“Two Out Of Three Blackjack” is a new iPhone App created by Indy’s Largest App Developer Boost Media for Walter Mims. It combines the option of a 3-card side wager with a variation of the popular game of Blackjack. The game is played with 6 standard decks of Blackjack cards. Walter is the inventor of “2 Out Of 3″ and several other more challenging games for casino enthusiasts.Mathematical statistical analysis was completed by Stanley Ko. “2 Out Of 3″ is presently approved in Mississippi and Washington State.

• Simple To Play!
• Attractive To Skilled & Casual Players!
• Easy To Deal!

Start playing Two out of Three Blackjack today on your iphone.

Why Blackjack?
Blackjack, also known as Twenty-one, is the most widely played casino banking game in the world. Blackjack is a comparing card game between a player and dealer and played with one or more French decks of 52 cards.

The player is dealt an initial two card hand with the option of drawing cards to bring the total value to 21 or less without exceeding it, so that the dealer will lose by having a lesser hand than the player or by exceeding 21. Many rule variations of blackjack exist.

Start playing Two out of Three Blackjack today on your iPhone.

Circle of Lights® presented by the Contractors of Quality Connection and Electrical Workers of IBEW 481 will take place Friday, Nov. 25 on Monument Circle. More than just a Holiday tradition, this event is an opportunity for the community to join together and celebrate peace and brotherhood.

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This is a very special event for Indianapolis Downtown Inc., and it’s also the perfect time for IDI to offer their own gift to the community: The official Indianapolis Downtown Mobile App, now available for both iPhone and Android. The new app, developed by Boost Media, is a guide to all things downtown, all year round. And of course, it’s a great way to connect with all the spectacular sights and sounds happening all over downtown during the Holidays.

App users can discover what’s happening by searching categories, dates or by “geo-locating” activities near them. Twitter is also seamlessly integrated into the app, so can follow or connect with IDI.

“There is such a wealth of information in this app”, said Jason Zickler, CEO of Boost Media “like an endless list of choices for entertainment, shopping, dining, sports. Downtown Indy has it all.”  And now, thanks to a nifty little mobile app … it’s ALL right here in your pocket.

The Circle of Lights® event begins at 6 p.m. Friday with the televised show starting at 7 p.m. Those in attendance will surely be delighted with a special appearance from holiday entertainers and the larger-than-life toy soldiers and sailors and peppermint sticks adorning Monument Circle. In addition, Santa will make his first official appearance of the 2011 season.

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The great state of Texas is known for many things … not the least of which is their world famous BARBECUE.

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East or West Texas style. Brisket, pulled pork or ribs – whatever taste you like, this app is for you. The Texas Monthly BBQ Finder will help you locate the best barbecue eateries – in Texas and beyond. You’ll be hooked in to the community of BBQ lovers, with reviews, tips and directions. You’ll even be able to add your own flavor preferences and rib-joint reviews. This new mobile app is now available on both Android and iPhone platforms, with the Android version developed by Indy’s Boost Media, for Emmis Communications (parent company of Texas Monthly).

“Boost did a terrific job producing the Android version of our Texas BBQ Finder on a very tight schedule”, said Roy Leamon, VP Production & Technology at Texas Monthly. “We wanted it released in time for our 2011 Texas Monthly BBQ Festival, and Boost delivered. Thank you Boost!”

Meanwhile, closer to home, Boost Media (Indy’s leading mobile app developer) is leading the way in developing other taste-tempting mobile apps.

The NY Slice, one of the busiest food trucks in town, is serving authentic NY style pizza all over Indy, from a different spot each day. And thanks to a new mobile app developed by Boost Media, users can stay up to the minute on the location of their favorite pizza. This app is scheduled for release by end of 2011.

Others have jumped onto the growing list of Boost’s mobile restaurant apps – such Shapiro’s, the iconic Indy delicatessen, and Bru Burger Bar, the latest concept from Cunningham Restaurant Group. But all restaurant apps are not the same – far from it. Boost custom develops every app according to the  restaurant’s strategy. For example, the forthcoming Mobile VIP app that Boost is building for Scotty’s Brewhouse will focus on customer loyalty and rewards. Boost is even developing a full-featured Dining Guide for Atlanta Monthly, another Emmis publication.

Why the growing trend?

“It just make sense”, says Boost CEO Jason Zickler “every restaurant wants to connect with their customers. Mobile apps are a great solution.”

But what does a restaurant app do for customers?

“It’s almost limitless”, says Zickler. “Menus, reservations, photos, video, recipes, VIP and rewards clubs, locations, directions. It’s your restaurant brand in the customer’s pocket.”

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This week we launched two brand new mobile apps for two great clients.  Oranje in Indianapolis and the NAB Radio Show in Chicago.   As a premier iphone and android mobile app developer, we are were proud to be a part of the mobile strategies.

What is Oranje?

ORANJE is a contemporary art & music event showcasing progressive artists and musicians. The goal of ORANJE is to create an interactive experience of art and music presented in a stimulating, urban environment.

Download the app to see who will be displaying their work and what musicians will be attending.

ORANJE 2011 is scheduled for Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 8pm until 2am. Due to the Indiana Liquor Laws, all ORANJE patrons must be 21 or over with valid ID to attend.

What is NAB Radio Show?

This is the official mobile app for the 2011 Radio Show, Produced by the NAB and RAB, September 14 – 16 in Chicago, IL. With the Radio Show App on your iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad, you’ll navigate the exhibitor floor like a pro. Enjoy the interactive map feature, plan your daily itinerary, search exhibitors, explore the sessions and decide which speakers and seminars you want to attend.

Highlights include:

• The Marketplace, where you’ll have access to an exhibit floor featuring wall-to-wall equipment and services, meeting rooms, a networking lounge and special events
• Breakout sessions covering sales and marketing, advertising, finance, management, engineering, legal and regulatory issues, programming and the digital landscape
• Special events: Opening Remarks and Keynote, Advertiser Luncheon, Leadership Breakfast, Radio Luncheon and NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show
• Super Sessions on the industry’s hottest topics
• Professional development courses

Pass the handy-wipes and strap on the bib, ‘cause iRib is the juiciest, finger-lickingist, most downright delectable App on the whole wide App Store. It’s your insider’s look into everything at this year’s Rib America Festival in Indianapolis. The Rosetta Stone of Ribs, it is. Chock full of info on all the world-class grillers, schedules for the toe-tapping bands, it’s even got a blazing hot contest. But most of all, it’s got Ribbie—a real Southern Gentleman of a pig. Give him a shake and he’ll have you in stitches, and boy does he know his ribs. Plus it’s free! How does that fit the old pocketbook?  Mighty fine, if I was to hazard a guess. Brought to you by Indy’s Mobile App Developer.

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Similar to popular location-based games like SCVNGR and Gowalla, Indy based digital marketing agency Boost Media & Entertainment and Publicis Indianapolis have partnered to create an innovative mobile game that will be played at the Indiana State Fair.

The game is called BeanGo, and coincides with this year’s fair theme, “The Year of Soybeans.”

There are eight bean statues distributed throughout the fairgrounds. Players use smartphones to find the statues, where they’ll discover clues to help them solve puzzles in the game. Once a puzzle is solved, a square on the in-game “Bean Card” is completed. Once three squares in a row are completed, players display their app at the soybean display in the Pioneer Our Land Pavilion to win prizes.

Prizes include a free milkshake, pork burger or all-beef hot dog. If all eight squares are completed, players receive a secret prize.

“With millions of people already playing location-based games on their smartphones, we thought our own game would be great for this year’s fair,” said Hannah Brescher of the Indiana Soybean Alliance, the app’s sponsor. “We’re very pleased with how it’s turned out.”

BeanGo also includes a State Fair map and connection with the Soybean Alliance’s mascot Bennie the Bean’s Facebook and Twitter accounts. In another innovative feature, app users “shake” Bennie (by shaking their phones) to get him to share fun soybean facts.

BeanGo is available now in both the Android App Market and Apple’s App Store.

According to SCVNGR, over 1000 companies, universities and organizations nationwide have commissioned location-based games like BeanGo.

For more information about Boost and its projects and services, please contact Jason Zickler at jzickler@boostmediaentertainment.com or call 317.624.0300.

BeanGo is available now in both the Android App Market and Apple’s App Store. Check it out!

Hinchtown Mobile helps fans get even closer to talented IZOD IndyCar Series rookie

INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, July 5, 2011 – Rising IZOD IndyCar Series star James Hinchcliffe launched a cutting-edge, unique driver mobile application July 5, allowing fans to interact with the popular “Hinch” even when their busy lives reach top speed.

Hinchtown Mobile is free and available for download at the Apple App Store and Android Market. It’s believed to be the first driver app in major motorsports.

2010 Firestone Indy Lights series runner-up Hinchcliffe drives for Newman/Haas Racing in his rookie season in the IZOD IndyCar Series, North America’s top open-wheel racing series. He is the second-highest rookie in the standings entering the Honda Indy Toronto, Sunday, July 10 on the streets of his hometown.

“I’m really excited about Hinchtown Mobile,” Hinchcliffe said. “I’ve gone all out to use the Web and social media to connect with fans for the last few years, which is really important to me. That’s been a big success, so the launch of my mobile app is taking my relationship with the fans to an all-new level of interaction.”

Hinchcliffe is one of the most innovative, creative drivers in the use of digital and social media. He is the “mayor of this little Internet civilization known as Hinchtown” at his unique website, www.hinchtown.com.

The site features features complete integration with Hinchcliffe’s YouTube channel, Facebook page and Twitter feed, all of which he updates regularly to provide entertaining content to fans and sponsors.

Hinchtown Mobile will include links to all of Hinchcliffe’s existing virtual content and channels. But the interactive app also offers exclusive elements. For example, fans attending the race this weekend in Toronto can download a “Key to the City” and get free admission to the Hinchtown After Party.

Hinchcliffe helped to develop the mobile app with sports marketing and consulting specialists GRand Solutions LLC and digital marketing agency Boost Media Entertainment, both based in Indianapolis. GRand Solutions has managed the marketing and activation efforts for Hinchcliffe since March.

“It’s not surprising that Hinch is the first driver to launch a mobile app,” said Ruthie Forbes, co-founder of GRand Solutions. “He’s always thinking one step ahead when it comes to connecting with fans and sponsors in digital media. I’ve never seen a driver more plugged into the power of virtual solutions.”

While Hinchtown Mobile is their first driver app, GRand and Boost teamed up to create and launch an Android app for Texas Motor Speedway in June 2011. It was one of the first apps for a major racing facility.

GRand formed a partnership with Boost Media Entertainment in February to represent Boost’s innovative mobile products in the motorsports marketplace.

“Hinchtown Mobile is a great example of how GRand’s partnership with Boost Media can help keep our clients on the leading edge by offering unique, nimble and efficient solutions through online and mobile technology,” said Gene Cottingham, co-founder of GRand Solutions. “This technology works for everyone in motorsports – drivers, teams, event and track promoters and sponsors.”

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About GRand Solutions LLC

GRand Solutions is a sports management and consulting company based in Indianapolis, featuring the complementary skills and more than 25 years of combined industry experience of former Champ Car CFO Cottingham and former INDYCAR marketing executive Forbes.

The GRand team is committed to exceeding client expectations in the traditional areas of sponsor and event activation, public relations, guest services and consumer marketing – as well as financial and operational consulting, risk management and business process improvement. The “dynamic duo” is dedicated to providing innovative, affordable and effective business solutions to the global sports community and beyond.

About Boost Media Entertainment

Boost Media Entertainment is a digital marketing agency, based in Indianapolis, specializing in web development, video production and mobile apps. Boost offers a full range of creative abilities to provide all the services of an ad agency or PR firm, with the technical capabilities to see the project through in-house. Delivering the client’s complete and cohesive message through multiple channels-with zero dilution-is Boost’s true expertise.

Boost Digital Media & Entertainment spices up their client roster

(Indianapolis—June 2011) Indy-based digital marketing agency Boost Media & Entertainment has signed a number of new clients, including some of Indy’s favorite eateries.

The latest additions are Mesh on Mass, Scotty’s Brewhouse and Skyline Club.

For Mesh and Skyline Club, mobile apps by Boost  will allow patrons to peruse menus, specials and photos, and even book tables directly from their smartphones.

“Out clientele at Mesh is savvy and sophisticated, and our app is a great way to reach out to people like this, engage them and most importantly, keep them coming back in,” said Ben Bullard, director of communication at Mesh.

Jeff Markowicz, general manager of Skyline Club, said, “Boost is bringing us into ‘The Smartphone Era.’ Which, if you haven’t noticed, is upon us in a big way.”

Fresh off a TechPoint Mira Award for New Media Innovation, Scotty’s Brewhouse is looking to continue its forward-thinking success by turning its VIP club digital. VIPs no longer need to carry a paper card in their wallet—instead, they can simply show the app on their smartphone and enjoy VIP benefits and discounts.

“New media is all about reaching customers on their terms. The VIP app Boost is creating does just that. Their advice and skill in this area have been invaluable to us,” said Bruce McClain, director of technology for Scotty’s.

Other prominent restaurant customers include patrons of Boost’s successful Talk to Customers campaigns such  as Tastings Wine Bar, Caracas Arepas Grill and King David Dogs—all who say they gained invaluable marketing research and customer connection through an innovative online survey program.

Forty-three percent of businesses are planning to increase their mobile use in the future, and by 2015, it’s expected that half of all devices on corporate networks will be mobile devices. This explosion in the use of mobile devices in the enterprise will help fuel demand for mobile apps, with the worldwide market expected to grow from approximately $6.8 billion in 2010 to $25 billion by 2015.

Companies worldwide are increasingly incorporating mobile technology and applications into their operations to increase productivity and revenue.

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Okay, right off the bat I will admit that this is a cheap and easy excuse for actual content this week. But think about it – a blog about blogging. It’s rather brilliant.
Do you blog? If yes, do you wonder who (if anyone) actually reads it? What if no one reads it? What if no one is reading this blog?
It’s still worth doing. Very worth doing.
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