On the 27th March, the PSA provided an update on their site for their Business Plan and Budget that they initially announced to industry in December.
You can find the updates on both their consultation statement and the final document on their consultations page. They have also included all the responses received from across industry for this, which includes aimm’s response on behalf of our members.
Nick Millward, Vice President Europe at global mobile engagement provider mGage,has been appointed Board member for the Association for Interactive Media and Micropayments (AIMM).
Nick Millward will serve as a board member alongside others from ITV, BBC and Global Radio beginning 1st April 2020.
“I am delighted to be appointed as a Board member for the AIMM,” said Nick Millward, VP Europe at mGage. “I believe it is hugely beneficial for mGage to be part of the conversation, to be involved in regular discussions around the media and payments market and to have the opportunity to put forward new ideas to continue to grow this industry.”
Drawing on his extensive expertise across the industry, which spans over 23 years, Millward will bring a dynamic and insightful outlook into the current state of the sector and the new technologies that are upcoming, to open doors for like-minded businesses and the huge potential for growth worldwide.
“With the emergence of new technologies such as Rich Communications Services (RCS), Apple Business Chat (ABC) and WhatsApp, alongside upcoming billing solutions, there is a growing opportunity in the market to build something together for the greater good of all businesses,” added Millward. “I am looking forward to working with the other AIMM board members to drive forward opportunities, agree standards to help regulate the market and really open up the industry for growth and success.”
The Association for Interactive Media and Micropayments promotes success in the Interactive Media and Micropayments industry by driving commercial growth and protecting the regulatory environment under which members operate.
Incorporating four main channels of activity, AIMM seeks to bring together members under working groups and forums, educate members through knowledge seminars and training courses and interface with regulators to ensure the robustness of members’ operational environments. The AIMM Board exists to ensure that the association’s members interests are being upheld.
Dear Members
We have just been informed by the PSA that in light of the changing situation with coronavirus and the fact that some people are no longer able to travel to Canary Wharf on Thursday, they have decided to cancel the forum. The purpose of the forum was intended to be the first event in their programme of stakeholder engagement on the Code. PSA have said the engagement programme will continue and they will be considering how to best to deliver on this.
They apologise for the short notice and any inconvenience this may cause.
Our workshop on the 18th is still going ahead as planned at this time and is nearly fully booked.
Kind regards
aimm Executive Team
We are pleased to welcome our new aimm Board!
Following the call for nominations during the month of February we received 5 nominations for the vacancies which had 6 spaces available. As such there will be no necessity to go to a vote.
We are pleased to announce that our nominated members are duly elected to the Board. We would ask that you join us in congratulating them.
The aimm Board now comprises of :
Candidates:
Abi Hillman – ITV
Jonny Brown – sb7
Kevin Dawson – DMB
Nick Millward – mGage
Oliver Cooke – IMImobile
Learn more about our 2020 candidates.
They will be joining our existing Board:
Neil Johnson – aimm Chair
Toby Padgham – aimm Executive Director
Joanna Cox – aimm General Manager
Rob Weisz – Fonix (Vice Chair)
Eric Feltin – Safari Mobile (Vice Chair)
Alan Partington – Telecom2
Caroline Press – Three
Chris Newell – Donr
Claire Taylor – Telefonica
Joel Stern – Global (co-opt)
Kerry Howard – BBC Children in Need (co-opt)
Alex Haffner – Fladgate LLP (co-opt)
Our new Board members will officially start their roles on the 1st April and will be at our next Board meeting, and we look forward to working with them.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank James Macfarlane at PM Connect for all his hard work and support during his time on the Board, and who has now stepped down due to other commitments.
Kind regards
aimm Executive Team
If you are heading to the Carrier Billing Summit today remember to keep an eye out for our General Manager Joanna Cox who will be Chairing some of the proceedings today.
You can find Joanna speaking across the afternoon at the sessions featured below:
