Joomla! site syndication http://www.asmec.org Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:46:49 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.asmec.org/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.asmec.org Joomla! site syndication http://www.asmec.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32 With the advent of Internet and mobile technologies there has been an explosion of companies creating and distributing exciting content digitally through the use of streaming media technology. To meet the demand and represent the interests of this relatively new sector the association of streaming media companies (ASMeC) in the UK has been set up. ASMeC will represent companies that distribute digital content (audio visual) that is not licensed by OFCOM. This emerging market has created new opportunities as well as raising concerns. It has become important to have an organisation that can represent and protect the sector's interests as well as communicate with business and other regulatory bodies on members behalf. If you are interested in learning more about the association or are interested in joining please do make Contact (index.php?option=com_contact Itemid=3) Welcome - Welcome Thu, 25 May 2006 17:10:54 +0100 http://www.asmec.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=182&Itemid=67 SoundExchange offer stay of execution - will the UK royalty societies look at a similar policy? Article featured in Digital Media Wire SoundExchange, the record industry entity that collects and distributes digital music royalties, announced on Tuesday an offer to extend the terms of the Small Webcaster Settlement Act (SWSA) through 2010, in a response to Congressional pressure to reach a compromise on the new royalty rates for streaming music set recently by the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB). News - Latest Thu, 24 May 2007 11:09:20 +0100 http://www.asmec.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=181&Itemid=67 Some not so good news from the other side of the pond i'm afraid as the copyright judges reject webcaster appeal on new royalty rates - as featured in Digital Media Wire (http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/04/16/copyright-judges-reject-webcaster-appeals-on-new-royalty-rates) The Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) on Monday issued a ruling denying motions submitted by various webcasters asking the judges to reconsider new, higher royalty rates for streaming music online. News - Latest Tue, 17 Apr 2007 09:45:34 +0100 http://www.asmec.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=179&Itemid=67 Playlouder MSP moves one step closer to lift off with the signing of their second major, EMI - as featured in CMU Playlouder MSP is a venture set up by the people behind the Playlouder.com website, which will bundle a music and ISP service into one package. People who use Playlouder as their internet provider will also be able to legally access and share music from the service's affiliated labels - which is most of the indies, SonyBMG and, as of today, EMI. News - Latest Thu, 29 Mar 2007 13:42:22 +0100 http://www.asmec.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=178&Itemid=67 Napster UK Launch web radio show with Channel 4 - as featured in CMU Napster is teaming up with Channel 4 Radio to make sessions recorded by the download platform, previously only available to its subscribers, available to a wider audience via a programme on the web radio network. Artists set to appear on the Napster Live radio show include Mika, Paolo Nutini, The Zutons, Amy Winehouse and James Morrison. The programmes will be available to stream for free via the Channel 4 Radio website. News - Latest Thu, 29 Mar 2007 13:30:18 +0100