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iLike partners with Sony Music for iPhone app

ADMIN — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:54:45 +0000

Social music discovery service iLike has an interesting promotion in the works.

The iLike Challenge App for Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch is obviously designed for music lovers and know-it-alls.

iLike worked with Sony Music Entertainment to create an interesting challenge to see just how fast fans can identify clips from a wide variety of music genres.

According to the official word, the $2.99 app will feature questions about Sony Music acts ranging from Britney Spears to Elvis.

The iLike Challenge App offers a two-player mode for friendly competition.

And in in case you’re wondering where the “business” aspect falls into play here, the app, of course, integrates with Apple’s iTunes Store so its easier than ever for you to buy music while playing. Source: Mobile Marketing Watch

Apple’s iTunes 9 to Feature Social Networking?

ADMIN — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:53:13 +0000

Rumors continue to swirl around Apple and their alleged plan to introduce a new version of iTunes next month.

But the major reason iTune 9 has so many people talking is because it may feature some form of social networking platform.

As a result of such speculation, many bloggers and Apple enthusiasts are wondering if the company will actually push through an updated software package that will take the next generation iTunes into the realm of social media.

If the development actually manifests, how will it work?

For now, it is believed that the iTunes social networking platform will be an app (presumably for the iPhone as well as desktops) that will enable users to share personal information in real time about the music they are listening to. We may also see “musical status updates” so friends and followers can see what
you’ve downloaded, uploaded, or recently jammed to.

Will it work? Will it even happen?

It looks like we’ll find out soon one way or another.

Jonas Bros. Team with Verizon for Innovative Campaign

ADMIN — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:53:08 +0000

The Jonas Brothers are coming to Verizon and LG Mobile Phones to create a unique experience for fans that taps into new green screen technology.

Starting this week, fans who create green screen videos via their mobile phones or using their computer Web cams will be entered for a chance to play a kickball game against Nick, Joe and Kevin live and in person.

Participants can then upload their videos to http://VCASTLive.vzw.com, where V CAST Live members will vote on them.

“Playing live in front of our fans and interacting with them in new ways is really what it’s all about for us,” said Kevin Jonas. “Verizon and LG understand that and have come up with some really fun ways to add to the fan experience. I mean, a kickball contest? How cool is that?”

This playful mobile campaign builds on base for the Jonas Brothers that has already taken root in the digital realm. With V CAST Music and V CAST Music with Rhapsody, Verizon Wireless customers can get Jonas Brothers songs as full-song downloads, ringtones or ringback tones. Source: Mobile Marketing Watch