Do you know what a “thumbcast” is?
Well, I didn’t either until recently. Thumbcasts are simply text messages that are broadcast to people’s mobile phones. Although my fat thumbs are not nimble enough to text at the rate of your average American youth, I am now generating thumbcasts as an independent media correspondent (or “freelancer,” if you will) for 80108 Media, a Boston-based company that sends mobile messages about local goings-on to subscribers in several markets around the country, including Austin.
Each 80108 correspondent gets a channel. Mine is called “Austin Out There.” I cover everything from shows to food to sales on building supplies. I try to focus on under-the-radar items that are free or relatively cheap so you’ll have more beer money. You can check out my most recent thumbcasts online here.
Take a look and please consider subscribing to get my messages sent straight to your phone if you have a supported carrier with unlimited text messaging. It’s a free service and you stand to save a nice chunk of change following my tips. Most importantly, the home office will reward me handsomely if I generate enough subscriptions.
Jeez, I feel like one of those elementary school kids selling Ranger Rick subscriptions to raise money for a new jungle gym.
Monday, September 24, 2007
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...or like a foodie who needs more cheddar for artisan cheese.
Here's the link to my new blog: http://boxingoctopus.wordpress.com/
I was telling Matt that we should go bowling with you and Kate sometime, mostly because I think y'all would be fun to bowl with.
I second the bowling idea, sounds fun! Although please prepare yourselves for my terrible display of bowling skills - in my last game I think I bowled a 40.
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