Daily Must Reads, Dec. 5, 2011
The best stories across the web on media and technology
1. Internet access and the new digital divide (New York Times)
2. Facebook has acquired Gowalla (TechCrunch)
3. Old media executives too busy, private for Twitter (Reuters)
4. First feature film shot on a smartphone is about Tothit movie theaters (paidContent)
SeedSpeak: A geolocation app for better civic engagement
We're all too familiar with terms like "community" and "engagement" when talking about online news. But what if we take it back to the root? Not Twitter followers, blog comments, or Quora questions, but instead a group of people trying to do something together? SeedSpeak, a 2010 Knight News Challenge winner, is trying to...
John King Continues 50-State Theme By Teaming With Social Networking Site Gowalla
CNN's John King has taken John King, USA back on the road, the trademark of his show.But in addition to reporting from some key states as November looms, he's added a social networking element - teaming with Gowalla to keep viewers informed of his every movement.
Foursquare passes the two million user mark
Foursquare, the location-based social network, has crossed the two million
user mark over the weekend.
Mediaite Year One: I know Where You Are, Dan Abrams
Perhaps the biggest, most pervasive, most important shift in media during the last year has been the rise of location-based services, particularly those used when mobile. New companies with names like FourSquare, Gowalla, and Loopt are letting everyone know where you are, where you aren't, where you've been, and maybe even where you're going.
Turning Consumer Loyalty Into a Cellphone Game
Using their cellphones, consumers can track their visits and purchases and earn rewards.
