Latest news releases for Entertainment Digital and Mobile from Billboard Publicity Wire 2008-11-17T20:33:05Z http://billboardpublicitywire.com/images_v4/prw_logo.gif PRWeb xml@emediawire.com http://billboardpublicitywire.com/atom10/bbdigital.xml 2008-11-12T09:30:04Z With so much to watch online, it is now just a little bit easier to choose. Fancast (www.fancast.com), the ultimate, next generation entertainment site where users can watch premium entertainment for free including over 6,000 TV episodes and create and manage their personal entertainment experience, has joined forces with Federated Media and four of the Web’s hottest bloggers to develop a digital video guide called “Our TV Picks.” (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/tv_picks/boing_boing/prweb1608264.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/tv_picks/boing_boing/prweb1608264.htm 2008-11-10T14:52:19Z 469 titles from Nettwerk's catalog, featuring artists such as Sarah McLachlan, Barenaked Ladies, and Sixpence None the Richer will be available on Naxos Music Library. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1596834.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1596834.htm 2008-10-30T14:15:24Z ALBUM IN STORES NOVEMBER 4, 2008 “4 Stars”-People Magazine “The Verdict: The Renaissance marks a return to form that rivals Q-Tip’s best work on Tribe’s beloved 1993 album, ‘Midnight Marauders’,” – The Los Angeles Times “With Kanye and Lupe taking cues from his style, it would seem to be Tip’s time again. But rather than cash in, he goes his own way: on his mind, war woes and spiritual forces.” – Maxim “With The Renaissance, the Abstract Poetic MC may have rediscovered his groove.” – SPIN (PRWeb Oct 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/available_digitally/digitally_now/prweb1551904.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/available_digitally/digitally_now/prweb1551904.htm 2008-10-15T00:28:38Z In their third release from husband and wife duo, Kindred The Family Soul gets ready to launch 'The Arrival' under Hidden Beach Recordings. The CD title was inspired by the birth of twin girls, in which the album serves as a metaphor for family, love and life. 'The Arrival' is due in stores on October 21st, featuring their new hit single 'House of Love'. (PRWeb Oct 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/kindred_the_family_soul/10_15_2008/prweb1475524.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/kindred_the_family_soul/10_15_2008/prweb1475524.htm 2008-10-14T08:00:03Z As winter approaches, outdoor enthusiasts everywhere are gearing up for the coming season. REI has launched REIGoPlaylist.com, a website offering the complimentary download of a 10-song playlist not found anywhere else, to inspire snow sports and music lovers alike. (PRWeb Oct 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/snow_sports/soundtrack_now/prweb1471584.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/snow_sports/soundtrack_now/prweb1471584.htm 2008-10-01T12:07:26Z What's Buzzing Online Tomorrow Determined by Thought Leaders at DMFWSenior Executives from MySpace, Pandora, EMI Music, Warner Music and (RED) to Keynote at Top Industry Event (PRWeb Oct 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1414124.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1414124.htm 2008-09-29T18:52:19Z Kingdom One Entertainment Group, LLC and its music division housed at MusiK1.net has launched new service departments for the indie artist and label community. Within these service departments include new partnerships with IODA, Jamendo and PR Web, while forming label and publishing arms to provide label support and co-publishing programs for distributed artists and sub-labels. (PRWeb Sep 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/MusiK1_Launch_PR/9-30-2008/prweb1398024.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/MusiK1_Launch_PR/9-30-2008/prweb1398024.htm 2008-09-21T12:36:02Z Better Black Television (BBTV) has added Teens Real Talk (TRT), a show that gives teens and parents an opportunity to express their ideas and feelings, to the network's lineup. (PRWeb Sep 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/betterblacktv/teensrealtalk/prweb1365284.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/betterblacktv/teensrealtalk/prweb1365284.htm 2008-10-01T13:01:49Z KIDZ BOP’s “Be A KIDZ BOP Star” talent search, the only such search that seeks the most talented kids in the country, announces its 15 semi-finalists. Chosen from nearly 2,800 entries to the kids’ destination website KIDZBOP.com, the search received far more submissions than recent high-profile online contests sponsored by major national brands. The second annual “Be a KIDZ BOP Star” National Talent Search also received more than double the amount of submissions from last year’s inaugural contest (1200). (PRWeb Sep 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/kidz_bop/talent_search/prweb1368254.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/kidz_bop/talent_search/prweb1368254.htm 2008-09-21T21:10:02Z Leaders in music, retail and flash memory technology today announced they’re bringing consumers an innovative, new physical music format, dubbed “slotMusic™.” microSD™ cards will soon be made available with pre-loaded, high quality, DRM-free MP3 music of top artists from EMI Music, SONY BMG, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group. A selection of slotMusic cards will first be available at brick-and-mortar and online stores throughout the U.S., including Best Buy and Wal-Mart, with Europe to follow. A complete list of slotMusic albums, availability and pricing will be announced in time for the coming holiday season. SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), inventor of the ubiquitous microSD format, is leading the technology development behind slotMusic. (PRWeb Sep 21, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music/group/prweb1366824.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music/group/prweb1366824.htm 2008-09-18T07:00:02Z Digital media company On Networks® (ON) announces an original series aimed at young girls called Smart Girls at the Party. The show is created by and stars actor/writer Amy Poehler, and friends Meredith Walker, former senior producer for Nickelodeon’s Nick News, head of talent for Saturday Night Live, and Amy Miles, recording artist and performer, host of PBS children’s show LOMAX: Hound of Music. Smart Girls celebrates young girls who are changing the world by being themselves. The show aims to help girls find confidence in their own aspirations and talents. In each episode, Amy Poehler interviews a girl with a unique talent, community interest or point of view. The conversation ranges from the serious to the hilarious. Girls offer witty truths and show that you don’t have to be famous to be interesting or to make a difference in the world. (PRWeb Sep 18, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/girls/network/prweb1352974.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/girls/network/prweb1352974.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 2008-09-16T08:30:01Z CollegeFest®, the premiere back-to-school event in the U.S.A., returns to Boston for the twenty-third year on September 27th and 28th. Microsoft has signed on as the event’s presenting sponsor, joining associate sponsors JetBlue Airways, and RepNation. The event’s media partners this year include The Boston Globe, and WAAF Radio. (PRWeb Sep 16, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/boston/september/prweb1342044.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/boston/september/prweb1342044.htm 2008-09-15T00:45:25Z Elise Estrada's debut CD in stores September 16th. Fan Based eTeam growing rapidly. Fans love Elise Estrada. (PRWeb Sep 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/eliseestrada/unloveyou/prweb1332554.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/eliseestrada/unloveyou/prweb1332554.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 2008-09-02T10:01:30Z 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. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1277234.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1277234.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 2008-08-20T13:36:08Z 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. (PRWeb Aug 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1232314.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.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. (PRWeb Aug 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/betterblacktv/20080815/prweb1214764.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.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. (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 2008-08-07T15:48:15Z 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. (PRWeb Aug 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1191894.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.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! (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 2008-07-29T15:50:59Z 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. (PRWeb Jul 31, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1159304.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.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. (PRWeb Jul 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1139694.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1139694.htm 2008-09-24T23:48:28Z 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. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/wanted_pr/7_10_2008/prweb1086624.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/wanted_pr/7_10_2008/prweb1086624.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 2008-07-01T05:00:24Z 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. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/funmobility/ringtone/prweb1067454.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.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 (PRWeb Jun 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1059734.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.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. (PRWeb Jun 29, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1061664.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.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. (PRWeb Jun 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/GoldenRations/DrJamesHopkins/prweb1049764.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.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. (PRWeb Jun 23, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1039704.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.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. (PRWeb Jun 19, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/theboxinglesson/darksideofthemoog/prweb1035684.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.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. (PRWeb Jun 17, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/nutsie/music/prweb1034844.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.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. (PRWeb Jun 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1020104.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.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 (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 2008-06-10T17:17:34Z Toronto-based recording artists, MENEW Release New "Of The Future" CD to coincide with Hard Rock kickoff performance at NxNE conference this week. (PRWeb Jun 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1016124.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.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. (PRWeb Jun 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1012334.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.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. (PRWeb Jun 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1016944.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.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. (PRWeb Jun 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/artistdata/doubles_network_size/prweb999724.htm http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/artistdata/doubles_network_size/prweb999724.htm