Minick

Universal Pictures Taps Minick to Create Mobile Film Portals

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 2, 2007 - 12:06pm.

London - Universal Pictures said on Thursday that it has hired Minick, a provider of wireless infrastructure and interactive applications, to build and manage its mobile film portals on a global basis. The sites and partner portals will provide consumers with information about Universal's films and DVDs, as well as the ability to download promotional and premium mobile content, and participate in affinity programs.

Swisscom Mobile Taps Ad Infuse, Minick for Ad-Supported Video

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 6, 2007 - 4:03pm.

San Francisco - Mobile ad firm Ad Infuse and video streaming technology firm Minick said on Wednesday that they will power a new ad-supported, mobile video streaming service from Swisscom Mobile. Customers will be able to access on-demand video content in exchange for viewing 10-20 second ads at the start and conclusion of each program.

THQ Wireless Buys Controlling Stake in Swiss Mobile Firm Minick

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on May 5, 2004 - 3:02am.
Calabasas Hills, Calif. -- THQ Wireless, the mobile games unit of the video game publisher, announced on Wednesday that it has acquired a controlling interest in Swiss mobile games, applications and billing software provider Minick. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed, although the companies have been partners for two years and THQ already held a 25% stake in the company. Minick has created SMS, EMS and MMS messaging, information, multimedia and voting applications for customers including T-Mobile, Telefonica, MTV, Channel 4 and Universal Music.