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New Apps to Download Facebook posts and Twitter tweets

MaximumSoft Corp. released new apps iSaveFbook and iSaveTweets to download Facebook posts and Twitter tweets. These free apps are run on iOS and Android devices. LONDON, 26-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — MaximumSoft Corp. released new apps – iSaveFbook and iSaveTweets. They … Read the full press release

Anas Ghazi has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer WPP’s Data Alliance

Anas Ghazi appointed to new role in WPP data horizontality team NEW YORK, 25-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — WPP’s Data Alliance, a unit that supports the Group’s data business by enhancing access to data and forging internal and external partnerships, today … Read the full press release

180 media executives to share insights about broadcast marketing at the 21st Eurovision Connect in Ljubljana

The 21st Eurovision Connect event began on Monday (22 May) in the Slovenian captial Ljubljana, in collaboration with RTVSLO. GENEVA, 23-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — More than 180 executives in marketing, branding, promotion & media planning from 50 media organisations are attending the 2 … Read the full press release

Kudelski’s Conax to present its benchmark on-site and cloud-based Conax Contego content protection platform at CommunicAsia 2017

Demonstrating low-risk entry to advanced services: Award winning Conax GO Live complete live-TV streaming platform – record time-to-market and new compelling user features Featuring Conax Contego-as-a-Service flexible cloud-based content protection; unique back-end offers card- or cardless broadcast security, simplified IPTV … Read the full press release

Austria’s number one tennis player Dominic Thiem presented as new brand ambassador of UniCredit Bank Austria

The shooting star of the tennis world and top 10 ATP player perfectly embodies next generation banking at UniCredit Bank Austria Austria’s number one tennis player with international mass appeal is a long-standing loyal customer and has been relying on … Read the full press release

The Kudelski Group to acquire Digital Video Norge AS (DVnor)

The provider of media asset management (MAM) services will be worling closely with Conax DVnor will maintain brand and sales distribution channels; continued focus on serving core customer base for existing services Conax and DVnor will jointly work to create … Read the full press release

MEDLAB Series expands its presence into Europe

More than 3,000 medical laboratory industry professionals expected to attend the launch edition of MEDLAB Europe at the Barcelona Congress Centre in Spain Barcelona, Spain, 04-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — After many years of operating successful MEDLAB events around Africa, Asia … Read the full press release

US Innovation Studio Deeplocal Gets Acquired By WPP

LONDON, 01-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — WPP Digital, the digital investment arm of WPP, announces that it has acquired Deeplocal, Inc., (“Deeplocal”) an innovation studio focused on product invention, design, and engineering for clients’ marketing campaigns in the US. Deeplocal’s gross revenues … Read the full press release

Virgin Media Adds Channels from Poland, France, and Russia To Its International TV Offering

HOOK, UK, 01-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Virgin Media today announced a major expansion in its offering of international TV with the launch of three new countries on its Worldbox app. A host of international TV channels from Poland, France and Russia … Read the full press release

MTG Sells 50% Of Their Shareholding in FTV Prima Holding to Denemo Media

STOCKHOLM, 01-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — MTG has completed the sale of its 50% shareholding in FTV Prima Holding to Denemo Media for a total cash consideration of EUR 116 million (approximately SEK 1,110 million). Previously announced sale of Czech TV holding … Read the full press release

LIQUI MOLY Extends Its Winter Sports Engagement To 2017 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship with Major Sponsorship

The German motor oils manufacturer commits to the ice hockey highlight in Cologne and Paris ZUG, 24-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — LIQUI MOLY is extending its wide-ranging winter sports engagement, with the company joining as the Official Sponsor of the 2017 … Read the full press release

RTL Group Inaugurates New Headquarters in Luxembourg

LUXEMBOURG, 24-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — RTL Group officially inaugurated its new headquarters, henceforth to be known as ‘RTL City’. Set just a short walk away from the former premises, it has been designed to house the Group’s Luxembourgish activities. About 130 … Read the full press release

Infront Signs Long-term Agreement with Italian Golf Federation for Events Management, Marketing and Digital Rights

The 11-year contract includes event management, marketing and digital rights; and secures the Ryder Cup 2022 to be hosted in Rome ROME, 20-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Infront Sports & Media, a Wanda Sports company, has signed a long-term agreement with … Read the full press release

Voting for the Virgin TV’s Must-See Moment opens to public

Public voting opens tomorrow for this year’s Virgin TV Must-See Moment Shortlisted programmes represent the most-talked about TV programme moments of 2016 from fighting mammals to dancing politicians LONDON, 10-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The British Academy of Film and Television Arts … Read the full press release

Airbus-built SES-10 telecommunications satellite to replace and provide additional capacity for TV, enterprise and mobility services

Cape Canaveral, FL, U.S.A., 31-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The SES-10 telecommunications satellite built by Airbus for the Luxembourg-based operator SES has been successfully launched by Falcon 9 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA. It will provide replacement and … Read the full press release

Infront Sports & Media secured Lucerne Tourism and TITLIS Cableways as Main Sponsors of the 2017 and 2018 World Curling Championships

Lucerne Tourism and TITLIS Cableways sign as Main Sponsors of the 2017 and 2018 World Curling Championships Zug, Switzerland, 14-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Infront Sports & Media, a Wanda Sports company, has secured Lucerne Tourism and TITLIS Cableways as Main Sponsors … Read the full press release

Women’s European Handball Federation score strong media performance in latest TV survey

Latest TV figures from Women’s EHF EURO 2016 in Sweden confirm record-breaking year for the European Handball Federation’s flagship national team events ZUG, 13-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Handball Federation and its exclusive media and marketing partner for EHF … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Takes New Approach to Marketing Communication with Campaign “Grow Up”

With “Grow up.”, Mercedes-Benz is taking a new approach to marketing communications. The most extensive content creation in the history of the brand has been realised for the five models of the compact-car family. With more than 100 moving-image sequences … Read the full press release

MTG extends long term content agreement with Disney; first-run Disney releases on Viasat Film and Viaplay in the Nordic region

STOCKHOLM, 02-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — MTG and The Walt Disney Company Nordic are reinforcing their agreement to provide a world class entertainment experience, by giving Viaplay and Viasat Film subscribers in the Nordic region early access to world leading content from … Read the full press release

Stoxx Benchmark Announces Composition of their Indices

Frankfurt am Main, 02-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — STOXX Ltd., the operator of Deutsche Boerse Group’s index business, and a global provider of innovative and tradable index concepts, today announced the new composition of STOXX Benchmarks and their sub and sector indices, … Read the full press release

ExpressVPN svela il sito multilingue

TORTOLA, Isole Vergini Britanniche, 27-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Riflettendo la diversità degli utenti VPN in tutto il mondo, ExpressVPN è lieta di presentare ExpressVPN.com in 6 nuove lingue: Tedesco: (www.expressvpn.com/de) Olandese: (www.expressvpn.com/nl) Norvegese: (www.expressvpn.com/no) Italiano: (www.expressvpn.com/it) Spagnolo: (www.expressvpn.com/es) Portoghese: (www.expressvpn.com/pt) … Read the full press release

ExpressVPN présente son site décliné en plusieurs langues

TORTOLA, Îles Vierges Britanniques, 27-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Reflétant la diversité des utilisateurs de VPN dans le monde, ExpressVPN est fier de présenter son site Expressvpn.com en six nouveaux langages : Allemand : (www.expressvpn.com/de) Néerlandais : (www.expressvpn.com/nl) Norvégien : (www.expressvpn.com/no) … Read the full press release

Alliance News lancia il primo servizio di news finanziarie in lingua italiana attivo 24 ore

LONDRA, 27-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Alliance News Limited annuncia oggi, giovedì 27 febbraio il lancio dell’Alliance News Italian Service – “Alliance News IS” – un servizio specializzato nel fornire notizie in tempo reale su aziende e società italiane, finanza ed … Read the full press release

BNP Paribas Wealth Management received 33 recognitions in the 2017 Euromoney Private Banking Survey

PARIS, 24-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — In the 2017 Euromoney Private Banking Survey, BNP Paribas Wealth Management received 33 recognitions, ranking “Best Commercial Banking Capabilities in Western Europe” reflecting its focus on the entrepreneur client segment and “Best Private Banking Services overall … Read the full press release

University of Exeter: The Wild Film Fest will take place on Saturday 4 March at The Poly in Falmouth

EXETER, UK, 24-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Budding wildlife film-makers, presenters and photographers will display their work at a national festival, organised by students at the University of Exeter. The Wild Film Fest is open to university students from across the UK … Read the full press release

Sussex Professor of History releases new book—a historical look on women and desire

BRIGHTON, 16-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Alpha males beware. You’re not what women want. At least, not unless you have a damaged, vulnerable side that makes you ready to be tamed. While nearly two centuries have passed since moody Mr Rochester gave … Read the full press release

Indian pay-TV operator selects technology from Conax and Corpus to drive expansion in the triple-play arena

Triple Play’s new offering targets cable and internet subscriber base with combined triple-play services, TV everywhere and a compelling new user experience Solution leverages Conax’ Contego-as-a-Service (CaaS) cloud-based security platform featuring comprehensive multi-DRM protection and pre-integrated with Corpus middleware. DELHI, … Read the full press release

Dolce & Gabbana unveils historical musical illustrations in the new Alta Sartoria collection

Historical motifs from Verdi operas grace unique pieces of the new Alta Sartoria collection Gütersloh, Germany, 10-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Dolce & Gabbana has expanded its collaboration with the Archivio Storico Ricordi in Milan and has incorporated numerous historical illustrations … Read the full press release

Flow acquires exclusive rights to broadcast award-winning UK-based news channel in the Caribbean

LONDON, 10-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Flow customers will now have even more access to international news with the addition of the Sky News HD network to Flow TV’s channel line-up. Sky News was the first 24/7 breaking news network in Britain, … Read the full press release

Infront Netherlands announces departure of Managing Director Barbara Peeters

Zug, Switzerland, 03-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Barbara Peeters, Managing Director of Infront Netherlands, has decided to leave the international sports marketing company Infront Sports & Media, a Wanda Sports company, mid-March 2017. She will join World Tour Cycling Team Sunweb … Read the full press release

Vivendi announces the appointment of Marie-Annick Darmaillac as VP, Corporate Social Responsibility

PARIS, 02-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Vivendi announces today the appointment of Marie-Annick Darmaillac as Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility. She reports to Frédéric Crépin, Member of the Management Board and General Counsel of the Vivendi group. Before joining Vivendi, Marie-Annick Darmaillac … Read the full press release

Infront Germany announces management and structural changes

Dual leadership and new corporate structure at the German subsidiary of Infront Sports & Media FRANKFURT, 02-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Infront Germany tackles the new year with a second Managing Director and a new corporate structure. Marco Sautner joins Reinhardt … Read the full press release

New CEO for Ogilvy & Mather Hong Kong in March 2017

HONG KONG, 02-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Ogilvy & Mather (O&M) has announced the appointment of Katryna Mojica as Chief Executive Officer for O&M Hong Kong from March 2017. Mojica takes the reigns from Adam O’Conor, who will focus full-time on his … Read the full press release

Charlotte Lee to lead traditional business and ‘VULCAN’ as Regional Client Leader for HSBC Asia Pacific

ASIA PACIFIC, 02-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ —  Mindshare, the global media agency network, has appointed Charlotte Lee to the role of Regional Client Leader running the HSBC account across Asia Pacific. In this role Charlotte will lead both the traditional business as … Read the full press release

FREME e-Services go live and look for new business opportunities

TURIN, Italy, 02-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — After two years, FREME has just come to the end of its fruitful development road. The project – co-funded by the European Commission under the H2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation – has … Read the full press release

Arshan Saha grows Xaxis businesses 20x in three years; gets promotion

SINGAPORE, 01-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Xaxis the world’s largest programmatic media and technology platform, announced today the promotion of Arshan Saha to President, Asia Pacific (APAC). Saha was previously Vice President, South and Southeast Asia. As one of the founding members … Read the full press release

WPP continues strategy of investment with acquisition of majority share in MediaCom India

LONDON, 01-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — WPP’s global media investment arm GroupM has agreed to increase its holding in MediaCom India to become a majority stakeholder. The move allows MediaCom India to access and tap into the global reach and infrastructure of … Read the full press release

UKTV to design bespoke integrated creative and media service following a hugely successful year

Broadcaster to bring creative in-house, with new roles introduced Eight-figure media buying and planning account to be tendered LONDON, 31-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — UKTV, Britain’s biggest multichannel broadcaster, has initiated a comprehensive creative and media transformation that will ready it for … Read the full press release

Vote for long term future of the UHF frequencies puts Europe in the lead in harmonized spectrum for mobile

Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland, 30-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBU welcomes today’s (26 January) vote by the European Parliament’s Industry Committee on the long term future of the UHF frequencies. The vote validates an EU interinstitutional agreement on access to UHF spectrum … Read the full press release