Latest news releases for Entertainment Consumer Video from Billboard Publicity Wire 2008-10-08T00:02:24Z http://billboardpublicitywire.com/images_v4/prw_logo.gif PRWeb xml@emediawire.com http://billboardpublicitywire.com/atom10/bbconsumervideo.xml 2008-10-01T14:00:09Z Music Choice, the award-winning, multi-platform video and music network, announces the launch of ‘Rocktober’, a month-long programming & marketing campaign dedicated to Rock’s hottest established and emerging artists. The long list of featured artists and bands includes Slipknot, All American Rejects, Pete Wentz, Three Days Grace, and Unearth. Music Choice will offer Originals, video premieres, video playlists, and a selection of classic videos & DVD clips throughout the month of October to watch on its free On Demand network and its free online music service. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music_choice/american_rejects/prweb1414954.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music_choice/american_rejects/prweb1414954.htm 2008-09-22T09:20:01Z Following the success of 2004’s definitive Elton John DVD set, Dream Ticket, the legendary Sir Elton John and Best Buy announce the Oct. 28 release of The Red Piano collection. Thousands of fans have traveled to Caesar’s Palace Las Vegas to see over 200 shows, helping The Red Piano break records and set new standards for musical entertainment. This DVD/CD set available only at Best Buy and www.BestBuy.com/EltonJohn promises to bring this amazing entertainment experience to Elton John fans across the continent. (PRWeb Sep 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/best_buy/elton/prweb1369274.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/best_buy/elton/prweb1369274.htm 2008-09-17T04:00:17Z A recent study of more than 1,000 people conducted by KRC Research and iStockphoto, the world’s royalty-free multimedia sales leader, revealed that 33 percent of Americans are using downloaded digital content, but nearly 30 percent are unaware that permission may be required for its use. This lack of awareness spikes to 38 percent among Americans in both the 18–24 and 65 and older age groups. (PRWeb Sep 17, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/americans/percent/prweb1346814.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/americans/percent/prweb1346814.htm 2008-09-16T05:15:03Z SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), today announced the debut of its first SanDisk Point & Shoot Film Festival1, an online video contest on YouTube to find and display the most compelling user-generated videos taken on consumer point-and-shoot digital cameras. Beginning today, entrants may upload their videos to YouTube by visiting www.youtube.com/sandisk. (PRWeb Sep 16, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/sandisk/video/prweb1341084.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/sandisk/video/prweb1341084.htm 2008-09-09T23:12:31Z Senior Executives from MySpace, Pandora, EMI Music, Warner Music and (RED) to Keynote at Top Industry Event. (PRWeb Sep 10, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1313894.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1313894.htm 2008-09-07T14:31:11Z Cartoon character Betty McBethal and her canine sidekick Bongodog vent their frustration with the music industry in "Mad," a pop track that showcases the plight of the unsuccessful musician and the cynical nature of today's music industry structure. (PRWeb Sep 9, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/C-Tracks/Betty_McBethal/prweb1293824.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/C-Tracks/Betty_McBethal/prweb1293824.htm 2008-08-27T09:36:31Z Seattle-based, R&B/Hip Hop duo Steelo released their first music video, "Make Up My Mind," this week to both on-line video outlets and major networks. The video was filmed in New York City and directed by James "Latin" Clark, with photography direction by Matt Workman, whose reel includes Busta Rhymes and KRS ONE. (PRWeb Aug 28, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1253394.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1253394.htm 2008-08-25T12:44:11Z NEW VENUE: Event to be held at Museum of Jewish Heritage in Battery Park (PRWeb Aug 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1247284.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1247284.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. (PRWeb Aug 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/mobile/thumbplay/prweb1199214.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/mobile/thumbplay/prweb1199214.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! (PRWeb Aug 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music/choice/prweb1182714.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music/choice/prweb1182714.htm 2008-07-30T10:53:16Z Indie/pop recording artist Leah DeVon is set to release her new dance single "What Does It Take". She has joined forces with Atlanta film company 410FILMS under the direction of Paulo Diaz to shoot the accompanying music video. "What Does It Take" comes on the heels of the singer/songwriters smash album "Come Over". Download Leah DeVon's album at iTunes and leahdevonmusic.com and her single "What Does It Take" at emusic.com. (PRWeb Jul 31, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/newmusic/7listentomusic/prweb1160414.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/newmusic/7listentomusic/prweb1160414.htm 2008-07-10T09:05:01Z JAMD.com, the consumer website of Getty Images, the world’s leading creator and distributor of visual content and digital media, announced that its new JAMD Mobile application will be available free on the Apple App Store today. JAMD Mobile provides a fresh new celebrity image experience. It gives people an exciting, tangible way to carry and interact with millions of images using Getty Images’ constantly updated collection of celebrity, fashion, news and sports. (PRWeb Jul 10, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/jamd_mobile/image/prweb1094214.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/jamd_mobile/image/prweb1094214.htm 2008-07-01T12:24:07Z Elite Group of Industry Leaders Judges Prestigious Mobile Awards (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1069064.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1069064.htm 2008-06-21T13:55:17Z http://chaindriven.typepad.com [CHAINDRIVEN] to Open for Lynyrd Skynyrd & Hank Williams, Jr. at the Rowdy Frynds Tour (PRWeb Jun 21, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1042074.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1042074.htm 2008-06-10T13:22:35Z Fox Interactive Media SVP & GM Ron Berryman and AOL EVP Lynda Clarizio among Speakers at Annual Industry Summit (PRWeb Jun 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1015574.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1015574.htm 2008-06-04T05:00:16Z Songphonic Records today announced that Jyrojets’ hotly-tipped debut album will be released on 16th June on iTunes and most major download stores worldwide. The physical release will follow in the UK on 23rd June. (PRWeb Jun 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/songphonic/album/prweb998594.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/songphonic/album/prweb998594.htm 2008-05-30T08:00:01Z The fourth studio album by The Inc./Universal Motown superstar singer-songwriter ASHANTI, titled THE DECLARATION, reaches retail stores and digital online sellers on June 3rd, 2008. Album producers and collaborators include such genre-defining talents as Robin Thicke, Jermaine Dupri, Babyface, L.T. Hutton, and Pharrell Williams. (PRWeb May 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/ashanti/album/prweb985684.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/ashanti/album/prweb985684.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. (PRWeb May 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/alwayson/seeqpod/prweb987384.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.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. (PRWeb May 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/spiralfrog/music/prweb959114.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/spiralfrog/music/prweb959114.htm 2008-05-01T09:29:25Z MY RUN is the incredible true story of a middle-aged businessman who slogged through 75 marathons in 75 days to highlight the needs of single parent families. (PRWeb May 3, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/05/prweb909974.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/05/prweb909974.htm 2008-04-22T15:01:00Z Mobile Excellence Awards to Honor Achievement in Mobile Media, Marketing and Technology (PRWeb Apr 23, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/mobileexcellenceawards/mobilemonday/prweb876714.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/mobileexcellenceawards/mobilemonday/prweb876714.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. (PRWeb Apr 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/spiralfrog/child_alive/prweb838624.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/spiralfrog/child_alive/prweb838624.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 ). (PRWeb Mar 28, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/ii_men/hitsville_usa/prweb812384.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/ii_men/hitsville_usa/prweb812384.htm 2008-03-27T12:30:02Z SpiralFrog, Inc., (www.spiralfrog.com) the free, ad-supported Web-based music experience, today announced it crossed a major threshold with almost 850,000 registered users. Based on reported user numbers, SpiralFrog is now positioned as the third largest legal music download site in U.S. and Canada behind only iTunes and Rhapsody. The company also demonstrated further growth with traffic already surpassing two million unique monthly visitors for March. (PRWeb Mar 27, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/spiralfrog/music/prweb809944.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/spiralfrog/music/prweb809944.htm 2008-03-21T09:30:03Z SpiralFrog (www.spiralfrog.com), the free and legal ad-supported music site, gives music fans the chance to win $5,000 in concert tickets with a new sweepstakes launching today. (PRWeb Mar 21, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/spiralfrog/music/prweb793224.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/spiralfrog/music/prweb793224.htm 2008-03-19T04:30:02Z SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), a leading seller of MP3 players in the United States, today announced the company will promote DRM-free music from more than 50 new and emerging artists on a microSD card. This U.S.-based program is the first of its kind to use microSD cards, and helps launch the new 8GB (gigabyte)(1) Sansa Fuze MP3 player. The "Sansa Sessions" microSD card is comprised of a collection of rock, pop, and hip hop songs, music videos, and photos from more than 30 labels. Featured artists include All Time Low, Ladytron, Magnet, Nada Surf, Of Montreal and The Coup. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/sansa/music/prweb786594.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/sansa/music/prweb786594.htm 2008-03-10T04:40:01Z Unicorn Media (www.UnicornMedia.com) announced today an open call for professional-quality film and music content for its highly anticipated new free entertainment service. Unicorn Media emerged from its stealth mode this week, revealing a pre-launch version of its groundbreaking entertainment site, where it is accepting professionally produced, high-quality music, movies and episodic video programming. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/unicorn/media/prweb757574.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/unicorn/media/prweb757574.htm 2008-03-07T04:40:01Z Taking center stage in the digital entertainment revolution, Unicorn Media (www.UnicornMedia.com) today announced an open call for video content for its highly anticipated new free entertainment service. Unicorn Media is emerging from stealth mode this week, revealing a pre-launch version of its ground-breaking entertainment site and accepting professionally produced, high quality digital video content from filmmakers, videographers and production companies all over the world. (PRWeb Mar 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/unicorn/media/prweb752704.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/unicorn/media/prweb752704.htm 2008-02-28T17:31:44Z Double-platinum selling band Presidents of the United States and Grammy-nominted artist Angie Stone premiere their new music videos exclusively on SingingFool.com today. (PRWeb Feb 29, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/02/prweb730503.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/02/prweb730503.htm 2008-02-26T12:58:50Z Music parody 'Pop Your Panties with Paris, Nicole and Lindsey' debuts at the New York Film Festival this week. 'Pop Your Panties' is produced by Itsi Atkins and Lisa Nusbaum from Parody 4 Charity Productions, who have dedicated themselves to generate public awareness for Media 4 Humanity. (PRWeb Feb 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/PopYourPanties/Release/prweb720863.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/PopYourPanties/Release/prweb720863.htm 2008-02-12T14:59:10Z The dream of being in a feature length award winning film was easy, easier than making it to the final round of the American Gold Medal Paralympic Quad Rugby team. But they made it! Jason Regier and Chance Sumner, featured athletes in the multi-award winning movie "The Goal", didn't know how true the script was when it was said, "Next time (next Olympics), I'll be taking your spot". Now with the prophecy fulfilled, "The Goal" is receiving extended distribution and renewed interest for the upcoming Beijing Olympic games. (PRWeb Feb 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/olympics/quadrugby/prweb692214.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/olympics/quadrugby/prweb692214.htm 2008-01-28T19:29:15Z Created by Apple Certified Pro instructor and film industry writer Noah Kadner, this DVD provides instruction for digital video professionals on high definition post-production using Apple's Final Cut Pro with cameras from Sony, JVC, Panasonic and Canon. (PRWeb Jan 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/01/prweb660774.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/01/prweb660774.htm 2008-01-11T11:39:58Z Coby Electronics, the leader in portable consumer electronics products designed to fit every lifestyle, and WoozyFly.com, (www.woozyfly.com) an online music media company devoted to independent music, today announced a strategic digital content alliance that will deliver Coby MP3 players, MP4 and Portable Media players bundled with original WoozyFly.com music video content to Coby customers globally. (PRWeb Jan 8, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/woozyfly/music/prweb610091.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/woozyfly/music/prweb610091.htm 2008-01-02T17:23:57Z Fathead(R), the number one brand in sports and entertainment wall graphics and the brand best-known for its official life-size images of professional athletes, animated heroes and entertainment characters, is launching a new line of Fathead wall decor featuring Disney Channel's Hannah Montana, and characters from both the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy and the Disney Pixar film Cars, just in time for holiday gift-giving. Disney Pixar Cars characters include Lightning McQueen, Mater, Sally, Luigi, Guido, Doc Hudson and Ramone, and Pirates of the Caribbean features Captain Jack Sparrow and Will Turner. These spectacular life-size images are a must-have for this holiday season. (PRWeb Dec 17, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/fathead/disney/prweb580802.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/fathead/disney/prweb580802.htm 2007-12-13T00:23:57Z RockSTAR Music Corp. created a special LOVERBOY Free Video Link on the making of the new CD featuring Mike Reno with classic LOVERBOY clips for the Fans. (PRWeb Dec 13, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/Loverboy_Band/Music/prweb576480.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/Loverboy_Band/Music/prweb576480.htm 2007-12-05T10:43:43Z Kid inventors and entrepreneurs wanted for new TV series. (PRWeb Dec 5, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2007/12/prweb574596.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2007/12/prweb574596.htm 2007-11-28T06:00:32Z Pluck(R) Corporation today announced it will connect the Pluck SiteLife social media platform with recently announced Facebook and OpenSocial APIs to link the audiences of the world's top media properties and social networking sites. As a result, Pluck customers, which include over 200 of the world's largest media web sites, will be able to share social media contributions and audiences with top social networks, such as Facebook and MySpace. The first media companies to test and take advantage of the new APIs to expand their reach online include Gannett, Reuters, Discovery Communications, The Washington Post, The Economist, Freedom Interactive, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Rodale and Meredith Corporation. (PRWeb Nov 28, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/pluck/media/prweb572669.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/pluck/media/prweb572669.htm 2007-11-24T23:30:29Z Aldo Leopardi, "The Dentist That Rocks" releases his first music video "Always Be." Originally from Adelaide, Australia, Dr. Aldo Leopardi states that his music career, "is not about the glory or becoming a star; it is about sharing the music and touching people emotionally." Aldo's entire album and the "Always Be" video can be easily accessed from http://aldoleopardimusic.com/alwaysbe/ [Aldo Leopardi Music]. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2007/11/prweb569117.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2007/11/prweb569117.htm 2007-11-08T08:00:14Z V-me: (PRWeb Nov 8, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/juanes/billboard/prweb568051.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/juanes/billboard/prweb568051.htm 2007-10-29T13:17:58Z Timely Event to Grapple with Digital Pressure Faced by Broadcast Behemoths (PRWeb Oct 30, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2007/10/prweb565106.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2007/10/prweb565106.htm