* MeM: 140 senior level speakers, over 1,000 attendees from around the world * Meffy awards: hosted by former MTV presenter and comic Ray Cokes * MEF Global: momentum builds for annual meeting and board elections on 4 June
LONDON, May 29, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Join the international mobile and showbiz elite in Monte Carlo on 5-6 June for Mobile Entertainment Market (MeM), MEF's annual event developed in partnership with Informa. Attend the industry's most established event, now in its seventh year, to meet all the players in the mobile entertainment value chain.
Hear top-level keynotes from some of the world's leading mobile entertainment brands including:
Peter Bazalgette, CEO, Endemol; Gideon Bierer, SVP, Digital Media, MTV Networks; Thomas Lukowsky, Vice President Internet & Content, O2; Michael Bayle, Senior Director, Connected Life, Yahoo; John McMahon, President & MD, Sony Pictures; and Joanna Shields, President, International, Bebo.
The major network operators are represented in force including O2, Orange, Etisalat, Telefonica, Telenor and Vodafone, making this a must-attend event. View the programme in full at www.mem07.com.
MEF Global Meeting & Elections, 4 June
This MEF members-only event takes place at the Grimaldi Forum on the evening before MeM's opening, to give exclusive previews on the latest MEF consumer research and initiatives, as well as a 'state of the industry' report from mobile market authority M:Metrics.
The hotly contested elections for three global board vacancies will also be decided at the AGM. Successful candidates will join existing board members from Alcatel-Lucent, Amobee, Denton Wilde Sapte, Eyeka, Orange, Sony BMG, Sun Microsystems and Tag Strategic.
Patrick Parodi, MEF Global Chairman, said, "We are really excited about the move to glamorous Monaco for our annual event MeM and our co-located global board elections. This year MEF has shifted the industry focus firmly onto the consumer with initiatives such as 'Quality of Experience' and 'Search & Discovery'. The new board will play a pivotal role in continuing this work to unlock the huge potential of the mobile entertainment industry."
To run for a seat on the board, please submit a photo and brief campaign statement (200 words max) to kim@m-e-f.org - NB you must be a full MEF member to apply.
Meffys Awards, 5 June
Don't miss the unveiling of this year's winners of the prestigious Meffys mobile entertainment awards, in association with NOKIA Nseries. The results will be announced at a gala awards dinner on the evening of 5 June, hosted by presenter, comedian and former MTV legend Ray Cokes.
Over the years, the industry's most coveted awards have recognized the global brands, dynamic start-ups and visionary individuals who have helped shape the mobile entertainment industry.
Rimma Perelmuter, MEF Executive Director, said: "This year's entries proved that the mobile entertainment industry is set to meet its global revenue target of $38 billion by 2011, with an array of applications and services that make it easy and appealing for the consumer to discover and purchase content on the go. The stage is now set for a glittering awards show in Monte Carlo -- a fitting location to showcase the leading mobile entertainment companies from around the world."
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About Mobile Entertainment Forum (MEF)
MEF exists to represent the interests of its global membership across the mobile entertainment value chain. Our goals are to build awareness, create business development opportunities and facilitate the development of commercial guidelines and best practices to promote a healthy and profitable industry.
With global headquarters in London, a Hollywood-based Americas secretariat, an Asian chapter in Hong Kong and the newly established Europe branch, MEF's network of members represents a veritable 'Who's Who' of mobile entertainment businesses and entrepreneurs. For more information and a full list of members please visit: www.m-e-f.org.