Punchkick Interactive cited in Mobile Web Design book by Cameron Moll
Cameron Moll has just finished and released his book, Mobile Web Design.
Much has been written about mobile devices. Plenty has been written about developing websites for the so-called “standards era” of the web. However, little has been written about the two colliding. This resource aims to fill that void.
As a reviewer of the book, and more specifically the Flash Lite section, I have had a chance to read through the entire book and it is really a great piece of writing. It is certainly not written for the mobile Web expert, but rather, it speaks perfectly to anyone in a position to develop for, manage, or give advice regarding your organizations foray into a web strategy for mobile devices.
PDF copies can be purchased for $19. Well worth it for anyone interested in the mobile space. You can also download a preview sample.

Teen who hacked iPhone trades gadget for new car
Via the Associated Press:
AP—— The teenage hacker who found a way to unlock the iPhone so that the device would not be restricted to use solely on AT&T Inc.’s cellular networks will be trading his reworked gadget for a new car.
George Hotz, of Glen Rock, N.J., said he had reached the deal with CertiCell, a Louisville, Ky.-based mobile phone repair company.
Hotz posted on his blog that he traded his modified iPhone for a “sweet Nissan 350Z and (three) iPhones.”
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George Hotz
CertiCell
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Web Marketing Association Names Punchkick Interactive Co-Founders to the 2007 WebAward Judging Panel
CLEVELAND, Ohio (August 10, 2007) – The Web Marketing Association is pleased to announce that Punchkick Interactive co-founders Zak Dabbas and Ryan Unger have been selected as judges of the 11th annual international WebAward competition for Web site development.
The WebAwards is the standards-defining internet awards competition that sets industry benchmarks based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. It recognizes the individual and team achievements of Web professionals who create and maintain outstanding Web sites.
“Unlike other awards, the WebAwards is not a beauty pageant where only the design and name recognition is important,” said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association. “For the past decade, the WebAwards has used a quantitative judging formula based on seven criteria to evaluate, benchmark and set industry standards for Web site development. Dabbas and Unger will play a critical role in setting the standard for Internet excellence by applying their expertise to each site they adjudicate.”
“I am privileged to have been selected as a respected member of the WebAwards panel of judges,” said Punchkick Interactive’s Dabbas. “It is an honor to judge domestic and international sites that meet the Web Marketing Association’s standards of high quality and excellence.”
The 2007 WebAward judges consist of a select group of Internet professionals who have direct experience designing and managing Web sites – including members of the media, interactive creative directors, corporate marketing managers, site designers, content providers and webmasters – with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web site development and technology. Judging for this year’s website awards will take place in July and August, with winners announced in September.
Ryan Unger is the co-founder and creative director for Punchkick Interactive. He has over five years of experience with Flash software and is an Adobe Certified Flash Lite 1.1 developer, Adobe Certified Flash 8 designer, and Qualcomm BREW authorized developer. Ryan is heavily involved in the Flash Lite community, both in Flash Lite-focused Web forums and his company’s mobile marketing blog.
Zak Dabbas is the co-founder and managing partner of Punchkick Interactive. He is an accomplished copywriter and plays a key role in all creative development for Punchkick Interactive. Zak is a graduate of the Case Western Reserve University School of Law and is a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association.
About Punchkick Interactive Inc.
Punchkick Interactive™ is a full service mobile marketing firm that creates Flash® Lite™ screensavers, mobile games and custom applications, text-message campaigns, branded mobile Web sites and blogs, Bluetooth broadcasting campaigns, 3gp video for mobile, and more. For additional information visit www.punchkickinteractive.com or call (800) 549-4104.
About the WebAwards
The 11th annual international WebAwards competition sets the standard of excellence in 96 industry categories by evaluating Web sites and defining benchmarks based on the seven essential criteria of successful Web site development. The goal of the Web Marketing Association, sponsor of the WebAwards, is to provide a forum to recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing some of the most effective Web sites on the Internet today. Entrants benefit from a Web site assessment by a professional judging panel and the marketing opportunities presented to an award-winning Web site. For more information or to enter, visit www.07webaward.org.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (August 28, 2007) – Punchkick Interactive is pleased to announce that one of its co-founders has been cited in the book Mobile Web Design by Cameron Moll. Ryan Unger contributed as a technical reviewer for the Flash Lite section of the book.
Mobile Web Design is a book that offers a web standards approach for delivering content beyond the desktop. Much has been written about mobile devices. Plenty has been written about developing websites for the so-called “standards era” of the web. However, little has been written about the two colliding. This resource aims to fill that void.
“As a reviewer of the book, and more specifically the Flash Lite section, I have had a chance to read through the entire work and it is really a great piece of writing,” said Punchkick Interactive’s Unger. “It’s certainly not written for the mobile Web expert, but rather, speaks perfectly to anyone in a position to develop for, manage, or give advice regarding your organization’s foray into a web strategy for mobile devices.”
About Punchkick Interactive Inc.
Punchkick Interactive™ is a full service mobile marketing firm that creates Flash® Lite™ screensavers, mobile games and custom applications, text-message campaigns, branded mobile Web sites and blogs, Bluetooth broadcasting campaigns, 3gp video for mobile, and more. For additional information visit www.punchkickinteractive.com or call (800) 549-4104.
About the Cameron Moll
Cameron Moll is a graphic designer with proficiency in website interface layout, UI design, XHTML, CSS, typography, the mobile web, and traditional print design. He’s also a seasoned speaker, published author, and drummer whose chops are a bit rusty after a seven-year hiatus from playing. Word on the street is Cameron’s not currently seeking employment or freelance but may accept speaking invites. Purchase Mobile Web Design at www.mobilewebbook.com.