MSearchGroove steps up to the plate to host this week – but it would be great to see some new names and faces. Please review the calendar and pick a date to make your debut!
Meantime, this week’s Carnival (posted here) features:
- Smartphone stats and controversial conclusions from Tomi Ahonen over at Communities Dominate Brands.
- Ajit Jaokar gives invaluable insights (with a nod to Sun Tzu) into why Apple is no longer the one to watch.
- In the run up to an exciting event — Mobile Future Forward (September 8th) — Chetan Sharma gives us the opportunity to download a worthwhile white paper that outlines the themes/ trends impacting mobile at all levels. Reminder: Registration for Chetan’s event is open – and the Early Bird offer expires June 30th.
- Mark Bridge over at Fonecast showcases a podcast with Hans Eriksson of mobile video streaming service Bambuser, which lets you share streaming video in real-time and even add chat.
- Alfred DeRose over at Tego Interactive looks at how text messaging has influenced voting intent and perception in the world (specifically, the U.S.) and walks us through a campaign (combining Web, social media and mobile) his team developed for a Slovakian political party. Why can a well-integrated multi-channel campaign influence voter’s perceptions and participation? Read on and find out…
- Participation of another kind is the focus of a post from C. Enrique Ortiz over at About Mobility. He reflects on some of his recent work and insights about the rampant spread of mobile broadband that cause him to wonder if developers (or operators) will have to carry the burden of app support. He also wants OUR input on these questions, which is why he asks us all to participate in a simple survey. Fill it out & make your voice heard!
