Disney.com Breaks Records with “Camp Rock” Online Streaming Event
Jun 26, 2008 Movies, Music, News, TV
Disney Channel Original Movie Attracts 863,000 Video Plays During One-Day Event. Traffic to Disney.com Increased by 37% on June 23. 1.9 Million Visitors and 10 Million Page Views Tallied on Camp Rock Web Sites. Read the rest of this entry »
Revision3 Snatches up Hit Wine TV Show
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comScore Media Metrix Ranks Top 50 U.S. Web Properties for May 2008
Jun 18, 2008 News
Mother’s Day Prompts Growth to Flower and Gift Sites, while Summer Vacation Planning Drives Traffic to Travel Sites Google Sites Remains #1 Property Read the rest of this entry »
Singular Magazine Debuts to Celebrate the Single Lifestyle
Jun 18, 2008 News
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Palm Centro Now Available On the Verizon Wireless Network
Jun 12, 2008 News
palm Centro erizon Wireless and Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALM), today announced that the Palm(R) Centro(TM) smartphone will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning June 13. Dressed in a crisp cobalt blue, the Centro provides customers with the perfect tool to manage the busiest of lifestyles with voice, text messaging, e-mail and the Web. (PRNewsFoto/Verizon Wireless, Achille Bigliardi)
BASKING RIDGE AND SUNNYVALE, NJ AND CA UNITED STATES
Centro Debut on the Nation’s Most Reliable Wireless Network Offers
Customers a High-Speed Communications Device with Compact Form Factor, Easy
Touch-Screen and Full QWERTY Keyboard
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 12 /PRNewswire/ –
Verizon Wireless, builder and operator of the nation’s most reliable
wireless network, and Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALM), today announced that the
Palm(R) Centro(TM) smartphone will be available online at
http://www.verizonwireless.com and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores
beginning June 13. Dressed in a crisp cobalt blue, the Centro provides
customers with the perfect tool to manage the busiest of lifestyles with
voice, text messaging, e-mail and the Web.
Centro runs on Verizon Wireless’ high-speed data network, which gives
customers the ability to quickly send and receive e-mail messages and
attachments and browse rich Web content. Verizon Wireless customers can
also use the Centro as a modem for their laptops when they subscribe to
Verizon Wireless’ BroadbandAccess Connect service plan. The handset sports
a vibrant color touch-screen, full QWERTY keyboard and a lightweight
design.
Centro’s built-in Google Maps(TM) application delivers quick, reliable
directions and lets users perform local searches and view moveable/scalable
maps, satellite imagery and traffic updates. Customers can also map a
contact’s address directly from the contact application simply by selecting
the “maps” button.
Customers using the stylish Centro will get access to VersaMail(R) 4.0
with built-in Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync(R) support for Microsoft Direct
Push Technology to deliver e-mail and calendar updates from a home or
office PC using Outlook(R) directly to their handsets. Centro users also
have the option of using Wireless Sync, Verizon Wireless’ proprietary
e-mail solution, for quick and easy access to personal or corporate e-mail,
contacts, calendar and tasks from their home or office PC. Wireless Sync
supports POP3 or IMAP e-mail accounts and it supports Microsoft Exchange,
IBM Lotus Notes(R) and IBM Lotus Domino(R).
The Palm Centro also includes the following features and capabilities:
— Text, picture and video messaging (text messages are presented to
customers in a “chat-style” view so customers can see their entire
conversation unfold)
— Superior phone functionality, including one-touch speakerphone and
conference calling, the ability to respond to a call with text
messaging, and the option to use the touch-screen dial pad
— Smart, fast Web browsing using the award-winning Blazer browser
— 2x digital zoom camera with video capture
— Media player with Pocket Tunes(TM) Deluxe (PlaysForSure-compatible)
— Bluetooth(R) v. 1.2 with support for hands-free car kits and headset
profiles
— 64 MB available user storage and microSD(TM) memory card slot with
support up to 4 GB
— User-friendly, familiar Palm OS(R) 5.4.9, including one-touch access to
key applications
— Small, sleek form factor: 2.1″ (l) x 4.2″ (w) x 0.7″ (d)
— 4.2 ounces with battery
— 320 x 320 pixel color touch-screen and full QWERTY keyboard for easier
e-mail, messaging and Web use
Pricing and Availability
The Palm Centro smartphone will be available online at
http://www.verizonwireless.com and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores,
including those in Circuit City, for $99.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate with
a new two-year customer agreement. Customers may want to pair their Centro
voice plan with Verizon Wireless’ E-mail and Web for Smartphone service for
$29.99. This is an unlimited monthly data plan for Web browsing and e-mail
support and includes personal e-mail accounts. To tether the Centro to a
laptop with a USB cable, customers may opt to include a BroadbandAccess
Connect plan in their service package for $30.
For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services,
visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go
to http://www.verizonwireless.com. Business customers may call 1-800-VZW-4BIZ or
contact their Verizon Wireless Business Sales Representative.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable wireless voice and
data network, serving 67.2 million customers. Headquartered in Basking
Ridge, N.J., with 69,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint
venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE:
VOD). For more information, go to: http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and
request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of
Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia
Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Palm, Inc.
Palm, Inc. is a global leader and innovator of easy-to-use mobile
products that simplify people’s lives and help them stay connected on the
go. The company offers a range of products — including Palm(R) Treo(TM)
and Centro(TM) smartphones, Palm handhelds, services and accessories — to
meet the needs of consumers, mobile professionals and businesses.
Palm products are sold through select Internet, retail, reseller and
wireless operator channels throughout the world, and at Palm online stores
(http://www.palm.com/store).
More information about Palm, Inc. is available at http://www.palm.com.
Palm, Palm OS, Treo and Centro are among the trademarks or registered
trademarks owned by or licensed to Palm, Inc.
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Daily Hours Watching Video and TV to Match Sleep by 2013. Daily Video/TV Use to Expand by 35% – Web, Mobile and Games to Drive Growth
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HDTV Entertainment: Is Your Home Theater Ready?
Dolby Offers Consumers a Free Downloadable Buyer’s Guide. Dolby Laboratories has created HD Essentials to help consumers with their HD buying decisions. The HD Essentials is an easy-to-follow guide that demystifies the process and outlines the essentials of HD technology. Read the rest of this entry »
blinkx Connects Communities With Next New Networks’ Targeted Content
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Nappy Boy Digital: Superstar Producer T-Pain Launches Full Service Digital Record Label,
Nappy Boy Digital’s First Release ‘Beam Me Up’ Features The Label’s Debut Artist, Tay Dizm, Along With T-Pain and Rick Ross
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Hip Digital Media First In Canada To Offer All MP3 Format
Hip Digital Media First In Canada To Offer All MP3 Format
Aeroplan Music Store Members Can Now Redeem Miles For Music To Play On Any Device, At Any Time
VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hip Digital Media and Aeroplan today announced plans to convert all audio tracks at the Aeroplan Music Store into high quality MP3s. For the first time on any commercial music download site in Canada, content from all four major record labels: EMI, SONY BMG MUSIC (CANADA), , Universal and Warner Music Canada will be available in a DRM-Free (Digital Rights Management) format. The removal of the DRM is a major milestone in the world of downloading because it frees users from access control and licenses placed upon their music. This means that Aeroplan Members will be able to play their favourite songs on any device, at any time.
Launched in September 2007, Hip Digital Media created the Aeroplan Music Store (www.aeroplanmusicstore.com) in partnership with Aeroplan as a custom branded site for members to create accounts and download music by redeeming Aeroplan Miles.
“This is a major milestone for Aeroplan, Hip Digital Media and music consumers,” said Peter Diemer, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Development, Hip Digital Media. “Through Hip Digital’s proprietary music technology, Aeroplan will be leading the way by announcing plans for their entire on-line music store to offer 100 per cent MP3 tracks in the coming weeks.”
Since its launch, the Aeroplan Music Store has hosted three exclusive contests for members featuring world re-knowned artists like Michael Bublé, Bryan Adams and the Spice Girls. Most recently, Bryan Adams worked with Aeroplan to create his own personal play list for Aeroplan Members to download at the Aeroplan Music Store. The Bryan Adams promotion included a contest with a chance to see him live at his upcoming concert in Las Vegas and to meet him backstage.
“We are proud to be leading the industry in an area that our members are showing increasing interest,” said Nathalie Belanger, General Manager, Rewards Management, Aeroplan. “Our miles for music offering has been extremely popular with Aeroplan Members, in fact, for many, downloading music from our site was their first foray into one of the many specialty, merchandise, and experiential rewards that we also offer. Now that we are making music even more accessible, we expect more members will give it a try.”
As part of Aeroplan’s commitment to offer members new content, the music platform will be used to deliver other forms of media in the future, including books and video.
Hip Digital Media and Aeroplan have been recognized by two major industry awards since the store’s launch. The Aeroplan Music Store was nominated for a Freddie Award in the Best Reward category. The Aeroplan Music store was also a finalist for Ad:Tech’s Best Interactive Campaign, recognizing its excellence in interactive and strategic marketing.
About Hip Digital
Hip Digital Media is the leading consumer experience network. Hip Digital offers innovative customer experiences and digital campaigns for Fortune 500 brands. Hip Digital Media brings together communities, music, brands and consumers through custom built technology, including (PACE™), its Content Management System, which allows for turnkey creation of powerful online consumer experiences. For more information please visit: www.hipdigitalmedia.com.
About Aeroplan
Aeroplan Limited Partnership, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aeroplan Income Fund, is dedicated to developing and executing programs designed to engage the loyalty of its prestigious membership. Aeroplan’s millions of members earn Aeroplan Miles with its growing network of over 70 world-class partners, representing more than 150 brands in the financial, retail, and travel sectors.
In 2007 alone, approximately 2 million rewards were issued to members – an average of 5,500 per day, or one reward every 16 seconds. Over 1.5 million round-trip flights were issued in 2007. Members can redeem miles for Aeroplan’s industry-leading ClassicFlight Rewards, ClassicPlus Flight Rewards, and global Star Alliance Flight Rewards, which offer travel to approximately 965 destinations worldwide. More than 400,000 non-flight rewards were issued in 2007. Members have access to 600 exciting specialty, merchandise, and experiential rewards, as well as hotel and car rental rewards. For more information about Aeroplan please visit www.aeroplan.com.
Contacts
Hip Digital Media
Axis PR
Sarah Miller, 310-276-2220
smiller@axismarketingpr.com
or
Aeroplan
JoAnne Hayes, 416-352-3706
joanne.hayes@aeroplan.com
