Update: 05.12.2011
The app is now live! Click here to check it out.
Update: 04.08.2011
Watch this short video on the app for the book. It will dispense quick technology tips. Marisa Smith of The Whole Brain Group uses her simulator to show what the app can do. It will be available in April–pending Apple’s approval. Watch the video below for a sneak peak.
Update: 04.01.2011
I am launching a mobile app for The New Small. At a high level, the app will do dispense exclusive advice to small businesses on emerging technologies via video, audio, and text.
Target Audience
Individuals and small businesses owners attempting to increase their understanding of emerging technologies, trends, concepts, and platforms.
Targeted Release Date
Mid to late April, 2011. Note that the Apple AppStore needs to approve the application before it will be available.
App Price
The app will be priced at $1.99.
What does the app do?
The app will dispense small businesses technology advice not found on any of Phil Simon’s other sites–e.g., http://www.philsimonsystems.com and http://www.thenewsmall.com.
Content areas will include:
- Cloud computing
- Web 2.0
- Social media
- Social networks
- Blogging
- Mobility
- Web design
- Open source software
- Strategies
- Tech trends
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Other
Tips will be short and frequent. At least at first, expect one tip per day.
App Platforms
Upon release, the app will available for the iPhone and iPad. People will be able to locate it in the AppStore.
Future Platforms
Based on the success of the application, expansion plans may include the following platforms:
- Android Store
- BlackBerry
Available Sponsorships
Individuals and companies will have the ability to enagage in sponsorships on a number of levels.
Exclusive Sponsorship
A company can be the exclusive sponsor of the app for a six month period. This will include a logo with a single clickable URL to a company’s site seen every time that the app launches.
Cost: $3,000 for six months.
Theme-Based Sponsorship
Organizations can also sponsor themes. For example, the site will provide tips related to mobility and cloud computing. A company can If the post contains video, I will mention the company along with the company’s URL. If the post contains audio, I will do the same. If the post contains text, a clickable link to the company’s URL will be provided.
Cost: $500 for each theme sponsorship for a six month period.
Per Post Sponsorship
Organizations can also sponsor individual posts. If the post contains video, I will mention the company along with the company’s URL. If the post contains audio, I will do the same. If the post contains text, a clickable link to the company’s URL will be provided.
Cost: $50 per post sponsorship.
Contact me if interested.
