January 2009


GeneralChris on 31 Jan 2009 05:38 pm

Mobile Diner was launched a few years ago in the hope of raising awareness about what was happening in DC and how legislative and regulatory policies could affect wireless consumers.  It also sought to engage those passionate about their devices and serve as a place for carriers to connect with consumers.  Ultimately, engaging in a dialogue to get it right or make it right.

I believe we have made a small impact during that time.  Many carriers are now actively utilizing digital tools to listen and augment their customer service departments.  I hope this trend continues.

On a related note, another goal in the diner was for other folks in the wireless space to cook up some dishes.  I have been honored and privileged to work with some very talented people and I have started to ask them to contribute content here.

The first Guest Chef will be Lou Lehrman, a Vice President at Dutko Worldwide.

Lou was a policy counsel to me when I was at AT&T Wireless and I learned a great deal from him.  Lou is tech savvy and really has a handle on all matters pertaining to privacy.  Accordingly, I asked him to give us a taste of what’s cooking in the mobile marketing / privacy arena.

Stay tuned!

General and PolicyChris on 08 Jan 2009 04:01 pm

A bunch of my wireless and tech friends are out at CES in Las Vegas this week.  Unfortunately, I couldn’t make the trip this year.  However, as many companies go “all in” at CES to show off their new gadgets — the Technology CEO Council has doubled down on their efforts to influence policymakers in DC.

The Technology CEO Council was founded in 1989 and is a CEO policy advocacy coalition that is focused on ensuring U.S. competitiveness through technology leadership.  With the Obama Administration promising to make broadband deployment a key piece of their larger tech agenda, the Council has announced the addition of Jonathan Hoganson as Deputy Executive Director.  He joins Bruce Mehlman who is the Executive Director.

Prior to joining the Council, Jonathan was on Capitol Hill where he spent 5 years serving former Congressman Rahm Emanuel.  In that capacity, he served as his Legislative Director and Policy Director of the House Democratic Caucus.  Most recently, he served at the Information Technology Industry Council, where he was Director of Government Relations.

Jonathan and Bruce are a dynamic duo.  They both know how the machine works and they know how to get things done in DC.  Accordingly, we wish Jonathan all the best in his new position.

Additional note – In addition to the Tech CEO Council, Jonathan and Bruce will continue in their roles at Mehlman Vogel Castagnetti.

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