KCRW Launches Kyte-Powered iPhone Apps!

KCRW, National Public Radio's (NPR) flagship station for Southern California, has adopted the Kyte iPhone Applications Framework and launched two Kyte-powered iPhone apps today:

• In Studio - features in studio video performances of artists that have recently visited KCRW's 'Morning Becomes Eclectic' program
• Good Food - the must have app for foodies and fans of the popular 'Good Food' program

KCRW is the first radio brand to adopt the Kyte iPhone Application Framework, and joins other notable media and entertainment companies such as MTV, NBA, SPIN and Universal Music Group that are using the turnkey solution to easily and cost-effectively deliver their online Kyte channels as fully native, highly interactive, branded iPhone apps.

The KCRW apps are available for download in the App Store and include core Kyte features such as:

Activity Notifications

Activity notifications indicate new content

Ratings

Fans can interact with the app by rating content

iPhone-optimized video content

The apps also come equipped with mobile-specific modules that can be dynamically configured, including:

Twitter

Fans can check out KCRW's latest Tweets

Events

Event updates are dynamically delivered and can include mobile web links for purchasing event tickets

Downloads

Podcasts can be made available for download

Below is a short video demo of the apps.  Companies that are interested in learning more about the Kyte iPhone Apps Framework, can contact us at www.kyte.com/start or visit www.kyte.com/iphone.

Germany’s Next Top Model Uses Kyte to Live Chat with Fans

Today, Germany’s Next Top Model used the Kyte Platform to conduct a live chat with fans during the season finale of the hit show.

Using the Kyte Platform’s multimedia chat feature, fans were able to submit text and video questions for former contestant Karo, and co-host Collien Fernandes.

The chat began prior to the show’s season finale and continued during commercial breaks, giving fans an opportunity to share their questions and thoughts on which model would win before the show’s climactic ending.

International Food Blogger Conference uses Kyte Platform

Hey Foodies,

Bummed that you weren’t able to attend the International Food Blogger Conference in Seattle this past weekend?

Well, the good folks at Foodista have you covered.

The conference utilized the Kyte Platform to live stream the various conference sessions and panels. Go to the Foodista site to check out archived footage of sessions on SEO and Monetization, Ethics in Blogging and Food Porn.

MTV adopts Kyte iPhone Apps Framework, launches app for 2009 Movie Awards

Hey Kyte Fans,

As we alluded to in yesterday’s post, in addition to the NBA, UMG and SPIN, a major music television brand had also adopted the Kyte iPhone Applications Framework and would be launching an app this week.

We are very happy to announce that MTV’s Kyte-powered iPhone app, 2009 MTV Movie Awards, is now available for download in the App Store.

The app includes core, interactive Kyte features such as iPhone-optimized video content, ratings, and activity notifications to indicate new content, and also comes equipped with mobile-specific modules that can be dynamically configured, including:

Twitter

Fans can check out the latest Tweets from MTV

RSS

MTV blog content is delivered via RSS

CUSTOM MODULE

Fans can click on the MTV Mobile module and view mobile web content in the iPhone's Safari web browser

We are very excited to see such a large television brand adopting the Kyte iPhone Apps Framework and we hope that you enjoy the 2009 MTV Movie Awards app.

Major Media and Entertainment Brands Adopt Kyte iPhone Apps Framework

We're very excited to announce broad industry adoption of our iPhone Applications Framework, a turnkey solution that enables brands to quickly and cost-effectively deliver their Kyte channels as native iPhone applications.

Major brands in music, publishing, radio, sports and television are launching Kyte-powered iPhone applications. The following apps are available now for download:

• NBA – The official NBA app for 2009 Playoffs
• SPIN – SPIN Earth app
• Universal Music Group – Several new apps from UMG artists including Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, George Straight, Pussycat Dools and Lady Gaga.

Kyte-powered apps from a major music television brand and a leading NPR affiliate are expected to be available for download soon! We'll let you know as soon as they are.

Kyte iPhone Apps Framework

Our turnkey iPhone apps solution is an extension of the Kyte Platform, enabling companies to cost-effectively converge their online and mobile audiences into a single community.  Core, interactive Kyte features including iPhone-optimized video content, real-time chat, comments and ratings, the ability to share content, and real-time viewer count are presented in a dynamic, native interface.

The applications also include activity notifications to indicate new content and chat messages, and come equipped with mobile-specific modules that can be dynamically configured, including:

Twitter

Brands can deliver Twitter feeds, enabling audiences to view Tweets in real-time.

Events

Location-aware module allows fans to view nearby event listings, tour dates, venues, etc.

RSS

Blogs, news feeds and other alerts can be delivered via RSS.

Downloads

Songs, videos and other digital goods (e.g. tickets, merchandise, etc.) can be made available for mobile commerce.

Custom Modules

Expand the possibilities by developing custom native iPhone modules or deliver dynamic, web-based content via mobile web.

Companies can monetize the applications by running integrated online and mobile advertising campaigns through newly supported ad platforms, Adconion ad network and Doubleclick DFP. Kyte also offers built-in ad serving capabilities with the Kyte Ad Manager.

To learn more about Kyte iPhone Apps Framework, please contact us at www.kyte.com/start. You can also visit our website at www.kyte.com/iphone.