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Universal Music Group (UMG) Expands Digital Music & Video Distribution Agreement With Destiny Media Technologies' Play MPE(R)
Destiny's Proprietary Platform Will Provide Secure Distribution of UMG
Pre-Release Digital Media
NEW YORK and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 6 --
Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music company, and Destiny
Media Technologies (OTC Bulletin Board: DSNY) announced today that they
have expanded their digital media distribution services agreement to
include UMG's affiliates in Canada and Mexico. Under this multi-year
agreement, Destiny Media remains the primary, and only company-wide
platform, for the global distribution of UMG's pre-release digital media in
North America.
"This agreement further expands UMG's ability to utilize Play MPE's(R)
digital distribution platform which replaces the costly traditional system
of delivering promotional CDs using couriers and express mail," stated
Vincent Freda, UMG's Executive Vice President, Digital Logistics and
Business Services. "Beyond its significant cost benefits, this system
enhances our control over unauthorized copying, shortens distribution lead
times, and provides superior data tracking."
"We are pleased that Universal Music Group has chosen to expand its
relationship with us. We've been working with their staff since our first
pilot in 2004 and we look forward to continuing to grow their usage both in
and outside of the United States," added Steve Vestergaard, CEO of Destiny.
About Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is the world's leading music company with wholly
owned record operations or licensees in 77 countries. Its businesses also
include Universal Music Publishing Group, the industry's leading global
music publishing operation.
Universal Music Group's record labels include Decca, Deutsche
Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, Fonovisa, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Island
Def Jam Music Group, Lost Highway Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville,
Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Philips, Polydor Records, Universal
Motown Records Group, Universal Music Latino, Universal Records South, and
Verve Music Group as well as a multitude of record labels owned or
distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. The
Universal Music Group owns the most extensive catalog of music in the
industry, which includes the last 100 years of the world's most popular
artists and their recordings. UMG's catalog is marketed through two
distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal
Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). Universal Music Group also includes
eLabs, its new media and technologies division; Bravado, its merchandising
company; Twenty-First Artists, its full service management division; and
Helter Skelter, its live music agency.
Universal Music Group is a unit of Vivendi, a global media and
communications company.
About Play MPE(R)
With over 21,000 users and over 83,000 songs from more than 1,000
record labels, including Universal Music Group, EMI Music Group, Sony BMG
and Warner Music Group, Destiny's Play MPE(R) system is the most widely
used digital distribution system available to the recording and radio
industries. Play MPE(R) is a secure distribution system that features
state-of-the-art encryption to protect content while delivering high
definition audio to users in radio, marketing and media. A powerful
promotional tool, Play MPE(R) also allows record companies to distribute
video, text and graphics including music videos, CD covers, credits,
lyrics, promotions, and other content. More information on Play MPE(R) can
be found at http://www.plaympe.com
About Destiny Media Technologies
Destiny (http://www.dsny.com) is a software development company which
provides tools that some of the world's largest media companies use to
distribute their content on the Internet. Products include Play MPE(R),
Clipstream(R) and Radio Destiny(TM).
"Safe Harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995: This release contains forward looking statements that are
subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the
impact of competitive products and pricing, product demand and market
acceptance, new product development, reliance on key strategic alliances,
availability of raw materials, the regulatory environment, fluctuations in
operating results and other risks detailed from time to time in the
Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contact:
Maria Ho-Burge
Universal Music Group
212.331.2569
See Also
Pre-Release Digital Media
NEW YORK and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 6 --
Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music company, and Destiny
Media Technologies (OTC Bulletin Board: DSNY) announced today that they
have expanded their digital media distribution services agreement to
include UMG's affiliates in Canada and Mexico. Under this multi-year
agreement, Destiny Media remains the primary, and only company-wide
platform, for the global distribution of UMG's pre-release digital media in
North America.
"This agreement further expands UMG's ability to utilize Play MPE's(R)
digital distribution platform which replaces the costly traditional system
of delivering promotional CDs using couriers and express mail," stated
Vincent Freda, UMG's Executive Vice President, Digital Logistics and
Business Services. "Beyond its significant cost benefits, this system
enhances our control over unauthorized copying, shortens distribution lead
times, and provides superior data tracking."
"We are pleased that Universal Music Group has chosen to expand its
relationship with us. We've been working with their staff since our first
pilot in 2004 and we look forward to continuing to grow their usage both in
and outside of the United States," added Steve Vestergaard, CEO of Destiny.
About Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is the world's leading music company with wholly
owned record operations or licensees in 77 countries. Its businesses also
include Universal Music Publishing Group, the industry's leading global
music publishing operation.
Universal Music Group's record labels include Decca, Deutsche
Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, Fonovisa, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Island
Def Jam Music Group, Lost Highway Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville,
Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Philips, Polydor Records, Universal
Motown Records Group, Universal Music Latino, Universal Records South, and
Verve Music Group as well as a multitude of record labels owned or
distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. The
Universal Music Group owns the most extensive catalog of music in the
industry, which includes the last 100 years of the world's most popular
artists and their recordings. UMG's catalog is marketed through two
distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal
Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). Universal Music Group also includes
eLabs, its new media and technologies division; Bravado, its merchandising
company; Twenty-First Artists, its full service management division; and
Helter Skelter, its live music agency.
Universal Music Group is a unit of Vivendi, a global media and
communications company.
About Play MPE(R)
With over 21,000 users and over 83,000 songs from more than 1,000
record labels, including Universal Music Group, EMI Music Group, Sony BMG
and Warner Music Group, Destiny's Play MPE(R) system is the most widely
used digital distribution system available to the recording and radio
industries. Play MPE(R) is a secure distribution system that features
state-of-the-art encryption to protect content while delivering high
definition audio to users in radio, marketing and media. A powerful
promotional tool, Play MPE(R) also allows record companies to distribute
video, text and graphics including music videos, CD covers, credits,
lyrics, promotions, and other content. More information on Play MPE(R) can
be found at http://www.plaympe.com
About Destiny Media Technologies
Destiny (http://www.dsny.com) is a software development company which
provides tools that some of the world's largest media companies use to
distribute their content on the Internet. Products include Play MPE(R),
Clipstream(R) and Radio Destiny(TM).
"Safe Harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995: This release contains forward looking statements that are
subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the
impact of competitive products and pricing, product demand and market
acceptance, new product development, reliance on key strategic alliances,
availability of raw materials, the regulatory environment, fluctuations in
operating results and other risks detailed from time to time in the
Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contact:
Maria Ho-Burge
Universal Music Group
212.331.2569
See Also
Thursday, 12 June 2008
Rush - Rush Drummer Rutsey Dead At 55
RUSH founder JOHN RUTSEY has succumbed to a lengthy diabetes-related illness and died at his home. He was 55.
The Canadian rocker who played drums for Rush from 1968 to the mid-1970s, quit the band due to illness. He was replaced by the band's current drummer Neil Peart.
Rutsey's family has confirmed he died on Sunday (11May08).
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