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  • 06.26.08
    Digital Media Conference Panel on Mobile Ads on the go | (2)
    Advertisers and marketers are finally starting to seriously look at (and put dollars toward) mobile advertising and marketing. A range of mobile services — ranging from text message campaigns to video clips to free music downloads — are now an integral part of many interactive campaigns targeting youth. Is mobile advertising and marketing ready for prime time for the non-youth population? What are the lessons learned for those who are at the forefront of mobile advertising and marketing? State of Mobile Advertising The seats almost completely filled up for the mobile advertising panel discussion. I think that's a good omen that ...
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  • 06.26.08
    Digital Media Conference Discussion on Mobile Entertainment on the go | Comments Off
    This panel of experts will explore the explosive growth of entertainment, games and video on mobile devices. Executives at some of the most innovative mobile entertainment firms give their perspectives on the state of the industry. What are the lessons learned and what business models are working at present? How are consumers responding to new product offerings? What are the technological — and business model — chokepoints to a more robust wireless entertainment experience? Current State of the Mobile Web Nic Covey of Nielsen Mobile kicked off the panel by sharing some statistics about mobile web usage in the US today. It ...
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  • 06.25.08
    Dashwire 2.0 for Windows Mobile Gets Reviewed gadgets | (2)
    Dashwire 2.0 for Windows Mobile allows you to sync all of your files and contacts using your PDA data connection and has cool remote control and picture sharing features as well. You install it on your Pocket PC or Smartphone and it will sync all of your data so that you can see it on your Dashwire dashboard. It basically provides a way to Sync your phone to the web, along with a really solid dashboard and some cool social features. Check out a thorough review of these features and how they work after the jump! Continue Reading...
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  • 06.24.08
    7 Signs of the Impending Mobile Carrier Apocalypse gadgets, on the go | (1)
    While the end of days may not be here for mobile carriers like AT&T, Verizon or Sprint-Nextel, the mobile web is driving fundamental change in the industry. Much like the internet forced better pricing and more choice for land lines (those still exist, right?), the mobile web will force carriers to evolve or die. So what are the forces threatening the power structure of the mobile industry? Continue Reading...
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  • 06.19.08
    Comparison of Top US Mobile Web and Desktop Properties on the go | Comments Off
    Mobile web usage is surging dramatically this year, with Opera reporting that the number of pages viewed on their Opera Mini browser alone nearly tripled during the 6 months from November to May to nearly 3 billion pages per month. This doesn't include iPhone users, who make up an even larger growth engine for mobile web usage. As mobile interfaces for mobile phones mature, along with mobile browsers and handset interfaces, we're seeing drastic changes in how people surf the web on their cell phone. Before the iPhone came along, people were very unlikely to perform general web searches ...
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  • 06.17.08
    Schmap Local Search Comes to the iPhone on the go | Comments Off
    Schmap's local guide service that allows you to see Points of Interest (POI), reviews and do local searches from your desktop computer has just released a web interface for the iPhone and iPod Touch. They've compiled tons of information well beyond the usual restaurants and bars to include sporting events, concert tours and event political campaign trails. This addition of real-time useful information helps to make their content more useful for users. They've released desktop Schmap packs that you can download and run on your Windows or Mac computer that enable you to see in-depth detail on individual cities, or you ...
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  • 06.11.08
    Global Look At Social Networking From GSP East on the go | (1)
    For me, the most valuable perspective on mobile social networking at the GSP East Conference came from hearing Benjamin Joffe of Plus Eight Star speak about the maturity of the social networking industry in Asia. Benjamin presented data on the four largest social networks in Asia, QQ, Cyworld, Mixi and Mobile Gametown which represent over 435 million users throughout Asia. We've all heard that Asian users have more advanced cell phone technology and Joffe put 3G high speed data penetration as high as 80% in some countries. Of the 435 million monthly visitors to these four largest social networking sites in ...
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