A recent New York Times article reported that Americans are more receptive to text message advertising than are Europeans, in spite of the greater prevalence of text message ads in European markets.
Having recently relocated to Europe, I can attest to the idea that Europeans use text messaging (”SMS” over here) far more than Americans, and they have been doing so for some time. (When I started text messaging in the US, it was still considered “creepy”) Text messaging is an efficient and unobtrusive way to convey information to your friends, family, and colleagues.
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1 Comment » Posted on October 1st, 2007 by Taylor Donlan
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This past Thursday featured what looks to be the first of several “Presidential Candidate Dialogues” jointly hosted by MySpace and MTV. The event, held at the University of New Hampshre, featured former U.S. Sen. John Edwards talking to and taking questions from and audience of up to 300 attenedees, primarily made up of Univesity of New Hampshire Students, MTV viewers, and MySpace users. Read more…
1 Comment » Posted on October 1st, 2007 by Jonathan Trenn
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As Facebook was enjoying an enormous growth in popularity this past summer in both popularity and new members, there was some grumbling that it’s platform was to restrictive for those inside that wanted to give their information exposure and for those on the outside who wanted to take a peek inside.
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5 Comments » Posted on October 1st, 2007 by Jonathan Trenn
I have a Googlegänger, Chris Abraham the Director from Canada. We fought over top Google dog for years but now I pwn him. That said, I want to meet him some day, too. Do you have a Googlegänger? Tell me about him or her in the comments. Via MSNBC
‘Just as “Googling” has become standard slang for “searching online,” the term “Googlegänger” has also caught on with a generation of young people defined not so much by their accomplishments but by how Google-able those accomplishments are. “You are who you are because of Google.’ […] ‘For some, their Googlegänger is a rival in a race to the top of the Google hit list. […] For others, the Googlegänger can be an object of curiosity, of comparison—an alter ego of sorts.’ Via MSNBC
No Comments » Posted on October 1st, 2007 by Abraham Harrison
I have noticed that some of the best Facebook applications are doing an excellent job of pushing ads through their little bit of real estate, some are quite amazing and beautiful. My fave app is the unholy trinity of Zombies, Vampires, and Werewolves. I love biting me some chumps. While I am biting chumps I am also being fed ads. Interesting. Is Facebook cool with that?
“In the latest internet land grab, at least eight companies have launched advertising networks for Facebook widgets. The players include Lookery, fbExchange, Cubics, Social Media and the latest addition, Appfuel. Several content distributors, including RockYou and Slide, as well as video-solution provider VideoEgg, have also gotten into the ad game. But the specter looms: Facebook giveth, Facebook can taketh away.” Via Wired News
Will Facebook share this generously with its 3rd-party apps in the long-run? If they are smart, they will share, otherwise, the best will go elsewhere. I am already seeing the rats flee the ship over at iTunes Music Store.
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