Steven Savage

DC gets into eComics in a big way, and news on Android, and . . . oh heck, DC is going eComics! And some other stuff!

Career:
Five ways to research your career.

Economics/Geekonomics:
MUST READ: A look at what your purchasing dollars get you in consumer electronics compared to decades ago. A fun, simple, and thought-provoking look.

Remember Russian Companies investing in the US? Looks like Russia is cultivating investment from names like Cisco and Twitter.

Anime and Manga:
How Manga Scanilation sites are skirting legal issues. A look at the continuing issues and battles over manga (and some other revelations about manga sites)

Comics:
MUST READ (Also): DC Launches Digital Comics program. This is a doozy – it'll start with an iApp, but also ties into an online website and an affiliate program so stores can make money. Their focus seems to be mostly on collections and backlog, but one current title is in the new-new lineup. Looks like they're keeping Zuda. Also this is powered by ComiXology (who I suspect could use your resume). Big news as this is head-and-shoulders above Marvel's sort-of-not-a-strategy.

Mobile:
Some concerns over Android Apps and Security. Some commentary on mobile in general. Admittedly this isn't surprising – vetting processes are still evolving in the mobile market. Might be important for you developers to realize this issue and adapt – and market yourselves – accordingly.

And what is the outlook for Mobile developers? Looks like it's Apple near-term, Android Long-Term, and a heavy emphasis on Tablets. Nothing surprising here – keep in mind Android is probably going to get a larger distribution base than iPhone in the end.

160,000 Android devices are selling a day. Just to give you some more numbers on all of this.

Social Media:
Facebook CEO says they'll hit a billion members next year.

Technology:
Brand.net raises $14 million. Never heard of them, but it seems this online ad campaign company sounds like they know what they're doing. Resume worthy?

Video Games:
PapayaMobile raises $4 million – for social Android games. Is it just me or is Android suddenly getting a lot of attention this week?

QUESTION OF THE DAY: What will other comics companies do in light of DC's announcement?

– Steven Savage

Plenty of people raising venture capital, virtual goods are good, and the iPad saves a classic magazine. Gear up for must-know progeek news goodness!

Career:
Why you may want a professionally written resume. Resume writing services are there for a reason – and you might find it's worth it.

Economics/Geekonomics:
Expect home prices to continue to fall into 2011.  Expect me to buy one . . . probably never.

Mobile:
Mobile Virtual goods? $168 million in revenue last year. Looks like a good market is out there for such things, with quite a base of users.

Publishing:
Gourmet Magazine revived as iPad App. Tablets giving magazines a new lease on life? Not surprising, and of course, that will only encourage more people to try this approach.

Social Media:
What Facebook is doing right. They've taken a lot of hits – let's take a look at what they're doing right.

Technology:
Apple has sold 3 Million iPads. No one is surprised. Frankly when people talk about the iPad competes with this device or that device they forget it competes with MANY devices. Tablets are here folks, they're not going away, Apple set the trail . . .

Investment Roundup and people who may need your resume: Clearwire raises $290 million, Playdom raises $33 million and wants to start acquiring other companies, and finally game-with-your-mind company Neurosky raises $11.8 million – maybe that's the next thing beyond the motion-controlled gaming?

Video:
There's tons of Wrestling suddenly coming to YouTube. Quite a nice deal, for quite a dedicated fandom. Now what other dedicated media properties and phenomena might YouTube pursue . . .

Video Games:
There's a subset of social gamers that provide the major profits in virtual goods. Food for thought – people spend a lot or spend nothing, essentially.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: What other media groups, specific shows or events, could benefit from an arrangement with YouTube?

– Steven Savage