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Re: Mobile Industry Review: The End of an Era

Ms. Jen — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 01:50:42 -0000

James,

I am very sad to read this, as you and Ben are a perfect foil for each other in the videos. You both will be forced (by me) to keep the videos going in another online space.

smiles, jen ;o)

Re: Mobile Industry Review: The End of an Era

Farhan Rehman — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:49:35 -0000

Hey, I'm sorry to hear that..
I guess in these economic times, it is about delivering real value, to people, with the budgets to pay for it..
It's a shame it had to end, but clearly, monetisation is always important to make any venture truly sustainable.

Re: Mobile Industry Review: The End of an Era

CT Moore — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:18:47 -0000

Alas, content is king, but money talks...

Re: Mobile Industry Review: The End of an Era

rune sovndahl — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:52:50 -0000

There is still MoMo and a few other things but yes the rss feed will be moved thanks for the info whatley.

Re: Mobile Industry Review: The End of an Era

JP Campbell — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:08:43 -0000

Informative, good, fun. It will be missed.

Re: Mobile Industry Review: The End of an Era

James Body — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:15:21 -0000

A major part of the attractiveness of MIR (late SMS Text News) was the way in which it connected wth real people in a very real world manner.

I cannot see how that bond can continue in 'Corporate Mode'.

Still - Ewan has been known to pull off the most outrageous of manoevres - so it will be interesting to see what transpires......

Re: Mobile Industry Review: The End of an Era

SteveRowlands — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:57:19 -0000

A tear of joy is brought to my eye in reminiscing on the great-ness that was the MIR Show.

A tear of sadness due to the fact that it is no more.

I sincerely hope you guys team up once again in the future somehow.

Re: Mobile Industry Review: The End of an Era

Micky — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:25:47 -0000

It certainly is, an end of an era. Its bitter sweet news.

I really have enjoyed following MIR since the SMS Text News days. I wish you all the very best in the future, and remember what i said guys, "Don't become strangers".

Micky

Re: Mobile Industry Review: The End of an Era

Mike42 — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:56:56 -0000

A real pity that the collective industry (of which I'm a part, so take some small responsibility for) couldn't fund this via advertising / sponsorship.

I guess when you are by and large preaching to the converted, there's not much benefit in it for MNO/handset PR budgets. And with so many bloggers out there doing it for free, the free vs. paid / regurgitated PR vs. MIR-style analysis fight will always come down on the side of the free.

Real pity. But I know I've got 4 good friends out of it.

Re: Mobile Industry Review: The End of an Era

James Norris — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:45:44 -0000

Well done to everyone at MIR. It was a informative and fun read. However bring forth these new changes along with future MGoL's and whatever else that lies in store.

Re: Mobile Industry Review: The End of an Era

Denny — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:32:17 -0000

It's a real shame to see MIR moving to this closed business model. I hope you and the other contributors who've built it into such a successful site have seen a fair share of the money that must have been involved in the decision.

Re: Mobile Industry Review: The End of an Era

Josh Russell — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:28:42 -0000

onward and upward and all that!

the small bits i had an opportunity to be part of were great fun :)

good luck to you all..

Re: Mobile Industry Review: The End of an Era

Mike Bradshaw — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:05:24 -0000

yep, definatly the end of an era & the mobile world is a poorer place for it.

I really enjoyed all of the videos you guys made over the last however long the videos have been coming out.