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M:Metrics vs GFK vs Nielsen Mobile

by: Bena Roberts May 8, 2008

So, I spoke to everyone and watched the presentations from the big three metric companies. There is a lot of hype about metrics. Without blowing my own trumpet - I think that my own mobile advertising metrics done using my campaigns are pretty damn good.

First impressions MEM08 - warm - but not hot

by: Bena Roberts May 8, 2008

The mood here in Cannes is upbeat there are lot of people here in the conference. But the shape of mobile entertainment is changing. I have been to all the MEM’s since launch. The ringtone providers and music services are being replaced with bigger brands, metric companies and content is transcending to search and advertising […]

Vodafone says YES to the iPhone

by: Bena Roberts May 5, 2008

Vodafone today announced it has signed an agreement with Apple to sell the iPhone in ten of its markets around the  globe. Later this year, Vodafone customers in Australia, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Italy, India, Portugal, New Zealand, South Africa and Turkey will be able to purchase the iPhone for use on the Vodafone […]

UK regulator, PhonePayPlus, toughens regime

by: Tony Dennis April 28, 2008

Rating: New Panel, new Sanctions Guide
As one of PhonePayPlus’s harshest critics, I was impressed by moves announced today which would move the body towards that panacea - “A more transparent, proportionate and accountable approach to regulation.”

Motorola, Sony Ericsson and Apple lose global Handset Market share in Q1 2008

by: Rob Knight April 27, 2008

Strategy Analytics have released a report on cellphone sales for Q1 2008. According to them “282 million cellphones were shipped worldwide in Q1 2008, up a healthy 14% year-over-year. Demand remained strong in emerging markets, particularly Africa and Asia. Korean vendors LG and Samsung were the star performers, growing 2 to 4 times faster […]

WDS & MX Telecom are fast profit growers

by: Tony Dennis April 20, 2008

Rating: Two top wireless profit makers in Sunday Times survey
Interesting to see which innovative wireless companies made it into the ‘Britain’s 100 fastest profit-growth firms’ survey. Easy winner was WDS Global at No: 15 with MX Telecom coming in at 80.
Both provide services which are well-targeted for consumers.

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