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Books, music, and video

Alibris encourages app development to drive sales of books, music, movies

December 13, 2010

Monsoon Commerce Solutions’ online media marketplace Alibris has launched an application programming interface portal to encourage developers to build applications for its commerce platform.


Skyrockit’s Romplr music remix app drives in-app purchasing

December 3, 2010

Mobile entertainment agency skyrockit’s commerce-enabled music remix application, Romplr, cracked the top five free applications in iTunes two days after its relaunch.

Amazon extends Kindle reach via Windows Phone 7 app loaded with new features

October 29, 2010

Amazon.com Inc. claims that its Kindle for Windows Phone 7 will be the first major ebook application available for the Microsoft-owned smartphone platform.

Canadian carrier Telus taps Alcatel-Lucent for digital media store

October 8, 2010

Canadian wireless carrier Telus has deployed Alcatel-Lucent’s new digital media store to support its ringtone, image and mobile gaming service offerings.

YouSell app adds bar code scanning for users selling used items

October 6, 2010

MultipleStreams, a worldwide dealer of used books, CDs and DVDs, has released version 2.0 of its YouSell application for iPhone, incorporating bar code scanning.

Rock band GBV monetizes content catalog via mobile storefront

September 2, 2010

Indie rock recording artist Guided By Voices is launching a multi-content mobile storefront in conjunction with its upcoming reunion tour kicking off later this year.

Barnes & Noble eyes ebook market share with updated app

August 23, 2010

Barnes & Noble is targeting greater market share for its nook ereader platform with an upgraded and rebranded iPhone application.

UMG targets Hispanic consumers with ringtone subscription service

August 4, 2010

Universal Music Group is targeting Hispanic music fans with a ringtone subscription service called Movihits.

Virgin Mobile Canada launches mobile storefront to boost revenue

July 29, 2010

Virgin Mobile Canada has rolled out a storefront to let subscribers buy and download DRM-free full-track music, ringtones, wallpapers, games and applications.

Universal Music Group expands mobile content storefront

July 16, 2010

Universal Music Group has partnered with mobile content technology vendor m-Wise to provide a fully managed mobile storefront with keyword management and campaign creation.