wifi at 32,000 feet

Well, it's finally here, wifi on airplanes. I am posting this high above the Iowa plains, thanks to the new wifi service being offered by American Airlines on some domestic flights. today might be the first day, there are representatives from the service provider, GoGo internet, on the flight to offer any assistance. 

Details: $12.95 per flight segment. Easy sign up based on very simple browser based registration, takes all major CCs, and confirms your order very quickly. Initial experience provided very quick broadband access. It seems to allow full access to the internet, including IM, altough it has disabled any VOIP or audio/video chat capability. I assume that is to promote quiet surfing, a welcome choice. the thought of 70 people all talking to their computers via skype or ichat is too maddending to consider.

The service did go down briefly, but a restart of my computer has had it up and running flawlessly for the last 2 hours. good thing i have a second laptop battery!

for all those IP access whores like me, it's a very cool thing. for all those who have been dreading this day, sorry dude. 

and please, no one tell my boss i can be reached in flight! :)

Wireless useage.

My take on this article is that they just don't know what they are
missing. Similar things were said about the web early on. Who would
ever want to bank online? Ya got me?

http://mobile.adage.com/site?sid=adage_ip&pid=article&targetURL=http://adage.com//digital/article.php?article_id=130223

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cesar: a Blast from the Past

For those who haven't yet come across this, a cesar T.V. commercial from 1990. I think it's safe to say, "We've come a long way, baby." Also, check out the one from 1991 the next time you're on YouTube. Looks like it made a huge leap from 1990.

Twitter on the iPhone: Which App Will Rule Them All?

If you twitter and have an iPhone then you should check this out. I've tried almost off of these apps and, agree that it's tough finding the right app.

Which will rule them all on the iPhone?

The Mojave Experiment...

As most of you are probably aware, Windows Vista has taken a different approach to their campaign...It goes by the code name "Mojave." It targets "regular" (clueless?) people who have never laid eyes on Vista, then lets them "decide for themselves." At first, I was skeptical about the brand's need to disguise itself, but I've since warmed up to it. Branding needs a little alter ego action now and then.

Take a look at the site, if only to check out the video execution.

Tivo to Try Something New with Amazon

Interactivity doesn't stop at web and/or mobile technology. It looks like T.V. advertising is in for quite the face lift. Let's face it, with the web constantly blooming, it's becoming harder and harder for T.V. commercials to make their mark, and effectively, at that.

So, what's the plan? With the TiVo remote, users will be able to buy the products being advertised, with the help of Amazon as a partner. This is believed to enrich the overall viewer experience and will not distract the consumer from their favorite program (that's the beauty of TiVo)....

It's still risky, however...

"As DVRs get more popular, 'the majority of commercials in home will be fast-forwarded through,' he said. 'It is critical that there be a form of advertising and a transactional solution that underpins the DVR, or the economics of television are going to be substantially undermined.”

Putting a Fresh Face (or Lack Thereof) to Viral

More proof you don't need a huge budget to produce an extremely successful viral ad campaign.

This faceless ad campaign for Lotus has sparked huge buzz across automotive blogs, forums, and more.

And all it cost them was a few latex masks, a couple stand-ins, and tickets to a handful of high profile British events.

MARS Petcare Makes the News!

Today's lead headline on BrandChannel was a feature about the pet industry, and everything from the conservative to the crazy (like dogs taking the runway at the Tokyo Pet Fashion Week!).

Of the entire article, Mars Petcare, our most favored client, took the lead on real estate. Check it out for yourself!

Killer Pizza

Some funny TV Spots for Round Table Pizza. The silly nature of them actually gets funnier and funnier as you see each spot. Done pretty well, enjoy.

iPhone with out contract?

http://m.usatoday.com/news.jsp?key=864264

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Have you Plurked?

Goodbye Twitter.

Build Karma points and start plurking instead. They've got a cool timeline to see who's doing what. It's pretty nifty. I guess you could say it's sort of like Twittering, but with a different twist. It's definitely worth checking out. Plurk.com

Will ".PEDIGREE" Be an Available Domain Next Year?

The ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is voting today in Paris. A vote that could lead to a radical and historical shift in the way we navigate the Web.

We are all familiar with ".com" and ".net", ".us" and ".gov". But what if we could secure ".Pedigree" or ".Cesar"? Based on the vote today, we'll see! Intrigued? Read on...

I wonder if we shouldn't be getting out our wallets now for our clients...

Spirit of Steve Irwin, Protect Us

Browsing MySpace is more dangerous than you think.

Hidden Meaning Behind the Photo...?

Hint: It's TOTALLY unrelated to botany and/or human anatomy...Think...technology.

Video Entertainment 8 Hours a Day

Did you see today's headline of eMarketer?  Research is indicating that Internet users in the US spend over 6 hours a day on video entertainment, and in 5 years they will be spending 8 hours per day.   That's a third of the day, the same amount of time many consider to be a good night's sleep.

As a marketer focused on the interactive space, recent articles and buzz over the growth of online video leads to excitement as there is tremendous opportunity.  My perception of this shift is positive given my position.  Years ago I worked in the more traditional space focused on print and broadcast, when I would have perhaps viewed such shift as a liability. 

Even so, it seems unfathomable that I personally could spend a third of my day engaging with online video entertainment.  Perhaps if I were still sweet 16, or if I were retired.  I guess they could be using the term "video entertainment" loosely and that some of those 8 hours in front of the computer are for educational purposes.   I kind of like to think the society of Internet users maintains such level of integrity.

Take a look on top articles for June 25, at www.emarketer.com

Diapers & Laptops & iPhones...Oh My!

It's no question that as technology skyrockets, so does its use among young people. How young is too young? Some parents these days are clueless as to when and how to provide their children with technology.

Take a read. It's a really interesting analysis (broken down by child age groups) on an issue with no clear-cut answer.

Vote for the next Wegmens WPOP

Wegmens is soliciting the help of its shoppers to vote on the next flavor of its private label CSD line "WPOP". As incentive, shoppers can win from a variety of prizes (patio packages, wii consoles, etc.) The promotion is featured on-pack and linked to a micro-site off wegmens.com. One of the first private label promotions I've seen. Its also advanced given the unique codes on packgaing linked to the promotional microsite.

http://www.wegmansvoteandwin.com/

Go2Pets - Out and About with Spot

Purina has teamed with go2® to provide dog owners with local information right to their cell phone including location of off-leash parks, pet friendly accommodations, camping, airlines, fun places, kennels, vets, etc..

http://www.go2.com/webbrowser/indexPetsLanding.cfm

Gas Price Saver Widget

Great Widget that features lowest gas prices in your area. Widget that saves your money!