D-STAR FEATURED IN THE PRESS!
September 5, 2008
D-Star was featured in the press this week with an extensive interview with Director and CEO Peter Skillman. To read all about D-Star's plans moving forward then read the interview in full by downloading the pdf.
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PLAY MPE® 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.
Recent exclusives and high profiles releases for artists such as this season’s American Idol winner David Cook, Mariah Carey, Madonna, Coldplay, Carrie Underwood, Timbaland, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Usher, Lil Wayne, Flo Rida, Alicia Keys, Fergie, Radiohead, Miley Cyrus, Jordin Sparks, 3 Doors Down, Taylor Swift, Maroon 5, Leona Lewis, Weezer and Sara Bareilles, have further driven demand for the Play MPE® System.
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."
To view this press release in full then please download the pdf file here.
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.
To view this press release in full then please download the pdf file here.
Play MPE™ Launches Player Version 3.5
Featuring The New “Quick-Play Login”
March 3, 2008
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.
"We are constantly striving to provide the best possible service for our customers," said Dean Ernst, VP of MPE® Operations. "The new quick-play login upgrades will enable our users to streamline their music downloading process into an even simpler part of their everyday routine.”
To view this press release in full then please download the pdf file here.
New Play MPE™ Playerless Downloading Enables Instant Library Access From Any Web Browser
February 26, 2008
Destiny Media (OTC Bulletin Board: DSNY), 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.
"We listened to our customers and a common request was to access available tracks from machines that didn’t have the Play MPE® player installed," said Dean Ernst, VP of MPE® Operations. "We are excited to provide this feature to our users as we continue to add key enhancements to the system.”
To view this press release in full then please download the pdf file here.
Beta testing to commence in April 2008, Register your interest now!
Invitation-only service to commence testing shortly
February 8, 2008
If you are a Music Industry professional and are interested in finding out more about the system and seeing it in action, register your interest by requesting an account here.
Play MPE® Posts Record Numbers in 2007; Delivers Over 90 Times More Tracks Than Alternative System Since 2004 Launch
Radio & Record Industry Standard Cements Dominance in US Market While Expanding Into Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Sweden
December 11, 2007
Destiny Media (DSNY.OB) announces record numbers in users and deliveries this year for its Play MPE™ digital distribution system as 2007 draws to a close. The past year has served to cement Play MPE™ as the radio and record industry standard for digital delivery, statistically proving what the industry has known for years.
Play MPE™ continued to lead the way during the ongoing transition within the music industry from physical CD distribution to streamlined digital distribution, posting increases across the board in user numbers, downloaded tracks, songs in the system library and tracks delivered. Play MPE™ users jumped from 11,500 in 2006 to 19,500 in 2007 while tracks downloaded exploded from 700,000 to 2,000,000 – an increase of 185%. The Play MPE™ song library more than doubled in 2007, expanding from 32,000 to over 67,000 tracks. Possibly the most telling statistic for the success of the system is the astounding gap between Play MPE™ and the closest comparable system, with Play MPE™ delivering 92 million tracks since launch and 60 million in 2007 compared to just one million from the other system.
To view this press release in full then please download the pdf file here.
Shooting Star Picture Company to Represent Destiny Media Products In Australia and New Zealand
Play MPE to be added to D-Star Offering
December 5, 2007
Destiny Media (DSNY OTCBB) is pleased to announce that Sydney-based Shooting Star Picture Company will be representing the Clipstream™ and MPE™ product lines in Australia and New Zealand. The addition of Play MPE™ to Shooting Star’s digital delivery service, D-Star will enable radio stations and media partners across Australia and New Zealand to simultaneously access a growing database of secure, instantly downloadable music. D-Star is currently used for the digital delivery of broadcast video assets.
“Shooting Star is one of Australia’s leading production companies, serving both the entertainment industry and the corporate market," comments Steve Vestergaard, CEO Destiny. "The D-Star solution is already in use for promotional asset distribution by the major record labels and Shooting Star's expertise and relationships are well suited for providing local support for both of our product lines. We look forward to working together.”
To view this press release in full then please download the pdf file here.
Destiny Contact:
Fred Vandenberg, CFO
Destiny Media Technologies, Inc.
+1 (604) 609-7736 (ext. 236)
Shooting Star Contact:
Star Media Group
Peter C. Skillman / Janelle Mason, Directors
+61 2 9660 6969