2011

WiMP for Sonos

Last week, 450,000 Scandinavian members of the HiFi Club received an e-mail offer to start using a beta version of music streaming service WiMP for the wireless music system Sonos. WiMP launched as the first music service in the new Sonos Sound Labs, and proved a success as a significant amount of users are already running WiMP on Sonos this week. 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.

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

WiMP ♥ Nordic Music Prize – WiMP Partners With by:Larm & Confirms Sponsorship of The Nordic Music Prize

Music Service WiMP has partnered with music festival and conference by:Larm to sponsor the Nordic Music Prize 2011, the Nordic version of the Mercury Prize. WiMP, with its strong Scandinavian foothold and focus on local music, sees the prestigious arts prize as an ideal partner. The prize is awarded to the best Nordic album of the year based on votes from a jury headed up by the most influential voices in the Nordic music industry alongside international forces, including Jonathan Galkin, the founder and owner of DFA Records; Zach Kelly, writer for Pitchfork and Paper Magazine; Laurence Bell, owner of Domino Records; Andres Lokko ,Scandianavia’s most influential music writer; Jeannette Lee, former member of Public Image Ltd and owner of Rough Trade Records; and Mike Pickering, Columbia Records A&R, formerly of Factory Records.

WiMP catalog grows at record pace

Music Service WiMP delivers millions of songs to users in Norway, Sweden and Denmark, and its music catalog increases at a fast pace. In average, 30 000 new songs a day was added during October and WiMP users can now enjoy over 13 million songs and music from companies such as City Slang Records, Glitterhouse Records and Record Makers.

Aspiro AB (publ): Interim Report January - September 2011

A Focused Aspiro Concentrates on Music and TV—Launching on Several Major Markets

Acquisition of WiMP Music AS complete

Aspiro signs new letter of intent for music streaming service in Benelux

Aspiro has today signed a letter of intent with a new partner in one of the Benelux countries, for a re-branded version of its successful WiMP streaming music service. The terms of the final agreement would provide Aspiro with revenues in the range of SEK 8-30 million over a period of four years.

Aspiro invites to press and analyst meetings in Stockholm and Oslo in November

In connection with the Aspiro third quarter results, Aspiro invites press and analysts to a lunch presentation. Aspiro CEO Gunnar Sellæg will present the development of the last quarter in Stockholm, November 10 at 12:00. The interim report for the third quarter of 2011 will be published on the same morning at 8:30 a.m.

Platekompaniet takes owner position in Aspiro AB – WiMP becomes wholly-owned Aspiro-company

Norwegian retail chain Platekompaniet takes an owner position of 6.5% in Aspiro, after the two parties signed an agreement today. Platekompaniet sells its stocks in the Norwegian subsidiary WiMP Music AS, for the holdings in Aspiro AB. Aspiro then assumes total control of the Norwegian WiMP, while Platekompaniet takes the opportunity of participating in Aspiro’s international expansion. The acquisition is financed by a new share issue in Aspiro, equivalent to approximately SEK 16 million.

Platekompaniet takes owner position in Aspiro AB – WiMP becomes wholly-owned Aspiro-company

Norwegian retail chain Platekompaniet takes an owner position of 6.5% in Aspiro, after the two parties signed an agreement today. Platekompaniet sells its stocks in the Norwegian subsidiary WiMP Music AS, for the holdings in Aspiro AB. Aspiro then assumes total control of the Norwegian WiMP, while Platekompaniet takes the opportunity of participating in Aspiro’s international expansion. The acquisition is financed by a new share issue in Aspiro, equivalent to approximately SEK 16 million.

Aspiro completes sale of Mobile Solutions

Aspiro has today completed the sale of the business area Mobile Solutions to LINK Mobility AS, after the deadline for the competition authority's intervention expired yesterday. LINK Mobility takes over Mobile Solutions in the Nordic and Baltic countries for a purchase price of NOK 20 million.

Report from the Extraordinary General Meeting of Aspiro AB (publ)

The proposals from the Board of Directors, on authorization for the Board of Directors to decide on a new share issue and staff stock options, were approved by Aspiro’s Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), which was held on Monday, 10 October 2011.

WiMP ready for Windows Phone

Microsoft today presents its launch of Windows Mobile Phone at the Mobile Trends-seminar in Oslo, Norway. Music Streaming Service WiMP is ready as one of the first applications when the new operating system launches, and will shortly be available for handsets launching with Windows Phone 7.

Changes in the management of Aspiro

Aspiro's former Head of Mobile Solutions, Peter Tonstad, will from today take over as CFO of Aspiro, while former CFO Erlend Prestgard will take the important position as new Chief Commercial Officer of Music. Aspiro announced earlier today that it sells the business area Mobile Solutions, thus freeing resources for music service WiMP as well as TV- and video streaming.

Aspiro sells Mobile Solutions - frees up resources for the fast growing music service WiMP and TV-streaming

Aspiro has signed an agreement with LINK Mobility AS on the sale of the business area Mobile Solutions in the Nordic and Baltic countries. The purchase price amounts to NOK 20 m and Aspiro estimates to comple the deal in mid-October. Aspiro thus frees up additional resources for TV and music service WiMP, which before the summer passed 300,000 paying users, three times the amount in the beginning of the year.

Aspiro TV enters into agreement with operator in Latin America

Aspiro AB today announce that it has signed an agreement with a mobile network operator, to deliver video streaming services in Latin America. The agreement has a term of three years and will generate annual revenues in the range between 5-8 MSEK, starting from Q3 2011. More details about the agreement will be released later this fall.

Aspiro TV introduce Augmented TV – demonstrating new platform at IBC 2011

Aspiro TV, Europe’s leading provider of TV and video streaming services introduce a ground-breaking new multi-screen platform for its compelling TV and video streaming services, allowing telcos, broadcasters, content owners and advertisers access to augment the video experience by adding contextual web-based interactive content and services to the live TV or Video on Demand services.

Aspiro AB (publ): Interim Report January-June 2011

High Growth in Music—Over 300,000 Paying Users

Aspiro TV selected as finalist for ConnectedWorld.TV Awards at the International Broadcast Convention - IBC 2011

Aspiro TV is shortlisted for the inaugural ConnectedWorld.TV Awards, to be presented at the IBC in Amsterdam in September. Aspiro is shortlisted in the category Best Service Delivery Platform, for its white label mobile TV & VOD streaming application.

Aspiro invites to press- and analysts meeting on 11 August

In relation to the publishing of Aspiro’s results for the second quarter, Aspiro invites press and analysts to a lunch presentation. Aspiro’s CEO Gunnar Sellæg will present the development of the last quarter.

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

WiMP by Aspiro Music wins Meffys 2011 for Best Music Service

Aspiro’s music streaming service WiMP was named the winner of the category Best Music Service at the Meffys last night. The global awards for mobile content and commerce was celebrated at the annual gala awards dinner in London’s Covent Garden. Following its success in Scandinavia, and over 300,000 paying users so far, Aspiro is now preparing for new market launches later this year.

Aspiro employees redeem stock options

Aspiro Music streaming service reaches 300,000 paying subscribers

The Scandinavian music streaming service WiMP by Aspiro Music reaches 300,000 paying customers, after rapid growth during spring. In Norway, 100,000 Canal Digital customers have activated the service.

New Scandinavian music streaming survey by Aspiro shows youth are most willing to pay

In Scandinavia, music streaming has already become mainstream, and revenues are increasing at a brisk pace. New research reveals willingness to pay for such a service is at its peak amongst the future generation. Half of those under 30 have also disposed of their CD-collection, and stopped downloading illegally.

Eniro chooses Aspiro as strategic mobile solutions partner

Aspiro Mobile Solutions has signed a contract with Eniro, the leading yellow page and related B2B services company in the Nordic countries. Aspiro will supply Eniro Norway and its product Telefonkatalogen Bedrift with gateway, messaging and billing services and through an expanded sales cooperation, the contract is also expected to generate further deals.

Aspiro signs letter of intent for music streaming service in Ireland

Aspiro Music has today signed a letter of intent with one of Ireland's largest operators, to launch a music streaming service in the Irish market. Launch of the service is expected this fall.

Aspiro shortlisted for Meffys in both Music and TV categories

The finalists for the eighth annual Meffys have been announced, naming both Aspiro Music and Aspiro TV as finalists in the music and TV categories respectively. The winners of the international mobile entertainment and media industry awards will be announced at the industry’s premier awards gala in London on July 7th.

Aspiro shortlisted for Meffys in both TV and Music categories

The finalists for the eighth annual Meffys have been announced, naming both Aspiro TV and Aspiro Music as finalists in the TV and music categories respectively. The winners of the international mobile entertainment and media industry awards will be announced at the industry’s premier awards gala in London on July 7th.

Report from the Annual General Meeting Of Aspiro AB (publ)

The proposals from the Board of Directors and Election Committee were approved by Aspiro’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was held today.

Aspiro Music lands on iPad

Scandinavian music streaming service WiMP by Aspiro today announced the launch of a customized iPad App. The new application features WiMP’s editorial profile and focus on music discovery. The app is available for download in AppStore in Norway and Sweden now.

Expressen choose Aspiro as mobile solutions provider

Aspiro Mobile Solutions has signed an agreement with Swedish newspaper AB Kvällstidningen Expressen. Aspiro will deliver mobile payment solutions via SMS and MMS and supply other mobile activities to Expressen.

Aspiro Music doubles subscriber base in just four months; total number now over 200,000

Aspiro, the Scandinavian music streaming company, today announced a 100% growth of subscribers in just four months. As of now, it has more than 200,000 subscribers to its music services, compared to 100,000 at the end of 2010. Aspiro expects continued high growth; during May 700,000 Canal Digital users will be offered WiMP as part of their TV-subscription in Norway. This, along with positive developments in the other markets, should fuel growth further.

Aspiro AB (publ): Interim report January - March 2011

High Growth in Music—Improved Profitability in TV and Solutions

Aspiro TV expand cooperation with Telenor for new TV-clients

Aspiro TV, Europe’s leading provider of TV and video streaming services expand its deliveries to Telenor in connection with the telco’s increased initiatives for TV and video services in the Nordic countries.

Aspiro calls for the use of open standards in digital music; introduces playlist import and export functionality

Scandinavian music streaming service WiMP by Aspiro today launched an update that includes a beta version of the most requested feature in the client – import of playlists from other streaming services. At the same time, Aspiro also enables export of playlists from WiMP, and urges the industry to use open standards in order to further develop complete import and export functionality to encourage increased music consumption.

Aspiro invites to press- and analysts meeting on 12 May

In relation to the publishing of Aspiro’s results for the first quarter, Aspiro invites press and analysts to a lunch presentation. Aspiro’s CEO Gunnar Sellæg will present the development of the last quarter.

Aspiro AB (publ): Annual Report 2010

The Aspiro Annual Report 2010 is now available in English at Aspiro’s website, www.aspiro.com in PDF format.

Greater access to music streaming services paves way for payment model in the Nordic countries

A survey conducted by market analyst company Norstat for Aspiro Music confirms that Scandinavians are pioneers when it comes to access to music streaming services. Nearly half of all Swedes and Norwegians have access to a streaming service. The payment model is also increasingly winning ground, one fourth of all Norwegians that are using streaming services pay to stream music, while 15% of Swedes do the same.

Schibsted’s CFO proposed as new chairman of the Aspiro board

The Aspiro Election Committee has informed the company of its intention to propose the Annual General Meeting on May 19 2011, the re-election of the board members Peter Pay, Lars Boilesen, Åsa Sundberg and Gisle Glück Evensen. The Election Committee will also propose that Trond Berger, representing Schibsted ASA will be elected as new board member. Further, Trond Berger will be proposed as chairman of the board.

Aspiro signs contract with Redcats Nordic

Aspiro Mobile Solutions has signed a deal with the global distribution provider Redcats for SMS services in the Nordic region.

WiMP hires experienced music enthusiast as Country Manager in Sweden

Aspiro Music employs Fredrik Zmuda as responsible for WiMP in Sweden. The critically acclaimed music service WiMP differs from other similar services with its editorial profile and focus on local music. Crucial to the choice of Zmuda was his experience in the music industry and passion to inspire people to discover music in WiMP.

Aspiro focus business further - transfer subsidiary Miles Ahead to EveryMatrix Holding Ltd

Aspiro focuses on growth in the markets for streaming music and TV and has high goals in these segments in 2011, while also aiming to improve profitability. To further focus its operations towards these goals, Aspiro has decided to transfer subsidiary Miles Ahead to EveryMatrix Holding Ltd from 1 April.

WiMP – Scandinavia’s new music service opens for all in Sweden

In seven days, music service WiMP opens to everyone in Sweden. The countdown starts at wimpmusic.se today, where users can register to become the first to try WiMP free for 30 days. Through an exclusive cooperation, Telenor customers may access the service today.

Aspiro’s music service WiMP available to 700,000 Canal Digital customers in Norway- Aspiro positions itself as leading partner to large distributors

Apiro today announced that it has signed a significant distribution deal with Canal Digital, the largest Nordic provider of TV services with approximately 3 million household customers. The partnership sees WiMP, Aspiro’s acclaimed music service, being offered as part of the standard TV subscription to every one of Canal Digital’s 700,000 customers in Norway.  For Aspiro, listed on NASDAQ OMX in Stockholm, the deal is worth 50 million SEK over 18 months. The service will be rolled-out in the coming months.

Aspiro AB (publ): Year-end Report 2010

Aspiro’s Music Service Passed 100,000 Paying Customers

Aspiro and Telenor launch WiMP - Scandinavia's new music service - in Sweden

The music service WiMP, already praised by artists, critics and users in Norway and Denmark, is finally coming to Sweden. WiMP puts music in the spotlight and focuses on being the best on Scandinavian music, first with the latest releases and easy to use. WiMP owners Aspiro also extends the successful cooperation with Telenor as a distribution partner by jointly launching the service in Sweden.

Aspiro invites to press- and analysts meeting on 18 February

In relation to the publishing of Aspiro’s results for the fourth quarter, Aspiro invites press and analysts to a lunch presentation. Aspiro’s CEO Gunnar Sellæg will present the development of the last quarter and Aspiro's goals for 2011.

Press release from Aspiro Music, 7. February 2011

A survey by Norstat conducted in Norway in December for Aspiro Music reveals the following results:

Rubberduck becomes Aspiro TV - moves from mobile-only to three screen TV services

Aspiro subsidiary Rubberduck Media Lab today announces a change of company name to Aspiro TV. The name change clarifies its part in the group, as well as signals a move from being a pure mobile-TV provider, towards delivering hosted and managed TV-services to all devices and screens.

Miles Ahead turns business upside down with revolutionary online poker concept

2011-01-26: Gaming technology company Miles Ahead presents a new online social poker concept that includes a groundbreaking in-browser client which affiliates and players can share and embed into external websites, blogs, forums and social mediums and a revolutionary commission plan that will strengthen affiliates market position.

Aspiro Music hires global Editorial Manager – strengthens focus on guiding users to international and local music

Aspiro Music further strengthens WiMP’s strong editorial profile by hiring Thor Martin Jensen as Global Editorial Manager. The company won recognition in 2010 for its focus on local music in the Nordic countries, while at the same time delivering a best-of-breed international catalogue.