London, United Kingdom – 4th October, 2012 – The Digital Entertainment Group Europe (DEG Europe), an industry body for the home entertainment sector in Europe comprised of content owners and the industry at large, is today pleased to announce the addition of Neustar, Inc., (NYSE: NSR) to its membership.
The sister organisation to the Digital Entertainment Group in the US the DEG Europe is the only pan-European trade association that supports the entire home entertainment industry in the region, where its membership includes content holders in the major studios, physical and digital supply chain players, and other industry players.
As a trusted, neutral provider of real-time information and analysis to the Internet, telecommunications and entertainment industries, Neustar delivers guidance on consumer-initiated interactions on the Web, over the phone and at the point of sale. The company was also chosen by the Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem to be the architect, developer and operator of the UltraViolet digital content management platform. Neustar’s unique insight is ideally placed to support the DEG Europe Emerging Platforms (EP) and Communications and Research (CAR) Committees, focused on identifying the real business opportunities and challenges posed by new and emerging technologies.
Nicola Pearcey, Managing Director of Home Entertainment and New Media, Lionsgate UK, and Co-Chair of the Digital Entertainment Group Europe, said: “Neustar is a welcomed addition to our growing member community. Neustar’s unique insight into the latest innovations will play an invaluable part in helping shape and inform the Group’s activities.”
Timothy Dodd, VP and General Manager at Neustar Media, said: “As the sector continues to rapidly evolve, it’s imperative that key players have a forum to discuss common challenges and opportunities across the wider region, so we looking forward to contributing to the work of the DEG Europe.”
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