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Bango expands collaboration with Microsoft

Posted on by Andrea Putnam-Moorcroft

Bango has expanded its agreement and integration with Microsoft Corp. to deliver carrier-billed payments across Windows 10 devices. As a result, charging payments to the user’s phone bills will become available to Windows Store customers.

With more than 110 million devices running Windows 10, consumers are using the Windows Store to acquire a vast range of applications and entertainment content that can be used across devices. For the first time, customers running Windows 10 on a PC or tablet will now be able to buy digital content by charging the costs to their mobile phone bill.

Read full announcement here

AIME End of Year Party 2015

Posted on by Andrea Putnam-Moorcroft

 

 

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Wednesday 9th December 18.00 – to late – Shoreditch London

 

Yes it is the End of Year Party and this year we are adding a twist with a circus themed event in Shoreditch. This evening event will be at a popular and easy to reach venue in the heart of the tech district of London.

Tickets are £40.00 + VAT and include entry into the event, buffet food with a festive fusion twist and 3 drinks (does not include spirits or cocktails). You can find the food menu here: End of Year Party Menu

 

Once inside you can enjoy an evening of relaxed networking under the vintage Circus décor across two floors, with professional and attentive staff and live circus themed entertainment. The well stocked bar offers all the standard beers and wines as well as offering a unique array of cocktails for you to enjoy.  To make the most of the evening make sure you join us for Happy Hour which runs from 18.00 – 20.00 with beers from £2.50 and all cocktails just £5.00!

To help maximise the networking/branding opportunities we have created Sponsorship opportunities that allow members to get more involved in the event.  This year’s Sponsor packages include Drinks Reception and Branded Booths. Why not book your own Circus Act for the night?

 

 We are pleased to announce that Vodafone are sponsoring live entertainment. Be given a warm welcome with our Fire Breather and then be charmed by our lovely Snake Charmer and python.

You can find our Premium Sponsors mGage and Telecom2 in their Branded Booths in the heart of the event. This will be a great place to go and say hi to them and do a little networking at their private seated area.

With packages starting from just £300 we have ensured that we have created Sponsor packages to suit every pocket. The generosity of our Sponsors allows AIME to create the best events we can and maximise the benefits of these events. You can find out more about our Sponsor Packs by downloading yours here: AIME End of Year Party Sponsor Pack 2015

 

If you would like to know who else will be there you can find our current list of attendee companies here: End of Year Party Attendee Companies

 

Make sure you don’t miss out! You can book your tickets by either emailing AIME and booking your tickets through us.

Or you can get your tickets directly online on our Events Tickets Page here:

http://buytickets.at/associationforinteractivemediaentertainment/38558 

(booking fees apply)

 

Circus themed dress is welcome but not compulsory!

MobileSquared Golf Day

Posted on by Andrea Putnam-Moorcroft

10% AIME member discount on Mobilesquared Turkey Tussle Christmas Golf Day

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Mobilesquared are delighted to be once again hosting the “MoGolf Turkey Tussle”, the 4th annual MoGolf society day for the mobile industry. This year the Turkey Tussle will be held at the picturesque Sand Martins golf club, Wokingham, Berkshire, just off the M4 and M3, on Wednesday 16th December 2015, and will include the opportunity to beat the club pro, and have your golf swing analysed on the 19th hole.

We have 8 teams signed up already, for what will be a fantastic opportunity to network and relax with tech companies, agencies, and mobile operators.

Teams will be battling it out to win top prizes in the team and individual competitions, longest drive, nearest the pin, and beat the pro. Tee off will be at 9.30am with a two-tee start, and entry cost is normally £360 for a 4-ball or £90 per person, but only £80 per person (£320 for a 4-ball) special offer price to AIME members.

Entry includes:

  • Bacon roll and tea/coffee
  • 18 holes
  • Drink at the Halfway House
  • Two course luxury Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings
  • Opportunity to Beat the Pro, PGA Professional Symon O’Keefe, on the 12th Hole
  • Golf swing video analysis with club professional

 

Golfers of all standards are welcome, and if you don’t have a full team, mobilesquared will sort a 4-ball out for you.

Download the MoGolf Turkey Tussle 2015 brochure here for more info and contact us at 0118 380 1601 or  jo@mobilesquared.co.uk to reserve your team’s place, quoting the offer code AIME10.

 

Sponsorship

We also have a number of sponsorship opportunities available, including the chance to sponsor the Longest Drive, Nearest the Pin, Beat the Pro, and Team and Individual prizes. Click here for more details.

 

The Mobilesquared team look forward to welcoming you on the 16th December.

 

Keep up-to-date on all news and latest information: #mogolf2015

 

1st October Power50 Conference – Cobham Surrey

Posted on by Andrea Putnam-Moorcroft

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As the senior member of your organisation, you are invited to join cohorts from other interactive media organisations for a day of informative presentations intensive workshop discussions, deep market insights and forward planning into the development and future of the UK Interactive Entertainment and Media Industry business.

This conference is dedicated to providing the intelligence to your organisation about the likely effects of the competing environments on your business growth, how opportunities can be created from changes to consumer behaviour particularly around digital products,  opportunities from changes to European and UK regulations and how to manage and plan for these opportunities. The conference will then discuss and plan how to shape the future and plan the ideal industry roadmap to maximise on new opportunities.

Each of the sessions contains either presentations from professional industry experts in Legal, Business Development, Research, Emerging Payments, Digital Publishing and Advertising industries or are facilitated by professionals.

Speakers and their Presentations:

Dave Stephens from Vodafone                                                Sponsor and Keynote Speaker

Nick Lane from Mobile Squared                                              Driving the PRS Market Forward

Anuj Khanna from Peak State Consulting                             Statistical overview of the Digital Payments Market

Tony Craddock from Emerging Payments Association     The Future of Payments

Steve Ricketts from ATAO                                                         Emerging Technologies for Business

John Pinchbeck from Ticketing Consultancy                        Live Entertainment Impulse Purchasing

Nicholas Ralph from Dentons                                                   e-Commerce under PSD2

Roy Vella from Vella Ventures                                                 Digital Wave, Everything has Changed

With an additional digital ticketing speaker to be confirmed by the 25th September this is a line up of speakers you would expect to see at a large international conference at a fraction of the price.

To learn more about our confirmed speakers and what they will be addressing the audience on please read the speaker bios: Power50 Speaker bios

With the line up of speakers now finalised the information pack is below. It contains the agenda for the day as well as your booking form for you to reserve your place.

Bookings for this conference MUST close THIS weeks so don’t miss out! Simply complete the Reservation form below and send it back to power50@aimm.co to book your place.

AIME Power50 Agenda & speakers Info pack

Booking Reservation Form

Join these companies already signed up to attend:

BBC, Boungiorno, Cellcast TV, Empello, Fonix, Global Radio, IMImobile, ImpulsePay,  Mad4Mobile, mGage, Mobile Commerce Ltd, Monitoring Compliance Partners, Oxygen8, Safari Mobile, Studio66 TV, Square One, sb7,WMC Global, Vodafone, Zamano and 08000MumDad

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Bike ride of 969 miles

Posted on by Andrea Putnam-Moorcroft


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In the 9 days between the 5th and 13th of September 2015 members of Vodafone will ride the 969 mile course from Land’s End to John O’Groats as part of the Ride Across Britain (RAB) challenge aiming collectively to raise over £1 million for the Vodafone Foundation charity.

Jeremy Stafford-Smith will be taking part in this challenge and is still collecting sponsorship for this momentums occasion. If you would like to support Jeremy and the effort of the Vodafone team you can sponsor him by donating on his JustGiving page on the attached information page: Vodafone Bike Ride Aug2015

Any donations for this are gratefully received and a last push of support would be appreciated.