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Consumer Reports Rates Cell Phone Service

Dec 02 by Debra Kaufman | 4 Comments

In a report that will hit the newsstands with the January 2010 issue (and online), Consumer Reports today stated that only 54 percent of respondents were “completely or very satisfied” with their cell phone service. The annual cell phone service survey was based on responses from more than 50,000 readers in 26 cities. One piece of good news for those interested in content on mobile devices: the survey reported that, in 2009, roughly 40 percent of survey responders said they access the Internet with their phones, up from 23 percent two years ago.

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.

New York Times Weighs in on Mobile Competition

Jul 22 by Debra Kaufman | No Comments

“It is gratifying to see that the leviathans of mobile telecommunications in the United States are finally drawing the attention of regulators and Congress,” begins today’s editorial in the NY Times. This editorial is a must-read for anyone interested in the mobile eco-system in the U.S. The editorial posits some of the questions related to exclusivity and the dominance of the Big Four: Verizon, Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile.

Amy Poehler’s “Smart Girls” Delayed

Oct 28 by Debra Kaufman | 1 Comment

After ON Networks announced the launch of “Smart Girls at the Party,” a digital series created by actor/comedian Amy Poehler with Meredith Walker and Amy Miles, the release date was pushed forward due to Poehler’s impending due date.

Anytime/Anywhere Content Lab

Aug 07 by Debra Kaufman | 1 Comment

In the not-so-distant future, media will be platform-agnostic. The content on your mobile phone will seamlessly move to the TV screen, computer screen or any other screen. That’s the focus of the Anytime/Anywhere Content Lab, a research project headed by USC’s Entertainment Technology Center. MobilizedTV interviewed CEO/Executive Director David Wertheimer about the lab and mobile content.

Q&A with Kim Senn, VP Product, Airborne Entertainment

Jan 03 by Debra Kaufman | No Comments

MobilizedTV speaks with Kim Senn of Airborne Entertainment, a pioneer in the mobile marketplace that has worked with a variety of companies to bring their brand into the mobile space. Airborne does graphics, ringtones, ringback tones, WAP applications, mobile games, SMS and video and is expanding to include other emerging product lines. Senn talks about the company’s video strategy: WTF (what the fuck) and LOL (yep, laugh outloud).

Mobile Monday - End of 2007 Musing & Predictions

Dec 03 by Debra Kaufman | No Comments

At the end of 2007, members of Mobile Monday Los Angeles got together to talk about the mobile players who deserve coal in their Christmas stockings and who brought consumers the best presents. On the wishlist for 2008? More handsets competitive with the iPhone, the dismantling of the walled garden and more aggressive marketing of mobile content by the carriers.

New on the Scene: Vringo

Nov 03 by Debra Kaufman | No Comments

This company profile focuses on Vringo, which offers a way to share video clips between friends. Founded in 2006, Vringo lets people send ring-forward and ring-back video clips. At the heart of the application is social networking. Vringo is also interested in using avatars in the mobile environment.