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HP's WMC netbook announcements - a step in the right direction.

Posted by Paul Jackson on February 20, 2009


In my most recent report&nbsp

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Tectonic Shifts in Content Value Chains

Posted by Mark Mulligan on February 20, 2009

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Is Hulu Winning the Mind Share Battle?

Posted by Bobby Tulsiani on February 17, 2009

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I was watching 24 on Fox last night, and even though I was fast forwarding through commercials I noticed the Hulu ad from the Superbowl was on again.  We'll save the discussion if brand recall works during fast forward mode for another day, and instead focus on Hulu's brand awareness campaign.

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Mobile App Stores Represent the new Battleground

Posted by Ian Fogg on February 17, 2009

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By Ian Fogg (bio, recent research)

At MWC, multiple companies have launched mobile application stores that seek to build upon Apple's iPhone success (Microsoft, Nokia, Orange, mPortico, Surfkitchen, Adtonic, PocketGear and others). These join existing announced app stores (including RIM, Google Android, Palm).

These are more than simple me-too initiatives.

Mobile app stores are not new. Palm, Handango and even Nokia with their Download! service pre-date Apple. Like the iPod, Apple was a follower -- rather than first mover -- that succeeded due to terrific execution and a clear strategy and market position. Apple benefits from the ease of commercial iPhone application distribution. Developers now prosper in a virtuous circle:

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Amazon's Kindle Strategy & the Mobile/Wireless Market

Posted by Ian Fogg on February 9, 2009

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By Ian Fogg (bio, recent research)

Updated Tuesday, February 10 - Apologies to readers for a draft post ending up live on the site. The version below is now the correct, finished, version. Because of the publishing problem that hit me yesterday here, I posted this entry on my personal blog first. You may wish to subscribe to that blog as well although it normally has a different focus.

Today, Amazon announced a new Kindle, as the company continues its transformation from a retailer of physical goods to one that is a major digital content (music, books, video) and Internet service (e.g. S3) company.

Few notes:

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Verizon Hub - Bad Timing Or Bad Strategy?

Posted by Doug Williams on February 6, 2009

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On February 1, Verizon Wireless (VZW) debuted its new Hub VoIP phone. I had the chance to meet with some of the guys at VZW who developed the Hub to see a demo and play with the device.

 



 

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Online Video Strategies: Why Now Is The Time To Innovate

Posted by Nick Thomas on February 6, 2009

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This week sees the publication of my new report looking at online video strategies in an economic downturn. The question is - with advertisers and consumers looking to tighten their belts - should companies continue to build and develop their online video offerings? Yes they should.

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