D-Star launches Play MPE® in Australia
August 12, 2008
After two months of successful trials D-Star today launches the worldwide industry standard in music delivery, PLAY MPE, in the Australian market.
“Our trials have been overwhelmingly positive with takeup of the system well ahead of schedule,” said D-Star CEO Peter Skillman.
“Play MPE is the only system that allows forensic targeting of tracks to radio, the sending of full albums, video previews and promotional material all in one place and our radio users have embraced that with open arms.”
Play MPE has received acclaim from users in all major networks for its ability to provide full HD audio as well as the flexibility of exporting tracks direct to iPod, creating the ultimate in flexibility for Music Directors right around Australia.
The system is currently delivering tracks for EMI, Universal, Warner, MGM, Inertia, Shock, Liberation and a host of other labels ensuring a comprehensive library for radio stations that never expires. With more content and labels joining the system in the coming months, PLAY MPE continues to expand to other media including print, internet and TV.
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Play MPE® usage soars on recent high profile releases
System Activity Approaches 6 Million Including Downloads - 135% Increase Over Same 2007 Period
June 23, 2008
Destiny Media Technologies (DSNY OTCBB) announces record numbers in system activity for its Play MPE® digital delivery system compared to the same period last year. Play MPE® further cements itself as the industry standard for digital delivery and proving to be the only system of choice for broadcasters and record labels.
Play MPE® posted dramatic growth over 2007 and continues to lead the industry with the adoption of digital delivery. Record numbers across the board includes a 135% increase in downloads, streams, burns and exports totaling almost 6 million in activity. Users jumped over 52% to 21,476 installed and tracks in the system exploded to almost 87,000 representing an increase of 80% compared to June 2007.
Signed agreements with both Universal Music Group and EMI Music Group and every other major label including Warner Music Group and SONY BMG using the Play MPE® System, solidify Play MPE® as the only digital delivery system that can provide one central service for all major labels and all releases.
“Play MPE® continues to widen the gap over any other digital delivery system and sets the benchmark in the industry. It is the only system to have releases for all music formats from all the major labels. It has the highest adoptions, installations and activity therefore making it the music industry standard. This amazing growth proves that we are fast approaching critical mass and widespread industry usage towards digital delivery. What a ride it has been for only the first 6 months of this year. Certainly the remaining part of 2008 is expected to hail more successes for Play MPE®,” stated Dean Ernst, VP of MPE Operations." More
D-Star begins trials of Play MPE (TM)
May 15, 2008
The Shooting Star Picture Company's D-STAR division is pleased to announce the start of trials of PLAY MPE(TM), the new generation of B2B music delivery in Australia.
PLAY MPE(TM) is already the #1 digital delivery platform in North America and commences trials this week with content from both major and independent labels from around the country.
“We have had much success in the last few years with our D-STAR Video product and the time was right to launch a new generation product to revolutionise the delivery of audio from Record Labels to their numerous media partners,” said CEO Peter Skillman.
“In a world where around 80% of singles are being bought digitally by the public, it makes no sense to still have CDs floating around Australia Post vans in jiffy bags on their way to media. For the first time, D-STAR's PLAY MPE (TM) provides radio stations with a technologically advanced, simple, reliable and secure platform to obtain music in the formats they require..”
The trial of PLAY MPE (TM) will initially concentrate on radio, with plans to expand to other media later in 2008. The company is currently allocating logins for the system to music programmers around Australia as part of their trial phase of the system. If you would like to learn more, visit www.dstarmpe.com and email your details for the trial to stephen@dstarmpe.com. More
Play MPE™ Launches Player Version 3.5
Featuring The New “Quick-Play Login”
Destiny Media Technologies (DSNY OTCBB) is pleased to announce that the radio and recording industry’s global standard for secure digital distribution of pre-release music to radio, Play MPE® has launched the newest version of its Play MPE® Player software – Version 3.5.
Play MPE® Version 3.5 Player software includes updates for both Mac and PC and has been configured to allow continuous streaming for full albums or bundles. Additionally, the process of obtaining releases from email announcements or via Mediabase 24/7™, has been streamlined to one click. Simply clicking on the track that they want to access, will automatically launch the Play MPE® Player and show the specific release. More
New Play MPE™ Playerless Downloading Enables Instant Library Access From Any Web Browser
Destiny Media (DSNY OTCBB), developer of the radio and recording industry’s global standard for secure digital distribution of pre-release music to radio, Play MPE®, is proud to offer playerless download, which enables its customers the ability to download high quality tracks from any computer web browser.
With the added ability to download without installing software, Play MPE® will provide enhanced flexibility for users as they will be able to access songs wherever they may be when the track becomes available. This easy new feature will provide even more value to record label customers by expanding access to their pre-release music. More