Meffys 2015 Finalist Profiles: Innovation in Education

After record entries from over 30 countries and scrutiny by an independent panel of judges consisting of over 40 journalists, analysts, accelerators and VCs from around the globe, the 2015 Meffys finalists have been revealed. The ultimate winners will be announced on October 19th 2015 in at a Gala Dinner taking place in London,  hosted by the legendary musician, beat-boxer and musical mastermind, Beardyman. In the run up to the event we will be profiling the finalists in the different categories – Innovation Awards, Market Awards, Sector Awards. Today its the turn of the Innovation Award …

Meffys 2015 Finalist Profiles: Innovation in Business Model

After record entries from over 30 countries and scrutiny by an independent panel of judges consisting of over 40 journalists, analysts, accelerators and VCs from around the globe, the 2015 Meffys finalists have been revealed. The ultimate winners will be announced on October 19th 2015 in at a Gala Dinner taking place in London,  hosted by the legendary musician, beat-boxer and musical mastermind, Beardyman. In the run up to the event we will be profiling the finalists in the different categories.  –  Today its the turn of the Innovation Award for best business model, recognising …

Meffys 2015 Finalist Profiles: Innovation in Apps

After record entries from over 30 countries and scrutiny by an independent panel of judges consisting of over 40 journalists, analysts, accelerators and VCs from around the globe, the 2015 Meffys finalists have been revealed. The ultimate winners will be announced on October 19th 2015 in at a Gala Dinner taking place in London,  hosted by the legendary musician, beat-boxer and musical mastermind, Beardyman. In the run up to the event we will be profiling the finalists in the different categories – Innovation Awards, Market Awards, Sector Awards. Today its the turn of the Innovation Award …

Meffys Spotlight – Bitstrips

With the deadline for entering the 12th annual Meffys fast approaching (17th July 2015 - get yours in quick!) we are taking a look at some of last year’s winners to find out what winning a Meffy meant to them and what they’ve been up to since. This week, 2014's winner of the Social and Entertainment category - the hugely popular Bitstrips - fill us in on what they've been busy with this year, as we meet co-founder and CEO Jacob Blackstock. What did Bitstrips win a Meffy for? "Our customizable comics also blend social and entertainment in a novel and unusually effective way that people …

Meffys Spotlight – Pollen VC

With the 12th annual Meffys, supported by F-Secure, open for entries and set to return to London, we are taking a look at some of last year’s winners to find out what winning a Meffy meant to them and what they’ve been up to since they celebrated their win. The deadline for entries is 17th July so if you haven't started your entry, get moving! This week, we speak to Pollen VC, 2014's winner of the Monetization and Engagement award, and CEO & Founder, Martin Macmillan. What did Pollen VC win a Meffy for? Pollen VC won the Meffy for Monetization and Engagement. We help mobile developers …

Meffys Spotlight – Smart e-Money

The 12th annual Meffys, supported by F-Secure, is open for entries and will return to London this Autumn after 2 year in the States. We've been asking last year’s winners  what winning a Meffy meant to them and what they’ve been up to since. This week, we're talking to 2014's winner of the Mobile Money Category -  Smart e-Money, Inc. Vice President and Head, Angelito M. Villanueva. What did Smart e-Money win a Meffy for? Smart e-Money, Inc. (‘SMI’) won in the Mobile Money Category for its quick deployment of Mobile Cash Transfer Program (‘MCTP’). "Since winning the Meffys last year, SMI …

Meffys Spotlight – GoMetro

The 12th annual Meffys, supported by F-Secure, is open for entries and return to London this Autumn. Continuing our spotlight series we speak to last year’s winners to find out what winning a Meffy meant to them and what they’ve been up to since they celebrated their win. This week, we catch up with GoMetro, the winner of the Innovation in a Growth Market Award (this year called the Innovation in a Mobile First Market). GoMetro Founder Justin Coetzee shares what's in store for the business next. What did Go Metro win a Meffy for? GoMetro won the MEF 2014 award for Innovation in a Growth …

Meffys Spotlight – The Wireless Registry

With the 12th annual Meffys, supported by F-Secure, open for entries and set to return to London, we are taking a look at some of last year’s winners to find out what winning a Meffy meant to them and what they’ve been up to since they celebrated their win. This week, 2014's winner of the prestigious Consumer Trust Award - The Wireless Registry fill us in on their year so far, with CEO, Patrick Parodi. What did The Wireless Registry win a Meffy for? In collaboration with The Future of Privacy Forum, The Wireless Registry has created the first universal opt-out for Mobile Locations …

Meffys 2014 – All the Nominees and Winners

Last month MEFTV met the Meffys 2014 nominees and winners at the 11th Annual Awards Gala Dinner in San Francisco as part of MEF Global Forum 2014. Watch backstage interviews with all of the winners below. You can also check out all of the finalists – it’s a fantastic round-up of the best in mobile content and commerce from around the world in 2014. The Winners Mobile Education - Wikimedia Foundation > [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t-S7EFPasw&feature=share&list=PLRqxWUlaeOT44_rxTLex3OHGw2vQPUXmx&w=600&align=right]mHealth - Eko Devices > Big Data …

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10 things you need to know about mobile social tech

Last year, dedicated social tech investor, Nominet Trust, launched the inaugural Nominet Trust 100 (NT100), a list of 100 inspiring international projects using technology to drive social change and make the world a better place.  The call for nominations for the second annual NT100 is now open.Research among the finalists of the 2013 NT100 found that mobile innovations (including apps) stood out as the technology of choice that will make the biggest impact on society. Here Ed Anderton, Development Researcher at the Trust, outlines some examples of how, specifically mobile ideas, have made a …

11 Facts That Demonstrate The Global Impact and Growth of Mobile

Don’t panic! the deadline for entering the 11th annual Meffys has been extended to 8th August. To celebrate here’s 11 essential mobile facts from across the mobile landscape representing some of the categories that will be awarded in Silicon Valley later this year. Categories include Mobile Money, Entertainment & Life Tool Apps, Social Responsibility and Consumer Trust as well as four new categories Big Data, Innovation in FinTech, Mobile Health and Mobile Education. 1. 90% of all data has been created in the last two years.  The proliferation of smartphones is accelerating this growth.  …

Meffys Winner Spotlight – Tile

With the Meffys 2014 open for entries, we are taking a look at some of last year's winners to find out what they've been up to since they celebrated their success in the international mobile content & commerce awards. This week, we catch up with Life Tools App Award winner Tile, who wowed judges with their amazing location tracking technology, with Nick Evans, founder & CEO. What did Tile win a Meffy for? Tile won 2013 Meffys for Life Tools App, which celebrates apps that provide tools to enhance and simplify consumers’ lives. Why do you think the judges picked your entry? At …

Dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s in Mobile Education

Educational apps rank ninth among all app categories in terms of downloads. 17 per cent of mobile media users download them – a third of the number downloading games (54 per cent), for example.  Whilst their popularity might be described as niche, their impact is transformative. To acknowledge the benefit that mobile education is having on consumers, MEF has included a new mobile education category in this year's Meffy Awards - the global awards for mobile content and commerce.  The award highlights the innovation and impact mobile has on education resources and services and celebrates the …

Meffys Winner Spotlight – Fortumo

With the Meffys 2014 open for entries, we are taking a look at some of last year's winners to find out what winning a Meffy meant to them and what they’ve been up to since they celebrated their success in the international mobile content & commerce awards. This week, we check in with Innovation for Business Model Award winner Fortumo and Jacob Hauskens, VP of Sales & Business Development. What did Fortumo win a Meffy for? Fortumo won the Meffy last year for our innovative business model Android app distribution. We’re helping app developers with billing and publishing in dozens of …

iPhone Users Focus on Health, Android Users Prefer Fitness

Opera Mediaworks recently conducted research to discover if distinct patterns exist among the growing mobile health and fitness audience in terms of device used and activity across apps by looking at mobile ad-impressions.  There are significant differences across devices and countries. Here, Opera Mediaworks MD, Mark Slade breaks out some of the headline statistics. Mobile Health is a new category in the 2014 Meffys recognizing the innovation in this rapidly expanding area of the mobile ecosystem. Entries have just opened and judges will be looking at solutions that address affordable …

Meffys Winner Spotlight – SwiftKey

With the Meffys 2014 open for entries, we are taking a look at some of last year's winners to find out what winning a Meffy meant to them and what they’ve been up to since they celebrated their success in the international mobile content & commerce awards. This week, Innovation in Mobile Apps Award winner SwiftKey, best known for their  'mind-reading' touchscreen keyboard apps, fill us in on their busy year so far. What did SwiftKey win a Meffy for? Founded in London in 2008, SwiftKey specializes in building technology that makes it easy for everyone to create and communicate on …

Finalists and host announced for 10th Annual Meffys Celebration

MEF today revealed the shortlist for the upcoming 10th annual Meffys awards, being held in Silicon Valley as part of the inaugural MEF Global Forum 2013 conference on the 14th and 15th November. After a grueling judging marathon (Meffys entrants are shortlisted by an international panel of over 40 journalists, academics, analysts and VCs) the thirteen categories were whittled down to 5 finalists each - no mean feat considering the quality and diversity of the entrants. This year saw submissions from established businesses, new businesses, agencies, start-ups, a host of new verticals, …

Meffys 2012 winners video spotlight – Life Tools App Award Winner: ABRSM

Although your chance to enter the 2013 Meffys has now passed (thanks and good luck to all the entrants!) we're looking back at previous winners from 2012 - this one is the Life Tools App Award, won by the Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music for their brilliant Aural Trainer App, and who seem genuinely amazed to have been selected as the winning entry by the judges! Celebrating its 10th year anniversary the Meffys, have come to be known as one of the mobile industry’s most coveted awards, honouring achievements across mobile content and commerce and recognising the best innovation from …

Meffys 2012 winners video spotlight – Social Responsibility & Development Award Winner: Afroes

With just hours to go before the 2013 Meffys entry deadline (you have until 6pm tonight PST!), we're looking back at previous winners from Meffy's 2012 - here Tom Kabuga collects the Social Responsibility and Development Award for their amazing game Moraba, along with category sponsor Matthew Dawes of All Amber. Celebrating its 10th year anniversary the Meffys, have come to be known as one of the mobile industry’s most coveted awards, honouring achievements across mobile content and commerce and recognising the best innovation from around the globe. To celebrate the Meffys historic …

Meffys 2012 winners video spotlight: PERFORM

We're looking back at previous winners from Meffys 2012 - here Daryn Wober of PERFORM picks up the Content Service Award for their Al Jazeera Sports Apps. Celebrating its 10th year anniversary the Meffys, have come to be known as one of the mobile industry’s most coveted awards, honouring achievements across mobile content and commerce and recognising the best innovation from around the globe. To celebrate the Meffys historic anniversary the gala dinner is moving from its usual London locale to the heart of Silicon Valley, San Francisco - the deadline for submissions has been extended to …