What mobile needs to do to have a great 2013

December 18, 2012 Subscribe | View as Web page. THEDAILYBUZZ A roundup of emedia news and views from around the web In this Issue Washington Post signs up with NewsCred in push for dollars, exposure AAM survey: Publishers are all-in on mobile, but profitability lags What mobile needs to do to have a great 2013 13 must-have features for your next mobile app Will digital subscriptions save the newspaper industry? Unmetric identifies social media gaps advertisement Eliminate Audience Information Silos! A comprehensive database can build known audience, reader relationships, and revenue. Click for information on IPro Audience Database Builder with direct interface to WordPress and Drupal Washington Post signs up with NewsCred in push for dollars, exposure Now is the time for newspapers to get creative with ways to remain relevant and viable. In an effort to diversify its revenue, the Washington Post has joined NewsCred's syndication of news content. The move is worth watching because it also affords the newspaper an opportunity to go global. FULL ARTICLE - paidContent advertisement Audience Data Got You Down? Download our Ebook! This eBook was designed to help eMedia professionals explore the hows and whys of audience development, database building, and utilization. The process takes effort, but it builds on investments you have already made in content development and audience outreach. Download your free copy. AAM survey: Publishers are all-in on mobile, but profitability lags Publishers say they're producing multiple iPad/iPhone, Kindle and Nook apps, but most are digital replicas. Real innovation – and profits – may remain elusive until the platforms and processes stabilize. FULL ARTICLE - eMedia Vitals What mobile needs to do to have a great 2013 While mobile ad spend is increasing sharply, there are some factors that should be improved upon in order for 2013 to prove lucrative on the smaller screens. Namely, mobile advertising must evolve to become "easy, integrated, transparent and effective." Here is a look at 6 ways to make that happen. FULL ARTICLE - The Wall 13 must-have features for your next mobile app It doesn't hurt to look to entrepreneurs and startups for innovative ideas, especially when it comes to mobile apps. Here is what 13 of them say is vital to creating a great mobile app experience. FULL ARTICLE - The Next Web Will digital subscriptions save the newspaper industry? From The Wall Street Journal to FVN, newspapers around the world seem to be turning to paywalls in an attempt to save themselves. Here is an in-depth look at the many faces of paywalls to consider. FULL ARTICLE - Editor & Publisher Unmetric identifies social media gaps Do you know where there are gaps in your social media strategy? A service called Unmetric tracks information from Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Pinterest in order to identify engaging posts on a given topic made by your brand, as well as those made by your competitors. The service also looks at response times to posts on social media platforms, and which platforms you have down pat, as well as usage on those that needs improvement. FULL ARTICLE - ClickZ advertisement Advertise in the Daily Buzz If you are interested in advertising in The Daily Buzz, please contact Prescott Shibles at (917) 740-0026. You are receiving the Daily Buzz as a valuable member of the eMedia Vitals community. Please feel free to contact us at any time with feedback and comments. Click here to unsubscribe. Our mailing address is: Vital Business Media 122 West 27th Street New York, NY 10001 Copyright (C) 2012 Vital Business Media All rights reserved.