Jobless Figures Set to Jump Bosses and governments in Europe have avoided mass layoffs but all that ONDAS Media to Broadcast RTL RadioMADRID, November 23 - ONDAS Media S.A., the satellite radio company for Europe, has Alcatel-Lucent Completes the World's First Data Call on a Live LTE Network in the 800 MHz "European Digital Dividend" Spectrum BandPARIS, November 19 - Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) successfully ONDAS Media and Jazz FM to Cooperate for European Satellite Radio ContentMADRID, November 17 - ONDAS Media S.A., the satellite radio company for Europe, today announced Savi and Partners Launch RFID Solution for Oil and Gas Industry; Wireless System Automatically Tracks and Manages SuppliesMOUNTAIN VIEW, California - Savi, a Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) company, has formed an oil and gas strategic alliance with Shipcom Wireless and KBR Wireless, who are offering a complete software solution that links with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to instantly track and manage supplies transported between onshore and offshore oil and gas facilities worldwide. Top UK Scriptwriters & Video Games Creators’ Shortlisted for Writers’ Guild Awards 2009LONDON - The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain today announced the shortlists for its 2009 Awards. The Awards recognise talented UK scriptwriters across a range of disciplines including TV, theatre, film, radio and video games. The winners will be revealed at a reception on Sunday 29 November 2009 together with individual awards for Lifetime Achievement and Special Contribution to Writing for Children. New Software From AudialsOne, Radiotracker and Tunebite With World Innovations, Available as FreewareLONDON - RapidSolution Software AG publishes the new generation 2010 of its software AudialsOne 4, Radiotracker 6, Tunebite 7 and Mediaraptor 4 optimised for PC and Netbooks for Windows 7, Vista and XP, on the internet at audials.com. Radio Audience Figures Announced - RAJAR Q3, 2009LONDON - - Radio Listening Remains High at 45.7 Million Adults Each Week - Radio Digital Listening Hours up 14% Year on Year - DAB Ownership up 14% Year on Year - Listening to Radio via Mobile Phone up 8% Year on Year IKIVO Powers the User Experience of the World’s First Colour Touchscreen, Multi-Format Digital RadioLONDON - IKIVO, the No. 1 European supplier of rich media enabling solutions, today announces that its ground breaking user experience technology has been selected by yet another leading consumer device manufacturer, Revo Technologies. Sonos Introduces the Sonos ZonePlayer S5: The All-In-One Wireless Music System Controlled With an iPhoneLONDON - - Wirelessly play music in any or every room of the house for 349 pounds Sterling per room - Enjoy room-filling, high-performance sound with all digital architecture - Access your iTunes library, plus thousands of radio stations and millions of songs from the Internet - Control your music experience with free Sonos Controller for iPhone app or any other Sonos Controller ONDAS Media Sets up French Operations With Key Senior AppointmentsMADRID - ONDAS Media S.A., the satellite radio company for Europe, has today announced the appointment of Benoit Chereau as Senior VP of Business Development and Alain Kervizic as Director of Content for Automotive Services for ONDAS Media’s new operational base in Paris. swissinfo.ch - Major Special on Swiss RecordsBERN, Switzerland - No country builds more bunkers than Switzerland. Europe’s longest glacier is in Switzerland. The Swiss are world champions in rail travel, recycling glass and eating chocolate. Switzerland holds many records. Some are disputed. And not all are glorious. Internet Evolution Welcomes Andrew Keen to IE Radio TodayNEW YORK - - Silicon Valley author and media critic to weigh in on the future of online content and the relative value of Web 2.0 tools for individuals and businesses ONDAS Media Agrees Content Deal and Development of Tailored Radio Channels with Rotana Audio & VideoMADRID - ONDAS Media S.A., the satellite radio company for Europe, has today announced it has signed an agreement with Saudi-based media giant Rotana Audio & Video. This strategic partnership allows ONDAS Media to broadcast artists’ songs, interviews, concerts and related content owned by Rotana to satellite radio customers across Europe. The agreement with Rotana also includes the development of tailored radio channels and their possible monetization before ONDAS’ full service launch in 2012. A part of Kingdom Holding’s interests, Rotana Audio & Video is the leading TV and radio broadcaster in the Middle East. With more than 100 artists under contract, Rotana Audio & Video is also one of the region’s largest recording labels. New DMR Association Created to Drive Worldwide Growth of Digital Mobile Radio MarketLONDON - - Leading manufacturers and suppliers join forces to develop and promote affordable, interoperable and innovative digital radio solutions Ministry of Commerce Re-launch with Thailand Entertainment Expo 2009 — The Greatest Platform for Global Entertainment IndustryBANGKOK - Department of Export Promotion proudly presents “Thailand Entertainment Expo 2009″ as the largest platform ever for Thailand Entertainment Industry, the Miracle Wonder Gate Way commencing on 16 -20 September 2009 at The Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon Complex, Bangkok, by the aiming to expand Entertainment Industry network globally as well as to promote Thailand as the greatest scene for film production destination. Unilever - CEO Interviewed on Half-Year ResultsLONDON - Unilever, the consumer goods-maker, unveils half year results reflecting increased volumes and overall progress on pricing and margins driven by innovation and increased A&P spend. WorkWorld Media Awards 2009: Call for EntriesLONDON - Entries are now invited for the 2009 WorkWorld Media Awards. The prestigious WorkWorlds seek to recognise outstanding written and broadcast journalism covering the fields of work, management, business and economics. This year marks the 23rd year of the independent and peer-reviewed awards. Nanoradio has Secured Financing of 12,5 M EUR, and Brings in 2 new Investors to Strengthen Nanoradio’s CompetitivenessKISTA, Sweden - Nanoradio today announced that they have signed an agreement with two new investors, Viking Venture and Creandum, who together with the current investors, Ferd Venture, Industrifonden, Innovacom, Nordic Venture Partners, Teknoinvest will fund Nanoradio through its growth phase. Roxette Reunion Special Hosted By Per Gessle to Air on Nordic Rox on SIRIUS XM’s The Spectrum ChannelNEW YORK - The Spectrum’s “Nordic Rox” weekly show to offer listeners a rare opportunity to hear live performances of Roxette’s biggest songs Renault Enters Into Commercial Agreement to Install ONDAS Satellite Radio ReceiversMADRID - ONDAS Media S.A., the satellite radio company for Europe, today announced that it has entered into a commercial agreement to install satellite radio receivers in Renault vehicles and its affiliates across Europe. This agreement will allow Renault customers to enjoy the benefits of the uninterrupted signal quality that satellite radio brings, in addition to extensive, commercial-free content and programming to be broadcast by ONDAS Media. VICTORY RECORDS Signs OTEP to Recording, Merchandising and Publishing DealCHICAGO - ‘Smash The Control Machine’ in stores August 18th, 2009 VICTORY RECORDS has signed Los Angeles recording artist OTEP. OTEP’s all encompassing musical approach coupled with her shaman like artistic qualities and other creative musings have lead to over half a million albums sold over the course of three studio albums. Singer, songwriter, renegade Otep Shamaya describes the band’s music as … “a total and complete mutiny on the senses. We are a fusion band by nature, inspired by many styles and tones from a variety of musical genres- rock, punk, metal, hip-hop, spoken word, jazz and classic rock. We never allow the antiquated limits of a genre confine or restrict us. Our music is universal and does not belong nor can it be contained in a nice, neat, little box.” |