Universal Music Group
Johnny Hallyday turns 70
In honor of Johnny Hallyday’s 70th birthday, Mercury Records is releasing a vinyl picture disc with 11 of the French rock legend’s greatest hits. A number of other compilations are also available, including Best of 70ème Anniversaire and the re-release of the Parc des Princes 93 – 20ème Anniversaire triple album. Hallyday is a living legend who has formed an unbreakable bond with his fans over the years through his albums and concerts, the latter of which are always major events, and some, like the famous 1993 Parc des Princes concert, have become iconic. You can now relive that unforgettable experience with 40 added minutes of never-before-released bonuses.
Groupe Canal+
Share your TV preferences!
Canal+ Distribution has created Paneltele.com, a television-survey site where viewers can share their preferences regarding TV shows and ads, as well as information on their use of content streaming and video on demand (VoD). The site also allows Canal+ to take stock of which shows are hot and which ones viewers are getting tired of. By participating in the various surveys, site visitors can express their opinions, promote their favorite shows and have the opportunity to get these shows more airtime. In essence, they can help create the TV of tomorrow while also collecting points that can be exchanged for gift cards. To participate, users need only register and fill out an initial questionnaire about their television equipment and viewing habits.
Activision Blizzard
E3-2013: the Activision line-up
On the occasion of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the global video games exhibition which took place for three days at the Los Angeles Convention Center last week, Activision Publishing unveiled a targeted line-up that features some of the industry’s biggest franchises: Call of Duty®: Ghosts, Destiny™ and Skylanders SWAP Force™. The 2013 show announces a new cycle spotlighting new-generation home consoles. In this regard, Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing, explains that “We have arrived at a turning point in the history of video games”. He is convinced that “with the arrival of the new consoles, video games will continue to stand out as a major vector for the entertainment industry”. Also, Activision will continue to focus on the elements that are most anticipated by players: innovation and excellent gameplay. All the games will be highlighted in more detail as they are released next fall.
SFR
Toulouse, the 6th urban area with 4G coverage
The first operator to make 4G available to both individuals and businesses in France, SFR now offers Toulouse’s residents access to very-high-speed Internet, with greater speeds and user-friendliness than ADSL. Since June 13, over 80% of the Toulouse area’s population (Toulouse, Colomiers and Tournefeuille) has been covered, and coverage will expand to 100% by the end of 2013. SFR, a pioneer in 4G, has accelerated its rollout schedule and will bring the number of urban areas covered in 2013 to 55. Via 4G and dual carrier (LTE and DC-HSPA+), SFR will offer coverage to 70% of the French population, over half with 4G – some of the best very-high-speed mobile coverage in France.
GVT
500,000 pay TV subscribers
GVT reached the mark of 500,000 pay TV subscribers. The service was launched less than two years ago and has already won more than 20 % of the base of broadband customers. Among the factors that influenced the growth is an offering of high definition channels, interactive services and content on demand for 100 % of subscribers.
Maroc Telecom
The MT info app
Maroc Telecom has just launched MT Info, a mobile phone app that’s unique in Morocco. MT Info provides free access to seven categories of practical information to meet users’ daily needs: weather forecasts for the country’s major cities, TV schedules for the most popular channels, prayer times, train schedules, lists of all-hours pharmacies, Casablanca stock-exchange updates and exchange rates for the main currencies. It provides quick access to the information and services users most seek thanks to a dynamic design and intuitive browsing. Compatible with iOS and Android for use on smartphones, it can be downloaded via Google Play and will soon be available in the App Store.
