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NetroMedia Newshttp://www.NetroMedia.comStreaming Media and Media Management news from NetroMediaCopyright 1999 - 2010 NetroMedia.com. All rights reserved.NetroMedia will Exhibit at IBC 2010 in Amsterdam (September 9th to 14th)Leading global CDN will showcase VSiCaster for the first time in Europe and conduct one-on-one busi...NetroMedia, global CDN and streaming service provider, will be exhibiting at IBC 2010 convention held in Amsterdam in the coming September (9th – 14th). The company will occupy stand #IP361 as part of The Connected World’s IPTV showcase – an area focusing on IPTV, mobile media delivery and web-casting. Apart from showcasing the company’s array of streaming solutions, NetroMedia representatives will conduct one-on-one business meetings with parties interested in expanding their knowledge of online media delivery. While some business meeting spots are reserved for existing NetroMedia clients, new clients are invited to participate by contacting NetroMedia directly. Registration began in early August, and continues to this date. “Over the past few years, NetroMedia has been able to provide content producers and publishers from around the world with solutions that completely eliminate both location and language barriers”, said Che Pinkerton, President and CEO of NetroMedia. “Our focus on open, fully customizable solutions has positioned us as industry leaders not only in North America, but in global markets as well. Exhibiting at IBC 2010 is another testament to our reach, focus and commitment to innovators everywhere. ” On top of its existing multiplatform solutions, NetroMedia will showcase VSiCaster, a unique webcasting unit designed for portability and ease-of-use developed in partnership with co-exhibitors Visionary Solutions Inc. This innovative product, introduced earlier this year in NAB 2010, can turn video from traditional sources into full-screen, full resolution IP digital video in real time. The unit will instantly connect with NetroMedia’s CDN to broadcast a single or multiple video streams online, reaching the PC, Mac, hand-held devices such as the iPhone, iPad and BlackBerry as well as Set-Top boxes. Attendees interested in meeting with NetroMedia representatives or receiving a personal demonstration of VSiCaster in IBC 2010 are welcome to contact Taher Al-Tayab or <a title="IBC 2010" href="http://netromedia.com/About-Us/Industry-Events/Event-Detail.aspx?id=d5498338-536d-40cc-8c45-c01419d08741">visit this link</a> to arrange a time and date. About IBC 2010 Each year, over 1,300 companies from around the world exhibit at IBC. They choose IBC because of its 45,000 plus visitors, its track record of innovation with developing and driving new exhibitor opportunities such as this year’s debut Connected World, the 1000 plus journalists that visit the show every year, its carefully tailored networking opportunities, and its location in Amsterdam, at the heart of the European market. That’s why IBC has become one of the most effective places to launch new products, raise corporate profiles, generate concrete sales leads and develop distribution channels in the industry. For more information visit online at: <a title="IBC 2010" target="_blank" href="http://www.ibc.org/">www.ibc.org</a> About NetroMedia NetroMedia is a leading global provider of comprehensive Internet streaming media serving the business-to-business market in more than seventy countries. Products include streaming solutions to terrestrial and Internet broadcasters, On Demand programming, along with mobile and online media asset management. NetroMedia designs, delivers and optimizes modern, profitable customer experiences for leading global companies. Inspired by deep insights into today's empowered customers and the untapped energy of interactive technology, NetroMedia helps clients achieve a balance between client aspirations and bottom-line performance. For more information visit online at: <a title="NetroMedia Streaming" href="/">www.NetroMedia.com</a> NetroMedia Contact Taher Al-Tayab Manager of Strategic Partnerships Victoria, BC Canada P: 1-888-818-3846 Ext 711 E: taher '@' netromedia.comTrade Showshttp://www.NetroMedia.com/News/tabid/758/Default.aspx?id=c7b69011-82de-4838-8710-332f8319f2c0c7b69011-82de-4838-8710-332f8319f2c0Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTTrueEuropean Meetings Recap: United Kingdom, Ireland and ItalyMr. Pinkerton met with existing and potential clients from May 29th to June 16th. NetroMedia is sch...NetroMedia and Che Pinkerton, President and CEO, would like to thank all participants in this year's European round of meetings conducted from May 29th to June 16th. During this visit, Mr. Pinkerton met with various parties including prospects and key existing clients, all looking to enhance their existing projects with NetroMedia's services. <div style="float: right; width: 336px;;"> <img alt="" src="http://www.NetroMedia.com/Portals/0/images/visit-london.jpg" /> Round of meetings started in London, England on May 29th. <img alt="" src="http://www.NetroMedia.com/Portals/0/images/visit-rome.jpg" /> Trip concluded June 16th in Rome, Italy. </div> This trip began in London, where Mr. Pinkerton met with several clients and prospects including a major UK-based Online TV broadcaster. NetroMedia's Multi-platform solutions (<a title="Mobile Streaming" href="http://www.netromedia.com/Services/Mobile-Streaming.aspx">Mobile Streaming</a> and <a title="iPad Streaming" href="http://www.netromedia.com/Services/iPad-Streaming.aspx">iPad Streaming</a> for example) and <a title="NetroPortal" href="http://www.netromedia.com/About-Us/NetroPortal.aspx">Self-Management Streaming Portal</a> were both key topics discussed during most of these sessions. In Ireland, Mr. Pinkerton met with several companies, including two top productions houses and interactive firms. The visit was concluded in Italy, Rome, where Mr. Pinkerton met with an organization interested in a complete end-to-end streaming solution. This successful initiative further illustrates NetroMedia's commitment to service that is global in every sense of word. Earlier this year NetroMedia participated in an similar visit to Latin America as part of an ICT Trade Mission sponsored by the Canadian Government. In mid-April, NetroMedia showcased <a title="VSiCaster" href="http://www.netromedia.com/services/streaming-hardware-encoders.aspx">VSiCaster</a> at NAB Show 2010, the world's largest electronic media show held in Las Vegas, Nevada. NetroMedia is also scheduled to attend <a title="Streaming Events" href="http://www.netromedia.com/about-us/industry-events.aspx">IBC in Amsterdam (September 9-14)</a>. IBC is the leading international forum for the electronic media industry.Eventshttp://www.NetroMedia.com/News/tabid/758/Default.aspx?id=58b2a79d-48f7-4174-b43e-53f285d6db6e58b2a79d-48f7-4174-b43e-53f285d6db6eMon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTFalseiPad Support Officially Added to Select Streaming ProgramsStreaming Live and On-Demand to Apple's latest Tablet can be done using the Professional or Enterpr...NetroMedia is proud to announce the addition of Apple iPad Streaming to the Professional and Enterprise Streaming programs. NetroMedia's broadcasters will now be able to reach this innovate device using an encoding profile that will also serve the iPhone, PC and Mac. How to Stream to the iPad? Released in April 2010, the iPad is Apple's latest addition to the Tablet PC market stunning the industry with over 1 Million sales in its first month. It was designed mainly for internet surfing and media consumption. NetroMedia broadcasters can now easily reach this device on both 3G or WiFi networks! Streaming to the iPad (Apple iOS) is done using H.264 video compression (the iPad supports up to 720p, 30 frames per second) with AAC (Main Profile level 3.1) audio. NetroMedia uses packetizing technology to prepare the RTSP/RTP stream for iPad viewing. Broadcasting with AAC audio compression requires commercial encoding software such as Telestream WireCast or adding the MainConcept AAC plugin to the free Flash Media Encoder. Moving Forward Streaming Live and On-Demand to the iPad can be done using the Professional or Enterprise program. The iPad streaming feature can also be added to a Basic or Premium program upon request. Additional Features Available with these Programs <ul> <li>Broadcasters can provision and manage channels with different streaming profiles online.</li> <li>Multi-format streaming under one account (Flash, MP4/M4V, Windows Media, QuickTime etc.)</li> <li>On-Demand and Live Streaming to Multiple Devices (Mobile, PC, Mac, iPad etc.)</li> <li>Pooled bandwidth across multiple channels.</li> <li>24/7 Reporting and analytics access, including real-time reporting.</li> <li>Embeddable media players for website. Easy integration.</li> </ul> Click here to <a title="Compare Streaming Programs" href="http://www.netromedia.com/Pricing/Streaming-Programs.aspx">compare our streaming programs</a>.Mobile Streaminghttp://www.NetroMedia.com/News/tabid/758/Default.aspx?id=951cdada-fa6a-4d00-a44f-8ae4ba943c2d951cdada-fa6a-4d00-a44f-8ae4ba943c2dWed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTFalseNetroMedia Streaming Sponsors NY Flash and the City ConferenceFlash and the City is a one-of-a-kind Rich Internet Application (RIA) event designed to redefine tr...Che Pinkerton, President and CEO of NetroMedia, global <a title="streaming service provider" href="http://www.netromedia.com/">streaming service provider</a> and <a title="CDN" href="/About-Us/Content-Delivery-Network-CDN.aspx">CDN</a>, is pleased to announce today they will sponsor the innovative Flash and the City developer conference, to be held May 13-17 in downtown Manhattan, New York City. Flash and the City is a one-of-a-kind Rich Internet Application (RIA) event designed to redefine traditional conferences by holding lectures and learning sessions on-location, at world-famous land marks throughout New York city. The three-day conference will bring together over 50 world-class speakers, many of whom literally helped shape the Flash, Flex, ColdFusion, Mobile and UX design industries. Attendees will enjoy access to the City Track, presentations from RIA experts and four Pre-Conference workshops such as dealing with ActionScript, Mobile Devices, Flex 4.0 as well as Air 2.0. Che Pinkerton stated "On behalf of the NetroMedia Technical Department I feel privileged to sponsor an event that revolves around innovation and development, areas that are vital to the advancement of <a title="Online Streaming Video" href="/Services/OnDemand-Streaming.aspx">online streaming video</a> and Internet Technology in general." "It’s our pleasure to welcome NetroMedia as sponsors of Flash and the City. NetroMedia’s streaming solutions are a perfect match for developers - and we will encourage attendees to give them a try - if they haven’t done so already." said Elad Elrom, Flash and the City 2010 organizer. Flash and the City Registration Regular price is $399. Students enjoy a special price of $249. Full schedule is available here: <a target="_blank" href="http://blog.flashandthecity.com/schedule/">http://blog.flashandthecity.com/schedule/</a>. Three-day conference ticket includes complete and full access to all FATC City Tracks. More details are available here: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.eventbrite.com/event/446410225">http://www.eventbrite.com/event/446410225</a>. For more information, visit <a target="_blank" title="" href="http://www.FlashAndTheCity.com">www.FlashAndTheCity.com</a> or contact info@FlashAndTheCity.com About NetroMedia Streaming NetroMedia Streaming is a leading global provider of comprehensive Internet streaming media serving the business-to-business market in more than seventy countries. Products include streaming solutions to terrestrial and Internet broadcasters, On Demand programming, along with mobile and online media asset management. We design, deliver and optimize modern, profitable customer experiences for leading global companies. Inspired by deep insights into today's empowered customers and the untapped energy of interactive technology, our work helps clients achieve a balance between client aspirations and bottom-line performance. For more information visit online at: www.NetroMedia.com NetroMedia Streaming Contact Jim Piper Director of Global Online Business Victoria, BC Canada P: 1.888.818.3846 Ext 705 E: jim@netromedia.comFlash Streaminghttp://www.NetroMedia.com/News/tabid/758/Default.aspx?id=0d8c2cef-029d-47f1-8e5b-cabf503133f30d8c2cef-029d-47f1-8e5b-cabf503133f3Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTFalse"20 years of Leftover Salmon" Concerts Now Available On-DemandStreaming of Colorado-based blue-grass band delivered through Netromedia’s CDN...NetroMedia, global Content Delivery Network (CDN) and Legendary music group Leftover Salmon are pleased to offer online <a title="PPV Streaming" href="http://www.netromedia.com/services/ppv-payperview.aspx">PPV streaming</a> of their two sold-out shows held this past New Year’s Eve at the Boulder Theater. High-quality videos of both concerts are now available on the band’s Pay-Per-View website. Leftover Salmon's original "poly-ethnic cajun slamgrass" musical style is a combination of bluegrass, rock, country, blues, jazz, and zydeco. Fans of bluegrass and jam band music can now enjoy the truly unique vibe achieved during these nights, together with the onstage antics of Vince Herman and Drew Emmitt, original songs, tight rhythms, extraordinary solos, and many guest artists appearing throughout the two performances. Both shows were streamed live to subscribers worldwide through Netromedia’s <a title="Content Delivery Network" href="http://www.netromedia.com/About-Us/Content-Delivery-Network-CDN.aspx">Content Delivery Network</a> (CDN) in 3 highly-compressed streams - to support various internet connection speeds while offering the highest quality available to fans. High Definition Video Productions, LLC, producer David Korbitz, his partners, and a highly skilled crew, with four high-definition cameras, provided the <a title="Live Video Streaming" href="http://www.netromedia.com/services/live-streaming.aspx">live video streaming</a> and HD video recording for the eventual authoring/mastering of these shows on Blu-ray Disc and DVD. Release dates for these products to be announced soon. Streamed audio was provided by the band’s legendary FOH mix engineer Jon O’Leary (String Cheese Incident, Boulder Theater, Fox Theatre). The web portal for the live streams was provided by NetroMedia, who also facilitates the current Pay-Per-View gateway hosting these shows. Fans who stream the shows prior to the release of the DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and CD will receive a discount code toward the purchase of the multi-media set of these two timeless shows upon their release to the general public. To gain access to the two shows, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://leftoversalmon.netro.ca">http://leftoversalmon.netro.ca</a> About Leftover Salmon Leftover Salmon who formed in Boulder Colorado in 1989 are the originators of the "Polyethnic Cajun Slamgrass" genre, a style of music that blends bluegrass, rock, country, blues, jazz, and Cajun/Zydeco. For a special New Years run, Leftover Salmon members celebrated 20 years as a band by returning to the site of their very first show in Colorado. For more information about Leftover Salmon, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.LeftOverSalmon.com">www.LeftOverSalmon.com</a> About NetroMedia NetroMedia is a leading global <a title="streaming provider" href="http://www.netromedia.comhttp://www.netromedia.com/">streaming provider</a> and Content Delivery Network (CDN) serving the business-to-business market in more than seventy countries. Products include streaming solutions to terrestrial and Internet broadcasters, rich-media and on-demand streaming, along with proprietary web-enabled online media asset management software. For more information about NetroMedia, visit www.NetroMedia.com NetroMedia Contact Jim Piper Director of Global Online Business Victoria, BC Canada P: 1.888.818.3846 Ext 705 E: jim@netromedia.comStreaming Media Hostinghttp://www.NetroMedia.com/News/tabid/758/Default.aspx?id=3cf3de59-f6f3-405c-9855-fd049d15f20e3cf3de59-f6f3-405c-9855-fd049d15f20eTue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTFalseNAB 2010: VSI and NetroMedia to Introduce End-to-End WebcastingBuilt upon Visionary Solutions’ highly reliable AVN420 audio/video encoder, VSiCaster is a revoluti...Visionary Solutions, a leading ipTV hardware manufacturer has partnered with NetroMedia, a global <a title="Streaming Provider" href="http://www.netromedia.com/">streaming provider</a> and CDN to create VSiCaster™, an innovative streaming hardware solution - designed for portability and ease-of-use, and backed by a global fail-safe distribution network. VSiCaster can turn video from traditional television sources into full-screen, full resolution IP digital video in real time. The unit will instantly connect with NetroMedia’s delivery network to broadcast a single or multiple video streams online, reaching PCs, MACs, hand-held devices and even Set-Top boxes. Simple setup allows online broadcasters to start <a title="Live Streaming" href="http://netromedia.com/services/live-streaming.aspx">streaming live</a> on-location in minutes. Setup requires merely plugging a video source such as an ENG camera directly into VSiCaster and connecting the unit to an internet-enabled network. Streaming begins upon connection. This ground-breaking product features state-of-the-art h.264 MPEG-4 AVC compression and supports high-quality bit-rates of up to 4mbps, with AAC or MPEG-1 Layer 2 audio compression. Optimized transmission technology provides a video image at full frame rates and D1 resolution, as well as reduced resolutions and profiles for mobile applications. VSiCaster is built upon Visionary Solutions’ highly reliable AVN420 audio/video encoder 'blade' and the MPP200 chassis, a high density rack mount system. It is configurable as a one or two-channel unit. Visionary Solutions and NetroMedia will showcase VSiCaster at the 2010 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nevada (booth #SU5902), between April 12th - 15th. Attendees interested in receiving an overview and demonstration of VSiCaster should either Visionary Solutions or NetroMedia to schedule an appointment on-site. About Visionary Solutions, Inc. Visionary Solutions, Inc. manufactures and markets professional IPTV equipment including high definition h.264 encoders, and standard definition MPEG-2 and h.264 encoders. The company’s hardware and software solutions are sold in the following markets: <ul> <li>Professional AV (Enterprises and Institutions)</li> <li>Television/broadcast (feeds, backhaul, monitoring)</li> <li>Telecommunications (ISPs, Telcos, Cable Co.)</li> <li>Webcasting and OTT</li> </ul> For more information visit online at: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.vsicam.com">www.vsicam.com</a> Visionary Solutions, Inc. Contact P: 805-566-5811 E: info@vsicam.com About NetroMedia NetroMedia is a leading global provider of comprehensive Internet streaming media serving the business-to-business market in more than seventy countries. Products include streaming solutions to terrestrial and Internet broadcasters, On Demand programming, along with mobile and online media asset management. NetroMedia designs, delivers and optimizes modern, profitable customer experiences for leading global companies. Inspired by deep insights into today's empowered customers and the untapped energy of interactive technology, NetroMedia helps clients achieve a balance between client aspirations and bottom-line performance. For more information visit online at: www.NetroMedia.com NetroMedia Contact Jim Piper Director of Global Online Business Victoria, BC Canada P: 1-888-818-3846 Ext 705 E: jim@netromedia.comhttp://www.NetroMedia.com/News/tabid/758/Default.aspx?id=2ea6cbe7-4444-4de6-b3b5-fcaf0023aa382ea6cbe7-4444-4de6-b3b5-fcaf0023aa38Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTFalseNetroMedia Confirma su Participación en la Misión Comercial del Gobierno Canadiense en México (es)Che Pinkerton, Presidente y CEO de NetroMedia se complace en confirmar que NetroMedia participará en la misión comercial en tecnologías de la información y comunicaciones (TIC) a México del 22 a 26 Feb. 2010; actividad organizada por el Gobierno de Canadá. "Al aprovechar la evolución de los cambios tácticos del comportamiento en los consumidores, esta misión comercial es otro ejemplo de cómo las plataformas del streaming en NetroMedia están bien posicionados de manera rentable para ofrecer nuevos contenidos interactivos", dijo Pinkerton. La misión comercial de TIC de Canadá es un servicio del gobierno para promover productos y tecnologías del Canadá, tales como la plataforma de comunicación en línea ofrecida por NetroMedia a las organizaciones con potencial en el lucrativo mercado de América Latina. "Nuestro objetivo estratégico es sobre la exploracion de avenidas innovadoras para reforzar la gestión de protocolos de comunicación emergentes", dijo Jim Piper, Director Global de NetroMedia en Negocios en línea."En un entorno cada vez más complejo en medios de comunicación, una campaña de éxito debe estar enfocado hacia las plataformas Web 2.0, donde el público principal ha adoptado el estilo de vida digital". La Embajada de Canadá en México organiza esta misión para las empresas de TIC del 22 al 26 de Febrero.Este evento se realizará simultáneamente con el B3 Forum (BroadBand for Business Forum) 2010. El Foro es la feria de telecomunicaciones más importante de México y tendrá lugar en la Ciudad de México del 23 al 25 de Febrero. Un programa de matchmaking personalizado también será organizado por el Gobierno de Canadá, el cual incluye en tanto la Ciudad de México (febrero 23-25), como Monterrey el día Lunes, 22 de Febrero y Guadalajara el día Viernes, 26 de Febrero. "NetroMedia ha invertido importantes recursos en el desarrollo de streaming de Internet que responda a las demandas de los clientes del entretenimiento, e-business y las industrias de radiodifusión", dijo Pinkerton. "Estamos satisfechos con la participación de NetroMedia en esta misión comercial." Acerca de: Expo Comm 2010 http://expocomm.com/mexico El B3 Forum esta respaldado por EXPO COMM que es el más completo e importante evento de la industria de comunicaciones en México y América Latina, poniendo a los proveedores líderes en tecnologías de TIC, sistemas, productos y servicios en contacto con el más amplio mercado de las empresas que demandan soluciones TIC para la mejora de la competitividad de sus negocios y operaciones. Departamento del Gobierno Canadiense para Asuntos Exteriores y Comercio Internacional (DFAIT) http://international.gc.ca El Departamento de Asuntos Exteriores y Comercio Internacional (DFAIT) es responsable de la política exterior y diplomacia, así como las políticas de comercio internacional. El objetivo general de DFAIT es promover los intereses de Canadá en todo el mundo, guiados por los principios fundamentales de libertad, democracia, derechos humanos y el imperio de la ley. A través de una acción sostenida sobre cuestiones mundiales importantes, DFAIT se esfuerza por la excelencia como parte del servicio público de Canadá, avanzar en las prioridades internacionales del gobierno en la política, el comercio, las preocupaciones sociales y ambientales y en el comercio internacional. La misión canadiense de ICT en México, es organizada por el Departamento de Asuntos Exteriores y Comercio Internacional (DFAIT). La misión de TIC de Canadá se llevará a cabo en paralelo con la exposición y conferencia "B3 Forum Powered by EXPO COMM". Contacto: Departamento de Asuntos Exteriores y Comercio Internacional, ICT México Centro de Información de Mercado Embajada de Canadá en México P: (+5255) 5724-7900 E: mexico.commerce@international.gc.ca Acerca de NetroMedia www.NetroMedia.com En NetroMedia, ofrecemos plataformas interactivas de streaming a una extensa lista de clientes en Norte y Sudamérica, Europa, África, Oriente Medio y Asia. Diseñamos, entregamos y optimizamos una moderna y rentable experiencia al cliente para compañías lideres. Inspirada por una visión profunda en los clientes y la energía sin explotar sobre tecnologías interactivas, nuestro trabajo ayuda a los clientes a lograr un equilibrio entre las aspiraciones del cliente y el desempeño profundo. Contacto NetroMedia: Jim Piper Director Global de Negocios en Linea Victoria, BC, Canadá P: 1.888.818.3846 x705 E: jim@netro.cahttp://www.NetroMedia.com/News/tabid/758/Default.aspx?id=dabe878a-8bb9-4781-9ed8-f2cb32819874dabe878a-8bb9-4781-9ed8-f2cb32819874Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTFalseNetroMedia Confirms Participation in Canadian Government Trade Mission to MexicoNetroMedia will participate in Expo Comm 2010 conference and meet with prospects to discuss Interne...Che Pinkerton, President and CEO of NetroMedia is pleased to confirm today that NetroMedia will participate in the Government of Canada’s Information and Communication (ICT) trade mission to Mexico from February 22 to 26, 2010. "By leveraging evolving tactical shifts in consumer behaviour, this trade mission is another example of how NetroMedia’s streaming platforms are well positioned to cost-effectively deliver emerging interactive content," said Mr. Pinkerton. The Canadian ICT trade mission is an integral component of the administration’s services to promote Canadian products and services such as the online communication platforms offered by NetroMedia to potential organizations in the lucrative Latin American marketplace. "Our strategic goal is ultimately about exploring innovative avenues to reinforce the management of emerging communication protocols," said Jim Piper, NetroMedia’s Director of Global Online Business. "In an increasingly complex media environment, a successful campaign must be focused towards Web 2.0 platforms where the primary audience has embraced the digital-lifestyle." The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in Mexico is hosting ICT companies from February 22 to 26. This event will be held concurrently with the Broadband Forum at Expo Comm 2010. The B3 Forum is Mexico's most important telecom tradeshow and will take place in Mexico City from February 23-25. A customized matchmaking program will be organized by the Government of Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in Mexico City (February 23-25) as well as Monterrey on Monday, February 22 and Guadalajara on Friday, February 26. "NetroMedia has invested significant global resources into the development of Internet streaming that meets the demands of clients in the entertainment, e-business and broadcast industries," said Mr. Pinkerton. "We are energized that the Canadian Government has invited NetroMedia to participate in Mexico’s Expo Comm 2010." About Expo Comm 2010 <a title="EXPO Comm" target="_blank" href="http://expocomm.com/mexico">http://expocomm.com/mexico</a> B3 Forum powered by EXPO COMM is the most complete and important communications industry event in Mexico and Latin America, putting leading providers of ICT technologies, systems, products, and services in touch with the broadest market of companies that demand ICT solutions for enhancing the competitiveness of their business and operations. Canadian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) <a target="_blank" title="DFAIT" href="http://international.gc.ca">http://international.gc.ca</a> The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) is responsible for foreign policy and diplomacy, as well as international trade policies. DFAIT's overall objective is to promote Canada’s interests throughout the world through sustained action on important global issues, advancing the government’s international priorities in politics, commerce, societal and environmental concerns and international trade. The Canadian ICT Mission to Mexico is organized by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. The Canadian ICT mission will be held in parallel with the "B3 Forum powered by EXPO COMM" tradeshow and conference. Contact: Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, ICT Mexico Market Information Centre Embassy of Canada in Mexico P: (+5255) 5724-7900 E: mexico.commerce@international.gc.ca About NetroMedia <a title="NetroMedia - Streaming Service Provider" href="http://www.NetroMedia.com">http://www.NetroMedia.com</a> At NetroMedia, we provide interactive streaming platforms for an extensive list of clients across North and South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. We design, deliver and optimize modern, profitable customer experiences for leading companies. Inspired by deep insights into today's empowered customers and the untapped energy of interactive technology, our work helps clients achieve a balance between client aspirations and bottom-line performance. NetroMedia Contact: Jim Piper Director of Global Online Business Victoria, BC, Canada P: 250.477.5023 E: jim@netro.cahttp://www.NetroMedia.com/News/tabid/758/Default.aspx?id=2fcffb24-8ec0-4f7e-93d4-2999f618af022fcffb24-8ec0-4f7e-93d4-2999f618af02Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTFalseNetroMedia Powers Live Webcast of United Nations (UN) Haiti Relief MeetingLive video coverage of this high-level meeting in Rome was delivered online through NetroMedia’s fa...One month after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, World Food Programme (WFP) hosted a high-level meeting in Rome to discuss how UN agencies, donors and governments can support Haitian-led food security in the future. Live video coverage of the important event was broadcast on the World Food Programme’s website through NetroMedia’s fail-safe global Content Delivery Network, following NetroMedia’s offer to sponsor streaming of events promoting Haiti’s recovery. Jacques Diouf, Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Josette Sheeran, Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), and Kanayo Nwanze, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) were key participants at the meeting. Also present were representatives from the U.S. Department of State and the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Relations, as well as key figures from the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, the UN High-Level Task Force for the Global Food Crisis, the UN Haiti Special Envoy and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation in Agriculture. About the World Food Programme (WFP) WFP is part of the United Nations system and is voluntarily funded. Born in 1962, WFP pursues a vision of the world in which every man, woman and child has access at all times to the food needed for an active and healthy life. We work towards that vision with our sister UN agencies in Rome -- the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) -- as well as other government, UN and NGO partners. For more information visit <a target="_blank" title="WFP" href="http://www.wfp.com/">http://www.wfp.com/</a> About NetroMedia NetroMedia is a leading global provider of comprehensive Internet streaming media serving the business-to-business market in more than seventy countries. Products include streaming solutions to terrestrial and Internet broadcasters, On Demand programming, along with mobile and online media asset management. We design, deliver and optimize modern, profitable customer experiences for leading global companies. Inspired by deep insights into today's empowered customers and the untapped energy of interactive technology, our work helps clients achieve a balance between client aspirations and bottom-line performance. For more information visit http://www.netromedia.com/http://www.NetroMedia.com/News/tabid/758/Default.aspx?id=3b48ec74-3add-48df-a171-29698cd1e93e3b48ec74-3add-48df-a171-29698cd1e93eThu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTFalseNetroMedia and Real Resorts Renew Partnership; Live Webcam Streaming a Success StoryUsing NetroMedia’s experience and expertise, Real Resorts was able to produce a consistent high-qua...NetroMedia is pleased to announce today that it will continue to power webcam streaming for Mexican-based luxury resorts group throughout 2010. Both companies were thoroughly impressed with the sharp increase in online reservations and website traffic since the launch of four live “BeachCams” - broadcasting high-quality video from Cancun and Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Real Resorts’ online marketing team first approached NetroMedia with an exciting idea: Adding an engaging aspect to Real Resorts’ existing website by streaming live video from various hotel destinations. Using NetroMedia’s experience and expertise, Real Resorts was able to produce a consistent high-quality online webcam stream, broadcasting live video 24/7, and allowing vacation planners to have more than a glimpse of their “dream destination" prior to making reservations. “We are delighted to offer our valued prospects and members the ability to literally ‘see what they get’, by simply tuning in to one of our webcam feeds”, said Fernando Garcia, Managing Director Real Resorts. “Adding live video to our website has had a positive effect on both online reservations and website traffic. Thanks to NetroMedia’s professional, friendly approach – the process was carried out smoothly and efficiently.” “Utilizing video streaming to enhance the user experience has surpassed the point of being popular – it has become a must have”, said Che Pinkerton, President and CEO of NetroMedia. “Discovering new ways to implement streaming video on the internet is what makes innovative thinkers successful. I am delighted to see Real Resorts’ unique approach to business has managed to yield such satisfying results.” “We are very excited about the relationship between NetroMedia and Real Resorts, and look forward to exploring innovative ways to further increase client-satisfaction and user engagement in the future” Added Jason Potter, Director of Client Services at NetroMedia. About Real Resorts Real Resorts is a privately owned hotel company in Mexico. It owns and operates four all-inclusive luxury beachfront resorts in Cancun and Playa del Carmen under “THE Royal”, and “GRAN” brands, which appeal to a wide range of lifestyles. THE Royal in Cancun and Playa del Carmen, recently awarded with The Five Star Five Diamond Award by AAHS, offer the most luxurious all-inclusive accommodations and attentive service for adults. The Gran Caribe Real in Cancun and the Gran Porto Real in Playa del Carmen, recently recognized with the Check Safety First Award, offer warmth, personal service and upscale accommodations appropriate for families and travelers seeking a casual vacation experience. For more information visit online at: <a target="_blank" title="Real Resorts" href="http://www.realresorts.com/">www.RealResorts.com</a> Real Resorts Contact Gayle MacIntyre Global Ink Communications 404.643.8222 gaylemacintyre@bellsouth.net About NetroMedia NetroMedia is a leading global provider of comprehensive Internet streaming media serving the business-to-business market in more than seventy countries. Products include streaming solutions to terrestrial and Internet broadcasters, On Demand programming, along with mobile and online media asset management. We design, deliver and optimize modern, profitable customer experiences for leading global companies. Inspired by deep insights into today's empowered customers and the untapped energy of interactive technology, our work helps clients achieve a balance between client aspirations and bottom-line performance. For more information visit online at: <a target="_blank" title="NetroMedia - Streaming Service Provider" href="http://www.netromedia.com/">www.NetroMedia.com</a> NetroMedia Contact Jim Piper Director of Global Online Business Victoria, BC Canada P: 1.888.818.3846 Ext 705 E: jim@netromedia.comhttp://www.NetroMedia.com/News/tabid/758/Default.aspx?id=9d0d96e2-b123-4840-a5e2-b3723bec3f8b9d0d96e2-b123-4840-a5e2-b3723bec3f8bTue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTFalseFree streaming services for those lending a hand in Haiti relief effortsOrganizations and individuals promoting this important cause are encouraged to contact NetroMedia f...In order to support Haiti relief efforts, NetroMedia will provide its core services free of charge to any organization raising money or awareness during the nation's time of crisis. NetroMedia will assist those interested in: <ul> <li>Streaming benefit concerts or speeches for Haiti.</li> <li>Broadcasting live or archived video.</li> <li>Setting up a Pay-Per-View system for donations.</li> <li>Building a temporary website to increase awareness, raise donations for Haiti, etc.</li> </ul> Organizations and individuals promoting this important cause are encouraged to contact NetroMedia for more details. NetroMedia would like to express its deepest condolences and sympathies to the government and people of Haiti in light of the tragic events that took place last week. For additional information please contact us at 1-888-818-3846 or <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.netromedia.com/contact-us.aspx?haiti=1">click here</a>.http://www.NetroMedia.com/News/tabid/758/Default.aspx?id=6f14bd72-03f5-4e1a-8542-19ad5a794e596f14bd72-03f5-4e1a-8542-19ad5a794e59Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTFalseNetroMedia to Power Streaming of Massive Annual Christian GatheringShiloh 2009 attracts millions of believers from around the world to Faith Tabernacle Chapel, the wo...NetroMedia, global CDN and <a title="Streaming Provider" href="http://www.netromedia.com/">streaming provider</a>, is pleased to announce today that it will stream Shiloh 2009 – a large-scaled annual Christian gathering held by Winner’s Chapel (also known as Living Faith Church), in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. The Shiloh event attracts millions of believers from around the world, as well as Nigeria itself, who will assemble in and around Faith Tabernacle Chapel, the worlds' largest church with a sitting capacity of 50,000 people. Full coverage of all 5 days of the event will be available online through NetroMedia’s Content Delivery Network (CDN), optimized to handle the large volume of projected simultaneous viewers and deliver a fail-safe video broadcast. “We are excited to be able to support Winners' Chapel with this extraordinary event,” said Jason Potter, NetroMedia Director of Client Services. “As our long time client, we have streamed many <a title="Live Streaming" href="/Services/LiveStreaming/tabid/62/Default.aspx">Live Streaming</a> and <a title="On-Demand Streaming" href="/Services/OnDemandStreaming/tabid/63/Default.aspx">On-Demand Streaming</a> events for the ministry, and this event allows us to expand their service to accommodate a very large audience and demonstrate our sizable streaming capacity.” About Winners' Chapel Winners' Chapel (also known as Living Faith Church) was founded by Bishop David Oyedepo on May 2, 1981. The international headquarters are situated in a 20 square kilometre church complex in Ota, a suburb of Lagos, Nigeria. Winners' Chapel has branches in over 50 countries all over the world and more than 400 local branches in Nigeria. The church also runs a chain of educational institutions in Nigeria. Every December, Winners' Chapel holds its annual gathering, called Shiloh, in Faith Tabernacle, the world’s largest church. For more information visit: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.davidoyedepoministries.org/">http://www.davidoyedepoministries.org/</a> About NetroMedia NetroMedia is a leading global streaming provider and Content Delivery Network (CDN) serving the business-to-business market in more than seventy countries. Products include streaming solutions to terrestrial and Internet broadcasters, rich-media and on-demand streaming, along with proprietary web-enabled online media asset management software. We design, deliver and optimize modern, profitable customer experiences for leading global companies. Our work helps clients achieve a balance between customer aspirations and bottom-line performance. Winners' Chapel Contact David Oyedepo Ministries Km. 10, Idiroko Road, Ota Ogun State, Nigeria Canada P: 234-1-7747546-8 E: contact@davidoyedepoministries.org NetroMedia Contact Jim Piper Director of Global Online Victoria, BC Canada P: 1.888.818.3846 Ext 705 E: jim@netromedia.comhttp://www.NetroMedia.com/News/tabid/758/Default.aspx?id=b8bb67ca-e8a9-470e-8fa8-e5214af55fb2b8bb67ca-e8a9-470e-8fa8-e5214af55fb2Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTFalseNetroMedia announces agreement with IBAANetroMedia will power online video courses and lectures in a secure portal for the Insurance Broker...Che Pinkerton, President and CEO of NetroMedia, is pleased to announce today that NetroMedia has been chosen to power the upcoming online video courses provided by the Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta (IBAA). "I am very excited about this opportunity to work with IBAA, and look forward to a successful collaboration and prolonged support of their various streaming projects," said Mr. Pinkerton. In this specific solution, the Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta was looking to enhance their accredited educational program by integrating <a title="On-Demand Streaming" href="http://www.netromedia.com/Services/OnDemandStreaming/tabid/63/Default.aspx">On-Demand streaming</a> media into their existing interactive portal. IBAA needed to provide a fail-safe service to an audience with a wide range of network capabilities. Therefore the online video courses and lectures were encoded into various <a title="Windows Media Streaming" href="http://www.netromedia.com/Services/StreamingFormats/WindowsMediaStreaming/tabid/618/Default.aspx">Windows Media streaming</a> files, all optimized for a smooth streaming experience regardless of an end-user’s internet connection speed. “This project is an excellent demonstration of the potential streaming media has to create new educational opportunities,” said Jason Potter, NetroMedia Director of Client Services. “Using streaming technology to offer On-Demand training materials is a win-win solution, as it will offer increased flexibility to students and decreased cost to training providers.” “The IBAA is very pleased to be able to offer our members quality, online education through our new relationship with NetroMedia,” said IBAA President, Karen Dyberg. “It signals a new and exciting phase in our professional development program, as we are able to offer superior educational programs to our members, wherever they are located.” IBAA CEO Ginny Bannerman says this is just the start. The IBAA is developing more online programs which will be launched in 2010 in cooperation with NetroMedia. About the Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta (IBAA) The Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta (IBAA) is a not-for-profit voluntary business association that acts as the industry voice for property and casualty insurance brokerages and brokers in Alberta, representing the interests of brokerages and consumers for more than 88 years. The IBAA has 370 corporate brokerage members, with 595 offices located in 167 communities across Alberta. IBAA members represent 92 percent of the eligible brokerage businesses in Alberta and proudly employ over 5300 insurance professionals. For more information visit: <a title="Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta" target="_blank" href="http://www.ibaa.ca/">http://www.ibaa.ca/</a> About NetroMedia NetroMedia is a leading global <a title="Streaming Provider" href="http://www.netromedia.com/">streaming provider</a> and Content Delivery Network (CDN) serving the business-to-business market in more than seventy countries. Products include streaming solutions to terrestrial and Internet broadcasters, rich-media and on-demand streaming, along with proprietary web-enabled online media asset management software. IBAA Contact Ginny Bannerman Chief Executive Officer Edmonton, AB Canada P: 1.800.318.0197 E: gbannerman@ibaa.ca NetroMedia Contact Jim Piper Director of Global Online Victoria, BC Canada P: 1.888.818.3846 Ext 705 E: jim@netromedia.comhttp://www.NetroMedia.com/News/tabid/758/Default.aspx?id=1c81b1cb-bdf1-448f-82ac-63b1ad1308e41c81b1cb-bdf1-448f-82ac-63b1ad1308e4Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTFalseNew! NetroMedia Webplayer - your live stream hosted on NetroMediaThe NetroMedia Webplayer allows you to deliver your live streaming audio or video on a personalized...<a target="_blank" href="http://player.netromedia.com/?ID=d003c0eb-4dda-48cb-ad3d-8ac95f2e38cf"><img alt="Click for an Example" src="http://www.netromedia.com/portals/0/images/netroplayer/netroplayer_small.jpg" /> Click here to see the NetroMedia Webplayer in action!</a> Forget about linking directly to your "mms" or "http" streams - from now on, if you don't have a website to embed your stream on - you can still give it its own home here at NetroMedia, your <a title="Streaming Provider" href="http://www.netromedia.com/">streaming provider</a>. We present the new NetroMedia Webplayer - free to use with all accounts. The NetroMedia Webplayer allows you to deliver your <a title="Live Streaming" href="http://www.netromedia.com/Services/LiveStreaming/tabid/62/Default.aspx">live streaming</a> audio or video on a personalized webpage, hosted on our servers. You can link to this webpage from anywhere on the internet - pop it up from a website, attach it to an email or spread the word via social networks. <h3>Why Use The NetroMedia Webplayer?</h3> <div class="tickBulletCont"> <div>Free with all accounts!</div> <div>Can be personalized to fit your specific needs.</div> <div>Hosted on NetroMedia's servers. Save website hosting fees!</div> <div>No installation required, easy setup.</div> <div>No website or embedding required - just link to our NetroMedia Webplayer.</div> </div> <h3>Upgrading Your NetroMedia Webplayer</h3> We can fully customize your NetroMedia Webplayer. Contact us to add: <div class="tickBulletCont"> <div>Personalized styling / branding.</div> <div>A chat system for your audience.</div> <div>Banners and Text Advertisements.</div> <div>Social Media Interaction Links.</div> <div>And much more...</div> </div> For more details <a title="Contact NetroMedia" target="_blank" href="http://www.netromedia.com/ContactUs/tabid/56/Default.aspx">contact us</a>: Give us a call at 1.888.818.3846 or email us at sales@netromedia.com. <h3>NetroMedia Webplayer Examples</h3> Click any of these images to view the enlarged version. <a class="thickbox" title="NetroMedia Webplayer Example - Cool Theme" href="http://www.netromedia.com/portals/0/images/netroplayer/netroplayerexample3.jpg"><img alt="Click for an Example" src="http://www.netromedia.com/portals/0/images/netroplayer/netroplayerexample3_small.jpg" /></a> <a class="thickbox" href="http://www.netromedia.com/portals/0/images/netroplayer/netroplayerexample2.jpg"><img alt="Click for an Example" style="border: 1px #000 solid;" src="http://www.netromedia.com/portals/0/images/netroplayer/netroplayerexample2_small.jpg" /></a> <a target="_blank" class="thickbox" title="NetroMedia Webplayer Example - Warm Theme" href="http://www.netromedia.com/portals/0/images/netroplayer/netroplayerexample.jpg"><img alt="Click for an Example" style="border: 1px #000 solid;" src="http://www.netromedia.com/portals/0/images/netroplayer/netroplayerexample_small.jpg" /></a>http://www.NetroMedia.com/News/tabid/758/Default.aspx?id=fa85161e-5017-4065-b74d-d7f9d2cfac2afa85161e-5017-4065-b74d-d7f9d2cfac2aFri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTFalseNetroMedia Appoints New Middle-East Managerwill head regional activity...Che Pinkerton, President and CEO of NetroMedia is pleased to announce today that NetroMedia has appointed Taher Altayeb as the company's new Middle-East Manager. Mr. Taher Altayeb will join the Canadian Headquartered Content Delivery Network (CDN) and global <a title="Streaming Provider" href="http://www.netromedia.com/">streaming provider</a> to enhance NetroMedia's interactive streaming support for the region. "I am excited about the opportunities that await us in the Middle-Eastern region", said Mr. Altayeb. "The demand for delivery of Live and <a title="On-Demand Streaming" href="">Archived rich-media</a> over multiple platforms has increased steadily all over the world, as well as in the Middle East.” Mr. Altayeb further commented that “It is eminent for NetroMedia's development to accommodate the increase in demand by providing Arabic speaking countries with complete regional customer and technical support, in their native language. The upward trend calls for it." "Having Mr. Altayeb join our team at this stage is a natural step for NetroMedia considering the rapid growth of our Middle-Eastern activity in the past few months", said Mr. Pinkerton. "It also fits our overall vision and long-term goals of offering our Middle Eastern client-base the highest quality technical and customer service. I am confident that Mr. Altayeb will exceed our expectations and prove to be a valuable asset for NetroMedia's continued expansion in the region." “Consumers in this region are skipping traditional media and taking personal control of their purchasing decisions through Web 2.0 media verticals”, said Jim Piper, NetroMedia’s Director of Global Online. “These behavioural changes will continue to strengthen as market segmentation and customer engagement programs intensify in the online world.” About NetroMedia For more information, please visit: <a title="NetroMedia" href="http://www.netromedia.com/">NetroMedia</a> NetroMedia is a leading global provider of comprehensive Internet technology serving the business-to-business market in more than seventy countries. Products include streaming solutions to terrestrial and Internet broadcasters, rich-media interactive and On-Demand archived programming, along with mobile and online broadcast platforms. Media Contact: Jim Piper Director of Global Online Victoria, BC Canada P: 1.888.818.3846 Ext 705 E: jim@netro.ca Middle-East Contact: Taher Altayeb Middle-East Manager Victoria, BC Canada P: 1.888.818.3846 Ext 711 E: taher@netromedia.com الطيب أحمد طاهر الأوسط الشرق عملاء خدمات إدارة مدير كولومبيا برتش فيكتوريا، كندا +١٢٥٠٤٧٧٥٥٢٤ :ت taher@netromedia.com :الإلكتروني البريد  http://www.NetroMedia.com/News/tabid/758/Default.aspx?id=3de60e6b-1eef-4bd8-bdd0-97be995aa3a53de60e6b-1eef-4bd8-bdd0-97be995aa3a5Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTFalseABC TV and NetroMedia reach streaming agreementNetroMedia announces agreement with ABC Television affiliate KATV...Che Pinkerton, President and CEO of NetroMedia is pleased to announce that ABC Television affiliate KATV Channel 7 has partnered with NetroMedia to deliver real-time ipTV news reports to their audience. "The ability to promote awareness and define a brand’s reputation is ultimately accomplished through online viral communities," said Jim Piper, Director of Global Online at NetroMedia. "The goal is to pull potential viewers across strategic touchpoints through relevant and engaging new media experiences. By challenging this inbound marketing paradigm, the project was able to connect with consumers for a fraction of the cost of traditional broadcasting.” In this specific solution, KATV wanted to provide live news feeds streamed in real-time to their Internet audience. With this in mind, they came to NetroMedia. Once KATV news content has been encoded, the live media feed is integrated into NetroMedia’s acquisition servers and distribution network which broadcasts the streamed content to broadband, mobile and wireless devices. "I am very excited about this opportunity to work with another ABC affiliate TV station and support their mobile news broadcast needs,” said Mr. Pinkerton. “This solution is a unique combination of wireless services integrated with our <a title="ipTv Streaming" href="/Services/IPTVStreamingTV/tabid/354/language/en-US/Default.aspx">ipTV streaming</a> platform." “NetroMedia is adept at bridging ICT performance gaps to complete business interests, develop process improvement initiatives and convey complex product development concepts,” said Jason Potter, NetroMedia’s Director of Client Services. “The KATV team required an aggressive information technology solutions vendor with a passion for surpassing service objectives.” “Our project demanded a resourceful team that was capable of implementing a scalable gateway to achieve our business development and technology management goals,” said Allen Finne, Director of Engineering for KATV. “We look forward to working with NetroMedia on this challenging assignment.” About KATV Channel 7 KATV Channel 7 is an ABC affiliated television station serving the television market in central Arkansas. KATV is owned by Allbritton Communications Company. Other Allbritton ABC Television affiliates include markets in Birmingham, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Virginia and Charleston, South Carolina. WJLA is the flagship station of Allbritton in Washington, DC along with Allbritton's DC-based 24 Hour cable news station NC8. For more information, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.katv.com/">www.KATV.com</a> About NetroMedia NetroMedia is a leading global provider of comprehensive Internet <a title="NetroMedia - Streaming Media Provider, Video & Audio Hosting" href="http://www.netromedia.com/">streaming media solutions</a> serving the business-to-business market in more than seventy countries. Products include streaming solutions to terrestrial and Internet broadcasters, rich-media and On Demand archived programming, along with web-enabled reporting, mobile and online media asset management. For more information, visit <a title="Streaming Media Provider" href="http://www.netro.ca/">NetroMedia</a> NetroMedia Contact Jim Piper Director, Global Online Victoria, British Columbia Canada Email: jim@netro.cahttp://www.NetroMedia.com/News/tabid/758/Default.aspx?id=6321760e-a032-419d-8d12-dc92e8a21fd16321760e-a032-419d-8d12-dc92e8a21fd1Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTTrueNetroMedia announces agreement with Alliance FilmsInteractive Flash streaming portal for Alliance Films....Che Pinkerton, President and CEO of NetroMedia is pleased to announce today that Alliance Films have released their new interactive Flash web portals powered by NetroMedia. This partnership will enable Alliance Films to market motion picture releases through interactive Flash broadband media – a Canadian and UK industry first. "NetroMedia is proud to have been chosen to provide <a title="Flash Video Streaming" href="/Services/StreamingFormats/FlashStreaming/tabid/619/language/en-US/Default.aspx">Flash interactive streaming</a> to Alliance Films through our global broadcast network," said Mr. Pinkerton. ”The tactical goal of this project was to incorporate brand and client engagement programs throughout the entire customer experience pathway of the web portal,” said Jim Piper, NetroMedia’s Global Online Director. “Our mandate was to support the various external brand agencies and communication contractors to define, plan and execute interactive Flash content that would enhance the objectives of Alliance Films.” In this specific solution, Alliance Films takes care of the content creation while NetroMedia handles the implementation of the Internet Flash streaming gateway. Once the various movie clips have been encoded, the media is handed off to NetroMedia’s servers which broadcast the streamed content through their global matrix. "The project objective is no longer limited to touchpoint optimization. Instead it's about emotional interactions that fill gaps between what customers want and the current status quo,” said Mr. Piper. “Brand monetization is a key component of this media strategy and will enhance Alliance Films capacity to differentiate content through emerging platforms including the web, mobile, <a title="Flash Streaming Video" href="/Services/StreamingFormats/FlashStreaming/tabid/619/language/en-US/Default.aspx">streaming video</a>, social media and online viral communities." "The opportunity to work with a Canadian partner on this global project is very exciting," said Joe Deagnon, Alliance Films Director of Web Services. "The quality of the NetroMedia platform along with Jim and his team’s commitment to client-centered business practices ensures that this will be the first of many new initiatives together." For more information, visit the portal: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.alliancefilms.com/en/34/">Alliance Films</a> About Alliance Films Alliance Films acquires and distributes movies in Canada, the United Kingdom through Momentum Pictures and in Spain through Arum Producciones. This combined distribution accounts for over 15% of the global box office. These motion pictures are released theatrically, distributed through video and DVD sales and licensed to television broadcasters. Alliance Films is the exclusive distributor for New Line, Miramax, The Weinstein Company and Focus Features in Canada, where it is the largest single film distributor. In the UK, Momentum Pictures continues to be a growing niche player in the British motion picture distribution market. About NetroMedia NetroMedia is a leading global provider of comprehensive Internet streaming media serving the business-to-business market in more than seventy countries. Products include <a title="NetroMedia - Streaming Solutions and Hosting" href="http://www.netromedia.com/">streaming solutions</a> to terrestrial and Internet broadcasters, rich-media and <a title="On-Demand Streaming" href="/Services/OnDemandStreaming/tabid/63/language/en-US/Default.aspx">on-demand streaming</a>, along with proprietary web-enabled online media asset management software. We design, deliver and optimize modern, profitable customer experiences for leading global companies. Inspired by deep insights into today's empowered customers and the untapped power of interactive technology, our work helps clients achieve a balance between customer aspirations and bottom-line performance. NetroMedia Contact: Jim Piper Director, Global Online Victoria, BC Canada Email: jim@netro.cahttp://www.NetroMedia.com/News/tabid/758/Default.aspx?id=5cda6b14-202c-484c-865a-81956fc0e93b5cda6b14-202c-484c-865a-81956fc0e93bFri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMTTrueNetroMedia announces agreement with Shop Latino TV.IPTV broadcasting platform with the Shop Latino Television Network....For immediate release <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Victoria, BC Canada – October 20, 2008 - Che Pinkerton, President and CEO of NetroMedia is pleased to announce today that NetroMedia has signed the second phase of an IPTV broadcasting agreement with the Shop Latino Television Network.</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">This partnership will enable Shop Latino’s interactive division access to a business model that generated over $7 billion in sales last year for its main competitors, QVC and the Home Shopping Network.</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Shop Latino Television Network (SLTV), is the only Spanish-language online shopping channel primarily focusing on the Latino communities in the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico.  “Our client’s strategic e-business goals are ultimately about exploring innovative avenues to reinforce consumer loyalty,” said Jim Piper, NetroMedia Director of Global Online. “In an increasingly competitive marketplace, a successful campaign must be focused towards online delivery where the primary audience has embraced the digital-lifestyle. By leveraging these evolving shifts in consumer behavior, Shop Latino TV is well positioned to cost-effectively deliver these emerging interactive platforms.”</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">In this specific solution, Latin America-based Grupo Innova along with the U.S-based Home Shopping Hispano teamed up to launch the channel, which will be headquartered in and broadcast from Miami, Florida. Shop Latino TV takes care of the content creation from their production studios while NetroMedia handles the implementation of the Internet streaming gateway with the IPTV software. </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Once specific program content has been encoded, the media is integrated into NetroMedia’s acquisition servers and distribution networks which broadcast the streamed content globally to potential broadband, mobile and wireless devices.</div> <div> ”NetroMedia has invested significant resources into the research and development of Internet Protocol streaming (IPTV) that would meet the demands of clients in the entertainment, e-business and broadcast industries,” said Che Pinkerton. “We are excited that Shop Latino Networks has chosen NetroMedia to power their interactive broadcasts as they move forward to solidify their market dominance in the lucrative Latino marketplace”</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> About SLTV</div> <div style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> Shop Latino Network is the only Spanish-language television shopping service catering to the U.S. Hispanic audience. Shop Latino TV offers a distinctive style and approach to the television shopping industry. In addition to bringing high quality products to its Hispanic and bi-lingual audience, the company will be hallmarked by its unique program of community involvement and civic support for its customer base. Shop Latino Network is a joint venture between DRTV sales veterans Grupo Innova from Mexico, and Home Shopping Hispano.</div> <div> Three client fulfillment centers are strategically located in Miami, Los Angeles, and Puerto Rico, guaranteeing prompt delivery to customers while over 350 bi-lingual operator stations in Mexico and Miami provide quick and courteous response in both Spanish and English.</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> For more information, visit <a href="http://www.shoplatinotv.com/">www.shoplatinoTV.com</a></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">About NetroMedia</div> <div> NetroMedia is a leading global provider of comprehensive Internet streaming media serving the business-to-business market in more than seventy countries. Products include IPTV streaming solutions to terrestrial and Internet broadcasters along with mobile and online media asset management software. </div> <div> We design, deliver and optimize modern, profitable customer experiences for leading global companies. Inspired by deep insights into today's empowered customers and the untapped power of interactive technology, our work helps clients achieve a balance between customer aspirations and bottom-line performance. </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> Contact:  Jim Piper Director, Global Online   Victoria, British Colombia Canada Email: jim@netro.ca</div> - 30 - http://www.NetroMedia.com/News/tabid/758/Default.aspx?id=96049343-64aa-47f1-a560-375d6cd3f5e896049343-64aa-47f1-a560-375d6cd3f5e8Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTTrueNetroMedia announces agreement with Texas Motor SpeedwayFlash streaming for Nascar and IRL media event...Che Pinkerton, President and CEO of NetroMedia is pleased to announce an agreement with the Texas Motor Speedway (TMS). "I am very excited about this opportunity to work with TMS and support their interactive broadcast needs in promoting the speedway's 2009 NASCAR and IRL activities," said Mr. Pinkerton. "Online media platforms tap into large, passionate, pre-existing communities of interested users," said Jim Piper, Director of Global Online at NetroMedia. "The TMS brand will continue to strengthen as market segmentation and customer engagement programs intensify in the online world. Not only has the act of discovery changed, but the ways in which motorsport fans engage with content has evolved." In this specific solution, Texas Motor Speedway wanted to provide a <a title="Live Streaming Media" href="/Services/LiveStreaming/tabid/62/language/en-US/Default.aspx">live streaming media</a> feed to their Internet audience. With this in mind, they came to NetroMedia. Once specific TMS content is encoded, the live media feed will be integrated into NetroMedia's acquisition servers and distribution networks which broadcasts the streamed content to broadband, mobile and wireless devices. "NetroMedia is adept at bridging ICT performance gaps to complete business interests and convey complex online product development concepts," said Jason Potter, NetroMedia's Director of Client Services. "Our project will demand a resourceful organization that is capable of implementing a scalable gateway to achieve our online goals," said Dawn Gardin, Broadcast Media Relations Manager for the Texas Motor Speedway. "We look forward to working with the NetroMedia team on this assignment." About Texas Motor Speedway Bruton Smith built the multi-million dollar facility in the Fort Worth/Dallas market in 1995. The 1.5-mile superspeedway has an estimated spectator capacity of 212,470 and hosts the Samsung 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in April, the Bombardier Learjet IndyCar Series race in June, and the Dickies 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in November. For more information, visit the Speedway's website at: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.texasmotorspeedway.com">www.texasmotorspeedway.com</a> Speedway Motorsports is a leading marketer and promoter of motorsports entertainment in the United States. The Company, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates the following premier facilities: Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bristol Motor Speedway, Infineon Raceway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Lowe's Motor Speedway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway and Texas Motor Speedway. For more information, visit the Company's website at: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.texasmotorspeedway.com">www.texasmotorspeedway.com</a> About NetroMedia NetroMedia is a leading global provider of comprehensive Internet streaming media serving the business-to-business market in more than seventy countries. Products include Live Windows, QuickTime and <a title="Flash Streaming" href="/Services/StreamingFormats/FlashStreaming/tabid/619/language/en-US/Default.aspx">Flash streaming</a> solutions to terrestrial and Internet broadcasters, along with mobile and online media asset management. NetroMedia Contact Jim Piper Director, Global Online Victoria, British Columbia Canada Email: jim@netro.cahttp://www.NetroMedia.com/News/tabid/758/Default.aspx?id=a61b5c33-fdd8-4b67-bb4c-b18586c9e324a61b5c33-fdd8-4b67-bb4c-b18586c9e324Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMTTrueNetroMedia and Sail TV announce America's Cup partnershipSail TV to broadcast the America’s Cup via broadband Internet streaming...<div> For immediate release  Victoria, BC Canada – April 23, 2007 - Sail TV Managing Director Andrew Steward and NetroMedia CEO Che Pinkerton are pleased to announce that the two organizations will be streaming via broadband distribution the 32nd America’s Cup from Valencia, Spain working as an ‘Americas Cup - Anywhere by Alcatel-Lucent’ licensee.<o:p></o:p> "NetroMedia is proud to have been chosen to power Sail.tv’s America’s Cup programming through our global Internet broadcast network," said Mr. Pinkerton. “We have invested significant resources into the research and development of broadband streaming that would meet the demands of clients in the entertainment, advertising, e-commerce and broadcast markets.”<o:p></o:p>   Sail.tv, the world's premier sailing channel, will be broadcasting over the Internet online coverage of the 32nd America's Cup in Valencia through a deal with Alcatel-Lucent, the Official New Media provider for the event.<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> Coverage of the event will be available at <a href="http://www.sail.tv/">www.sail.tv</a> on a 24/7 basis starting with the Louis Vuitton Act 13 on April 23rd and continuing right through to the final race of the America’s Cup. <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Sail TV plans to feature short daily video news release updates and will be showing delayed, embargoed broadcasts of the official TV highlights shows. Live images from around the venue will also be available, together with specially produced video On Demand programming that will be exclusive to the channel.   <o:p></o:p> Sail TV Managing Director Andrew Steward said, “We’re delighted to be broadcasting the 32nd America’s Cup on Sail TV, as it shows the tremendous progress the channel has made in the past year. This arrangement for the America’s Cup coverage strengthens and reinforces our reputation and position within the sport as the essential Internet TV channel for sailing internationally.”<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> Due to pre-existing commercial TV arrangements, Sail TV will not be allowing broadcasts into Canada, New Zealand or Italy, which will be geo-blocked to viewers from these countries. The remaining global distribution will be marketed and branded through the various America’s Cup affiliate commercial partners.<o:p></o:p> "Brand differentiation is a key component of streaming media and we believe that this partnership with the America’s Cup will enhance the capacity of Sail.tv to deliver targeted brand value for this sports property," said Jim Piper, Director of Global Online at NetroMedia. "Interactive broadband marketing supports the entire project life-cycle and ensures that all campaigns are innovative, compelling and profitable.”<o:p></o:p> About Sail TV<o:p></o:p> Sail TV is a 24 hour specialty channel broadcasting uniquely produced content through broadband interactive streaming. Sail TV is dedicated to bringing marine sports and lifestyle programming from around the world to its Internet audience. Keep up to date with sailing and powerboat news, event coverage and product reviews with the sports premier specialty channel.<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> For further information, visit <a href="http://www.sail.tv/">www.sail.tv</a><o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> Media Enquiries Peta Stuart-Hunt  Sail TV Press Officer<o:p></o:p> Sail TV 25 Barnes Wallis Road Segensworth, Fareham United Kingdom<o:p></o:p> Office: +44 (0)1590 679 621 Cell: +44 (0)7711 477 707 Email: <a href="mailto:peta@prworksuk.com">peta@prworksuk.com</a><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> About NetroMedia<o:p></o:p> NetroMedia is a leading global provider of comprehensive Internet streaming media serving the business-to-business market in more than seventy countries. Products include streaming solutions to terrestrial and Internet broadcasters, On Demand programming, along with online media asset management software. <o:p></o:p> We design, deliver and optimize modern, profitable customer experiences for leading global companies. Inspired by deep insights into today's empowered customers and the untapped power of interactive technology, our work helps clients achieve a balance between customer aspirations and bottom-line performance. NetroMedia Contact: Jim Piper Director, Global Online    Victoria, BC Canada Email: jim@netro.ca<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p>  <o:p></o:p> </div>http://www.NetroMedia.com/News/tabid/758/Default.aspx?id=bcb27c86-c268-4995-bc5f-f68e6034e482bcb27c86-c268-4995-bc5f-f68e6034e482Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTTrueCondé Nast and NetroMedia announce partnershipFairchild Publication of Women’s Wear Daily streamed...Che Pinkerton, President of NetroMedia is pleased to announce today that NetroMedia has been chosen to power the interactive streaming media program for the Condé Nast - Fairchild Publication of Women’s Wear Daily. This partnership will enable the publication to expand their client focus through interactive broadband streaming media. “I am very excited to welcome WWD to NetroMedia,” said Mr. Pinkerton. “Women’s Wear Daily has a loyal audience and we look forward to the opportunity of elevating WWD to the next level of exceeding audience expectations through streaming media.” In this specific solution, WWD wanted to integrate various social media programming into their online position of Women’s Wear Daily so that content can be integrated into portals like Twitter, Digg and FaceBook. With this in mind, they came to NetroMedia. Once specific content has been encoded, the media feed is integrated into NetroMedia's acquisition servers and distribution network which broadcasts the streamed content to broadband, mobile and wireless devices. “NetroMedia is honored to be chosen to work with Condé Nast - Fairchild Publications,” said Jim Piper, NetroMedia Director of Global Online. “Today, organizations are investigating new avenues to pull client information through innovative inbound content management protocols such as Blogging, RSS feeds, PodCasting, 'free' conversion trials and viral video.” About Women’s Wear Daily Women’s' Wear Daily serves as the voice of authority, international newswire and agent of change for the fashion, beauty and retail industries. In 1999, all the properties carrying the Women's Wear Daily name were reorganized under a single umbrella, creating WWD Media Worldwide. First and foremost, WWD is dedicated to providing a balance of timely, credible business news and key women's fashion trends to a dedicated readership. This readership includes retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts, international moguls, media executives, ad agencies, socialites and trend makers. For more information, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.wwd.com/">www.wwd.com</a> About NetroMedia NetroMedia is a leading global provider of comprehensive Internet streaming media serving the business-to-business market in more than seventy countries. Products include <a href="http://www.netromedia.com/" title="Streaming Media Solutions">streaming solutions</a> to terrestrial and Internet broadcasters, On Demand programming, along with mobile and online media asset management. We design, deliver and optimize modern, profitable customer experiences for leading global companies. Inspired by deep insights into today's empowered customers and the untapped power of interactive technology, our work helps clients achieve a balance between customer aspirations and bottom-line performance. NetroMedia Contact Jim Piper Director, Global Online Victoria, British Columbia Canada Email: jim@netro.cahttp://www.NetroMedia.com/News/tabid/758/Default.aspx?id=2ba954e1-de78-4fd2-919d-33e761f15cb22ba954e1-de78-4fd2-919d-33e761f15cb2Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMTTrueUniversity of Texas and NetroMedia announce partnershipWeslayan Law School marketing campaign....Jim Piper, NetroMedia Director of Global Online is proud to announce the introduction of an inbound marketing campaign for the University of Texas Weslayan Law School. "The administration wanted to reach out to alumni and students with a streaming video campaign delivered through an open source email editor," said Mr. Piper. "The ability to hyperlink streaming media through our portal will allow the school's messaging to be defined to specific demographics." With online broadcasters moving to deliver content at commercial levels, Content Delivery Networks are now required to integrate streaming portal systems to support these initiatives. “Behavioral changes in how online brands are delivered will continue to strengthen as customer engagement programs intensify,” said Mr. Piper. “NetroMedia’s online portal technology radically improves the management and distribution of content to all media devices,” said NetroMedia CEO Che Pinkerton. “Interactive streaming has always been more intricate than conventional HTTP distribution and we are pleased to offer our clients access to their global distribution network through this new portal.” For the University of Texas Weslayan Law School content team, the NetroMedia streaming portal creates unlimited administrative options. Clients can create new accounts, open publishing points and review streaming statistics in a real-time environment. “The typical NetroMedia client has been <a title="Live Video Webcasting" href="/Services/LiveStreaming/tabid/62/language/en-US/Default.aspx">webcasting video</a> for a very long time,” said Jason Potter, NetroMedia Director of Client Services. “The goal of the new online portal was to address the emerging management requirements of various media platforms streaming to broadband, wireless and set-top devices.” About the University of Texas Wesleyan Law School The Methodist Episcopal Church South founded Texas Wesleyan University in 1890. In early 2006, the Law School chose the NetroMedia interactive division to drive student enrolment with an integrated online branding and communication campaign. The benchmark for this project was to effectively provide Texas Wesleyan Law School with an interactive marketing program that was capable of differentiating their brand position. For more information: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.law.txwes.edu/">Texas Weslayn Law School</a> About NetroMedia As a leading Content Delivery Network (CDN) and global <a title="NetroMedia - Streaming Provider, Stream Hosting" href="http://www.netromedia.com/">streaming provider</a>, we design, deliver and optimize modern, profitable customer experiences for leading global companies. Inspired by deep insights into today's empowered customers and the untapped power of interactive technology, our work helps clients achieve a balance between customer aspirations and bottom-line performance. NetroMedia Contact Jim Piper Director, Global Online Victoria, British Columbia Canada Email: jim@netro.cahttp://www.NetroMedia.com/News/tabid/758/Default.aspx?id=06acd18f-39f6-4ee0-8c61-19696b03553006acd18f-39f6-4ee0-8c61-19696b035530Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 GMTTrueChum Media and NetroMedia announce streaming agreementNetroMedia to stream Kool 107 Radio...Che Pinkerton, President and CEO of NetroMedia is pleased to announce an agreement with the Chum Media Group. "I am very excited about this opportunity to work with Chum Media and support their interactive broadcast needs," said Mr. Pinkerton. "By leveraging the evolving digital shifts in consumer behavior, our project team has created a branding program that differentiates unique Chum Media assets,” said Jim Piper, Director of Global Online at NetroMedia. "The Chum brand will continue to strengthen as market segmentation and customer engagement programs intensify in the online world. Not only has the act of discovery changed, but the ways in which music fans engage with content has evolved." In this specific solution, Chum Media’s Kool 107 station wanted to provide a live Windows audio feed streamed in real-time to their Internet audience. With this in mind, they came to NetroMedia. Once specific Chum content is encoded, the live radio feed is integrated into NetroMedia's acquisition servers and distribution networks, which broadcasts the streamed content to broadband, mobile and wireless devices. "NetroMedia is adept at bridging ICT performance gaps to complete business interests and convey complex online product development concepts," said Matthew Carson, NetroMedia's Director of Technology. "Our project will demand a resourceful team that is capable of implementing a scalable gateway to achieve our online goals," said Bud Goes, Broadcast Engineering Manager for Chum Media’s Kool 107 FM brand. "We look forward to working with NetroMedia on this assignment." About Chum Media The CHUM Media Radio Division operates 34 stations throughout Canada, including KOOL FM. CTVglobemedia Inc. is Canada's premier multimedia company with ownership of the Chum Media Radio Group, CTV Television and The Globe and Mail. CTV Inc. owns and operates 27 conventional TV stations across the country, with interests in 32 specialty channels, including Canada’s #1 specialty channel, TSN. About NetroMedia NetroMedia is a leading global provider of comprehensive Internet streaming media serving the B2B market in more than seventy countries. Products include Windows, QuickTime and Flash streaming solutions to terrestrial and Internet broadcasters, along with mobile and online media asset management. NetroMedia Contact Jim Piper Director, Global Online Victoria, British Columbia Canada Email: jim@netro.cahttp://www.NetroMedia.com/News/tabid/758/Default.aspx?id=31867ce3-5f71-4f60-b74d-5db6307a765831867ce3-5f71-4f60-b74d-5db6307a7658Tue, 30 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMTTrue