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The RapLeaf backlash proves consumers still do not trust advertisers with their data

Update: 20 November 2010: Over 3 weeks have passed since I started the $100 RapLeaf experiment – still no word from Rapleaf….and don’t expect to hear from them. Over the last few days, there has been a lot of discussion about a new service called RapLeaf. I first came across the service some months ago [...]

The new Telegraph iPad app and why reach and frequency is dead on mobile

I just got my hands on the new Telegraph UK app and it’s a nice piece of work by Tigerspike, who were also responsible for the Australian iPad app (shown below). As regular readers would know, one of the primary reasons I invested in an iPad was to read newspapers. I actually already read the [...]

Only you can save mobile advertising

John Tanner posted an excellent article recently over on Telcomasia.net titled “Only you can save mobile advertising” I met with John in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress and apparently our discussion there promoted his thinking and this article – glad I helped fuel the debate John. His byline for the article is “The real value [...]

What does the Google behavioural targeting move mean for mobile advertising?

Recently, Google announced that they will start “behavioural targeting” for web searches. From their announcement: We think we can make online advertising even more relevant and useful by using additional information about the websites people visit. Today we are launching “interest-based” advertising as a beta test on our partner sites and on YouTube. These ads [...]

Digital Lounge presentation on mobile advertising

I presented at a very lively Digital Lounge event held at the Adam Street private member’s club in London on Thursday on mobile advertising.  It was well attended and there were LOTS of thoughtful questions and opinions during and directly after my presentation as well as during drinks afterwards. My 4 key points were 1. [...]