Tag Archives: Marketing
Mobile money will make the world go round
May 21, 2010, by mobiThinking
The world has gone m-tastic… m-commerce, m-banking, m-coupons, m-tickets, m-wallets, m-travel, m-retail and many other things pre-fixed with an “m-” (for mobile). All those that are money-related – or should we say m-money – fall into two categories: using a mobile device to a) do banking-type things with cash (deposit, transfer funds, withdraw, get paid, pay bills) and b) purchase things (physical and digital goods, travel and entertainment either on the mobile Web or at the store/venue/station... Read More
Mobile Ads Go Mainstream: starring the FTC, Google, Apple’s $1m iAds and a soap-opera story-line that’s has the media hooked
May 7, 2010, by mobiThinking
It has taken just five months for mobile advertising to go from a trickle of coverage in the mainstream media to a feeding frenzy. Since Google announced its plan to buy mobile ad network AdMob for US$750 million AdMob for US$750 million in November, national papers and newswires (in the US particularly) have clambered over each other to report the latest rumor, speculation and hearsay, followed by innumerable me-too pieces in trade journals and blogs... Read More
Why Asia will (continue to) dominate the mobile Web – from now on, it’s not just about Japan
April 16, 2010, by mobiThinking
There are two reasons why Asia is the most fascinating part of the world for mobile (anyone disagree with that premise?). First, there's the really advanced mobile markets spearheaded by Japan (but also South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong etc), that set all the precedents that Western nations follow. Second, there are the developing nations that have a) huge and growing populations; and b) have low PC penetration, so mobile will inevitably become the primary way that people access the Internet and many services (that they haven't been able to previously) and connect with brands... Read More
Mobile ad network Admoda doesn’t sell out
April 1, 2010, by mobiThinking
In a thinly veiled attack on rival mobile ad networks (and other mobile start-ups) that have a) taken VC funds and/or b) sold out, Admoda issued a press statement with tongue-firmly-in-cheek, see: Admoda/Adultmoda Declines $25M of 3rd Round Investment... Read More
Why Japan is the king of mobile: the stats and facts
March 25, 2010, by mobiThinking
Japan has much higher mobile Internet penetration than the US or Europe. This high usage of the mobile Internet (and mobile data generally) means mobile advertising/marketing is considerably more advanced than elsewhere. • There are good reasons why Japan is king of mobile – and it's not just a cultural thing – and the mobile ecosystem in other countries would benefit greatly if these were emulated. • The Japanese operators take much of the credit for fostering this environment (operators elsewhere, please check you are following their lead)... Read More