Colin Gibbs

Denver, CO 80207 USA
http://peakmobile.net
15 Years Experience

Professional Experience

I'm a journalist and research analyst with 10-plus years experience covering technology including smartphones, tablets, apps, connected cars, mobile marketing and payments, the Internet of Things and wearable devices such as smart watches. I write about how technology is changing lives through media, healthcare, education, sports and more; I also cover the mobile industry from business angles.

Expertise

Reporter 15 YearsResearcher 6 YearsWriter 15 Years

Specialty

Business (general) 11 YearsSports & Recreation 4 YearsTechnology 11 Years

Industries

Newspaper - Local/Regional 5 YearsMagazine - Trade magazines/publications (B2B) 10 YearsOnline/new media 11 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • Gigaom.com (10+)
  • TrustedChoice.com (6-10)
  • FierceWireless (1-2)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • Fujitsu Labs (1-2)
  • Microsoft (1-2)
  • Sprint (1-2)

Computer Skills

Word, PowerPoint, Excel, WordPress, HTML

References

Available on request

General

How Xiaomi could generate real money in emerging markets
(Gigaom Research 12/17/2014)
Xiaomi has quickly become one of the world's largest producers of smartphones, but those devices are generating razor-thin margins. To fully capitalize on its booming handset business, Xiaomi should focus on creating its own app ecosystems within Android.
Hype vs. traction: What not to expect in mobile in 2015
(Gigaom Research 12/31/2014)
Examining segments in the mobile industry where hype it likely to outpace real-world traction in 2015. Topics include mobile payments, beacons, and smartwatches/wearables.
Mobile ad mediation is emerging as a powerful tool -- for the right publishers
(Gigaom Research 12/10/2014)
Publishers are increasingly looking to mobile ad network mediation to leverage multiple networks and find the most appropriate -- and lucrative -- ways to sell inventory. But while ad mediation is very promising, it also has a few important drawbacks.