Abstract: The present disclosure described herein relates to a system and method for distributing messages to electronic devices. The method comprises: identifying a first device that is in communication with a second device; identifying an advertisement that matches at least one attribute associated with at least one of the first and second devices; transmitting the advertisement to the first device; and upon receipt of a notification of approval of the advertisement, transmitting the advertisement to the second device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing and displaying enhanced banners and other objects on a communication device. The banner file may comprise ancillary data, such as calendar appointment details, other event details, or contact details, embedded within the file itself, or comprised in an envelope wrapping the banner file. When the banner is displayed on the communication device, the user may invoke a context menu to create an event, such as a calendar event, on the device using the embedded ancillary data. In other embodiments, the communication device uses geolocation services to determine whether the user is likely to be in attendance at an event, and if not, to issue alerts or initiate a further action, such as initiating recording of a television program the user is about to miss, over the network. In other embodiments, the banner file's ancillary data includes recommendation data, identifying a banner as being recommended by a contact of the user's.