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Six Tips for a Digital Transformation

Feb 23 by Debra Kaufman | 3 Comments

At the Tech Retreat of the Hollywood Post Alliance–a confab of high-level tech executives in Hollywood–mobile TV was a topic of interest. ATSC’s Jerry Whitaker updated Mobile DTV, and an Ernst & Young analyst gave six tips for moving into the digital age.

Mobile Excellence Awards 2009: The Winners Are…

Dec 09 by Debra Kaufman | 1 Comment

The second annual Mobile Excellence Awards was held at the Sofitel Hotel in West Hollywood.The MEAs were established to recognize the best in mobile entertainment industry including media, marketing and technology. According to MEA founder/chair Sarah Miller, this year’s Mobile Excellence Awards doubled both its attendance and award submissions this year and saw submission entries from over 12 different countries. International delegates represented Ireland, Israel, Turkey, London and Russia. There was also a VIP Viewing Suite for VIPs and presenters, hosted by AEG Network LIVE which previewed the upcoming Dave Matthews Band in HD3D.

Mobile Excellence Awards In One Week!

Dec 01 by Debra Kaufman | No Comments

If you plan on going to the Mobile Excellence Awards-which take place at the Sofitel Hotel in West Hollywood on the evening of Monday December 7–it’s a good idea to buy your ticket now. Last year, the MEAs was sold-out and event organizers/co-chairs Sarah Miller, CEO of Axis PR, and Allison Dollar, CEO of the Interactive TV Alliance, expect that this year will also be sold out.

Economics of Mobile: Who’s Making Money Now

Jun 24 by Debra Kaufman | 2 Comments

“Mobile programming is clearly a nascent industry,” said SNL Kagen analyst John Fletcher, who recently published a report on The Economics of Mobile Programming. Prior to doing the study, he had a number in mind regarding total revenue. “I took out texting, ringtones, wallpaper, email, gaming and music and I thought, whatever is left over is about $300 million in 2008,” he said. But, given how young and unformed mobile programming is, he also doubted that this industry could be worth that much. “After all the due diligence, lo and behold, I came back to that $300 million figure,” he said.

Networks/Broadcasters Look at Mobile Television

Mar 30 by Debra Kaufman | 1 Comment

Panelists from Disney/ABC/ESPN, MTV Networks, GoTV and FloTV, among others, debate the present and future opportunities of mobile television. Will broadcast network brands struggle as they move to the mobile platform? Or will broadcasters’ programming and marketing savvy make them dominant players in mobile television?

Mobile Excellence Awards

Dec 10 by Debra Kaufman | 1 Comment

The debut Mobile Excellence Awards was a great event on Dec. 8, 2008 in Los Angeles. A highlight of the evening was a presentation by filmmaker L.M. Kit Carson, and the presence of Jari Tammisto, CEO/president of MobileMonday.

Mobile TV: Making It Through to the Next Round

May 29 by Debra Kaufman | 1 Comment

This panel on the next-round of Mobile TV included executives from Telescope, Endemol, GoTV, and Veeker. They declared that “mobile is a great device to get someone to perform a simple action.” But there still aren’t enough eyeballs in mobile to get advertisers to pay attention, said the panelists.