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“Allows users to vote on the topics that are most important to them… it’s an exciting website, everybody likes to weigh in.”
- ABC News
“An entertainment website that’s built around texting.”
- MyFOX LA
“Predicto sees future in celeb polls… polling service wrapped within a social network and point-earning system.”
- Variety
“With more than 1.8 million visitors/month, the company challenges Americans to predict what they feel is the inevitable future from politics to entertainment, pop culture and financial fiascos.”
- CelebrityMound.com
“Predicto is this nifty little website and is the leading online entertainment mobile company. I highly recommend you check out the site.”
- Philadelphia Celebrity Examiner
“News alerts, mobile polling and other mobile related services around this year’s election are getting Americans more involved in what is going on in the country.”
New York, NY – August 16, 2010 – As Labor Day approaches, so does the perennial question, "What was the Song of the Summer?" It’s an honor many pop stars hope to achieve. Billboard.com has been keeping track of airplay and sales from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and will declare the official "2010 Song of the Summer" in early September. The Predicto Mobile community has been weighing in via text messages with their choices for the season’s anthem, as well as other music-related polls about today’s hottest artists.
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New York, NY – August 2, 2010 – Traditionally, June is the most popular month for weddings. Celebrities did not seem to get the memo this year, however, as several high-profile couples tied the knot in July. Many favored small, secretive affairs over elaborate ceremonies, but understated or not, weddings have been in the headlines all summer long. Cell phone-carrying members of the Predicto Mobile community have even been text messaging votes and weighing in on the romantic futures of Hollywood’s newlyweds and soon-to-be weds. The anticipation has spilled over to reality television too, as viewers wonder whether TV’s most famous singleton, Ali Fedotowsky, will choose a groom on "The Bachelorette."
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New York, NY – July 7, 2010 – Television’s best and brightest will be honored at the Primetime Emmy Awards on August 29. For those wondering which celebrity attendees will be fidgeting nervously and waiting to hear their names called, nominations are to be announced Thursday morning. In the meantime, voters at Predicto.com, home of the largest premium text messaging community, are weighing in with their picks for the cream of the primetime TV crop.
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New York, NY – June 30, 2010 – 'Eclipse,' the third installment of the 'Twilight' saga, descends on movie theaters this week. For longtime fans of the popular vampire book series as well as recent groupies of the big-screen franchise’s teen idols, anticipation extends far beyond the box office. Twi-hards are enthusiastic in their mobile usage too, as evidenced by activity within the Predicto Mobile community, whose members are celebrating by texting predictions about the film’s stars and success.
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New York, NY – June 9, 2010 – Through three games, NBA Finals viewers have been treated to an absolute slugfest between the league's two most storied franchises. Ironically, the Celtics and Lakers have also had to fight for attention, as sports columnists and basketball bloggers speculate about where LeBron James - this basketball season's biggest loser - will resume his pursuit of a championship ring. Even cell phone users are abuzz about King James, as members of polling sites like Predicto Mobile have been text messaging votes and comments on LeBron's options at nearly the same rate as they've weighed in on the Finals.
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New York, NY – May 25, 2010 – Forget for a moment the relative lack of buzz surrounding this year’s American Idol contestants, as compared to recent faves like Adam Lambert and David Cook. When it comes to seeing the top 2 contestants square off for reality TV’s highest honor, America tunes in. Leading up to this week’s two-night season finale, the popular prediction site Predicto.com has been tabulating votes on whether the 2010 American Idol will be Crystal Bowersox or Lee DeWyze. Both are talented musicians who not only have devoted fan bases but are also each other’s biggest supporters. Despite their mutual admiration society, only one of the finalists can win.
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New York, NY – May 19, 2010 – ABC’s hit series Lost will end its six-season run this Sunday, with a two-hour episode that promises to resolve the fates of its long-suffering characters. The fantastical drama will be aired opposite the live season finale of NBC’s The Celebrity Apprentice, where Donald Trump will decide whether Holly Robinson Peete or sentimental favorite Bret Michaels will be crowned the winner. Anticipating each show’s emotional conclusion, the mobile entertainment site Predicto.com has been counting text-messaged votes about which characters will make it to the end.
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New York, NY – May 7, 2010 – Today’s premiere of Iron Man 2 ushers in 2010’s highly anticipated summer movie season. Robert Downey Jr.’s smooth-talking superhero isn’t the only popular character reuniting with audiences; in the next month the casts of Sex and the City and Twilight return as well. The popular prediction community, Predicto Mobile, is currently weighing in on which sequel will triumph at the box office.
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New York, NY – May 4, 2010 – For a perfect example of the Internet’s fame-making power, one need look no further than the resurgence of Betty White. In 2009 the plucky octogenarian experienced a career renaissance, punctuated by a Facebook campaign launched by fans who wished to see White host Saturday Night Live. Wish granted: the successful crusade has resulted in a May 8 episode that’s expected to be one of the biggest TV events of this season. Excitement about the comedienne’s skyrocketing fame is in widespread evidence, not just online but also within mobile communities such as the popular text-messaging service, Predicto.
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New York, NY – April 29, 2010 – Pop stars have sent teen girls into euphoria since the days of Beatlemania. But even John, Paul, George and Ringo might have been amazed by the obsessive fandom that Justin Bieber incites. The Predicto Mobile community has been text messaging votes and comments on a variety of topics concerning the pint-sized phenom, from the teen’s chances at breaking into Hollywood to the likelihood that he’ll cause another riot.
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New York, NY – April 22, 2010 – While this year’s NFL Draft features an especially high number of talented athletes, two prominent stories revolve around the fates of quarterbacks Colt McCoy and Tim Tebow. Both men have racked up impressive achievements during their college careers, yet their value at the professional level remains to be seen. The popular Predicto Mobile community has been sounding off on McCoy and Tebow’s NFL prospects, as well as other topics on people’s minds during draft week.
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New York, NY – April 13, 2010 – Even though the hit TV show Glee had its fall season finale in December, the freshman phenomenon has been inescapable during its time off the air. The cast has been busy promoting the show throughout the hiatus, recently making appearances on Oprah and at the White House. Meanwhile, members of Predicto.com have been anticipating the show’s comeback by answering questions about what lies ahead for America’s favorite TV musical.
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New York, NY – April 7, 2010 – Is there anyone these days as equally beloved and despised as Kate Gosselin? Whether the reality star is getting hair extensions or competing on America’s favorite dance show, she never fails to become a lightning rod for both praise and criticism. The Predicto Mobile community has not been shy about texting their votes and comments regarding “Kate the Great,” especially as her Dancing with the Stars appearance has given rise to a new peak in Gosselin’s notoriety.
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New York, NY – April 5, 2010 – After five thrilling rounds, one game remains before 2010’s NCAA crown is decided in Indianapolis. Shrewd hoops fans may have foreseen such a topsy-turvy tourney, given the number of top-ranked teams knocked off during the regular season. The regularity of buzzer-beaters and exhilarating upsets during March Madness caught many more off guard, even the mobile voters at Predicto.com, the popular text messaging community.
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New York, NY – April 1, 2010 – With summer just around the corner, many people are hoping to tone up in time for beach season. Celebrities are not immune from the urge, a fact that’s led the Predicto Mobile community to ponder some weighty issues this spring. Members of the popular polling service have been working out their fingers on cell phone keypads by texting their votes on which stars will get into shape.
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New York, NY – March 24, 2010 – In the pre-Internet age, watching television was a relaxing, passive pastime. Besides channel surfing, a viewer’s biggest exertion would be getting up to grab a snack. With the rise of social networking and mobile texting, those days are long over. An active community of commenters is making their opinions known to the world via Facebook and Twitter feeds, regularly updated in real-time. The popular text messaging service, Predicto Mobile, serves as a prime example of this digital water cooler trend, hosting a community of more than a million engaged pop culture enthusiasts who voice their opinions about hot topics via SMS.
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New York, NY – March 11, 2010 – The world of college basketball is once again set to take center stage, as conference playoffs give way to the 65-team tournament better known as March Madness. Prospects for Cinderella stories and stunning upsets always make the frenetic NCAA tourney a thrill to watch. This year the mobile voters at Predicto are text messaging indications that March Madness will be even less predictable than usual. Indeed, the tournament’s four #1 seeds aren’t quite locked down and some perennial favorites may not even be selected to participate.
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New York, NY – March 9, 2010 – If Simon Cowell could honestly critique the ninth season of American Idol so far, no doubt he would use words like “lackluster” and “mediocre.” Not even the addition of witty judge Ellen DeGeneres can hide the fact that the current contestants are not at the same caliber of seasons’ past. Yet the show still attracts more than 30 million viewers each week, including members of the Predicto Mobile community. Predicto voters know there is still plenty of drama and surprises to be had with the Top 12 being announced on Thursday, and have been eagerly texting their predictions on what will happen next.
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NEW YORK – March 2, 2010 — Think TV will be in a lull now that the Winter Olympics have wrapped and Jake Pavelka chose Vienna Girardi on The Bachelor? Fear not, because ABC is about to unleash another season of its smash hit, Dancing with the Stars.
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New York, NY – March 1, 2010 – Hooray for Hollywood! The Oscars, the Super Bowl of award shows, is finally here. The Predicto Mobile community has been weighing in via text message on which stars will be going home with cinema’s most coveted prize.
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New York, NY – February 26, 2010 – After the Golden Globes, the SAG Awards and the BAFTAs, one might think that the American public would be tired of award shows. Not so for the Predicto Mobile community, who are eagerly text messaging votes about potential drama off-stage and on. Several of Predicto’s top polls are centered on the Academy Awards’ red carpet style, celebrity attendees and awards show surprises.
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NEW YORK – February 24, 2010 — You’re not a star unless everyone’s talking about you. It’s a simple rule that’s been in place long before traditional tabloid journalism became complemented by the multi-media mélange of Hollywood blogs, viral video coverage and mobile Tweets. These days the hottest topics aren’t just on the tip of everyone’s tongues – they’re at the tip of millions of texting fingers. The popular SMS community at Predicto Mobile is particularly attuned to those A, B and even C-listers whose rise to fame is text-worthy. Predicto members cast SMS votes to predict the outcomes of events happening to the top celebrities in the headlines.
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New York, NY – February 18, 2010 – As the first week of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics draws to a close, sports fans have been privy to both awe-inspiring performances and utter surprises. In part due to NBC’s quixotic television coverage, you never really know what you’re going to see as each event unfolds, yet it’s always tempting to make predictions. One of the most popular SMS communities, Predicto Mobile, is text messaging votes on their Olympic hunches. Several of Predicto’s top polls are centered on the Winter Games’ biggest personalities and closest medal races.
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New York, NY – February 12, 2010 – Though this year’s All-Star Game is scheduled on Valentine’s Day and features the most beloved personalities in the NBA, the league’s looming trade deadline means there will be plenty of breakup talk this February 14. Between conjecture about who will be wearing new uniforms and who will shine in the weekend’s showcase events, it’s been a hoops-heavy time for the text-messaging prediction community Predicto Mobile.
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New York, NY – February 10, 2010 – February 14th is a highly anticipated day for loving couples and hopeful singles alike, and that excitement is reflected throughout Hollywood. Everyone’s favorite candy-and-flowers holiday is even getting the big-screen treatment with the forthcoming release of “Valentine’s Day,” a movie featuring several of 2010’s A-list heartthrobs. In another sign of the times, the mobile community at Predicto uses text messages to celebrate the romantic day in a unique way. Predicto members are casting their votes to predict what’s in the stars for their favorite celebrity couples.
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New York, NY – February 5, 2010 – Expect warm rays this Sunday at Sun Life Stadium, the recently renovated site where the New Orleans Saints will square off against the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV. Given that the game is in South Florida, weather can be forecast with relative ease, but many other issues on tap this weekend have observers split – even the text-messaging community at the leading digital content provider, Predicto Mobile.
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NEW YORK, NY – February 1, 2010 – For the first time in 67 years, there will be ten Best Picture nominees at the Oscars. This major change to the Academy Awards has everyone abuzz, including the mobile community at Predicto Mobile. Members of the interactive SMS entertainment provider vote by text message to express their predictions about current events, including who will receive Oscar nods when nominations are announced on February 2.
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New York, NY - January 28, 2010 - Who doesn't love the Grammy Awards? No matter what scandals or sports are present throughout the rest of the popular culture, all eyes and ears tune in for what has become the biggest annual televised music showcase. Members of the interactive SMS entertainment provider Predicto Mobile even vote by text message to voice their predictions on which chart-topping rivals will walk away big winners. Predicto’s mobile community has been weighing in on all this year’s major categories, but in their most voted-on Grammy polls, the names of three divas have been popping up again and again: Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift.
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New York, NY - January 26, 2010 - Predicto Mobile™, home to one of the largest mobile communities, once again proved how its players are on the pulse of today’s news and entertainment with recent predictions about director James Cameron’s latest blockbuster, Avatar.
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New York, NY - November 24, 2009 - Predicto Mobile, home to one of the largest mobile communities, today awarded a lucky subscriber their $50,000 Grand Prize. This is the largest Grand Prize Predicto Mobile has offered since their launch in 2007. They gave the award to Danielle Thomas, a self-described "native Arizona gal" who joined the Predicto community in August 2008.
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New York, NY - November 4, 2009 - The interactive mobile company Predicto is making the most of its online presence, providing a rich multi-media perspective on the latest celebrity news and gossip at Predicto.com. Visitors to the company's website can find everything from news reports and talk radio segments to an entertaining Web TV series and Predicto's kinder-than-most gossip blog, The Dish.
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September 24, 2009 — Predicto Mobile, the largest premium mobile community, is celebrating its 2-year anniversary by giving back to some celebrities who could use a lift. Lindsay Lohan, for instance, is one fallen star who seems to have traded Hollywood limelight for the non-stop flashbulbs of the paparazzi. Lohan, Jon Gosselin and Kevin Federline, all favorite gossip rag targets are getting an early Christmas present this year in the form of Predicto's anniversary baskets.
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August 5, 2009 — Notable TV personality Ereka Vetrini is the latest talent to join the team at Predicto TV. The online opinion, news and gossip show is produced by Predicto Mobile, home to over 1.8 million members voting on the most intriguing questions in sports, entertainment and current events via their mobile phones. Vetrini’s Predicto TV co-host is actress Brandhyze Stanley-Owens.
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July 29, 2009 - Predicto Mobile, home to nearly two million participants who cast votes via their mobile phones on news, entertainment and pop culture, is now garnering a celebrity fan base: actress Shannen Doherty was recently spotted texting Predicto.
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April 29, 2009 - A study released today utilizing data from Nielsen Mobile, illustrated a comparative analysis of the user demographics and market penetration of Twitter, the leading free mobile community, and Predicto, the largest paid mobile community. Nielsen Mobile is the world’s largest provider of consumer research to the mobile media market.
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April 17, 2009 - 13 year old Dena Christoffersen of Cheyenne,
Wyo., rang up a nearly $5,000 cell phone bill for her parents this month.
The teen was a serial texter who sent and received over 20,000 text messages
within the span of about 30 days.
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April 6, 2009 - Who talks on the phone anymore? From baby boomers
to Generation Y... text messaging is now the communication method of choice.
But does that mean that the old rules of "etiquette" are thrown
out when texting? Predicto Mobile (www.predicto.com) provides a list of what
not to do and basically how to BEHAVE when texting:
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March 24, 2009 - Responding swiftly to recent reports that Lindsay Lohan is experiencing increasing stress due to her unemployed status, the text messaging service Predicto Mobile has stepped up to offer the beleaguered actress a fresh source of income. The leading SMS company has made a proposal to pay Lohan $50,000 if she will be their spokesperson for the year.
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February 12, 2009 - Predicto Mobile, home to over one million
members voting on the most intriguing questions in sports, entertainment and
current events via their mobile phones, has unveiled Predicto TV - a new online
show that brings the hottest news and gossip to life through man-on-the-street
style interviews.
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February 4, 2009 - For every music lover who wishes they had a say in the GRAMMY Awards®, one of the fastest-growing text messaging services is counting your votes. Leading up to this Sunday’s telecast of the 51st GRAMMY Awards, Predicto Mobile is offering up a musical prize package featuring three video games that truly rock: Guitar Hero, Rock Band and Dance Dance Revolution.
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To be eligible to win, Predicto members simply need to text their answers to the following questions:
Who will win the GRAMMY for Record of the Year?
Will Rihanna win all three GRAMMYs she is nominated for?
GRAMMY buzz has already heated up the Predicto community’s SMS polls, with a rosy outlook for hip-hop’s reigning couple. Currently, 69% of voters have responded “YES” to the question, “Will hip-hop super couple Jay-Z and Beyonce both win GRAMMYs this year?”
January 16, 2009 - PredictoMobile, the leading online entertainment mobile company, has taken it upon themselves to break down the break ups that have made headlines—and not necessarily because of the celebrities that are involved in these blossoming love stories, but more importantly because of how the relationship crashed and burned....short and sweet....and via text messaging.
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Call it cold, heartless and cowardly...but some of Hollywood’s heart throbs have taken the easy way out when it comes to calling it quits. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, perhaps it is best to send out Predicto’s list of lamest break ups as a reminder that although texting can be fun and easy....tread lightly when it comes to breaking hearts this red, white and pink holiday.
Predicto’s Top 5 (lamest) Texting Break Ups
1) I want 2 Divorce U: Granted this was the second divorce for Britney, but there was no ‘Oops’ in this text. Her relationship had become toxic and she wanted out and made it known loud and clear.....via her cellular key pad. Divorcing someone via text messaging trumps any and all text relationship break ups.
2) Lame—either way you look at it: Burger breaks up with Carrie on Sex and the City via a post-it note. Now, granted we understand the difference between a text and post it—but the sheer shock value of either is a close tie, so we took the authority to loop it into one category...a really lame and cowardly way to call it quits with someone.
3) Let’s Just Be Friends: John Mayer tells Jennifer it’s time she goes back to what she does best....playing the role as a friend...via texting.
4) Not-So-Sly: Sylvester Stallone's 1995 "fax-breakup" with Angie Everhart. And again, we recognize the difference between a cellular phone and a piece of paper, but in 1995 a fax was your go-to, save face, easy-way-out communication tool....we are guessing Rocky would have opted for a text if he had had the option.
5) XOXO Gossip Girl: Chace Crawford kicks Carrie Underwood to the corner before he cheats...via texting.
January 5, 2009 - Oklahoma Sooner quarterback Sam Bradford beat out Florida’s Tim Tebow to win College Football’s prestigious Heisman Trophy in mid-December. Yet mobile voters are predicting that when the two teams face off on January 8th at Dolphin Stadium in Miami to decide the National Championship, it will be the Florida Gators who bring home this season’s biggest prize.
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In a current poll conducted by the premium mobile service Predicto, 64% of voters think #1 Florida will defeat #2 Oklahoma in the upcoming Bowl Championship Series title game.
Predicto is home to one of the fastest-growing mobile communities. Over one million members use the service, casting votes via text-message to predict the outcome of some of the biggest questions in the news, including everything from economic announcements to the latest Hollywood rumors. Throughout this past election year, the Predicto community saw repeated success in accurately forecasting the outcomes of Democratic and Republican primaries as well as the debates between candidates.
“Predicto is a fun, engaging mobile service,” says company co-founder and President Itai Kathein. “Our members enthusiastically respond to the variety of SMS surveys we offer, and sports fans can be especially passionate when it comes to big games like this one. Plus, the tremendous growth of the Predicto community which we’ve seen has made the impact of these poll results that much more significant.”
With the focus on NCAA football’s biggest game certain to swell over the upcoming weeks, everyone from wagering fans to Sooner and Gator alumni will be debating the expected outcome of the showdown between the two 12-1 teams. Predicto’s current Florida/Oklahoma survey will remain open until 9 a.m. gameday morning, so the Predicto Community’s own opinion – much like the Championship itself – is yet to be determined.
December 16, 2008 - PredictoMobile, the interactive SMS service, has been named the largest premium mobile service in the U.S., according to Nielsen Mobile’s ranking of over 500 premium campaigns.
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Nielsen Mobile is a service of The Nielsen Company providing syndicated consumer research to the telecom and mobile media markets.
PredictoMobile has amassed a community of over one million interactive members who vote from their cell phone to predict the outcome of current events. In a year which has seen text messaging shape the popular culture and political landscapes, Predicto’s service has emerged to take a massive market share of paid mobile communities.
“PredictoMobile’s rise to the top of the premium mobile market is an accomplishment made all the more remarkable in that their service was launched just over a year ago,” said Nic Covey, Director of Insights for Nielsen’s Telecom Practice.
In offering members the opportunity to weigh in on the biggest issues of the day, the service has established both relevancy and consistent high user engagement. Predicto’s daily surveys often receive as high as 95% participation. “Predicto is a fun mobile community,” said Eyal Yechezkell, CEO and co-founder of the service. “We have seen such great enthusiasm for the service from our users, and to be recognized by Nielsen is a terrific honor.” Recently, the Predicto Community’s forecasts have been featured and cited by several notable media outlets, including ABC News, Variety, Fox News’ Strategy Room, The Washington Times, and TMZ.
The buildup surrounding today’s biggest issues, from economic indicators and the country’s Presidential transition to the latest celeb split-ups and sports headlines, has created demand for instant insights into what the masses are thinking. As the fastest growing premium mobile community continues to expand, Predicto’s model for consumer mobile experience is creating a significant buzz of its own.
December 4, 2008 - PredictoMobile, the interactive SMS service that lets members vote on the biggest issues of the day right from their cell phone, announces the launch of a new donation campaign that will put the power of giving into their members’ hands.
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Through CharityChoice Gift Cards, a program run by the Special Kids Fund, the PredictoMobile Community will not only have a unique opportunity to give back, but also to decide whether their contribution will be used to benefit the environment, education, the disabled, disaster relief, or other areas of concern.
“We’re proud to be able to bring support to CharityChoice’s truly visionary endeavor. There is widespread need in the world, and likewise, many worthwhile causes in place. CharityChoice encourages people to consider the range of this need, while letting them contribute in a very personal way,” said Itai Kathein, President of PredictoMobile.
The premium mobile service company serves over 1 million members who cast votes on their cell phones via SMS to predict the outcome of current events. With each vote, members earn reward points redeemable for ringtones, gift cards, and consumer electronics.
This initiative, which is set to begin this week, will give members the opportunity to convert these reward points into CharityChoice Gift Cards. Recipients of the Gift Cards are able to select a charity from a list of over 100 renowned non-profit organizations, including March of Dimes, Toys for Tots, Mercy Corps, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Alzheimer’s Association, among others.
CharityChoice was born when Special Kids Fund board member Mark Finkel recognized the need for a service with which one can give a charitable gift that allows the recipient to choose which charity will receive the funds. Since its inception, the organization has become a pioneer in recipient-designated charity gifts. “Our CharityChoice Gift Cards provide a way for all of us to elevate how we do our gift-giving,” said Special Kids Fund President and CharityChoice co-founder, Daniel B. Goodman. To learn more and to see a complete list of charities, visit www.ccgiftcards.org.
February 29, 2008 - Just days before the high-stakes Texas Democratic Primary, mobile users of the PredictoMobile service predicted 64% to 36% that Barack Obama would defeat Hillary Clinton in the upcoming election.
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In a closely contested and watched political race, the PredictoMobile community has had overwhelming success in correctly predicting the outcome of important elections, including the Super Tuesday primaries.
"PredictoMobile offers its members an engaging channel to follow the political landscape. Our members voice their opinion every day on political events as well as other hot topics in the news," says Itai Kathein, company president and founder.
PredictoMobile is one of the fastest growing mobile services. PredictoMobile members cast votes on their cell phones via SMS to predict the outcome of current events. With each vote, members have a chance to win cash and prizes; they also earn reward points redeemable for ringtones, gift cards, and consumer electronics.
