San Diego - Qualcomm Inc., developer of wireless technologies and data solutions including the MediaFLO broadcast to mobile standard, has acquired Xiam Technologies Ltd, an Irish developer of wireless content targeting solutions for US$32million. The transaction will not affect Qualcomm's fiscal 2008 earnings. Through the acquisition, Qualcomm plans to offer Xiam's personalized targeting and recommendations technology, My Personal Offers System (MPOS) as a standalone product through Xiam as a … [Read more...] about Qualcomm acquires Xiam Technologies for US$32million
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Qualcomm buys Xiam Technologies for US$32 million
San Diego - Qualcomm Inc., developer of wireless technologies and data solutions including the MediaFLO broadcast to mobile standard, has acquired Xiam Technologies Ltd, an Irish developer of wireless content targeting solutions for US$32million. The transaction will not affect Qualcomm's fiscal 2008 earnings. Through the acquisition, Qualcomm plans to offer Xiam's personalized targeting and recommendations technology, My Personal Offers System (MPOS), as a standalone product through Xiam as a … [Read more...] about Qualcomm buys Xiam Technologies for US$32 million
NBCU Int’l TV Distribution ups Bohm as SVP, marketing, Mansson as VP, marketing, new media
Universal City, California – Pauline Bohm has been promoted to senior vice president, marketing, NBC Universal (NBCU) International Television Distribution, and Rachel Mansson has been upped to vice president, marketing, for the division’s international new media unit. Bohm is based in Los Angeles and reports to Belinda Menendez, president, NBCU International Television Distribution, while Mansson is based in London and reports to Bohm. Bohm will develop and implement marketing … [Read more...] about NBCU Int’l TV Distribution ups Bohm as SVP, marketing, Mansson as VP, marketing, new media
Grubbs joins TENA as regional director, interactive media
Turner Entertainment Networks Asia, Inc. (TENA) has appointed Benjamin J. Grubbs to the newly-created position of regional director, interactive media, to lead its interactive media development strategy. Grubbs oversees development and management of TENA’s interactive business and will focus on creating and executing first-in-market initiatives, following the company’s recent investments in its online offerings to provide targeted ‘websumer’ interaction. He will also … [Read more...] about Grubbs joins TENA as regional director, interactive media
Media Prima Berhad 2007 pre-tax profits up 43% on 2006
Kuala Lumpur - Media Prima Berhad (MPB) announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2007, with net profit after tax hitting RM117.4million (US$36million) representing an increase of 46% from the RM80.3million (US$25million) recorded in 2006. The strong profits were attributed to the excellent performance of all MPB’s media assets, covering television, radio and the outdoor business, as well as significantly improved operational results in its associate company, NSTP. … [Read more...] about Media Prima Berhad 2007 pre-tax profits up 43% on 2006
HD developments for PTS
Taipei – PTS’ two-year digital TV plan appears to be on track with the announcement of two HD co-productions and an HD trial channel set to air April-May 2008 PTS has just completed an HD Dolby 5.1 wildlife film entitled The Spirit of Orchid Island, an international co-production with a British director. Another HD wildlife program, co-produced with InFocus Asia, is also in progress at the moment. Taiwan’s first trial HD channel, aired by PTS in conjunction with Chunghwa … [Read more...] about HD developments for PTS