Steve August and Elizabeth MacLaughlin of Revelation presented at the NewMR Mobile Event on February 22, 2012. They discussed best practices for qualitative research using mobile devices. They described a mixed methodology study exploring the roles of fathers in household purchases. Researchers engaged dads with online exercises and mobile diaries to understand purchase decisions in context. The mobile approach provided insights into dads' behaviors while shopping with families. The presentation concluded with best practices for leveraging the strengths of mobile qualitative research.