11 Jun 2012 07:09
11 June 2012
UBC Media Group plc
Contract for software distribution
UBC announces deal to represent "Radioplayer" software globally.
UBC Media Group (UBC) is pleased to announce that, in partnership with Imagination Technologies Group plc (LSE:IMG) it has been appointed to handle the global licencing and sales of the Radioplayer Internet media player that has been pioneered by the UK radio industry.
UBC's software division, Unique Interactive, has been working closely with the Radioplayer consortium for two years and is already responsible for the software that manages both station listings and search functionality.
The success in the UK - where Radioplayer has more than 7 million users - has generated considerable interest abroad in the project, which creates a single media player for the entire UK radio industry. Together with Imagination, UBC will now market the software via a partnership vehicle - Radioplayer Worldwide - and will share revenues with the UK industry.
Simon Cole, Chief Executive of UBC commented:
"I'm pleased to see our two year relationship with Radioplayer enhanced again. The success of the project in growing online listening has sent a signal to radio industries in many other countries. We already have letters of intent signed in several territories and I am confident that in the coming year we will begin to see revenues from these licences".
Enquiries:
UBC Media Group | 020 7453 1600 |
Simon Cole, Chief Executive | |
Chris Dent, Finance Director | |
finnCap | 020 7220 0500 |
Charlotte Stranner/Rose Herbert - Corporate Finance | |
Victoria Bates - Corporate Broking |
Notes to Editors
About UBC Media Group
UBC is quoted on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market. UBC is a leading provider of digital content, software and mobile applications. The Group is the largest independent producer of radio programming for the BBC and a provider of entertainment programming to commercial radio stations throughout the UK. Its software division, Unique Interactive, is a global supplier of digital radio text and data services.www.ubcmedia.com
About Radioplayer
Radioplayer is a single online player for UK radio stations, whose stakeholders are the BBC, Global Radio, GMG Radio, RadioCentre and Absolute Radio. Research has shown that there is considerable consumer demand for a simple and consistent way for users to access UK radio stations of all types and sizes - which will help to grow online listening as a result.www.radioplayer.com