I got an email today that Barnes and Noble is running a promotion for developers signing up and bringing kid friendly apps to their market. Here is the email I got:
Dear Android Developer,
Millions of Barnes & Noble customers are buying NOOK devices to share content with their families. They want digital content, espeically kid-friendly apps.
If you’re developing apps for kids, appbackr Xchange and NOOK want your app in the NOOK storefront. Bring your apps to NOOK before July 16 to receive the opportunity to be featured on devices, online and in 1,300 Barnes & Noble retail locations as part of BN’s Back-to-School Campaign.
Get started now!
Your apps APK must be submitted by July 16 to be part of the Back-to-School event
Register on NOOK’s developer website for free.
Complete the NOOK App Developer Qualification Form. Enter promo code KIDS-EDU to expedite your registration. In addition to the campaign, you’ll get access to exclusive development and marketing tools from Barnes and Noble, or if you’re already a NOOK App Developer, click here to send an email and apply.
As soon as you receive your vendor account, submit your app’s metadata by July 9.
Once your metadata is approved, submit your APK by July 16. Add “Promo Code KIDS-EDU” in the Endorsements and Awards section to expedite the review.
Your app will receive:
Two weeks of exposure on BN’s curated lists, visible on devices to users shopping for apps (What’s New and Top Picks curated lists) within its first month of release.
Email inclusion in either BN’s weekly Digital Stream email or Monthly Apps email
Your app may also receive visibility via retail signage, curated lists, emails, web banners, and social media.
Be sure to follow NOOK Developer app submission guidelines in order to ensure that your new app is reviewed and approved in a timely manner.
appbackr Xchange is helping Android app developers bring their kids-focused app to the NOOK device. Don’t develop kids-friendly apps? Sign up on appbackr Xchange to benefit from other offers for Android developers.
Good luck with your apps,
appbackr Xchange
I have not focused on the nook before this, but I do have some kids games and am going to take advantage of this. Does anyone who’s worked with nook apps before have any tips on making your apps compatible with Nook?