Groupe Canal+
Canal+ Overseas acquires a stake in Mediaserv
Canal+ Overseas and the Loret Group have entered into an agreement in which Canal+ Overseas takes a 51% majority stake in the capital of Mediaserv, an overseas telecommunications operator. This partnership will make it possible for both groups to expand their business by pooling their skills. The agreement is subject to approval by the competition authority, and should be finalized before the end of the year. “Canal+ Overseas is continuing its growth strategy by developing new markets (in Africa and Vietnam) and through additional business in its existing countries,” says Canal+ Overseas president Jacques du Puy. “We are seeing unprecedented growth overseas in high-speed Internet and online television. This acquisition is therefore an excellent opportunity for us. It also allows us to benefit from Mediaserv’s telecommunications expertise and know-how. I am very pleased with this new partnership.”
Universal Music Group
Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch
Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony for tablet computers features four legendary recordings of this work from Deutsche Grammophon and offers the option of switching between the different performances at any point in the symphony. As they listen, users can view the synchronized sheet music, access commentary from experts, view the 1825 manuscript signed by Beethoven himself or follow the BeatMap, an exciting graphic representation of the orchestra detailing each note played. The application also includes a number of interviews in which musicians, composers and orchestra conductors speak about Beethoven and his masterpiece. The versions for iPhone and iPod Touch are available on i-Tunes.
Activision Blizzard
Get your pencils ready!
Activision and Micromania are holding an exclusive drawing competition for Skylanders club members from June 20 through September 7, 2013. During this period, 20 Skylanders anniversary packages and two large Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure and Skylanders Giants collections (with dozens of figurines each) can be won by the most dedicated, inventive artists. To enter, simply draw an existing Skylander or the Skylander of your dreams and drop it off at a Micromania shop. Every month, a jury will select the top 20 drawings, and the artists will each win an anniversary kit. Moreover, the two best drawings in each group will be awarded a super collection – an amazing treasure for any Skylanders fan!
SFR
SFR in partnership with Paris’ Berges de Seine
SFR is teaming up with Paris’ City Hall to support the design and production of Berges de Seine, a series of special events on the banks of the river Seine. This partnership is part of the operator’s commitment to supporting large events that draw wide audiences and providing a digital dimension. A mobile app developed by SFR and dedicated to the Berges de Seine events will soon be available. Members of the general public can use it to get information on the events and the schedule, as well as other useful information. It will be available for free download. SFR is also inviting Paris residents and riverbank users to view the exhibitions and attend the concerts offered by the SFR Jeunes Talents program.
GVT
Memoria Musical
This week, GVT TV has launched a new app for kids that can be accessed directly on the television. The game Memoria Musical Discovery Kids entertains children with memorization and musical knowledge. The application was developed by GVT TV, in partnership with Discovery, and is available for free to all subscribers.
Maroc Telecom
eboutique.iam.ma
Maroc Telecom has launched eboutique.iam.ma, an online shop offering many products and functions. Visitors can find information about available products and services and make purchases from home, and payment can be made by bank card with complete peace of mind. After the purchase is confirmed and the order has been delivered to one of the operator’s branches, the customer receives notification by text message. Creating an account is easy: just visit the online shop and provide your e-mail address, mobile phone number, Fidélio code and city. Maroc Telecom stays in step with its customers’ needs and innovates to help make their lives easier.
