‘Interviews’ Archives
2011 In Review: Interview with PocketGamer.biz
Kicking off our period of industry reflection on what happened in 2011 and what might happen in 2012 is Rob Weber, senior VP and co-founder of W3i. The US company is an iOS and Android app discovery and distribution outfit, which works with developers and publishers to launch and promote free games and apps. PocketGamer: What do you think [...]
W3i Launches Recharge Studios Fund and ‘Dolphin Play’ Game
"W3i, one of the most successful Internet startups ever in the state of Minnesota, has launched Recharge Studios, which is both a mobile app launch fund for game developers and an app publishing business — and also the first product of that unit, a social game for the the Apple iOS platform called “Dolphin Play.” The announcement was [...]
Interview with Michel Kripalani, Founder of Oceanhouse Media (Sourced)
"When it comes to driving your app up the rankings chart in the App Store, make sure you have the following two tactics in your corner: discounting and press. Smart App Marketing’s Rob Weber talks with Michel Kripalani the CEO of Oceanhouse Media about what it takes to deliver hit after hit in the App Store. Oceanhouse Media publishes [...]
W3i Starts a Fund to Lure Facebook Developers to iOS Gaming (Sourced)
"It’s not uncommon to hear social game developers complain that Facebook is becoming too difficult to build on, and that mobile development looks attractive as an alternative. But will they actually move? A Minnesota company called W3i hopes to help push more social developers into mobile with a fund and publishing group Recharge [...]
How To Create Hit Apps: Interview with Mike Lee, Co-founder, Tapulous
Ever wonder how a blockbuster app developer thinks? Recently, I caught up with Mike Lee, co-founder of Tapulous, to get his inside perspective on what is the recipe for a developer to create a blockbuster app. As virtually everyone knows, Tapulous is the developer that brought us the hit game Tap Tap Revenge, a series that has seen more than 25 [...]
The Future of Apps In Car Electronics
Where are the top three places you spend your time, I imagine your list looks like this: work, in bed and in the car. Regardless of which one of those three locations you’re at, applications are a touch, flick or wipe away. With the killer success of App Stores, apps for handheld devices clearly are on fire. But what does the future [...]
Full Interview On How to Promote Apps On UNTETHER.tv (Video)
The full interview of Rob Woodbridge and I discussing how to promote apps on UNTETHER.tv. UNTETHER.tv: Behind the business of mobile
My Tips On Promoting Apps On UNTETHER.tv (Video)
Rob Woodbridge and I discussed the business of mobility on UNTETHER.tv. During the full video interview which will be posted next Thursday, September 9th, I shared with Rob the story of W3i and Apperang, as well as practical tips for app developers to consider when promoting their application.
Interview with the Minnov8 Gang: The W3i Story & App Trends
Thank you Steve Borsch, Tim Elliott, Graeme Thickins and Phil Wilson for hosting me today on your weekly Minnov8 podcast. I've enjoyed listening to your show for quite a while now, and it was great to be mic'ed up this week.
Consumer Application Thought Leaders – Interview with Kris Tufto, former CEO of Jasc Software, Developer of Paint Shop Pro
Kris Tufto was the CEO of Minnesota-based, Jasc Software during their growth phase from from 1998 to 2005, a period that saw Jasc grow from what was rumored to be $5 million in revenue to over $30 million in revenue before their eventual sale to Corel in 2004. Jasc Software was most widely known for their Paint Shop Pro graphic editing program. [...]
