-spiration

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Molly Garris

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I like to think of myself as an explorer

and a connector.

Photo: Yiu Yu Hoi

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Meet the Experts

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What are APIs?

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API = Application Programming Interface

An API is a set of rules of how one computer system can talk to another to exchange data or access a site’s features

Photo: Ajari Photo

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Easy sign up using data stored in Facebook

Access to Facebook friend activity

Integrated sharing to your Facebook Timeline

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Access to TripAdvisor.com hotel reviews

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Ability to book a reservation on OpenTable.com

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Quality auto components are the foundation for an innovative new car

PayPal payments API allowed eBay to focus on building a better commerce site

Diagram: Georg Rill

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These companies have all been aroundfor quite some time.

Why have they opened or integrated now?

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Sharing is a good for business

1Photo: Cam-Fu

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Travel booking sites are sharing their availability, pricing and reviews in exchange for lead generation

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Netflix opened their API to allow streaming compatibility for more devices to extend distribution

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+Nike allows start ups like FitCause to tap into their API to help drive demand

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PayPal is now a payment option on many eComm sites, creating a massive revenue stream from each transaction fee

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But not all products and services have opened their API yet. Imagine what we could do if they did ...

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But not all products and services have opened their API yet. Imagine what we could do if they did ...

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In addition to open APIs being good for business, they also push innovation.

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In addition to open APIs being good for business, they also push innovation.

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Today’s Consumers are More Social than Ever

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Web 1.0 Web 2.0 Web 3.0

Company Focus Community Focus Individual Focus

Home Pages Blogs / Wikis Lifestreams / Waves

Owning Content Sharing Content Consolidating Content

Web Forms Web Applications Smart Apps

The Digital Ecosystem has Evolved

Adapted from a chart by: Dr. Dan A. McDougall

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Social Shopping has Become the Norm

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By social networks opening up their APIs, we better enable socialization.

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By social networks opening up their APIs, we better enable socialization.

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By social networks opening up their APIs, we better enable socialization.

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By social networks opening up their APIs, we better enable socialization.

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Personalization isExpected

3Photo: Kate Hiscock

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People <3 Data ... but Expect a One-Stop Shop

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APIs will continue to allow us to build and create better, more personalized experiences.

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APIs will continue to allow us to build and create better, more personalized experiences.

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APIs will continue to allow us to build and create better, more personalized experiences.

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APIs will continue to allow us to build and create better, more personalized experiences.

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4People like the Freedom

to be Mobile

Photo: OscarW

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Creating a great mobile experience is like writing on a Post-It Note

with a Sharpie pen or what

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Equity is small and the window for engagement is even smaller

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APIs Inspire Smarter Mobile Apps

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APIs Inspire Smarter Mobile Apps

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People like having Controlof their own Data

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APIs Inspire Smarter Mobile Apps

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APIs Inspire Smarter Mobile Apps

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APIs Inspire Smarter Mobile Apps

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APIs Inspire Smarter Mobile Apps

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Watch Outs in the World of Open APIs

Photo: Benoit Paille

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Investigate the API before Relying on It

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Investigate the API before Relying on It

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Tips and Resources to Learn About or Build APIs

Photo: Bachmont

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Online Resources

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Importance of Documentation

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Importance of Documentation

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Jump In and Learn

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Jump In and Learn

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Parting Thoughts

Photo: Mio Cade

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Creatives ... Partner with Developers to Bring Ideas to Life

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Creatives ... Partner with Developers to Bring Ideas to Life

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Brands, Retailers, Agencies .. think Platforms

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Brands, Retailers, Agencies .. think Platforms

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thank youMolly GarrisDigital Strategy Directormolly.garris@arcww.com

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