May 2012 Round up
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Dear Members, Edward
Boddington
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This month's discussion topics:
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Showcase
New technology - problems or potential?
Authored by Olivia Van Der Werff, Beyond Dispute
With an ever-increasing number
of routes to engage with the audience the inevitable question of how to
ensure and demonstrate ongoing compliance can't be avoided.
In the
space of only a few months we have seen greatly increased use of social
media, the successful introduction of voice short codes for voting, SMS
voting and an ever growing desire for cost effective and high profile ways
for broadcasters and production companies to engage directly with the
viewer.
Social media provides frighteningly limitless ways to
connect with audiences – both to promote discussion and interest – and to
allow voting and direct engagement.
The opportunities are immense
and inevitably these opportunities bring with them new challenges and
implications for risk management.
RepresentationMeetings & Events
Please find below a brief summary of this months’ activity from AIME's current Forums and Initiatives. Any members who have an interest in any of these areas can receive further information (including meeting notes) or details of how to join the working group from zoe@aimelink.org. Or for more information about the benefits of joining AIME and becoming part of the AIME Forums please visit our website or contact our Membership Manager David Ashman, davidashman@aimelink.org AIME Forum: Future Media Group
AIME Forum: Payforit
AIME
Forum: Interactive Broadcast
AIME Forum: Voice Services
Regulatory Updates
Consultation Update
Industry consultations & AIME
responses can be found on the AIME website |
Information & Networking
- AIME Welcomes New Members: Boku & Global Charge
- AIME PR: AIME Best Practice Guide for PTV
Services using Social Media published - View Here
- Industry Events:
- Supporting Association at: Social Media Results
- AIME Attendance and Payforit 4 Launch Sessions & Networking at Connected Summit - 15-16th May
- Member Emails:
- AIME Regulatory Updates: ComReg PRS Regulatory Framework; PhonepayPlus Social Media & PRS Guidance Discussion Paper
- AIME News Bulletins: Release of Current and Future Markets for PRS 2011; Payforit4 assets available on Payforituk.com
- AIME Forums: Future Media Group Agenda 29th May
- AIME Supporting Association Member Discount: Connected Summit; Prepaid 2012
- AIME K&N Events: Euro 2012 Drinks; VIP Golf Day; Summer BBQ
- AIME Training Course: PRS Foundation Course 22nd May
- Member Promotion: Join Oxygen8 Communications at The Connected Summit
AIME Member Preferential ServicesAIME has several member companies and consultants who offer support services to other AIME members at preferential rates, from regulatory and legal support, verification & auditing services, advertising, technology, through to more specialist consultants supporting Industry sectors, e.g. the interactive broadcast & media sector. Members who require business support in any of these areas, please visit the AIME website for more details on the latest member money saving offers. Recruitment: this Resource extends to
prime contacts within the Interactive Media Industry who may be
available for short term contract work or full time employment.
Contact the AIME Executive for information on potential
candidates. Pocket App -Pocket App specializes in application development for mobile platforms, drawing on many years experience with premium rate SMS and IVR billing solutions and consumer marketing. Using this experience Pocket App can work with members to deliver cutting edge user functionality with frictionless billing at the heart, combined with advice on taking the app to market. Pocket App is offering AIME members a free consultation on how an app could be integrated into the business strategy, along with preferential rates. For a referral contact memberservices@aimelink.org Add HR -Add HR provides practical, no-nonsense HR support to make sure your business runs smoothly and profitably. With many years’ experience in mobile and interactive media companies, Add HR is skilled in managing the complete employee lifecycle, including: Recruitment and induction, training and development, performance management, managing employee problems, retirement or termination. As an introductory offer, Add HR will carry out a Free HR Audit for AIME members referred through the Preferential Services Scheme. This will include a review of your essential documentation, advice on legal compliance and adoption of best practice. For a referral contact memberservices@aimelink.org |
Member News
George Osborne in his March 2011 budget stated he wanted to attract more companies back to Britain and stimulate the economy.
OpenMarket ( www.openmarket.com ), a leading mobile messaging and payments company, is celebrating a major gaming industry triumph after it won the “Mobile Payment Solution of the Year” Award at last night’s EGR B2B Awards.
Orca Digital, the leading provider of telecoms and interactive broadcasting services, has been ranked 40th in the GP Bullhound Media Momentum Awards 2012 - the awards recognising the most innovative and fastest growing companies in the European Digital Economy.
Consumer engagement specialists, Telecom Express, today announced their recent investment in Fantasy League, the originators of the fantasy sports concept and Professional fantasy football ( www.fantasyleague.com ).
FremantleMedia Enterprises ( FME ) today announced its agreement with leading global branded play company, Hasbro, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HAS ) to develop Trivial Pursuit and Connect 4 branded slots and instant win games for the online and mobile channels.
Beginning June 5th fans were able to
vote for the ‘Wild Card’ cast member to be inducted into the
house.
Channel 5 and Endemol UK’s hit reality series BIG BROTHER
has partnered with leading audience participation technology provider
Telescope to launch the world’s first exclusive Twitter elimination
vote.
Shane Leahy, CEO of Oxygen8 Communications, global provider of integrated mobile solutions, has been shortlisted as a regional finalist in the international category of the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards. Shane is one of twenty-four of Ireland’s leading entrepreneurs that have been shortlisted for this years prestigious award from an initial list of 150 nominees.
Dates for your Diary
If you would like further information on any of AIME's activities, initiatives or benefits of membership, please contact me at zoe@aimelink.org Kind Regards, |
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