Posts with the tag mobile

Miami International Film Festival, Cable Congress '09, Leadership Music Digital Summit, South Beach International Animation Film Festival, Film, Stage & Showbiz Expo, Highlight March Media and Entertainment Industry Networking Events

Paul — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:07:32 EST

The Durango Independent Film Festival, happening in Durango, will have an array of festival events including late night parties for filmmakers and VIPs running through March 8. The annual Chicago International Movies and Music Festival brings together movies and music, showcasing films about music, movie scores and soundtracks, and other syntheses of moving images and musical performance such as the world premiere of musician Martin Atkins' directorial debut about his foray into the Chinese musical underground, '16 Days In China', during the festival's run March 5-8. Interactive discussion panels planned for the Puerto Rico Music Business Conference enable its participants to receive strategies, recommendations and true-life tales, applicable to any music genre, from experts currently shaping industry events. The Miami International Film Festival whose program is international in scope, but with a special emphasis on Ibero-American cinema, hosts over 350 filmmakers, producers, talent and industry representatives from around the world, during it's run, March 6-15. Entertainment industry career guidance group urnetworkalliance is hosting a series of power breakfast sessions on Saturdays during the month of March. At the opening session Lelia Shearer, Casting Associate of Elissa Myers Casting, currently casting a mini series for PBS, will be in attendance. Joining the sessions is possible through the group's Meetup page (www.meetup.com/urnetworkalliance/calendar/9613814/) or email to: info@urnetworkalliance.info

The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences holds its annual Career Day Seminar on March 14, for college students interested in television as a career and for young professionals looking to advance in their profession. Certainly on the cutting edge, U.K. based group Crossover Play explores new forms of entertainment for digital media: the relationship between play and narrative, formats dependent on user contributions, mobile or location based entertainment with a broadcast component. It engages all this at the Sheffield Doc/Fest, March 15-20, and the group has presence on Facebook and Myspace as well. At Cable Congress '09 in Berlin, view tomorrow's technology and discover the latest content available at the exhibition, in addition to panels featuring top executives from Europe and the world's leading cable, technology and media companies. Then meet your peers at the exclusive Gala Dinner, Lounge Bar, buffet lunches or coffee breaks, all taking place March 18-20. The United States Institute for Theatre Technology Annual Conference & Stage Expo offers over 175 sessions featuring design, technology, costume, sound, architecture, management, engineering, and production. With over 150 exhibitors the Stage Expo provides conference attendees with the opportunity to see the newest products and services on the market today, when it runs March 18-21 in Cincinnati. Chicago Filmmakers Open Screening is back in operation, and it gets going again with a March 21 start date showing practically anything of a 20 minute duration that comes through the door, except of course, for X-rated material.

The upcoming Film/TV Production & Finance Summit taking place in Los Angeles, March 23-24, tackles current challenges attached to financing a film, television or online content in the current economy, as well as to address international co-ventures between the U.S. and Canada, how to make money through branding products with your content, online distribution, as well as, how to get the Film/TV production distributed and financed by studios. The Leadership Music Digital Summit, produced by Leadership Music, an educational 501(c)(3) focused on cultivating an educated, issue-oriented music community, conducts the Summit, March 23-25 in Nashville to identify and explore new technology opportunities, innovations, and challenges, and to foster a knowledgeable, issue-oriented, vibrant community of music professionals. At this year's 2009 Game Developers Conference, happening March 23-27 in San Francisco, some of the party and networking functions will include: Playstation Interactive Lounge; Intel Visual Adrenaline Lounge; Game Connection Reception; IGDA Members-Only Party; ISM Charity Poker Tournament; GDC World Mixer; Booth Crawl. NXT STAGE Online & Mobile Entertainment Conference & Market, is a market conference and networking forum to discover future trends and digital content, March 24-25 in Hollywood. This years IPTV World Forum 2009 in London will continue to address the key strategic issues for telcos deploying IPTV, and will also focus on the challenges facing satellite and internet broadcasters, when it runs March 25-27. This year's South Beach International Animation Film Festival, running March 26 - April 5, offers screenings, parties and special events taking place at a variety of venues around Miami and the Beaches, along with art exhibits, hands-on demonstrations, seminars, and workshops about the newest technology and creative software. Film, Stage & Showbiz Expo will take place March 31 in New York, and will highlight some of the following areas: film festival, designer's showcase, focus groups, round table meetings for networking, movie reel showcase, original music showcase, headshot lane, live audition recording, and much more.

The above events are only a sample of what is fully listed. Complete details are on the "Media, Entertainment and Performing Arts Industry News and Events" page at actorschecklist.com/news.html. Video and podcast versions of this news summary are also available at popular video sites around the Web like MySpace, YouTube, Daily Motion, as well as on The Actor's Checklist podcast blog at actorschecklist.com/loudblog, a great place to get your iPhone, ipod or Apple TV download from. The Free Home Video Showcase at www.actorschecklist.com/video now serves as an archive for all past video presentations. This month on video you will again see an interesting array of performing artists from the indie sector on video, in a lineup that will be announced. The Actor's Checklist continues to build it's archive of high quality digital video. All past video uploads of the monthly news summary are now archived without the audio news narration to the Free Home Video Showcase.

MusiCares Tribute, NAACP Image Awards, Grammy Awards, GSMA Mobile World Congress, 81st Academy Awards, Noise Pop Film Fest, Highlight February Media and Entertainment Industry Networking Events

Paul — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 01:50:53 EST

Blues musicians from around the world will compete for cash, prizes, and industry recognition, performing in 18 venues along Beale Street, as The Blues Foundation presents the 25th Annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis, running through February 7. In Directors Close-Up: Conversations on the Art of Filmmaking, a series running through March 11 in Los Angeles, indie directors and their collaborators explore specific aspects of their craft, and allow you to ask questions, examine their work, and get a rare insight into the creative process. For nine days during the Berlinale, also known as the Berlin International Film Festival, film professionals have the opportunity to get informed about the latest productions and developments in the global film scene, for an event that has come to be known as The European Film Market, running February 5-15. The 17th Annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival opens this year’s festival, running February 5-16 in Los Angeles, with the acclaimed South African drama “Jerusalema” directed by Ralph Zinman, hosted by 2009 PAFF Celebrity Host Blair Underwood. Musical artist support group, MusiCares, will present the Person of the Year Tribute To Neil Diamond, February 6 in Los Angeles. The Urban Individualists (helene_ruizartist@yahoo.com), a multicultural network of collaborating individualists, presents an exhibit, "Space and Time" that contemplates the subtle and apparent aspects and perspectives of connections and disconnections of time and space, opening with a gallery reception on February 7 and continuing through February 21, in New York's East Village.

The “Guru of Rom-Com” and author of the screenwriting textbook, 'Writing the Romantic Comedy', Billy Mernit shares secrets about writing for this genre learned during his tenure in the UCLA Extension Writers’ Program, and his background as a writer, lyricist and script consultant, when he sits in at a February 7 Alameda Writers Group meeting in Glendale. The Writers Guild of America, hosts its annual Writers Guild Awards, February 7 in Los Angeles. Jimmy Kimmel will host the 51st Grammy Awards, February 8 in Los Angeles, which will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 Surround Sound on the CBS Television Network from 8-11:30 pm (ET/PT), as well as on grammy.com and cbs.com. The NAACP Image Awards, held in Los Angeles, February 12, is the nation's premier event celebrating the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in the arts (motion picture, television, recording, and literature), as well as those individuals or groups who promote social justice through their creative endeavors. The GSMA Mobile World Congress, February 16-19 in Barcelona, combines the world's largest exhibition for the mobile industry with a viable congress that brings together prominent leaders and personalities from mobile operators and equipment vendors, as well as Internet and entertainment professionals. Director John Reiss ('Bomb It') shares his experience and insights regarding self distribution, passing along his acquired wisdom about the tools and tips of how to self distribute a film and get it seen by the widest possible audience, when he speaks at a Film Independent workshop on February 17 in Los Angeles.

The Folk Alliance Music Conference conducts special events, such as the Folk Music & Business Awards, Lifetime Achievement Awards, networking receptions, official Performance Alley and private showcase performances, feature shows and more when it meets February 18-22 in Memphis. The 2009 United States Super 8 Film and Digital Video Festival encourages any genre (animation, documentary, experimental, fiction, personal, etc.), but the work must have predominantly originated on Super 8mm/8mm film or Digital video or 8mm video formats. All works will be screened by a panel of judges who will award over $4000 in prizes when the festival meets for three days, opening February 20 in New Brunswick. The 81st Academy Awards take place February 22 at Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre, hosted by actor Hugh Jackman, with Laurence Mark and Bill Condon producing. Participate in the Academy Awards festivities by attending one of 52 official Oscar viewing parties across the country. The Noise Pop Film Festival, February 24 through March 1 in San Francisco, focuses on films that embrace and reflect independent music and culture. Most screenings include Q&A's with the filmmakers. 2009's program includes "Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison" and "Agile Mobile Hostile: A Year with Andre Williams." Noise Pop is pleased to unveil plans for Noise Pop 2009’s opening night party featuring a special live performance by Deerhunter.

The above events are only a sample of what is fully listed. Complete details are on the Media, Entertainment and Performing Arts Industry News and Events page. Video and podcast versions of this news summary are also available at popular video sites around the Web like MySpace, YouTube, Daily Motion, as well as on The Actor's Checklist podcast blog at actorschecklist.com/loudblog, a great place to get your iPhone, ipod or Apple TV download from. The Free Home Video Showcase at http://www.actorschecklist.com/video now serves as an archive for all past video presentations. This month on video you will again see an interesting array of performing artists from the indie sector on video, including Used Bookstore (www.myspace.com/usedbookstoredocumentary), an American mockumentary film series produced by Dogma Digital in association with Rise in Might Studios. "Hip-Hopumentary" film about the Los Angeles underground rap music movement, PrimalRap (www.primalrap.com). Australian dance music artist duo, Groove State (www.groovestate.com), performing the Get Sexy, bikini fiesta vocal mix, music video from the new Pop Glam album, distributed by Play Lab Records. The Actor's Checklist now lets you check the latest musical artists song releases on Apple's iTunes, updated on an hourly basis.

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

WEBMASTER — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 02:26:14 EST

The Pickens Plan: For those who would like to become an active participant in a solution for our nations energy needs I urge you to join with T.Boone Pickens in his quest for a cleaner planet through alternative energy.

Also see Green Wave Energy: Green Wave was founded by Mark Holmes and was formulated for viable alternative energy solutions. Green Wave Energy is promoting state-of-the-art energy-saving products and services throughout the country.

Green Wave Energy understands alternative energy technology will become “main stream” when

individuals and organizations understand that alternative energy technology exists and
when people see the economic benefits of using alternative energy technologies

Call 949.645.1701 for information on how Green Wave Energy can help you save the planet.

Alternative Energy
Source: David Apperson

url: http://veterans.barackobama.com/page/community/tag/alternative-energy

1st Grader for Obama

Ron from Mobile, AL — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:10:15 EST

Also listed in: AL Call Team | AL Obamacan Change Agents | Alabama Action Team

Our little 1st Grader and junior Obama supporter tells how her class is voting...Also, she does a tribute song to BO (“Agents of Change”), a letter to Obama, and a Hannah Montana song with BO t-shirt at the recent Bayfest...We got such such great response, we uploaded to YOUTube...

"Agents of Change" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJNsYaBqv-8&feature=channel

1st Graders are voting for Obama
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sciRxKy4XhM&feature=channel

Letter to Obama from a 1st Grader. She said, "When McCain sees this he's going to FREAK OUT!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxt5TAZkgg0&feature=channel

If the links don't work go to YouTube and enter "1st Grader" in the search bar, then sort by Date. The videos were uploaded on Nov. 2. Click on "More From: ronbluvsmusic for all of the videos.

PS: and a child shall lead them...

1st Grader for Obama

Cora from Mobile, AL — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:06:11 EST

Our little 1st Grader and junior Obama supporter tells how her class is voting...Also, she does a tribute song to BO (“Agent of Change”), a letter to Obama, and a Hannah Montana song with BO t-shirt at the recent Bayfest...We got such such great response, we uploaded to YOUTube...

"Agents of Change" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJNsYaBqv-8&feature=channel

If the links don't work go to YouTube and enter "1st Grader" in the search bar, then sort by Date. The videos were uploaded on Nov. 2. Click on "More From: ronbluvsmusic for all of the videos.

PS: and a child shall lead them...

Obama and Springsteen

David S — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 07:09:37 EST

If you're going to the event on Sunday, don't forget to send your pics to GimmeAnA@aol.com and we'll get them onto the Obama Mobile Companion.

To get the OMC on your phone, type www.m3k.us/OBAMAwap.aspx into your phone browser.

ELECTION DAY

David S — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:02:25 EDT

Stay in touch with the election day news and results. From your cell phone browser, type www.m3k.us/OBAMAwap.aspx or TEXT "OBAMA" to 646-469-9252. Standard carrier rates apply. TONS of info and the best place to keep track of the election results.

OBAMA MOBILE COMPANION

David S — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:45:49 EDT

For anyone who's on the go and looking for another great way to stay in touch with a ton of information from the Obama-Biden campaign, from the browseer on your mobile phone, type www.m3k.us/OBAMAwap.aspx. This will take you to a VERY MOBILE FRIENDLY platform that you can use day and night to stay in the loop. You will find it's a great tool for the seasoned Obama supporter as well as anyone who wants a quick and easy way to see what everyone else is talking about. So take a look and pass it along. Other than standard carrier rates, there is no charge for this content. GET INVOLVED

OBAMA Ringtones for mobile

Chuck — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:42:40 EDT

In addition to options for getting policy documents texted to your cellphone, you can also get Obama ringtones. Obama's Mobile info page has links to preview the ringtones, and to have them texted to your phone. If you want to avoid texting fees and have a way to transfer files to phone, you also download them directly from these links (below the 'fold'):

Too Cool

Ed from Atlanta, GA — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:08:07 EDT

This is too cool. I love Barack Obama's web site. It's so organized. It's easy to join or create a group and find or create events. And the mobile web site is not too bad. At least there is one.

New Blackberry theme: Barack Obama 2008

Unknown user — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:10:21 EDT

Is out a new Blackberry theme: Barack Obama 2008.

It's free and just go to www.pinstack.com, I've created this theme for Blackberry smartphone (OS 4.5) 8100, 8300, 8700 and 8800.

Theme for 8100 http://blackberryforums.pinstack.com/showthread.php?t=82125

Theme for 8300 http://blackberryforums.pinstack.com/showthread.php?t=82126

Theme for 8700 http://blackberryforums.pinstack.com/showthread.php?t=82127

Theme for 8800 http://blackberryforums.pinstack.com/showthread.php?t=82128

GO OBAMA GO!!!

Give Barack the tools he will need to govern; elect progressives to Congress

Michael McNicholas — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:31:26 EDT

While it's important not to look too far past the upcoming election fight against John McCain, one aspect of that fight will be sending more qualified Democrats to Congress to help President Obama enact his policy and give Americans the real change they are clamoring for.

One candidate it is my pleasure to call to your attention is seeking to oust Alabama Republican U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions, who is about as old-guard and wrong-headed as they come. The name of the woman who will dismiss Sessions is Vivian Davis Figures, and I predict she may just be the "next" Barack Obama.

Mrs. Figures comes from a mixed African-American/Creole/Cajun/Cherokee background and has worked her way up from poverty. Her mother did not know how to read, yet Mrs. Figures has a degree in management science from the University of New Haven.

Like Barack, Mrs. Figures worked as a community organizer after leaving college, while attending law school. She ran a summer lunch program for Mobile Community Action, providing nutritious meals for poor children, and also directed a foster-grandparents program.

She helped run an African-American-oriented weekly newspaper called New Times in Mobile, Ala, where she was born in the waning days of Jim Crow and went on to become an outstanding member of that Deep South city's city council.

She was married to Michael Figures, a prominent Mobile attorney who became perhaps the state's most successful African-American politician, rising to the post of president pro tempore of the state Senate before being struck down by a brain aneurysm in 1996.

Widowed at the age of 39 with three young sons, Mrs. Figures won election to her husband's senate seat with 87 percent of the vote, and has amply improved on his legacy. She is known for standing up for her principles while knowing how to compromise to achieve progress. Her sister describes her as a "quiet storm" who gets things done without losing respect from her friends and colleagues in both political parties.

She has been particularly active in the service of aid to the homeless of Alabama, to women suffering from breast cancer and to those seeking to drastically Alabama's high illiteracy rate.

What makes her a particularly attractive candidate, though, is that her beliefs are grounded in the old-fashioned notion that a senator is a servant of the people who voted to put her in office, not of the elite and well-connected insiders in Washington who pay to get favors from government that hurt the rest of us.

She has developed a reputation for sticking to her guns. When the white mayor of Mobile wouldn't consider appointing even one black department head {in a town that's about half African-American and has been for most of the 300 years it has existed}, Mrs. Figures refused to ratify any of the mayor's appointments until he changed his mind. In a closely divided council, her refusal held sway and the mayor came around to her way of thinking.

Mrs. Figures reminds me in some ways of Barack back when he was seeking his Senate seat. He did not have the name recognition of his Democratic rivals, nor the financial resources of his Republican opponents, yet he had the truth on his side and the ability to tell it so that folks who might not normally be attracted to his candidacy became ardent supporters.

She was against the war in Iraq when it was not popular to say so. She spoke out against the whole charade on the floor of the Alabama Senate and defeated an attempt by the Republican-dominated House to express official support for Bush's warmaking. She was careful to draw the distinction between opposing the war and supporting the warriors, who after all, only go where they are sent.

She has voiced frustration with President Bush's "No Child Left Behind" policies, which she admits were successful only to the extent that no children got ahead, either.

Jeff Sessions has amassed $4 million to fund his re-election effort, while Mrs. Figures has roughly $100,000. She could use some help from progressive donors, but she will use Sessions' financial advantage against him.

"He's big business and super-rich. That's who he represents," she told the Birmingham News last month. "He has been someone who has marched in lock-step with George Bush in taking us into war in Iraq and into recession at home. He does not think for himself. He is not his own man and it's time we give this seat back to the everyday working people of Alabama."

It is indeed time. Let's hope she can do it, and let's hope the Obama campaign extends her a hand up to help her help us.

[To hear Mrs. Figures in her own words, you might look at this Q-and-A session posted on YouTube last year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOqgDl9A1RY

She doesn't really get going until about six minutes into the video, but when she does, look out Jeff Sessions!]

Campaign Video

Cory — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:04:55 EDT

Hello Everyone!

Project in Progress - Campaign Video

Several supporters and I here in Mobile are working on creating a campaign video to post in locations such as YouTube, Myspace, My.BarackObama, Blogger, etc.

We are looking for You, to help out. This is an opportunity for you to help rise up continued and new support for the Obama '08 campaign and have fun at the same time! We are looking for anyone in the Mobile area of any age and race/ethnicity that would want to help in areas such as:

acting, singing, video shooting, video editing, music recording, etc.

If you do not want to particate but have access to related equipment please let me know. Also, if anyone has any ideas/comments/suggestions or further questions email me at cjsamz@gmail.com

Hope Is Fuel,

Cory

Obama van

George W. Heath, R.N. — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:33:09 EDT

Go to http://360.yahoo.com/gheathnurse to see my Obama van.

George

Mobile barackobama.com

Albert McMurry — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:14:08 EST

BarackObama.com/mobile is OK but it would be great to see a sight that's optimized for mobile browsers connecting over EDGE or even WAP. If you know of something, please ping me in the comments.

Obama Goes Mobile

Brad — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:22:50 EST

From Clickz (a marketing blog -- link below):

>>>If You Build It, They Will Come

Barack Obama's overall digital communications strategy is grounded in a well-designed Web site. However, keep in mind how you maintain contact with your audience when you refresh your site. For instance, after last week's win in the Iowa caucus, the Obama site got a refresh to capitalize on the momentum moving into the New Hampshire primaries. This refresh has moved the "Obama Everywhere" links well below the fold, making it difficult for supporters to gain awareness about how they might further interact with the candidate across digital and mobile platforms. If you update your site, remember to make it easy for your audience to follow you.

The Obama campaign has taken the idea of mobile connectedness a step further by establishing and maintaining a Twitter profile. Twitter is a prime example of the microblogging trend that resulted from the concept of status updates. It's also a great way to take advantage of the principles behind social networking and the mobile platform. By signing up to "follow" Obama on Twitter, you receive SMS (define) updates (your account can also be accessed online) that primarily revolve around mood, location, and upcoming events. It's a great way for supporters to feel like they are in the know and an opportunity for the campaign to send subtle reminders about upcoming debates or rally locations.

Simply put, the Obama mobile strategy is innovative and well executed. Frankly, it's so well executed that marketers should be jealous. It proves those who are willing to take a bit of a leap are often rewarded handsomely. Obama's building a base of voters who look beyond traditional means of communication for interaction and information. He's satisfying that same base by integrating multiple cross-channel communication platforms. While there's always room for improvement, there's indeed a lesson for mobile marketers in the Obama strategy.<<<

http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3628057

Text Message Update From NYC Rally!

Scott Goodstein — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:22:17 EDT

We received over 400 text responses during the NYC Rally directly to Obama Mobile (62262). People of all ages were truly inspired by Barack's speech tonight and are texting us their thoughts on the rally from their phones as they head home. Here are a few of the best ones so far:

+Sheila from Brooklyn, NY texted in “It was the best! I told Barack that I am a 60 yr old woman that wants her America back and I am putting all of my faith in him.. He said we will get it back!”

+Stanley texted, “It was awesome. I'm a high school student, and in coming to the rally, it has opened up my eyes on what the nation will be missing out on if he's not elected."

+Jack in Manhattan texted, “Finally an actual politician that makes me feel as proud to be an American as Jed Bartlet did on The West Wing.”

+Michelle from Brooklyn texted, “The September 27th rally in Washington Sq was informative, but more importantly inspiring. Hope for a better future is an invaluable gift Barack gives us.”

+Evan from Manhattan texted “It was amazing! Barack's ability to give a speech and control a crowd is incredible. He brings qualities to a Presidential race that we haven't seen in my lifetime!"

+And an another supporter texted, “I'm proud to say that the first election I will be old enough to vote in is the one with the most promising candidate since JFK.”

Keep the messages coming in. Text us your name your city and your thoughts to 62262.

Take Barack's Message With You

Tobin Van Ostern — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:08:54 EDT

A few days ago we launched a mobile text messaging program. Not only can you sign up for texts, you can also download wallpaper and ringtones for your cellphone (try texting ringtone1 to OBAMA).

The ringtones are an innovative way to get Senator Obama’s message out there. As John Della Volpe, director of polling at Harvard University’s Institute of Politics and founder of SocialSphere Strategies, puts it the ringtone is “going to create conversations.” When it plays while you are out in public and someone asks you about it, just ask them to text GO to OBAMA and they will get more information about Senator Obama.

We hope you will find these ringtones fun and enjoyable. For those times when your cell might ring out at an inopportune moment, such as class, I suspect that teachers might be a bit more lenient when they realize that its public policy and civic participation coming out of your cellphone.

Jon Stewart has gotten the Obama ringtone fever ( Daily Show clip). Shortly after our launch he did a hilarious segment highlighting the new ringtones in a variety of means from referencing a bus equipped with spinning rims adorned with Obama logos to Stewart himself dancing to the beats. Stewart’s glowstick dance moves paired with Obama’s ringtones must have been a hit –downloads of the ringtones doubled following the show’s airing.

Launching TXT to OBAMA (62262)

Scott Goodstein — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 17:47:01 EDT

We are excited to announce that we just launched TXT to OBAMA (62262). This is a great and easy way for everyone on the go to stay connected with our movement.

Anyone can simply Text “Go” to OBAMA (62262) to sign up for text messaging.

If you text “GO” to OBAMA (62262) between now and June 30th, you will also receive a free bumper sticker.

Visit www.barackobama.com/go

There is no charge from our campaign for text messaging—participants will only have to pay their standard text messaging rates from their own providers.

More information is available at www.barackobama.com/mobile

Millions of Americans relying on cell phones and are cutting the cords to their landlines - so this new service is essential for us to communicate with a growing number of Americans where they’re at.

We will periodically update everyone with campaign updates, local information, public appearances, and other info. We will also use text messaging to ask for your opinions and advice and give you the ability to request information from the campaign.

In addition, I’m excited to announce that our supporters have made a bunch of great free ringtones and wallpaper designs to personalize your mobile phones and show your support.

Visit www.barackobama.com/mobile to hear these creative ringtones that remix Barack's quotes about Healthcare, the War, and even his 2004 speech. Special thanks to musicians Jin, Pete Misner, Brent Messenger & Don Lisy for the great set of first free ringtones.

Can't wait to see how this all evolves.

Mobile Incorporated into the Obama Campaign

David Hosei — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 23:53:14 EDT

There needs to be more of a mobile component incorporated into the campaign. A few ideas that come to mind include:

*Reminders sent via TXT 12 hours before an event starts

*Blogging or Discussing via Wireless Web (more efficient than coming all the way home to post)

*Barackobama Mobile Site & experience for users without computer/Internet (33% OF THE AMERICAN POPULATION)

*Donate via Mobile (Charge to Your Phone Bill)

*Pass Along Content sent via Mobile

These are the top 5 I'd implement.

TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIES Obama 2008

Gabriel — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 09:55:08 EDT

Obama 2008 Web Marketing Campaign
TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIES

I have visited Senator Obama’s website before attending the rally today in Atlanta. I must say that his web team has made exceptional use of technology to get his message across. The clarity and media does an excellent job of information design. But there is yet another level he can elevate his message and fund raising efforts. Obama Store

Affiliates…
Give supporters the opportunity to sell Obama paraphernalia from their websites. How an Affiliate Program Works

Affiliate joins Obama affiliate program through the sign up page.
Affiliate logs into the member area, obtains the code for store banners, rich media ads, product buy text links, etc. in order to link to the Obama store.
Visitor clicks through from the affiliate’s web site to Obama web site.
Software code tracks the visitor as they browse Obama site.
Visitor makes a purchase
Tracking system associates the sale with the affiliate's visitor and records the transaction.
The Affiliate receives sales report by email.
Obama site provides recognition rankings of leading Affiliates.

Obama Download…
Allow supporters to download web marketing paraphernalia and collateral to use in their social networking, personal, or business web sites. Obama Downloads would offer these resources but also allow talented supporters to contribute their approved designs for others to download. Social Networking MySpace and Facebook are the most popular social networking sites with a combined 83 million unique visitors in February of this year. Social Networking downloads will allow supporters to use the following for their pages.

Layout library (templates with Obama 08 message and media)
Codes widgets (polls, referrals, voter registration, etc.)
Codes for embedded media (audio, video, images and podcast)
Store affiliate links and buy buttons

These resources would be designed to be easily integrated with social networking sites.

Web Sites
Beyond social networking sites, business and personal websites can also utilize the above downloads with the exception of Layouts. This provides million more potential impressions and points of contact for Obama’s web campaign.

Mobile Media Marketing and Communication
The mobile phones is the communications tool of choice for the fast pace society we live in today. Having means to quickly communicate with supporters will be of great value. Also a means for support communicate campaign messages to their circle of friends and family.

Subscribe to alerts
Ring tones
Polls
Audio and Images
Themes and backgrounds
Forward alerts (ex. Supporters can forward alert to all South Carolina voters in their personal phone books)

Email Post Card Marketing
Create resource of email post cards that supporters can come to the Obama site, customize and send to others. Supporters can choose from a library of static and animated card designed with campaign message and media. This platform gives designers the most design real-estate to express their multi-media talents.

I hope you and your staff see value in strategies discussed above. My company, F1 Systems Resource, Inc. (http://www.f1sr.com/) does not specialize in development of these resources, but could work with your staff to develop an RFP to quickly accomplish these technology strategies.