02.06.2008 19:37:00

CORRECTING and REPLACING Thomson's PRN and the Associated Press Announce Programming Agreement to Present AP News Content on Checkout TV(TM) Screens

Fourth graph of release should read: "This arrangement to provide news content to shoppers on PRN’s in-store digital platform is a nice fit with our global goal to reach new markets,” said AP Director of New Media Markets Ted Mendelsohn (sted ... AP Director of New Media Markets Ten Mendelsohn). The corrected release reads: THOMSON’S PRN AND THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ANNOUNCE PROGRAMMING AGREEMENT TO PRESENT AP NEWS CONTENT ON CHECKOUT TV™ SCREENS Shoppers to Get the News of the Day While Waiting in Line Thomson’s Premier Retail Networks, Inc. (PRN), the world’s most experienced provider of digital media solutions at retail, and the Associated Press (AP), the most trusted source of global independent news and information, today announced a programming agreement to present a unique blend of AP news content on PRN’s Checkout TV™ network in supermarkets and retail stores nationwide. PRN operates the world’s largest Checkout TV™ network, presenting engaging programming on more than 19,000 screens that entertains and informs shoppers while they wait in line at supermarket and retail locations. Several categories of AP news and entertainment content will be integrated as a scrolling ticker across the bottom of PRN’s multi-paned eye-level screen. PRN currently has more than 100 active content partnerships with many top television networks and publishers, covering a wide range of programming content. "We are very pleased to add Associated Press to our list of premier content providers on our Checkout TV™ network,” said Richard Fisher, PRN president. "We strive to provide the most appropriate, targeted programming that meets the needs of retailers and shoppers alike, and offering this valuable news and information service will certainly enhance the in-store experience.” "This arrangement to provide news content to shoppers on PRN’s in-store digital platform is a nice fit with our global goal to reach new markets,” said AP Director of New Media Markets Ted Mendelsohn. Founded in 1992, PRN enables retailers and manufacturers to reach consumers in over 6,500 leading retail stores worldwide. PRN works with retailers, content partners and advertisers to create in-store programming that engages, informs and motivates consumers where they shop. PRN’s programming alliances include NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, Discovery HD, Food Network and other media properties, as well as major studios and record labels. PRN’s retailer customers include ACME, Albertsons, Best Buy, Carrefour, Circuit City, Costco, Jewel-Osco, Pathmark, SAM'S CLUB, Shaw’s, ShopRite, Star Market, and Wal-Mart Stores. About Thomson — World leader in digital video technologies Thomson (Euronext Paris:18453) (NYSE:TMS) provides technology, services, and systems to help its Media & Entertainment clients – content creators, content distributors and users of its technology – realize their business goals and optimize their performance in a rapidly changing technology environment. For more information: http://www.thomson.net

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