Chris: You are right on. Mobile will be huge, and it’s something that I am closely monitoring, not just from an amateur standpoint but for one of my clients. I still think the U.S. is a little immature for this, but the EU and Asia will see big developments in social media this year.

Bill: Actually in your post, you slam Shel Holtz’s discussion of Utterz, a new media form that can be used for PR. I thought Shel’s post was fantastic, cutting-edge commentary, and I linked to it in this post. Therefore, your bashing of Shel and discussion about new tools is related. As to Now Is Gone, my original comments on the typo post stand. Interested parties can see those comments here: http://nowisgone.com/2008/02/14/becker-recommends-the-book-with-some-stiff-criticism/

Re this comment:
“Some say this discussion is not worthy of reading. Wrong. It’s just good business.”

Anyone who read my post about the PR blogosphere being a tad “becalmed” knows that I said nothing remotely related to what you’re discussing in this post. A lot of good folks joined that conversation — 39 comments at last count — some of them in agreement, some not. Point is, I’m not the only one noticing a lull in the conversation.

I’d have responded sooner, but for some reason you linked to the Media Bullseye “post about my post” rather than back to the original. That’s OK, I’m not big on “link love” anyway. It’s a dirty business.

But if someone wants to check it out and compare it to what you said above, here’s the link: http://toughsledding.wordpress.com/2008/02/04/is-it-just-me-or-have-pr-blogs-lost-their-wind/

I’m sorry to be so “wrong” on this one, Geoff. And I’m sorry I couldn’t say nice things about “Now Is Gone.” You need to let it go, and you need to hire an editor before the next edition. Solve the problem, don’t rationalize it.

I enjoyed this post. A few observations to “pile on” –

Video – has been around. it is evolving and there are different platforms that are coming to light and can leverage faster broadband networks. i would add that live broadcasting and mobile broadcasting will be the next frontier.

Mobile – the carriers have heard from the first adaptors and are moving toward an open platform. this is in the embryonic stages. although, the mass majority of consumers still prefer price as number one factor in choosing a carrier / phone.

folks are also starting to get interested in dual mode wifi / cellular phones and they will be more ubiquitous now that carriers have invested in enabling hotspots (note T-mobile and at&t efforts) and can serve them – not to mention it saves them capacity (spectrum).

In any case, exciting times to be a part of all this and fun to watch.

Best, Chris
http://www.mobilediner.com/