Colin Gibbs

Denver, CO 80207 USA

Website: http://peakmobile.net

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.

Total Media Industry Experience

15 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.