Latest news releases for Entertainment Digital and Mobile from Billboard Publicity Wire 2008-09-07T04:15:04Z http://billboard.prweb.com/images_v4/prw_logo.gif PRWeb xml@emediawire.com http://billboard.prweb.com/atom10/bbdigital.xml 2008-09-02T10:01:30Z Ace Marketing & Promotions Inc. announce campaign results of their "ROCKZIMITY MARKETING" launch with Def Leppard at Joe Louis Arena on Aug 23, two lucky fans won a trip to the Sparkle Lounge. (Billboard Publicity Wire Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1277234.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1277234.htm 2008-08-26T19:17:28Z Celebrated young Norwegian composer's solo piano album, Stone Rose, is firmly grounded in America; poignant pieces resonate with purity, complemented by flugelhorn, violin and cello. Pianist Ola Gjeilo plans New York-area performances to support the growth of Stone Rose. New age radio and solo piano critics praise Ola Gjeilo's debut album. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 27, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/StoneRose/OlaGjeilo/prweb1251904.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/StoneRose/OlaGjeilo/prweb1251904.htm 2008-08-25T12:44:11Z NEW VENUE: Event to be held at Museum of Jewish Heritage in Battery Park (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1247284.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1247284.htm 2008-08-20T13:36:08Z Internationally acclaimed as one of the US's premiere dance music producers and re-mixers, DJ Micro has been nominated by DJ Times as "America's Best DJ" and by the Club Music Awards for the "Best DJ Set" in 2008. No stranger to the international dance music scene, DJ Micro drops his latest mix record "Inside of Me" on his newly resurrected label, Caffeine Recordings. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1232314.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1232314.htm 2008-08-14T23:47:29Z P. Miller Makes History As The First Hip-Hop Entrepreneur To Own A Television Network, Is The Youngest Chairman In The Game, And Takes His Fast-Paced, Growing Brand to Wall Street. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/betterblacktv/20080815/prweb1214764.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/betterblacktv/20080815/prweb1214764.htm 2008-08-11T06:10:01Z Thumbplay® (www.thumbplay.com), the #1 mobile entertainment destination in the U.S.*, today announced that it is working with MTV to enhance and manage its mobile personalization offerings for MTV, MTV2, MTV Hits, MTV Jams and MTV Tr3s. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/mobile/thumbplay/prweb1199214.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/mobile/thumbplay/prweb1199214.htm 2008-08-07T15:48:15Z The Bandwidth Conference, which takes place August 14 & 15 in San Francisco, explores issues of interest to the music and technology communities and the continuing fusion between the industries. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1191894.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1191894.htm 2008-08-05T12:30:02Z Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music company, and Music Choice, the award-winning, multi-platform video and music network, today announced the record-breaking success of Universal Motown Recording artist Lil Wayne’s Lollipop video on Music Choice. The video had been viewed an unprecedented one million times two weeks in a row. Lil Wayne is the first artist ever to achieve this milestone since Music Choice launched its free Video On Demand Music Network in late 2004. With over ten million views to date, Rentrak, an independent media measurement and analytics company, confirms that Lil Wayne’s Lollipop holds the ALL-TIME RECORD as the most popular music video on Music Choice EVER! (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/music/choice/prweb1182714.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/music/choice/prweb1182714.htm 2008-07-29T15:50:59Z The Bandwidth Conference gathers professionals from the music, media and digital music industries, and explores the evolving musical experience. Bandwidth 2008 takes place August 14 and 15 in San Francisco. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 31, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1159304.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1159304.htm 2008-07-24T16:11:19Z The Bandwidth Conference gathers professionals from the music, media and digital music industries, and explores the evolving musical experience. Bandwidth 2008 takes place August 14 and 15 in San Francisco. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1139694.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1139694.htm 2008-07-15T20:10:29Z Black Wolf Records' recording artist Wanted has established a new voice in the reggae music scene with tracks produced out of the legendary Marley family owned Tuff Gong studios, with proceeds going to hungry children in the town of Jacmel, Haiti. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/wanted_pr/7_10_2008/prweb1086624.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/wanted_pr/7_10_2008/prweb1086624.htm 2008-07-01T12:24:07Z Elite Group of Industry Leaders Judges Prestigious Mobile Awards (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1069064.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1069064.htm 2008-07-01T05:00:24Z Some feuds never die – four years and two teams after they played together for the Los Angeles Lakers, the feud between Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant is still going strong. A video of Shaq ripping on his former teammate was posted online on June 23 and has made a stir within pop culture news this past week. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/funmobility/ringtone/prweb1067454.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/funmobility/ringtone/prweb1067454.htm 2008-06-26T23:34:56Z Sean Kelly grew up in North Bay Ontario, studying the classical guitar but also digging the sounds emanating from his 12-watt stereo system; Kiss, Van Halen, and Guns N' Roses (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1059734.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1059734.htm 2008-06-27T15:22:17Z The sensational Caliber is set to release his solo debut entitled "Enter My City" on DMAFT Records, a Fontana/Universal distributed label. Caliber is joined by his fellow The Suspects group members Lefty Knuckles and Kayottic, the entire roster of their Most High Records movement and the incredible LaLa. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 29, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1061664.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1061664.htm 2008-06-24T03:42:51Z New Leaf Distributing will feature the former chiropractor's new healing CD Golden Ratios in their exhibition booth (#541) at the International New Age Trade Show®-West (INATS® West) June 28 - 30th; CD release date set for June 24, 2008. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/GoldenRations/DrJamesHopkins/prweb1049764.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/GoldenRations/DrJamesHopkins/prweb1049764.htm 2008-06-19T10:51:06Z The Bandwidth Conference gathers professionals in the music, technology and media worlds and explores the evolving musical experience. Bandwidth 2008 takes place August 14 and 15 in San Francisco. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 23, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1039704.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1039704.htm 2008-06-18T11:07:00Z The Austin, TX proud atmospheric indie-rock band The Boxing Lesson tours in support of their new full length LP "Wild Streaks and Windy Days. The up-and-coming trio is riding the wave of a psychedelic resurgence into a DIY success garnering international press and sales. The currently unsigned band heads out to the West Coast to be followed up with a few appearances on the festival circuit this summer. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 19, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/theboxinglesson/darksideofthemoog/prweb1035684.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/theboxinglesson/darksideofthemoog/prweb1035684.htm 2008-06-18T01:05:25Z nuTsie.com today announced that Duff McKagan, founding member of legendary rock bands Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver, has joined the company’s advisory board. McKagan has taken an active role in managing the affairs of his bands and will bring 25+ years of music business experience to the dynamic, Seattle-based digital music company. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 17, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/nutsie/music/prweb1034844.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/nutsie/music/prweb1034844.htm 2008-06-11T22:54:38Z The Bandwidth Conference gathers professionals in the music, technology and media worlds and explores the evolving musical experience. Bandwidth 2008 takes place August 14 and 15 in San Francisco. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1020104.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1020104.htm 2008-06-10T13:22:35Z Fox Interactive Media SVP & GM Ron Berryman and AOL EVP Lynda Clarizio among Speakers at Annual Industry Summit (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1015574.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1015574.htm 2008-06-10T17:17:34Z Toronto-based recording artists, MENEW Release New "Of The Future" CD to coincide with Hard Rock kickoff performance at NxNE conference this week. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1016124.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1016124.htm 2008-06-10T03:17:52Z Emerging rock band Echo Jet release self titled debut CD featuring hot, new single "Wave", which is quicky gaining radio adds. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1012334.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1012334.htm 2008-06-11T00:49:28Z Toronto-based guitar slinger Sean Kelly will mark the U.S. release of his much anticipated third CD entitled, "One More Heart Attack," on July 29, 2008. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1016944.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1016944.htm 2008-06-04T11:40:18Z ArtistData is a free service that allows artists and managers the ability to post information only once and have it updated across many online destinations simultaneously, including Eventful, Jambase, MySpace, Pollstar, PureVolume, ShowClix, VIRB and recently added Last.fm, Mojam and Musi-cal. ArtistData's synchronization network continues to expand and will soon include AmieStreet, Buzznet, Beta Records, Famecast, indie911 and Hoooka. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/artistdata/doubles_network_size/prweb999724.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/artistdata/doubles_network_size/prweb999724.htm 2008-05-30T15:00:04Z SeeqPod Inc, the search and discovery technology company specializing in playable search results, announced today that it has been chosen by AlwaysOn as one of the OnHollywood 100 Top Private Companies. The OnHollywood 100 is an annual power list of the top private emerging technology companies in digital entertainment and media. The AlwaysOn editorial team based on a set of five criteria--innovation, market potential, customer adoption, media buzz and investor value creation handpicked SeeqPod. (Billboard Publicity Wire May 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/alwayson/seeqpod/prweb987384.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/alwayson/seeqpod/prweb987384.htm 2008-05-20T07:25:02Z SpiralFrog™ (www.spiralfrog.com), the free and legal ad-supported music experience, today announced the launch of SpiralFrogClub.com and its first North American marketing campaign. The campaign was created and produced by Night Agency, New York. (Billboard Publicity Wire May 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/spiralfrog/music/prweb959114.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/spiralfrog/music/prweb959114.htm 2008-05-12T17:35:59Z Top Executives from EA, Disney, YouTube, Microsoft, Sony, G4, Spike TV, MTV, Nokia, Endemol, Qualcomm, Paramount, Vivendi Games, NBC Universal, I-play, DirecTV, Turbine, Playboy, RealNetworks, GSN, Playfirst and Glu Mobile to Converge for Annual "Insiders" Event (Billboard Publicity Wire May 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb938884.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb938884.htm 2008-04-24T17:10:10Z Top Executives from EA, YouTube, Microsoft, Sony, Nokia, Disney, Qualcomm, Paramount Pictures, Vivendi Games, and Glu Mobile to Converge for Annual "Insiders" Event (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb892254.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb892254.htm 2008-04-22T15:01:00Z Mobile Excellence Awards to Honor Achievement in Mobile Media, Marketing and Technology (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 23, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/mobileexcellenceawards/mobilemonday/prweb876714.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/mobileexcellenceawards/mobilemonday/prweb876714.htm 2008-04-22T06:10:02Z Coradiant, Inc., the leading provider of equipment used to manage and troubleshoot web applications, announced that leading media and entertainment organizations have adopted Coradiant End-User Experience Management products to better serve their online customers. (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/coradiant/management/prweb882054.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/coradiant/management/prweb882054.htm 2008-04-07T11:31:04Z After over a year of successfully providing hundreds of artists and brands with ground breaking street team solutions, Fancorps has now launched a team of their own. Special Forces is another powerful option for those in need of grass roots promotions and viral marketing. (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 8, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb838284.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb838284.htm 2008-04-07T12:40:01Z SpiralFrog, Inc., (www.spiralfrog.com) the free and legal, ad-supported web-based music service, today announced it was selected by the non-profit organization, Keep a Child Alive (KCA), to be the exclusive download partner for "Alicia in Africa: Journey to the Motherland," the documentary of Grammy Award-winning musician and Keep a Child Alive (KCA) Co-Founder, Alicia Keys', month-long trip to Africa to visit communities affected by HIV and AIDS. (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/spiralfrog/child_alive/prweb838624.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/spiralfrog/child_alive/prweb838624.htm 2008-04-03T11:40:02Z SpiralFrog (www.spiralfrog.com), the free and legal ad-supported music experience, and BFM Digital, a leading digital music aggregator and distributor of independent music, today announced a licensing agreement to make nearly 80,000 tracks available on the SpiralFrog Web site. BFM Digital's featured labels include Sounds True, Spirit Voyage, APM Music, Point Classics, Laughing Hyena, SoulFood, Sound Ideas and Chacra Music Licensing. (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 3, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/spiralfrog/music/prweb830164.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/spiralfrog/music/prweb830164.htm 2008-04-01T12:15:02Z Music Choice, the award-winning, multi-platform video and music network, announces the launch of "Who Runs Hip-Hop," its first-ever four part weekly VOD-isodes airing on its On Demand network and its broadband music site in April. The series, exclusively brought to you by Boost Mobile, explores the issues and forces shaping the direction of hip-hop music. Topics like the debate over the decline in record sales, why some veteran hip-hop artists aren't getting any love, and how the fans determine who they support in today's hip-hop climate are all discussed. Hip-hop artists, music industry executives, music label executives, managers, the media, and the fans on the street all share their views regarding who runs hip-hop today. This special series accompanies a long list of Original thematic video programming in April on Music Choice as part of its: "We Love Hip-Hop: A Celebration of Hip-Hop Music" month. (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/music/choice/prweb823054.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/music/choice/prweb823054.htm 2008-03-31T06:00:05Z SpiralFrog, Inc., the free ad-supported, Web-based music experience, and Warner/Chappell Music (WCM), the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE:WMG), today announced an agreement to make the company's catalog of music compositions available to complement SpiralFrog's growing roster of audio and video content. (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 31, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/music/spiralfrog/prweb816724.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/music/spiralfrog/prweb816724.htm 2008-05-07T10:03:45Z Reggae artist Shade released her new single "Hot Boys" featuring heavyweight Junior Reid. The single was released on April 11, 2008 digitally, and will be available for purchase in stores. www.myspace.com/shadeface (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 29, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb811014.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb811014.htm 2008-03-28T09:25:01Z Boys II Men, one of the most successful R&B male vocal groups of all time, are going on a world tour. An exclusive behind the scenes video is also available to download free (attached to this release and also available to download from www.boyziimenhitsville.com ). (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 28, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/ii_men/hitsville_usa/prweb812384.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/ii_men/hitsville_usa/prweb812384.htm 2008-03-26T12:15:02Z Music Choice, the award winning, multi-platform video and music network, announces its slate of thematic video programming for April. "We Love Hip-Hop: A Celebration of Hip-Hop Music" will premiere on Music Choice's On Demand network and its broadband music site in April with Music Choice Originals and a music video catalog that features today's hip-hop megastars. Rapper, singer, producer and actor, Snoop Dogg, the Music Choice Artist of the Month, is featured in two Originals - "Snoop Dogg: Does Starkville" and "Snoop Dogg: Naked." Jim Jones hosts "Hip Hop Style 360;" Flo Rida is featured on Fresh Crops; and Tha Corner showcases Rick Ross. In addition, a "5 Boro Tour" video playlist highlighting Jay Z and popular hip-hop artists from each of the five boroughs of NYC joins the long list of Originals available for viewing all month long. (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/music/choice/prweb806524.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/music/choice/prweb806524.htm 2008-03-24T06:04:17Z Internet Video Archive LLC announces new enhancements to its comprehensive Video API offering direct access to Video Detective's library of movie trailers, television previews and game trailers as well as Singing Fool's massive catalog of music videos. In addition, the newly added forum allows developers to learn from each other how to take advantage of this essential resource. (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb794204.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb794204.htm