Freescale Semiconductor Holdings I, Ltd. : Freescale announces third annual Smart Mobile Device pundit list

Nominations will be accepted through Jan. 24, 2012; Winners announced Feb. 9

(NYSE: FSL) is calling for nominations for the third annual list. From Jan. 10 to 24, 2012, participants can nominate their favorite front-line informants - media, analysts, and bloggers alike - who relentlessly keep up with the fast pace of the smart device industry and offer news, reviews and points of view to help us navigate the constantly changing landscape.

The nomination period closes on Jan. 24 and voting to pick the 2012 top Smart Mobile Device Pundits will begin Jan. 27. Winners will be announced Feb. 9, 2012.

@Freescale kicks off #SmartPundit2012! Who's YOUR #1 must-read smart mobile device informant? Nominations now open!

News Facts

• initiative kicks off just in time for CES 2012. Now in its third consecutive year, the list recognizes the front-line industry informants that help us navigate the ever-evolving consumer device landscape. It is meant to serve as a "who's who" among those reporting on , so consumers, suppliers and manufacturers can be more aware of whom to turn to when they are seeking the latest industry news. As an supplier to the smart mobile device market, Freescale is asking readers to help give recognition to those key contributors who relentlessly keep up with the fast pace of the smart device industry and share their stories so the rest of us don't miss a beat.
  
• New voting process lets YOU pick the ultimate Top 5 for 2012: This year, Freescale is taking the initiative even further by adding a new voting tool that will allow readers to vote for their top 2012 pundit on Facebook. Freescale will announce the Top 5 winners of the coveted list on February 9. 
  
• Nominate today!: Freescale wants to hear from everyone: consumers, gadget geeks and industry veterans alike. This list is meant to serve as an easy-to-reference resource for any pursuer of smart mobile device news, be they a novice or an engineer. To assist in the nomination process, below is a list of key contributors to the space that Freescale has been following, in addition to those from the . You can select one or more candidates from this list or nominate your own pundit.
  
• How to submit your pundit: From now through January 24, visit the and simply click "Submit YOUR favorite Smart Mobile Device pundit now." Share your pundit's name with a link to a great article, video, blog post, Twitter feed, or industry report that shows why your nominee should be a 2012 Smart Mobile Device Pundit. Click "submit" and your pundit will be placed in the running!
  
• 2012 Contenders:

• Stay tuned!: Freescale will announce the list of Top 20 Smart Mobile Device Pundits on January 26, before opening up the final voting period to name the coveted list of Top 5. Visit for more information.

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