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First Screen Connects with SLA Digital for Direct Carrier Billing in the Middle East and Europe

Posted on by Andrea Putnam-Moorcroft

Fast growing global provider of mobile content and commerce solutions, First Screen, has partnered with SLA Digital to enable direct carrier billing payments in the Middle East and Europe.

First Screen are experts in delivering great mobile experiences, aimed at engaging and retaining customers in the best way possible. Their massively popular services include games, education and entertainment services, each of them fully localised in 20+ languages. First Screen engage millions of users every day through their mobile devices, ensuring their experience is purely unique, compelling and enriching.

“We are delighted to partner with a company that is consistently pushing the boundaries of the mobile industry. Carrier billing allows easy access to First Screen’s engaging services and SLA Digital has enabled them to expand their reach with new mobile operator connections in the Middle East and Europe.” commented Ashley O’Kane, Head of Business Development at SLA Digital.

Joost Goeree, Chief Commercial Officer at First Screen said, “We pride ourselves on being a pioneer in enriching the mobile experience. First Screen offers branded services packed with high-entertainment value; these include m-learning, games and videotainment. Our video services are especially a hit – with live streaming sports, TV shows, musical performances, lifestyle channels and more, we offer something fun for everyone. To keep up with the demand for good entertainment, we’re constantly upgrading our content offering and adding to our portfolio.

“Our focus on emerging mobile-first countries has propelled First Screen to become the leading mobile marketing and distribution company of mobile consumer services. By partnering with SLA Digital, we have been able to significantly grow our network and process seamless and secure mobile payments for new customers.”

 

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About SLA Digital
SLA Digital provides mobile operators and merchants with carrier billing solutions through their digital services platform. SLA Digital work with clients to help them engage with their audience and improve user acquisition and monetisation. Their team of digital experts are headquartered in the UK and Malaysia and have been serving clients for over 15 years, throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia. For further information, visit www.sla-digital.com

About First Screen

First Screen is a global player in digital entertainment, offering the best value to stakeholders in the mobile ecosystem. Their value-driven approach ensures that operators and mobile-driven businesses increase their customer reach and revenue. As digital marketing mavericks, they excellently manage user satisfaction, retention and income generation. For more information, visit 1screen.com

World Telemedia Marbella – The Conference for Interactive Media & Micropayments

Posted on by Andrea Putnam-Moorcroft

We are delighted to announce that World Telemedia 2019 is once again set to grow, with delegate numbers look set to exceed last year’s figure of 528 individuals. World Telemedia has become central to the mVAS industry providing a unique annual trading exchange for premium services, content, apps, billing and engagement solutions. This remarkable turnaround is underpinned by over 60 leading international providers, who choose to promote and sponsor another packed conference, exhibition and networking schedule.

With a new commitment to showcasing how DCB and how other new payment technologies are combining with a range of digital engagement strategies to help drive sales of value added services [VAS], monetise content and create billable interactive applications – World Telemedia has become an established destination for brands, merchants, affiliates networks, media groups and content owners. A current list of participating companies can be here.

Discount: If you are an aimm member, remember you can claim your discount, if you have not yet booked your ticket. Members will receive 10% off, by using code AIM10WT19

The conference programme has gone through a renaissance, with a high-quality speaker line up that includes the likes of Three, Media Futures, mGage, Payguru, White Label Dating, Juniper Research, Seriously Fresh Media, ROCCO Research, Traffic Partners – to name but a few. aimm will also be there speaking at the conference as well as taking advantage on the networking opportunities to meet as many new faces as possible. Please make sure you come and say hello. 

View full programme.

The World Telemedia Facebook Page has an excellent archive of videos that reveal what you can expect from this yeas event along with a host of interviews taken from last years show. Check out what a couple of “telemedia pioneers” from the affiliate world said about last year’s event;

Mobidea and Kimia Group, Mobipium , Prelinker, Opticks

Serious About Business Networking

At World Telemedia they take business networking very seriously. From meeting the next big customer, business partner or sparking a new idea, it’s all about meeting the right connections and forging relationships. The ‘Meet’ process is facilitated by a range of lavish headline parties and the ever-popular speed networking sessions but perhaps more unusually – all participants are invited to enjoy a wide range of excellent lunch events, including wine and included in the pass price of €495.

Check out the full program of networking events

Book your event pass today www.wtevent.co.uk

About World Telemedia – Billing Technologies That Drive VAS & Monetise Content

World Telemedia, 14-16 October 2019, H10 Andalucia Plaza, Marbella

World Telemedia is for any business that wishes to engage and commercialise “connected consumers” whilst they use mobile devices and telephones; to interact with value added service and content promotions.
Visit the only European event that showcases how carrier billing and other alternative payment platforms are evolving to create a dynamic “Telemedia” value chain which drives huge volumes of minutes, messages and traffic – worldwide.

 

 

Global Carrier Billing Summit 2018 – tickets still available

Posted on by Andrea Putnam-Moorcroft

As the only, global, focused event specifically made for the Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) ecosystem, the Summit is a must-attend event for all mobile payments and VAS specialists, digital merchants, operators and businesses who are looking to expand their portfolio into the DCB space, which has shown steady growth over the last few years.

Taking place this 25-26 September at the Millennium Gloucester in London, this event will be covering both developed and emerging markets, the Summit showcases operator case studies, merchant perspectives, partnership models and innovative examples from other payments providers who can partner or inspire the carrier billing community. You can find out more about the summit from here: https://bit.ly/2xwTGqs

MEMBER DISCOUNT

aimm members can get a 10% discount on their 2 day pass prices by using the link: https://tmt.knect365.com/global-carrier-billing-summit/purchase/select-package?vip_code=GCBAIMM10

The discount will be applied once you click on the Add to Basket button.

If you are an operator or merchant you could qualify for a free pass to attend the summit.

To apply for your pass click here: https://bit.ly/2xwTGqs

Mobile Arts launches Direct Carrier Billing with SLA Digital

Posted on by Andrea Putnam-Moorcroft

Mobile Arts, a technology provider in the Middle East, has partnered with SLA Digital to further grow their revenues with Direct Carrier Billing for their premium gaming and utility applications.

Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) is an alternative digital payment channel to traditional forms of payment like credit and debit card. The solution is seamless, secure and offers a user-friendly customer experience. Customers add transactions to their monthly mobile bill or deduct from their prepaid credit.

Ashley O’Kane, Head of Marketing at SLA Digital commented, “By leveraging Direct Carrier Billing, content providers like Mobile Arts are able to quickly and easily enter new markets and access a large pool of potential customers.”

Rabih Jreish, Business Development at Mobile Arts commented, “Having the right Direct Carrier Billing partner like SLA Digital, we can help merchants and content providers to quickly and easily start in-app subscriptions in new and existing markets. Our innovative solution, “APP-IT UP”, converts any content portal to a mobile application-based subscription product by integrating our smart SDK.”

SLA Digital continues to work with Mobile Arts on expanding its connectivity through SLA Digital’s portfolio of Mobile Operators across the Middle East and Asia.

For the full story please read their press release here:

SLA Digital signs Global Framework Agreement with Telenor Group

Posted on by Andrea Putnam-Moorcroft

SLA Digital Signs Global Framework Agreement with Telenor Group to Deliver Digital Content via Direct Carrier Billing

SLA Digital and Telenor Group, one of the world’s largest mobile telecommunications service providers, have signed a global framework agreement making SLA Digital a delivery agent for digital content to a number of Telenor subsidiaries across Europe and Asia.

The agreement offers Telenor subsidiaries access to SLA Digital’s ecosystem of local and international content that their customers can access via direct carrier billing. SLA Digital’s diverse ecosystem of merchants,including global brands,offers both one-off and subscription content across verticals including gaming, video-on-demand and music streaming.

SLA Digital is live with Telenor Myanmar, with other subsidiaries following imminently. Telenor’s customers in Myanmar now have access to more digital content that they can charge directly to their mobile phone bill.

 

Nic Stirk, CEO of SLA Digital commented, “We are pleased to have partnered with Telenor Group in order to leverage our key relationships with global and local merchants. Our engagement with Telenor is an important step for us as it allows us to provide their customers with key value added services whilst continuing to extend our footprint.” Nic continued, “We are proud to have partnered with an innovative mobile operator like Telenor Group and look forward to embracing future opportunities.”