aimm News

Ofcom Consultation October release date

Posted on by Andrea Putnam-Moorcroft

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Ofcom have provided an update about the release of their pending consultation to industry.

It had been expected at the start of September, but they have now confirmed that they are working to publish their document in early to middle of October. The consultation period is expected to be 8 weeks long. There is however, the potential that this may get pushed back due to the Parliamentary Recess taking place during this time.

This consultation represents the biggest regulatory change in 10 years, and industry are looking to this document to see what the regulatory landscape will look like going forwards, though Ofcom have confirmed they hope to keep as much of Code 15 as possible.

aimm’s Code 15 training is available for companies who wish to ensure that their business and staff are compliant under this Code. This comprehensive training provides a look at the key elements of Code 15 and the Standards a Provider is required to operate under. If this is something you would like to learn more about and how this could benefit your business get your copy of the information pack above.

aimm are running a series of Workshops through November to allow members to provide feedback and thoughts that will contribute to aimm’s consultation response.

We will continue to keep industry updated on this and the timelines for this release. If you wish to receive occasional industry and regulatory updates for your business please use our contact form to request to join our mailing list.

Learn more about the transition of the PSA into Ofcom and the Ofcom Consultation

Share your good news PR with aimm

Posted on by Andrea Putnam-Moorcroft

aimm Members have an additional platform when it comes to sharing their PR. As well as sharing on your own channels, remember you can share it on ours as well.

Simply email the aimm team with your PR and any accompanying images and we’ll share it on our News page of our website. We will also push it out on our Twitter feed and Facebook page to help you reach a wider audience.

This is a great way to promote all the positive things that are happening in the interactive media industries.

Meet our new aimm Board Members – Spring 2023

Posted on by Andrea Putnam-Moorcroft

We’re pleased to announce our successful candidates for this years aimm Board

This years Board Elections closed at the beginning of March and we are very pleased that all the Board members who had reached their term re-applied for their seats to continue the great work they have been doing for the last couple of years, and we are very happy to have them stay on.

This year we are also joined by a new Board member from Cymba and we very much looking forward to working with Steve over the next two years.

You can find out more about our Board, and their manifestos on our Board page of our website: https://aimm.co/about/who-we-are/aimm-executive-board/

Announcement of the new aimm Board of 2023, with an image showing the pictures of all our Board Members with the opportunity to learn more about them.

The Board exists to ensure that the association’s members interests are being upheld. The aimm Board is also expected to contribute towards the success of aimm, to act as a conduit to increase membership, prevent loss of membership, participate in initiatives and working groups and share their individual expertise into aimm, to help the Executive and members to gain benefit from their expertise.

Sam Media’s Holozonia shortlisted for a GLOMO Award

Posted on by Andrea Putnam-Moorcroft

The shortlist for the prestigious 2023 GLOMOS (Global Mobile Awards) was revealed, honouring cutting-edge innovation and initiatives in the mobile industry creating real impact for society. Sam Media’s latest product, Holozonia, made it to the shortlist in the brand new category Best Mobile Innovation for Web3.

The GLOMOS are always evolving with new awards added regularly to acknowledge achievement in emerging areas of the industry and reflect the latest technology trends. Other categories making their debuts this year include: Best Mobile Innovation for Cities and Best Cloud Solution.

Sam Media expanded it’s next-generation product line-up last year, with the launch of Holozonia during World Telemedia 2022. The Amsterdam based company has a strong focus on immersive content and launched several VR and AR services in the past years. Holozonia is the first service that offers a wide range of VR and AR content in one place. One subscription will enable consumers to enjoy premium VR Streaming, AR games, spatial music, 360 fitness, and education in 3D, VR, and AR. All of this is offered in one metaverse and can be accessed from a smartphone’s browser anywhere and anytime.

GSMA will be announcing the winners of the GLOMO Awards in a ceremony during Mobile World Congress, on Tuesday 28 February, 18:00 – 19:00 (CET), at the Industry City Stage in Hall 4. A team of Sam Media will be at Mobile World Congress. Contact us to set up a meeting.

For the full story as well as an video interview with Sam Media on their shortlisting please visit: https://sam-media.com/press-release-sam-medias-holozonia-shortlisted-for-a-glomo-award/

David Birch – author and advisor of digital financial services will be speaking to aimm members next week

Posted on by Andrea Putnam-Moorcroft

We are very pleased to announce that David Birch will be speaking at our Complementary Payment Mechanics Working Group on the 31st January to chat about Crypto payments.

At this online Working Group we have the exciting opportunity to hear from renowned financial expert David Birch who will be discussing Crypto Payments – the what, when, where & why. He will be give an introduction to crypto payments and the different kinds of digital payments included in this arena, before we open the floor to members with a Q&A session.

David G.W. Birch is a global speaker, published author, thought leader, commentator and board-level advisor on digital financial services.

David has consulted to some of the world’s biggest banks, financial services organisations, telecommunications providers and IT companies about the future of electronic transactions of all kinds and speaks at events all around the world. An expert in digital money, digital identity and digital finance with a wide perspective and reasoned foresight, David was named one of the global top 15 favourite sources of business information by Wired magazine, and one of the top ten most influential voices in banking (Financial Brand); created one of the top 25 “must read’ financial IT blogs and was found to be one of the top ten Twitter accounts followed by innovators, along with Bill Gates and Richard Branson (PR Daily).

We hope members will be able to join us at our virtual online Working Group next week for this interesting session. If you want to reserve your place please contact the aimm team.