Archive for the ‘Smartphones’ Category
Friday, August 20th, 2010
With the introduction of HTML5 and Apple’s iAd Mobile Ad space is all set to grow in a bigger scale in the days to come. Mobile agency execs debated the evolution of this medium in the recently concluded Mobile event OMMA in NYC.
Regardless of the excitement for the Mobile App space, it is foreseen that new technologies will shift the focus of the Marketers from the crammed branded App space. However to everyone’s shock panelists advised Advertisers to stay away from app space at this moment. They suggested focusing more on devising unambiguous policies before the best suited channels.
Jared Hopfer, Marketing Manager at Mobext, a Mobile agency says, “Our initial conversations with clients always start with them getting excited about applications. As an agency we have to calm them down and talk about the types of functionality that an app would offer that other experiences wouldn’t, and weigh the relative benefits.”
“I think we all know that when iAd is launched we’ll see a lot of very interesting stuff coming through that will really excite brand Marketers,” said Patrick Collins, CEO of agency 5th Finger, conveying his reservations on the iAd network. He is not certain whether or not iAd network will be able to deliver better results than ad formats presently available with the Mobile Marketing Market. However Apple’s iAd team is putting in a great effort to target the agencies too with much success.
Although the discussion between Mobile Apps vs the Mobile Web and Flash vs HTML5 continues, the immediate feeling from an agency’s viewpoint, advantage goes to HTML and the mobile Web. “We see a lot of ad impressions, and I think the winning platform is HTML5. It’s going to take 3 years or so, and there’s no doubt applications are all the rage today, but I think the browser platform will win in the end,” said the CEO of one of the biggest Mobile Ad network Company.
He is also from the school of thought which believes that the escalation in mobile use is a within the browser phenomenon than anything else.
Tags: Apple iAd, HTML5, mobile ad, Mobile Advertising, Mobile Agency, Mobile Marketing, Mobile Technology
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Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
More than 70% of the companies, worldwide, who are into manufacturing of Mobile phones are either using it or are in negotiation with Swype to use it. Apple was upset to find that Swype was giving license to different Mobile manufacturers and thus was prompt in dropping the idea to use the technology for their iPhone and iPad. However many feel at a later stage Apple may pay heavily for this decision.
This pioneer touchscreen keyboard input technology will make way for itself in over 10 million smartphones by the end of this year. Swype the manufacturers of this keyboard “swype” are very confident of it.
Users can swipe their fingers across virtual letters which makes typing much easier and faster. The software can detect the words that the user wants and automatically puts in the punctuations and the spaces. The system is very user friendly and can be learnt in no time. The company claims that the speed of typing is actually double through this software.
The credit of inventing this technology from Swype goes to Cliff Kushler who also was responsible for the creation of the predictive text-entry system T9 which has more than 4 billion user all over the world. Much like the T9, the Swype software has also evolved out of the extensive research to design a technology to assist users with disabilities.
Swype seems to have all the potential to not only follow the success of T9 but also cross it. Mike McShee, CEO at Swype informed that all the four major U.S. carries informed that they shall be offering phones with Swype technology by this summer. Presently the software is already being sued on 6 Smartphone models. 14 more models are expected to be added to the list in near future.
Swype has also set its target beyond the millions of Smartphones. Other Mobile devices such as tablets and e-book readers are already in its radar.
Tags: e-books, Mobile Industry, Mobile Technology, Smartphone, Swype Touchscreen Keyboards, T9, tablets
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Monday, August 16th, 2010
SCVNGR has managed a remarkable growth in the short span of time of its existence. As a start-up company they made themselves distinct from the rest with the idea of a location-based Mobile gaming.
The company was initially founded with the intention of making use of the mobility of Mobile devices. The thought was to bring together digital interactivity and real world interaction. SCVNGR was thus formed. However, within this short period it has become much more than just that. It facilitates individuals and institutions worldwide to use their ideas, imagination, creativity to create real-world Mobile games, tours, alternate reality games, etc using their absolutely easy and user friendly platform.
SCVNGR was launched last year primarily as a gaming engine to facilitate big corporations such as the US Army, Princeton University and retail chains having 20-plus outlets. However the focus is now more on the consumer directly. The enterprise tool allows clients to fabricate Mobile games based on the challenges thrown up by the real world. Users are awarded for successful taking up challenges such as clicking a photo, responding to questions and such other tasks. For every such successful attempt the clients accumulate points by checking into various locations.
Institutions are able to buy out a credit to create a challenge through this only-of-its-kind business model offered by SCVNGR. The pocket pinch differs with respect to the vertical and the amount bought. Say for example, it could cost an university approximately $5,000 to purchase 25 credits.
Seth Priebatsch, Chief Executive Officer at SCVNGR claims that the model is running absolutely fine. His confidence is well supported with the fact that over 600 institutions have by now registered themselves gaining a striking 91% return rate. 100% of SCVNGR’s revenue is generated through the enterprise platform. The platform through its support and analytics will facilitate this newly formed company to generate encouraging cash flows in the following months with staff strength of around 45 people.
Tags: Location-Based Mobile Gaming Platform, Mobile Application, Mobile Marketing, MobilePlatform, SCVNGR
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Friday, August 13th, 2010
Location Based Social Networking providers like Foursquare have been enrolling users like never before. With this resounding success of these LBS providers it was quite obvious that others would soon catch up with the craze and evolve their own versions.
DeHood is one of the latest LBS that emulated Foursquare’s features. However it goes on to a hyper local level with additions of few local advantages and characteristics to keep itself distinct from Foursquare. It targets to accumulate the communities of “hoods” about local news, places, business, etc. This facilitates immediate communication with firends, families and neighbours which makes it the first location-based social network for the neighbourhoods as claimed by DeHood.
To quote from the Press Release, “DeHood helps users discover people, places, events and great offers in their locality, and enables a complete Social Network for shopping and places. For example, residents can find out what is going on around them before they leave their house, whether it’s a traffic jam, the latest Hot Spot, the best deal nearby, or a local event to check into. With an accurate check-in function they learn the location of their friends, privately message them, or follow the thoughts of other residents on how to make their ‘hood’ a better place to live.”
DeHood’s target of neighbourhood and its surroundings is one-of-its-kind. However in terms of its service one hardly finds any difference from the numerous other “location-based social networks” that mushroom every now and then. It probably is a wonderful concept conceived a bit too late. It has missed the train to catch on with the craze.
Foursquare and Gowalla are distinctly ahead and lead the race. Inspite of doing all correct DeHood will not be able to takeover these leaders of the game. It would be an uphill task for DeHood to make itself the automatic choice when one thinks of a social LBS. We would love to see that happening though.
Tags: DeHood, Foursquare, LBS, Location-Based Social Network, Mobile Advertising, Mobile Marketing
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Thursday, August 12th, 2010
Hong Kong International Airport started a new competition between the agencies of Hong Kong to emphasize the interactive screens in the terminal of their new wing. The winners of the contest are given the prize to use the screens for a period of two months.
Ogilvy and The Hyperfactory were collectively pressed into action by Motorola for this “Say Goodbye” Campaign. Travelers using their cosy small screens of Motorola connected with the near and dear ones through the gigantic digital screens with the assistance of David Beckham and Jay Chow.
The purpose of this operation was to enable this high frequency traffic digital site costing near about $1 Million, absolutely free to the winners of the contest. In the process it helped Motorola to display its new RAZR in an entertaining fashion by engaging the users. It further provided the audience a first time experience of “Saying Goodbye” with David Beckham and Jay Chow. Motorola also got a chance to portray themselves as providers of innovative & cutting edge experience across all its models.
The customers could take a picture of themselves with their phone; write a message and text it to their loved ones to be displayed on the giant screen “Saying Goodbye” even after entering the security zone of the airport. For an option they could also choose David Beckham or Jay Chow as their medium of interaction through their recorded messages.
The initiative got an overwhelming response from thousands of travels. It produced an enormous interest in the regional press and whispering campaign ensured people crowding the airport just to “Say Goodbye” to their loved ones. It’s not only been a great marketing exercise for Motorola but for Hong Kong Airport too. Hong Kong Airport now has a long queue of corporate desperate to promote their brands on the huge digital screen.
Tags: Hong Kong Airport, Mobile Advertising, Mobile Marketing, motorola, Traffic Site Digital, Viral Marketing
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