Continuing my regular series of emails about events on at “The O2” (a huge entertainment venue that is sponsored by …. O2!), we have a diverse selection for this week – David Haye, Katie Melua, and Leonard Cohen – not all at once I might add! Personally I’d quite like to check out some boxing,…
O2 Germany first to offer the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 in the country
O2 has scored the exclusive launch rights for the long-awaited Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 handset. The all-in-one Windows Mobile smartphone packs all the things you could possibly need on your mobile device — including 3G (HSDPA), WiFi, GPS, large WVGA (800×480 pixels) touchscreen, 3.2 megapixel camera, and a whole lot more. It is available for…
Orange to carry the HTC Touch HD in UK, O2 in Germany
HTC Touch HD is hitting Europe, big time. In Germany, the Taiwan-based smartphone maker secured a deal with O2, while in the United Kingdom it’s Orange which will carry the all-touchscreen device. We’re still not sure how much the Touch HD will cost in Germany with a contract — all we know is that users…
The best Ad on TV right now? BOND!
So in our wonderful world of mobile-related fun, Mr. Bond has been making waves with his “Quantum of Solace” marketing push – personally I think this film is going to be AWESOME when it opens this Friday. Bond has had a major push on the mobile front, with Sony Ericssons C902 device getting BIG coverage…
UK: The O2, Events, 23rd October #2: Mighty Boosh!
Wow, having posted on the selection of great talent that is coming to The O2 in the coming months, I was just checking out The O2 website – and found the Mighty Boosh are going to be playing there! For those of you that are not acquainted, the Mighty Boosh is a quirky UK comedy,…
UK: The O2, Events, 23rd October
In what’s become something of a regular piece for me now, here’s the latest update on who you can see, and when, at everyones favourite entertainment venue, The O2. This week it’s the turn of Soul-legend Lionel Richie, and also Metallica, and Paul Weller. Personally, it would be Lionel all the way for me, but…
DeviceAnywhere launches virtual developer lab trial for O2 devices
DeviceAnywhere and O2 have teamed up to provide up to 30 free hours to mobile developers to test their software on all the devices they want to. I had bumped DeviceAnywhere at the BlackBerry Developer Conference as they were simultaneously announcing membership with the ISV Alliance Program. In a nutshell, these guys hook up devices…
Vodafone and O2 launching mpass payment service in Germany
O2 and Vodafone are launching the new mpass payment service in Germany, allowing more than 70 million bank and mobile phone customers in the country to “enjoy secure online shopping on their mobile phone or PC.” Retailers are also convinced of the benefits associated with mpass and so far a number of them [retailers] have…
UK: What’s on at the O2… AC/DC, that’s what!
In what is fast becoming a favourite thread of posts for me, here’s your regular update on what you can go and see at The O2 – for those of you unfamiliar, The O2 is a superb entertainment venue that is branded by the Mobile Network Operator, O2 (no surprises there!). I’ve been a few…
Mobile Brands will treble Mobile Marketing spend by 2013, says report
Major brands in the financial services, retail, and maunfacturing sectors will invest heavily in Mobile Marketing in the next 5 years, says UK OpCo Telefonica O2. Apparently two-thirds of businesses state that mobile marketing campaigns generate a higher response rate than traditional methods, due to the personalisation/targeting element. Interestingly, 88% of marketing directors anticipate that…