2012

Music streaming service WiMP reveals most played 2012

Music service WiMP summarizes the year and today reveals the most played albums and tracks from all its countries. A high share of local artists, several debutants and some second-year-in-a-row entries are among the trends.

Aspiro tests new business model in Sweden

Listed Aspiro has previously announced that it is testing a free version of its music service WiMP in Denmark. Now a free model is also introduced to Swedish users. The company has also entered into a distribution agreement with Sweden's largest newspaper Aftonbladet and the cooperation will now be initiated with a large editorial collaboration. Swedish users also get an updated version with even more musical inspiration.

Aspiro signs first partner for WiMP in Poland

Two weeks ago, Aspiro opened a beta version of its music streaming service WiMP in Poland at the Polish music conference European Music Fair. Aspiro has today also signed its first partner contract on the Polish market, with satellite pay TV platform n. The agreement allows n to be the first distribution partner for WiMP and is valid for at least 12 months. The service with n is set to launch in early December.

WiMP announce platform n as first distribution partner in Poland

Music streaming service WiMP recently opened a free of charge beta version in Poland at the European Music Fair in Warsaw. WiMP has now also signed its first partner contract on the Polish market, with satellite pay TV platform n. The agreement allows n to be the first distribution partner for WiMP in Poland and the cooperation is set to launch in early December.

Award-winning music streaming service WiMP opens beta in Poland today

Today, music streaming service WiMP opens a limited, free of charge test period for all music lovers in Poland. WiMP was elected Best Music Service at the Meffy Awards last year, and regularly wins product tests in all its markets. The award-winning service has been designed specifically for the Polish market and offers an editorial music experience. WiMP starts today with the clear aim to be the best music service for music lovers in Poland and presents its service all weekend at the European Music Fair in Warsaw.

Aspiro tests new business model in Denmark

Aspiro, listed on the Nasdaq OMX stock exchange in Stockholm, has previously announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Danish newspaper Politiken for music streaming service WiMP. Tomorrow, WiMP introduce in Denmark a new version of WiMP which also offers a free version, while simultaneously starting up a large editorial collaboration with Politiken.

New WiMP for Android out today- more musical inspiration, now also for tablets

Music Service WiMP has recently released new versions for use on computers, iPhone, and iPad, with many improvements related to music discovery and editorial content. Today, it’s the the lucky day for mobile users of the ever-growing Android operating system. They get the new WiMP, featuring a complete redesign with full tablet support, new homepage with editorial content and recommendations, more photos, descriptions, album reviews, improved search functionality, improved offline support, new sharing options and much more.

World’s first listening music service – WiMP can now recognize the music playing in the room

Music streaming usage is increasing rapidly and is becoming a popular way of listening to music. Now, music service WiMP, as the first streaming service in the world, can not only play music, but also listen to and recognize music! Have you ever wondered what song is playing at the store, at a party or on the radio? Now you can find out in just a few seconds with the new Audio Search functionality in WiMP.

Music streaming service WiMP comes to Poland – hires Polish staff with background from Universal Music and Agora

Music streaming service WiMP is preparing to open in Poland within shortly and the award-winning service has hired Adrian Ciepichal, former Head of Digital at Universal Music Polska as Polish General Manager and Katarzyna Rogalska, former editor and journalist at Agora, as Editorial Manager.

Aspiro AB (publ): Interim Report January - September 2012

The Quarter in Brief

Aspiro invites to press- and analyst meeting on 6 November

In relation to the publishing of Aspiro’s interim report for the third quarter 2012, Aspiro invites press and analysts to a lunch presentation. Aspiro’s CEO Gunnar Sellæg will present the development of the last quarter. The interim report will be published on the same morning at 8.30 a.m. CET.

New Head of Aspiro TV

Listed streaming leader Aspiro has appointed Espen Erikstad, co-founder of Rubberduck Media Lab, as the new Head of its subsidiary Aspiro TV. The aim is to establish Aspiro TV as the self-evident technology vendor for businesses that want to deliver the best user experiences in online video services.

Changes in Aspiro's management

Aspiro today signed a new agreement with the current CFO Peter Tonstad, to take over as CEO of the company from the first of December. The company's Head of Accounting, Jorgen Carlsson, is temporarily appointed in the role as CFO.

New music streaming survey shows trends in Northern Europe - access, usage and willingness to pay increase steadily

More people have access to a music streaming service, more listen to music through streaming, more are willing to pay and an increasing amount believe that streaming will be the dominant way to play music in 2-4 years. The youngest generation, those under 30 lead the way.

New number of shares and votes in Aspiro AB (publ)

Aspiro’s rights issue fully subscribed

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The Extraordinary General Meeting in Aspiro approves the rights issue

Terms for Aspiro’s rights issue set

Aspiro AB—correction of misstatement of parent company’s sales and earnings for the second quarter 2012

Aspiro AB (publ): Interim Report January - June 2012

Continued Investment in Music—Ongoing Issue to Fund the Company’s Expansion

New iOS-update further supports music service WiMP’s editorial profile

Today, WiMP releases a new version for its users of iPhone and iPad, including a number of improvements further strengthening the editorial profile of the service. The new WiMP on iOS makes it even easier for users to discover music. The WiMP editorial team provides daily tips and recommendations, which are now neatly displayed also on mobile devices. Finding similar artists to the ones you already enjoy, browsing critics favorites from external news magazines, further information on artists and albums and album booklets are also among the news.

Aspiro’s partner Ziggo launch music streaming service in the Netherlands

Aspiro’s ISP partner Ziggo is today launching their music streaming service branded Ziggo Muziek in the Netherlands.

Aspiro carries out a rights issue of approximately SEK 100 million

Summary · The Board of Directors of Aspiro AB (publ) (“Aspiro” or the “Company”) has resolved to undertake a new share issue of approximately SEK 100 million, with preferential right for the Company’s existing shareholders (the “Rights Issue”) · The Rights Issue is subject to approval by an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on 13 August 2012 · The purpose of the Rights Issue is to finance the Company’s expansion · The largest shareholder Streaming Media AS has committed to subscribe for its pro rata-share, which corresponds to approximately 74 percent of the Rights Issue · The complete terms of the Rights Issue, including subscription price, will be announced on 10 August 2012 at the latest

Aspiro launches Multi-screen OTT Video Apps for TV 2 Denmark

Aspiro TV, Scandinavia´s leading Multi-screen Video enabler announced today their partnership with TV 2 in Denmark and launch on iOS. A white-labelled solution is now available for users in Denmark. The initial launch includes iPhone and iPad Apps featuring high-quality Live TV and a substantial VoD catalogue.

Annual General Meeting of Aspiro AB (publ)

At Aspiro’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was held today on 14 May 2012, the following proposals from the Board of Directors and the Nomination Committee were approved.

1 000 000 000 streams for WiMP

Last night, a WiMP-user streamed song number 1 000 000 000 for the service. WiMP was recently launched in Germany, and focuses heavily on editorial content and locally relevant music. The song was played by a Norwegian user and was the young Norwegian artist Alexandra Joner and her new single Sunrise.

Aspiro AB (publ): Interim Report January - March 2012

70% Growth in the First Quarter

Aspiro TV extends agreement with 3 Sweden & Denmark

Aspiro TV, Scandinavia´s leading  Multi-screen and OTT TV & Video enabler announced today that it has extended its agreement with Swedish operator 3 for services in Sweden & Denmark. The service agreement will provide Aspiro with revenues in the range of 6-8 MSEK over a period of two years.

Award-winning music service WiMP launches in Germany today

As of today, the music streaming service WiMP will be available for all music lovers in Germany. WiMP was elected Best Music Service at the Meffy Awards last year, and regularly wins product tests in all its markets. The award-winning service has been designed specifically for the German market and offers an editorial music experience. WiMP starts today with the clear aim to be the best music service for music lovers in Germany.

Aspiro AB (publ): Annual Report 2011

The Aspiro Annual Report 2011 is now available in English at Aspiro’s website, www.aspiro.com in PDF format.

Aspiro invites to press- and analyst meeting on 10 May

In relation to the publishing of Aspiro’s interim report for the first quarter 2012, Aspiro invites press and analysts to a lunch presentation. Aspiro’s CEO Gunnar Sellæg will present the development of the last quarter. The interim report will be published on the same morning at 8.30 a.m. CET.

German music industry likes WiMP - Aspiro will launch early second quarter

Music Service WiMP has been available in a closed beta version in Germany since December 2011, where mainly representatives of the music industry have been invited to test the service. In a survey in which over half of the test users participated, 9 out of 10 answered that they are satisfied with the service and that they will continue using it daily or several times a week. Aspiro is preparing for commercial launch early in the second quarter.

WiMP launches on Sonos

Music streaming service WiMP launches today for users of the Sonos Wireless HiFi System in Scandinavia. WiMP for Sonos contains the entire editorial content of WiMP, making it even easier to listen to music in high quality everywhere in the house.

Aspiro implements social TV

Aspiro TV, the multi-screen video enabler today announced it’s implementing social TV features as part of its services. The seamless social integration into Facebook Timeline will open up new possibilities for Aspiro’s customers.

Aspiro TV becomes certified Widevine integration partner

Aspiro TV, the Multi-Screen video enabler, has signed an agreement with Google’s Widevine DRM for studio approved DRM-solutions for Video OTT-services. As a Widevine certified partner; Aspiro will be able to offer the DRM solution to the existing hosted services as well as new customers´locally owned video platforms.

WiMP enters into cooperation with Roskilde Festival

A musical love child is born. Roskilde Festival, known over the world to give the audience some of the very best music experiences by presenting an overflow of music in all genres, is now entering a collaboration with music streaming service WiMP. WiMP of course also represents an overflow of music and the basic love of music from both Roskilde Festival and WiMP therefore creates a breeding ground for a fruitful and solid cooperation.

Aspiro AB (publ): Year-end Report 2011

43% Growth in the Fourth Quarter

Aspiro signs new deal for music streaming service in the Netherlands

Aspiro has today signed an agreement with a new ISP partner, Ziggo, in the Netherlands, for a WiMP-powered streaming music service. The agreement provides Aspiro with minimum revenues of SEK 9 million over a period of two years.

Norway runs past Sweden in music streaming

Music streaming services are gaining ground fast in the Scandinavian countries and revenue to the music industry is increasing. A market survey conducted by Norstat for music service WiMP in January 2012, shows that the proportion of Norwegians who have access to a music streaming service has increased from 37 to 56 percent in the last six months. For the first time, Norway has surpassed Sweden in this statistic - in Sweden during the same period the corresponding figure increased from 48 to 54 percent.

Norwegian Canal Digital launches WiMP on TV

Today, Norwegian satellite customers of television distributor Canal Digital gains access to music service WiMP directly on their TV. The music service becomes a natural part of the TV menu for Canal Digital customers with the new PVR decoder from ADB. A few simple keystrokes on the remote control gives customers full access to the entire music catalogue and editorial content from WiMP. It is the first time this type of advanced music service is launched for Norwegian TV customers.

Aspiro invites to press- and analysts meeting on 3 February

In relation to the publishing of Aspiro’s Year-end report 2011, Aspiro invites press and analysts to a lunch presentation. Aspiro’s CEO Gunnar Sellæg will present the development of the last quarter and 2011.

Statement by the Board of Directors of Aspiro in relation to the public offer by Schibsted

The Board of Directors of Aspiro unanimously recommends the shareholders to accept the public offer by Schibsted [1]

Fredrik Nystrom from PlusFourSix becomes General Manager for WiMP Sweden

Music Service WiMP has hired entrepreneur Fredrik Nystrom, from digital entertainment company PlusFourSix, as the new General Manager for WiMP in Sweden. Nystrom has over twelve years of experience in the music and mobile industries and is now taking over responsibility for the Swedish expansion of WiMP. He begins his new role on the 16th of January.

Music service WiMP summarizes 2011 and looks ahead in 2012

In 2011, the number of WiMP-users increased explosively and with it also usage of the service. In Norway, WiMP registered a five-fold increase in the number of streams per day from January to December and Swedish daily streams doubled over the last six months of the year. WiMP's editorial team published more than 500 varied playlists in each country and thus delivered new daily content for its customers. The users gained even more opportunities to take the music anywhere, as WiMP got available on iPad, Nokia phones, Sonos and Windows Phone 7. In 2012, the award-winning WiMP-editors continue to guide users to new and old music in all genres.