Anchor Intelligence, a provider of traffic quality solutions, announced that it is launching the first-ever domain-level TQ management system as part of its ClearMark product suite. The new program enables Anchor customers to improve the overall quality of their traffic feeds to Yahoo.
Billing Revolution, a mobile payments company, and Motek Mobile, a full service mobile production and distribution company, announced a partnership that will bring billing and payment capabilities to Motek Mobile's proprietary direct to consumer app store.
Colle+McVoy announced leadership additions driven by the agency's growth and ongoing transformation. Chris Lawrence has joined the agency as director of client services overseeing account management, digital strategy, media planning, and account planning. In addition, Tom Lindell has been named managing director of Exponent, the agency's public relations partner.
Greystripe, the mobile brand advertising network responsible for more than 250 million ad-supported mobile app and game downloads, announced it has secured $2 million in funding from GE/NBCU's Peacock Equity Fund, capping a $7.5 million Series C funding round.
JiWire, a mobile audience media company that reaches more than 20 million unique users per month across its Wi-Fi media channel, released its inaugural Mobile Audience Insights Report with new data revealing the demographic and behavioral interests of Wi-Fi users.
Konami Digital Entertainment announced its newest iPhone and iPod touch game, Krazy Kart Racing, is now available at the Apple App Store. Krazy Kart Racing uses a 3D cartoon style and offers a wealth of content for long-lasting gameplay, making it the most extensive kart racing game on the market.
LBi IconNicholson, a premier New York-based digital design and marketing agency known for creative innovation, was ranked as a market leader by independent research firm Forrester Research in its report titled, "The Forrester Wave: Interactive Marketing Agencies -- Web Design Capabilities, Q2 2009.
Lyris, an online marketing expert, announced that Gamestreamer, a leading innovator in digital distribution and streaming solutions for online games, has selected Lyris HQ Agency Edition to optimize online marketing initiatives for the company, as well as for its global gaming partners.
Mag Rack Entertainment, which acquired video-on-demand cable networks Mag Rack and CONCERT.TV within the last year, has changed its name to Interactivation. The new name more accurately reflects the company's strategy of delivering highly interactive and personalized content to consumers via TV, mobile devices, and the internet.
NBC Everywhere, the out-of-home unit of NBC Universal, and Gas Station TV, a provider of entertaining and informative TV at the pump, announced the formation of a new exclusive strategic advertising and content partnership that brings NBCU content to gas stations across the country.
Opera Software unveiled the final version of Opera 10. In a world of ordinary web browsers, Opera 10 stands out from the crowd with innovative new features wrapped in an elegant, fresh interface.
Ringleader Digital, a technology provider for targeted, trackable advertising campaigns bringing the online experience to mobile, announced a partnership with Eyeblaster, a provider of campaign management and agency ad-serving solutions. The partnership integrates Ringleader Digital's Media Stamp analytics technology into Eyeblaster's Channel Connect for Mobile.
TeamLogic IT, a nationwide network of computer consultation and managed services businesses, has announced the winners of four business achievement awards. Chris Cioffi and Rob Fallows of Northwest Valley Phoenix, Ariz., received the Franchisee of the Year Award and the Top Volume-SystemWatch Award. Keith and Taco Cowan of Mission Viejo, Calif., received the Overall Top Volume Award and the Top Volume-Services Award.
TelcoBridges, a hardware and software supplier for telecom system integrators, solution developers, and service providers, announced the launch of its new Tmonitor TM2000 and Tmonitor TM3000 real-time network monitoring devices that detect, filter, and record all signaling and voice traffic, enabling solutions developers to develop next-generation network monitoring, lawful intercept, and location-based services applications.
Tremor Media, an online video advertising network and provider of the market-leading Acudeo video monetization platform, announced the promotion of Rich Knopke to vice president, East Coast Advertising, a newly created position.
Viralheat, a simple and affordable way to monitor brands, topics, and people, launched an early warning system that alerts marketers when negative attention in social media threatens their brand.
Transpera, a mobile video delivery and ad network, announced the addition of two new members to its board of directors -- media industry veterans Robert Perkins and Jeff Ballowe.
1020 Placecast announced the beginning of a six-part series exposing the realities of America's consumer and what they really want to use their mobile device for when it comes to shopping, mobile advertising, mobile marketing, coupons, and location-based services.
Editor's note: We list the companies and people alphabetically according to what company hires what person or another company. Our bimonthly column is always looking for announcements, so please email them to mediamotions@imediaconnection.com.
