Global Market for Cellphone Ring Tones Is Shrinking [New York Times]
As ringtone sales growth begins to plateau, providers are diversifying their offerings with games, graphics, music, and video.
Top 20 Mobile Phone Trends in 2007 [Trendhunter]
Trendhunter compiles its top 20 mobile technology posts of 2007, including those on Sony’s scented phones, iPhone clones, and cures for cell phone zits.
Mobile Ads Go Downhill, Literally: Bar Codes Hit The Slopes [MediaPost]
Mt. Bachelor ski resort has partnered with Rocketbux to develop mobile coupons for skiers. Links to promotional deals are sent via text message along with a report of daily snow conditions.
China Limits Providers of Internet Video [Boston.com]
From now on, China will only allow state-owned or state-controlled companies to broadcast web video. Video-sharing websites must obtain government permits before allowing users to upload clips and report any questionable content. It’s unclear how sites available in China based outside of the country, such as Youtube, will be affected.
10 Things You Need to Know About Gaming [MediaPost]
Gaming predictions for 2008 include: casual gaming will make even greater waver; social games will spread as online networks expand; and digital content distribution will begin to edge physical stores for games.
Poll: Politics and Internet Meet in the Rise of the Wired Electorate [ABC News]
Voters, especially young ones, are increasingly looking online for political news. Among those under 30 who go online for political info, 84 percent claim to be following the campaign “closely,” and 33% “very closely.”
LG, Netflix to Offer Downloaded Movies on TV [Wall Street Journal]
LG, in partnership with Netflix, will market a new device that allows customers to watch downloaded Netflix movies on their TVs.
Jay-Z launching record label with Apple [The Boy Genius Report]
Jazy-Z, who recently left his position as President of Def Jam, is rumored to be developing a record label with Apple.
JPMorgan Predicts 2008 Will Be “Nothing But Net” [TechCrunch]
According to JPMorgan, e-commerce growth has paralleled broadband penetration; US online ad spending has outpaced broadband penetration; search advertising will continue to dominate; and free cash flow at top internet companies will increase Web 2.0 acquisitions.
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