To conclude my monthly series “Thoughts on the iPad” where I previously discussed future audience trends in Where Will Your Audience Be Next Year? and developing eCommerce trends with mobile apps in Cracking the Code to Web Revenue? I wanted to discuss the web marketing potential of mobile apps. With all signs pointing toward a shift in user adoption with mobile devices and eCommerce trends highlighting a

In my previous post All Eyes Are On The iPad. Are Yours? I noted how the iPad was setting the stage for a publishing revolution with its transformational user experience. How have I come to this bold prediction? Three key signs have led me to the belief we’re on the cusp of a publishing revolution in short order. Tablet computers are currently the next must have device. Touchscreen interaction / navigation will

In early April Apple launched the iPad. Since that time not one day has passed that you’ve not heard the word iPad. Why? Apple sold 3 million units in the first 80 days of it’s release. Initial estimates were that Apple would sell 1 million iPads in 2010 and now the 2010 forecast is much higher: iSuppli, a market intelligence company, also raised their forecast of iPad sales. The company believes Apple wi

It’s been 10 days since the release of Apple’s iPad and in an attempt to avoid blind hyperbole I wanted to get at least a weeks worth of use under my belt before I shared my thoughts on it. Here are 5 important reasons photographers should take note of the iPad. 1. It’s More than just an iPod One of the most common complaints I’ve heard is, “Why pay so much for a big iPod Touch?” I

In no short order the iPad has been receiving a ton of hype since its release, but rather than get sucked into the hype echo chamber I postponed my review until I had sometime to use it. Now that 10 days have passed and I’ve used my iPad in almost every way conceivable here is my review. iPad Impressions The Apple iPad is a really slick device. It has a great feel to it. It’s balanced, fits well in your h

As you’re probably aware the iPad is on the way and its going to save the world! All will be right again when the Apple iPad hits the streets in early April. Nikon and Canon photographers will sing Kumbaya together, dogs will get along with cats and newspapers will again be profitable… well you’d think that would be the case from all the hype. I’ve had several conversations over the past sever