Nominees for the 13th Annual Webby Awards have been posted. There are several new categories in the mobile space this year, showcasing the rapid evolution of the medium. The emphasis on location, user experience, and application development is not a surprise.
The mobile categories are below (* new categories for 2009):
- Best Use of GPS or Location Technology *
- Best Use of Mobile Video *
- Experimental & Innovation *
- Integrated Mobile Experience *
- Mobile Applications *
- Entertainment
- Gaming
- Listings & Updates
- Mobile Marketplace & Services
- News
- Social Networking
- Sports
The nominees for the mobile news category are: BBC News mobile, Mobile News Network (AP), NPR iPhone Site, News in Pictures, Stitcher.
The Webby Awards are a good source of fresh ideas and industry best practices, and a great place for newspapers to stay on top of current mobile trends.
