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Hurray! launches first mobile album in China
MUMBAI: Hurray! Holding Co. Ltd., a provider of advanced wireless value-added services and mobile telecommunication network software in China, has launched the first mobile album iYou Are My Roses by Long Pang in China. It can be downloaded or heard on mobile phones.
Commenting on this announcement, Hurray Chairman and CEO QD Wang said, ”This is the first time an album has been launched over the mobile networks in China months before its CD or Internet release. We think this new way of music distribution is particularly attractive in China as it reaches over 300 million mobile phone users in China. It also helps avoiding the piracy problems which may arise in the context of CD and Internet distributions.”
Under an exclusive licensing agreement with Beijing Bird Man Entertainment Co. Ltd., Hurray! will distribute songs from Long Pang’s new album through its WAP, CRBT, IVR and MMS services. It will also provide exclusive coverage of Long Pang’s 2005 concert tours across China through its wireless value- added services, an official release said.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
