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Nokia Launches 1st ever fully interactive DOOH campaign on iCabTV in Singapore

2009-12-02T10:46:00.009+08:00

In collaboration with UzoneMedia, Nokia has officially launched a new, fully interactive Digital Out Of Home (DOOH) campaign across all 1000 Taxis with iCabTV screens in Singapore. This campaign was the first of its kind because it is the first time ever that a fully interactive campaign is running on a DOOH platform in Singapore.

Traditionally, OOH media usually consists of static billboards and large format posters on the side of buildings, buses, taxis, and MRT stations. Until recently there has been a number of digital signage platforms operating in various office buildings, malls, and different outdoor venues to serve digital video ads in front of the average consumers. Unfortunately these platforms does not overcome some of the biggest issues of OOH advertising, which are measurement and accountability -- how does one measure if a person is actually watching a billboard or a digital screen? how does one ensure that an ad is being seen and absorbed by the viewer?

One of the answers is interactivity, as a person sees an ad and begin to interact with it, his mind is constantly working and processing the information on the screen thus creating a long lasting impression that every brand in the world would like to achieve in all of the advertising campaign they run. However, interactivity has always been limited to Online platforms and the downside of that is that there are so many other competing interactive ads surrounding the viewer.

iCabTV is the ONLY DOOH platform that successfully integrated the most effective Interactivity aspect of Online platform in Singapore. The following are a brief summary of the Nokia Interactive Campaign:

- Campaign Objective:

1) Build Awareness of the new Nokia E72 Launch

2) Educate consumers on new Nokia Messaging features and drive sign ups

- Campaign execution:

1) 30 sec TVC across all zones and timebelts on iCabTV

2) followed by a 45 sec interactive flash that prompts the viewer to touch the screen to discover new Nokia Messaging features.

Interested advertisers please contact +65.6741.1989 or email: advertiser@uzonemedia.com for more details.

Another great freebie with iCabTV- Win Jolin Tsai (蔡依琳) Autograph Album CD!

2009-11-17T15:13:00.005+08:00

Can you imagine owning a great piece of collectible memorabilia just by taking a taxi? Well, now you can when riding a taxi in Singapore! From now until Dec 16th, watch out for the special promotional campaign from Taiwan Visitor's Association running inside 1000 selected taxis with iCabTV. By watching the video and simply answering a simple question via SMS (free by the way), you can very well possibly win the latest album from Jolin Tsai (蔡依琳:花蝴蝶 )personally autographed by Jolin herself. :)

So do be on the look out for an iCabTV taxi, when you see one, jump in and participate right away!

Win a CD Hamper from Sony Music!*

2009-10-21T12:26:00.007+08:00

Purchase the “Don’t Stop Believing” album and stand a chance to win a CD Hamper worth $80 from Sony Music!

Don't Stop Believing promo from Sony Music is promoted in view of the recent catastrophe that hit Padang, Philippines and Vietnam. Part of the revenue from the sales of this album will be donated to Mercy Relief.

To Win, Simply SMS_Believe_space_NRIC to 73333 now!

Winners must present proof of purchase to collect your prize.
Hurry and Grab your “Don’t Stop Believing” Album Now!

*Terms and conditions apply. Winners will be picked on 30th October.

Win a pair of tickets to My Sister's Keeper on iCabTV!

2009-10-14T11:21:00.006+08:00

About the Film

Young Anna Fitzgerald has coped all her life with her older sister's rare cancer, and has served as a donor for her for as long as she can remember. She has missed many opportunities in order to be there for her sister, but has never resented it. When she finds out that the entire reason she was conceived was to keep her sister alive, however, the way she looks at the world is changed forever. She goes to court in the hopes of freeing herself once and for all and earning the chance to live her own life.

From the Director of "The Notebook" and based on the bestselling book from Jodi Picoult,"My Sister's Keeper", this reveals surprising truths that challenge one's perceptions of family love and loyalty and give new meaning to the definition of healing.

This excruciatingly sad but heartwarming movie is definitely worth watching! Get ready for the tissues though. A must see for all!

Free F1 Rocks Concerts on iCabTV! watch out for the F1 Rocks tickets iCabTV is giving away!

2009-09-13T08:12:00.004+08:00

iCabTV is giving away tickets to the F1 Rocks Concerts happening between Sept 24~26 at Fort Canning Park! See famous artists like Jacky Cheung, Black Eyed Peas, and No Doubt performing live! So make sure you participate when you see the SMS call-to-action diplaying on the iCabTV. Thanks and good luck!

Join the iCabTV FREERIDE Program and SAVE 25%~50% on Taxi Fare

2009-09-12T15:02:00.012+08:00

Been thinking hard on ways to save on taxi fare in Singapore aside from not riding them? =)

Ride on Comfort taxis with iCabTV inside, you can easily save 25%~50% of taxi fare each month by participating in our iCabTV FREE RIDE program!*

In appreciation for your watching and continuing support of iCabTV network, from now on till end of November, just ride Comfort iCabTV taxis 4 times a month and you will be able to receive a $20 Taxi Voucher FREE!

Simply by looking out for the 3-Digit-LUCKY-Code flashes on iCabTV screen every 5 min and SMS FREERIDE 3-Digit-LUCKY-Code Taxi-Number NRIC/PASSPORT-Number to 73333 to guarantee a $20 Comfort Taxi voucher with 4 valid entries each month.

(e.g. "FREERIDE 999 SH9999 S8888999")

*Each valid SMS entry must provide the correct 3-digit lucky code of the day, the unique taxi no and no same day entry will be accepted.

*Each mobile number with 4 valid SMS entries collected at 73333 will be notified via SMS at the end of the month to receive a $20 Comfort Taxi Voucher.

iCabTV FREERIDE program starts September 1st 2009. Participating winners will be notified within 3 working days after end of each month to receive the $20 Comfort Taxi Voucher.

Thanks again and keep all the feedbacks on iCabTV network coming for us!

-UZM Team

iCabTV becomes the Principle Partner for Singapore NDP09

2009-07-28T17:14:00.004+08:00

iCabTV wishes Singapore a Happy 44th Birthday!!!!!! As a Singapore local Media Owner, we at iCabTV believes it is our social responsibility to show love and support for our beloved country. Thus we made special efforts to become the principle partner for Singapore National Day Parade 2009.

National Day is not just about the Parade. It is an occasion for Singaporeans to reflect upon the journey we have taken – our nationhood and collective aspirations. Our Pledge encapsulates these ideas.

As children, we recited our pledge in school assemblies, as do the children today. The wisdom captured in Our Pledge has a timeless quality that has stood the test of time as Singapore transformed over the years.

On this year's National Day, we want Singaporeans to reacquaint themselves with Our Pledge. In line with that, the NDP 09 theme, show and celebration activities are all anchored on the pledge.

PLEDGE MOMENT @ 8:22 PM

At 8:22 pm on National Day, Singaporeans are invited to Come Together for the Pledge Moment. You can choose to shout out the Pledge as you take it, hand on chest, or you can take the pledge silently while reflecting on the deep meaning behind it. We invite all Singaporeans to take 30 seconds of their time on 8:22 pm to recite Our Pledge together.

Win tickets from iCabTV to see the Tony Award Winner - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Musical Comedy!

2009-07-28T17:06:00.007+08:00

In the 2005 Tony Award Winning Broadway Musical Comedy, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE centres around a fictional spelling competition in Putnam County, New York. Six young people in the throes of puberty face off in the battle of their lives. They compete against each other as well as members of the audience. The competition is overseen by three grownups, barely managed to escape childhood themselves: a nostalgic former spelling bee winner, a mildly insane Vice Principal and The Official Comfort Counsellor completing his community service to the state of New York. Together with the six adolescents, they learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. A quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom SPELLING BEE is the one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time.

SPELLING BEE has a Tony Award winning book by Rachel Sheinkin and Music and Lyrics by Tony Award winner William Finn.

iCabTV is the Official Outdoor Media for Singapore Food Festival!

2009-07-04T17:01:00.005+08:00

UzoneMedia's iCabTV has been chosen by the Singapore Food Festival as the Official Outdoor Media of this prestiges event happening between July 17th~26th at Singapore's famous Clarke Quay. We are both excited and proud to be selected by the Singapore Food Festival Committee for sponsoring this event. For the very first time, there will be a Peranakan Parade where more than two hundred Peranakans, elaborately dressed in traditional gear, will ronggeng and joget down the Singapore River. The Peranakan Parade will start at the Singapore River Promenade outside The Central. Join in the fun and kick off the celebrations with a bang!

UzoneMedia's CEO Jim Chuang on BroadcastAsia 2009

2009-06-25T17:10:00.001+08:00

The New Media World and Web 2.0 have experienced phenomenal growth in the past few years. The robust development was made possible by technological evolution and generous financing, which made the New Media World attractive to venture capitalists and start-ups. But it is not immune to the impact of the current economic crisis, which has reduced the financial resources for this industry.

How can the New Media industry adapt to the ever-changing technological development? Can it weather the economic crisis? Are the existing business models still feasible? These are some of the issues that experts at the “New Media World & Web 2.0” conference session will address.

UzoneMedia's CEO Jim Chuang was invited to address the above issues in a seminar held by BroadcastAsia 2009 in Singapore, the topic was "Advantage of Digital Media Network Incorporating Interactive Location-Based Services". Touching on the future and his vision of iCabTV, his speech drew a lot of interests from the attendees. A copy of his presentation can be downloaded here: http://imcms2.mediacorp.sg/CMSFileserver/Documents/008/pdf/BCA-Jun09-Session3.pdf

RBS Credit Card Rewards on iCabTV

2009-06-24T11:36:00.003+08:00

RBS credit card holders can enjoy special promotions with iCabTV.

- Enjoy 5% rebate with ERP charges

- Enjoy 5% rebate with EZ-Link top up

- Enjoy 10% Rebate for Comfort Cab rides when you pay with RBS credit cards

- Enjoy $50 cash rebates when you shop!

So go ahead and sign up a RBS credit card now, find out the details when you ride an iCabTV taxi.

Sunsilk Campaign on iCabTV, WIN A $50 Hamper from Sunsilk!

2009-06-23T17:51:00.004+08:00

Is your hair dry and prong to split ends? Have you been looking for a hair product that actually works in making your hair silky smooth? Well, look no more as now anyone and everyone can have great hair just by taking a taxi in Singapore. Currently Sunsilk is giving away a Sunsilk Damaged Hair Reconstruction Products Hamper worth $50 to every 10^th unique SMS from iCabTV, so go ahead and SMS in while taking an iCabTV taxi, You might be the lucky winner and have beautiful hair in no time! :-)

UzoneMedia's CEO Mr. Jim Chuang featured on AdLIB

2009-05-21T12:38:00.003+08:00

UzoneMedia's CEO Mr. Jim Chuang is featured on this month's AdLIB Marketing News Letter, to Read it click on the picture! :-)

Nokia Launches new E75 handphone campaign on iCabTV, WIN A NEW NOKIA E75 ON iCabTV!

2009-04-27T12:08:00.002+08:00

Fancy a new Nokia E75 handphone? Believe it or not, you could win a brand new Nokia E75 handphone just by taking taxis in Singapore. Beginning today and for the next couple of weeks, Nokia is giving away 2 brand new E75 handphones on iCabTV. So do be on the look out for the Nokia E75 launch campaign when taking an iCabTV equipped taxi, answer a simple question via SMS and you could be on your way to becoming a proud owner of a Nokia E75. http://www.nokia.com.sg/link?cid=PLAIN_TEXT_1220346

Just to share with everyone, for the 1st few hours of this Nokia campaign launch, we have already receievd over 50SMS responses. Another reason why passengers are watching and reacting to our iCabTV Medium.

Singapore Pool's 4D & TOTO Results now on iCabTV

2009-03-31T19:39:00.007+08:00

Here at UzoneMedia, we take feedbacks from the public seriously. Not only that, we often take feedbacks and turn them into new features and services for the iCabTV network. Recently we have received quite a few requests telling us that it will be a great feature if passengers can actually check out the latest 4D & TOTO results on iCabTV. Well, available immediately, we are excited to announce that all 1000 iCabTV systems in our network has been updated with the latest 4D&TOTO results directly from Singapore Pools. So as you hop into an iCabTV taxi, feel free to take out that 4D/TOTO ticket you just bought and start matching the numbers, you never know, you might be the next grand prize winner! And if that happens, feel free to send a token of appreciation to our office :-)

By the way, a big "thank you" to all who sent in those feedbacks and suggestions to feedbacks@icabtv.com, do keep them coming as we appreciate receiving every feedback, and enhancing our iCabTV network with features and services that YOU want.

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong caught on iCabTV!

2009-03-12T12:16:00.006+08:00

In collaboration with CNBC Asia, there is something really interesting showing on iCabTV this week. Between the week of March 9th ~ 15th, iCabTV will be showcasing an interview with Singapore's Prime Minister Mr. Lee Hsien Loong, sponsored by CNBC Asia. In this interview, Mr. Lee Hsien Loong touches on his views on how the country of Singapore is coping with the current global economic crisis as well as his strategies on a fast recovery.

So, as you step into an iCabTV taxi this week, do make sure you catch this great interview in its entirety.

-UZM team

Interview on iCabTV

2009-03-08T14:59:00.002+08:00

There's a recent TV interview on iCabTV talking with our CEO.

Here's the video on YouTube. Enjoy! =)

iCabTV- A revolutionary in-taxi digital infotainment network

2009-03-02T15:10:00.008+08:00

February 2009 marks the 1st 6-months of UzoneMedia's iCabTV network in Singapore. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our clients as well as our taxi partner ComfortDelGro for their continuous support, making iCabTV network one of the most exciting location-based, interactive, digital OOH media in Singapore. Most importantly, we would like to thank the millions of taxi passengers who has taken an iCabTV equipped taxi for the past few months and especially those who provided us useful and relevant feedbacks to help improving our services on iCabTV.

Here at UzoneMedia, we believe the in-taxi passengers resembles the true foundation for our media’s success, hence from the inception of the iCabTV network, we have focused on building a digital media platform that can enhance public transportation traveling experience. Before iCabTV, traveling around taxis usually means downtimes for the passengers, whether you are a house wife or a business man, there isn't much you can accomplish when taking taxis, you only choices are probably make a few calls, look out the window, or....chat with the taxi uncle :-). iCabTV will help change all that, by taking a taxi equipped with an iCabTV screen, you can access the latest news, weather, stock/financial information, and locate the nearest restaurant, hotels, shops, bar/clubs, events, ATM location, and nearby discounts/promotions. You can also check the latest movie with ratings, synopsis, theater show time, and latest top hits/music albums. You can casually check up on daily horoscope, where to go, and what to do. Not in the too distant future, you should be able to check flight information, 4D/TOTO results, download movie previews, promotional music videos, ringtones, movie tickets and promotional coupons to your handphone.

Ergonomics is another focus we spent a lot of time on when designing the iCabTV network, we have done a ton of research, spoke to a lot of people and realized that more passengers get car sick when riding cars looking down, thus we placed our screens on top of the front passenger seat, at eye level, this position dramatically reduces car sickness while watching the screen (even though, we understand there are still roughly 10~15% of people might feel a bit discomfort watching TV for a good length of time in car). In addition, our screens are only positioned at arm's length from the passenger thus allowing them to access the iCabTV screens and interact with it easily.

Some interesting intelligence we have designed into the iCabTV digital media network:

1) The iCabTV screen is connected to the taxi meter, it only comes on when the meter is engaged which means there is a guarantee passenger in the car with every play of the screen. In fact, our central server will log every “real” iCabTV spot-plays and calculate a total number of viewership at the end of the campaign for our clients.

2) Passengers will find the iCabTV interactive and user friendly, at a touch of a finger the screen comes to life. Passengers can also adjust screen brightness, volume+/-, mute, or even turn the screen off if they wish not to be disturbed. The coolest part is, doesn’t matter what adjustments the previous passengers do to the screen, the next passenger steps into the taxi, iCabTV will rest and turned on with our default setting including volume and brightness level.

3) All 1000 of our screens have a live 3.5G wireless connection back to our central server, we log where they are, screen on or off, and what the screens are playing. This helps to provide accurate monthly statistics and campaign effectiveness report to our client’s review when a marketing campaign is launched with iCabTV.

We believe the iCabTV network is truly the Out of Home Media that is Captive, Interactive, and Measurable, here's why:

1) iCabTV is Captive: it is easy to justify the captivity of the iCabTV network. In a taxi environment, it is extremely captive, it is in-escapable for the passengers to be viewing the iCabTV screen. According to our statistics in December 2009, we have a staggering 97.9% screen uptime during taxi rides which means 97.9% of the passenger are keeping our screens alive through out their trip. Compared to traditional media like TV and newspaper, as well as other OOH digital networks and billboards, iCabTV network by far has the highest view-rate which also means it is much more captive.

2) iCabTV is Interactive: The iCabTV screen consists of an 8-inch touch screen and a robust CPU, think of it as a mini-computer inside taxis:-). Thus we have built-in the ability to play flash-enabled files on out screens. And depending on the creativity of our clients, the iCabTV network can display flash-based interactive messages that engages the passenger, creating a long-lasting impression in the passenger mind. Note: our iSearch Directory Buttons were accessed over 5.6 Million times in December with 1000 screens.

3) iCabTV is Measurable: We have built-in extensive logging capabilities into the iCabTV network. It is the ONLY OOH media in Singapore that can provide a post-campaign effectiveness report to our clients and inform them of when and where their message was played, how many times was it played (yes, we only count them when screen is on and alive) as well as the reach and exposure of the message. If the campaign was interactive, we even include in the comprehensive report the interactions on the screen by the passengers. This report easily provides a baseline for our clients to calculate the ROI of the campaign as well as justifying future campaigns launch on iCabTV.

Finally, at UzoneMedia, our passion is to build a revolutionary digital OOH media network for people on the move that's intelligent, interactive, location-aware, and measurable. Our vision is to become the largest intelligent mobile infotainment media network in Asia that converge content, commerce, and services. Thank you for your continuing support to make our vision and passion come true and we hope to hear from you!

We strife to constantly making improvements to our iCabTV digital media network with your valuable feedback. Should you have any feedbacks or suggestions on how we can further improve on the iCabTV digital media network, please send us an email to feedbacks@icabtv.com.

Thanks again!

Rod Stewart "Name That Tune" Concert Tickets Giveaway on iCabTV

2009-02-23T13:57:00.005+08:00

From now until Feb 27th, when sitting in a taxi with iCabTV, be on the look out for the new Rod Stewart "Name That Tune" Concert Ticket Giveaway Promotion on the iCabTV screen. We will giveaway 1 pair of tickers to 1 lucky winner who SMS the right song title from Rod Stewart and enjoy Rod Stewart performing live at grace Singapore Indoor Stadium, on 28th February 2009 to perform his greatest classics of all time.

Born in 1945, the London-born performer captivated the world with his stellar collection of hits, spanning over four decades; Maggie May, Every Picture Tells A Story, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?, Have I Told You Lately, Reason to Believe, Tonight’s the Night and many more. His songs resonate in the hearts and minds of fans, with over 250 million record sales and his staying power in the music history. The legend that is Rod Stewart is a must see concert. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to watch him live FREE from iCabTV.

UzoneMedia's effort to drive Charity campaign

2009-02-23T13:48:00.005+08:00

As a young company, UzoneMedia believes that it is our social responsibility to contribute something back to our society, involving ourselves in the community development of Singapore is one of the most effective ways. Going beyond business, our heart truly lies in the community where we serve and hope to share the benefits of our success with the less fortunate as well as to support the nation's campaigns to promote social harmony and cohesiveness in Singapore.
Generally, UzoneMedia welcomes and will consider all sponsorship proposals that enhances our believs above except:
Have political, racial or religious inclinations
Non-specific fundraising projects or appeals
Do not have clear and realistic objectives
Request from individuals or for-profit organisations
Please send in your request (consists of sponsorship proposal, nature of the project, timelines and background of the organization) to:
Email info@uzonemedia.com with the Subject: "Charity"

Who said taxis are not Romantic?!!!

2009-02-14T12:39:00.007+08:00

This year's Valentine's Day, everyone can do something really romantic for thier loved ones on iCabTV. Between now and Feb 16th 2009, send us your most touching, romantic Valentine's message for your love one to valentines@uzonemedia.com and we will post it on all 1,000 iCabTV taxis. Here are some of the most beautiful messages we have received so far. Do come back to our iCabTV blog regularly as we will post these Valetine's messages as we receive them.

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To my wife (Valerie Ma),

I am addicted to your smile, obsessed to your sweetness and drunk by your beauty
You are my source for happiness & loveliness.
Laopo, never a single thing or person can touch/affect me like you do.
You are my special one and only one.
I have lost myself in exchange for you to be with me forever.
Nothing is more important than you and nothing will stop me from sticking to you.
I will provide you my heart & soul to build our small family together.
Loving you every second

From: Chuang Pei-Han

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My dearest baby Razali...i still remember how i met u..the sweet memories we had...wanting to know each other but we both din say or show it for 2 months..I was with u since e day we started..e day i'll never forget.Thanks for e advance valentines bouquet of fererros. . .And Thanks for all e love and care u haf given me these 2 yrs..Happy Valentines Day..We'll Spend more time tomorrow..I Love u..Muacks..

Kimberly Frances

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My dear YL,

Miracle doesn't happen and again I am unable to celebrate this valentine with you. I had been waiting you for the past one year, bere there for you whenever you need me. Although the live without you is not easy, but I feel happy everytime when we meet, can see your smile, our laughter...

You told me you still loving me but it is not fair for me. It isn't unfair. After all, I truely know myself still loving you much and willing to do whatever thing to hold back our relationship. I just want to tell you that I trust you and I can keep waiting for you...

I will never forget our 0809, our hapiness, our sweet memories, every single moment, every promise from you... I never ask for repay how much I sacrify for you...

Love you, miss you and wish you happy... Even I might not the one for you, but I will never forget this relationship... I believe we did love each other much and the happiness we had are all true and real from heart...

Love,
Bb

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iCabTV Passenger Survey Results Published!

2009-01-20T15:34:00.010+08:00

During Dec 28th 2008~Jan 4th 2009, we ran an interactive flash survey on iCabTV to obtain an accurate gauge of the taxi passengers profile in Singapore. Amazingly, over 30,000 passengers took our interactive survey and we would like to share with everyone on the results of the survey. The survey is quite simple, we 1st show a "Touch to Begin" button on iCabTV to prompt the passenger to take the survey, the passenger will then be guided through a series of questions on the screen to input information such as gender, education, age group of the passenger. Upon completion of the survey the passenger will be shown a SMS call-to-action for a chance to win a pair of movie tickets. Here are the results of the survey:

Some of the key interesting facts of iCabTV viewers:

1) 56% of our iCabTV viewers are male

2) 78% taxi riders are local vs. 22% tourists

3) 89% of taxi riders are between ages of 15~44 which represents a very high-spending group of audience

4) 78% of taxi riders has at least GCE O/A level education, a huge 35% of taxi riders holds an University Degree

5) 54% of taxi riders makes at least SGD$50,000/annum salary

6) 74% of taxi riders do not own a car

7) 75% of taxi riders takes taxis less than 3 times a week

What we have here is a real and up-close view of the profile of the in-taxi passengers in Singapore, imagine any product, services, or brand companies utilizing the iCabTV platform to engage the audience directly and interact with the marketing message.

Free Magiclean Handy Duster from iCabTV!

2009-01-12T11:23:00.005+08:00

One of the hottest selling products in Singapore- The Magiclean Handy Duster. When taking taxis in Singapore, do be on the lookout for a promotional offer on iCabTV which will let you win a FREE Magiclean handy duster. This duster is simply amazing, it attracts the finest dust from anywhere you are trying to clean, the compact size of the duster lets you clean tight and hard to reach areas. The high-absorption fiber picks up all the dust and it is perfect for cleaning all home electronic appliances such as TVs, Home Stereos, and even your computers and laptops! Rest assure that the soft fibers will also never damage or scratch your precious TV/Laptop/Computer screens. So make sure when you hail a taxi, look for a taxi with iCabTV inside and become one of the lucky winners for a Magiclean Handy Duster!

Take the iCabTV Passenger Survey and Win!

2008-12-23T13:19:00.005+08:00

Between now and Jan 4th, iCabTV is running a special promotion that gives away movie tickets to see the new film "Transporter 3" starring Jason Statham showing on Jan 1th 2009. To win a pair of tickets, just complete a simple survey showing on iCabTV and at the end of the survey you will be promted with instructions on how to win the tickets. So, remember to look around and once you spot an iCabTV Taxis, hop into it and jump on the survey so that come Jan 1st 2009, you can jump into a theatre and watch "Transporter 3" with a friend FREE!

Another great service on iCabTV: Find all DBS/POSB/UOB ATMs around you!

2008-12-06T13:37:00.007+08:00

If you ride taxis as much as I do, you probably have ran into similar situations as I have all the time. That is as you arrived to your destination, whether meeting friends up for a quick drink or catching a movie with your buddies, you realize you need to quickly find an ATM to withdraw some money.

Well, situation resolved! From now on, iCabTV will let you find all the DBS/POSB/UOB ATMs around you, just touch the "Shopping" button and then you will see an "ATM" button, touch that and a list of all the ATMs around your destination will be displayed right in front of you, we even automatically sort it for you from the closest to the furthest. Now you just have to make sure you have enough money in your bank before making the withdraw, which iCabTV can't help you....at the moment at least....;-)

Show Luo (羅志祥) Autograph T-Shirt Giveaway on iCabTV!

2008-12-06T13:19:00.006+08:00

Seem like iCaTV is giving away something great almost everyweek! For the next 2 weeks, until Dec 17th 2008, do be on the lookout when riding taxis with iCabTV. This is a 2nd stage of a campaign iCabTV is doing with Taiwan Tourism Board. This time we are giving away 50 T-Shirts autographed by Taiwan famous singer, actor, and show host Show Luo (羅志祥). Winning is easy, just watchout for the short Taiwan video showing on iCabTV and answer a very simple question via SMS. Hurry! Hop into a taxi now! This is your chance to win your very own very rare memorabilia of 羅志祥!

Jolin Tsai Autograph CD Album Giveaway!

2008-11-21T18:25:00.006+08:00

Another great incentive for riding taxis!

iCabTV has partnered with Taiwan Visitor's Association to give away Jolin Tsai's (蔡依林) autograph CD album! Hurry, we only have 30 albums to giveaway so make sure to SMS in when you sit in an iCabTV taxi!

Unbaised Singapore Restaurant Ratings in iCabTV!

2008-11-09T10:15:00.007+08:00

Our software team have just sent out an e-mail late last night informing the release of another software upgrade across the whole iCabTV network (on a Saturday night @11:28pm....wow!)

Best of all, this upgrade is with the enhancement to add the long awaited, most requested, unbiased restaurant ratings!!

Now you can find out the popular rating of the local restaurants when you search for restaurants based on distance nearby or A~Z while riding in any of the iCabTV taxis in Singapore.

Give it a try and let us know your feedbacks!

P.S. Come voice your opinion and help support the restaurant ratings shown in iCabTV!

iCabTV's restaurant ratings are currently linked and maintained by our online partner www.FoodAdvisor.com.sg. Make your restaurant visit count and help rate the restaurant(s) that you have just went to by voicing it out in www.FoodAdvisor.com.sg!

Your rating will be reflected in iCabTV!

Promo Dove Complete Hair Fall Therapy Sample - Nov 2008

2008-11-07T22:17:00.007+08:00

Here's another free give-away for iCabTV taxi passengers in Singapore starting Nov 7th.

Courtesy of Dove, we are giving away 100 bottles of free Dove Hair Fall Therapy samples!

1st 100 SMS entry wins. Give it a try! =)

Promo Rihanna Live Concert Tickets in iCabTV - Nov 2008

2008-11-07T10:54:00.002+08:00

For all those Rihanna fans! Fresh out for iCabTV viewers today! We are giving out free concert ticket for Rihana LIVE in Singapore!!!

Hurry! we only have six tickets to give away so expect to be gone soon!!

Concert will take place at Singapore Indoor Stadium on Nov 13th, 2008.

I know iCabTV is enhancing its services...but exactly what can I do with iCabTV?

2008-11-06T21:36:00.002+08:00

Here's an interesting question... actually we get asked by almost everyone. =)

Well, as of 6/11/2008, iCabTV allows you so far to:

1. See news and short entertainment video clips, daily updated scrolling news feeds, weather and a fairly accurate clock you can depend on....(iCabTV has the most reliable and accurate time shown since it syncs via NTP in real-time!)

2. Access iCabTV touchscreen for interactive information as follows:
a. Find nearby shops, services and restaurants by distance or A-Z
b. Latest events, and promotions around Singapore
c. Horoscope and Chinese Zodiac
d. Stocks and Currency Exchange (in plan to add real-time soon)
e. Find nearest ATM/POSB machines when you need it
f. Recommendation on what to do, where to go, and where to eat
g. Latest movie info and ratings, as well as coming soon movies
h. Access movie cinema location and showtimes
i. Bi-Weekly promo freebies sponsored by iCabTV partners and clients.

So what's coming up and in development?
a. Unbiased Singapore restaurant ratings
b. Changi airport flight information
c. Bluetooth downloads of coupons/promotions to your mobile phone
d. Movie/events reservations and ticket purchasing
e. Games in iCabTV and allow download to your mobile phone
f. Realtime voting and rate local restaurants/pubs
g. Bluetooth download of ringtones, movie trailers, songs, brochures, maps, java games, and useful services to your mobile phone
h. Vote in iCabTV and see most popular places to go in Singapore by iCabTV community
i. Vote and participate in interesting polls and access real-time results from iCabTV
j. Real-time Financial news section for serious investors
k. Singapore maps for access on screen and download

We are constantly improving our services in iCabTV, tell us about what you want to see improved and enhanced!

send us feedbacks to www.uzonemedia.com/contact/icabtvfeedback.html

Thanks again,

UzoneMedia

Promo $20 Taxi Vouchers in iCabTV - Oct 2008

2008-10-15T10:44:00.000+08:00

This one we gave away 1,000 dollar worth of FREE $20 taxi vouchers jointly sponsored by ComfortDelGro.

We originally thought the promo will last for at least a month, but we've gotten overwhelming participation and reached over 500 SMS in just 8 days....

Forgot we have over 50,000 commuters a day looking at iCabTV screen... will try to do more of these soon. ;)

Promo Movie Tickets in iCabTV - July 2008

2008-07-28T10:29:00.000+08:00

Our first promo sponsored by Golden Village in July 2008. where we only have close to 100 taxis operating on the road.... total giving out 50 pair of movie tickets which all claimed within a week's time. ;-)

Press Coverage - Straits Times July 2008

2008-07-01T21:25:00.000+08:00

intersting coverage on Straits Times on business tapping onto mobile TV technologies. our VP Marketing gets all the center of focus instead of iCabTV with his handsome face.... ;p

Press Release - 26 June 2008

2008-06-26T20:47:00.000+08:00

UzoneMedia Partners ComfortDelGro to Launch iCabTV for the First Time in Singapore

Singapore, USA, 26 June 2008 – UzoneMedia Inc. celebrated the commencement of its partnership with ComfortDelGro, leading taxi operator in Singapore for the launch of UzoneMedia’s iCabTV network.
UzoneMedia and ComfortDelGro’s taxi company, Comfort Transportation, have signed a definitive agreement which grants UzoneMedia the exclusive rights to operate touch-enabled LCD based infotainment systems in ComfortDelGro taxis in Singapore effective immediately. This marks UzoneMedia’s first direct involvement in Singapore’s media market and its first direct investment in proprietary digital media network.

UzoneMedia’s iCabTV will be installed in ComfortDelGro taxis in stages over the next few months. With at least 1,000 ComfortDelGro taxis expected to carry the system by fourth quarter of 2008, iCabTV will reach more than 30,000 affluent consumers, business professionals, and tourists across Singapore on a daily basis.

Said Mr Jim Chuang, CEO of UzoneMedia: 「UzoneMedia’s iMMN platform will revolutionize the way commuters ride taxis. iCabTV, is an infotainment platform that aggregates content, commerce and services. Our platform, has the ability to push contents intelligently based on the location of the taxis and time of day, allows marketing messages to reach our target audience more effectively. In addition, the LCD touchscreens installed in the taxis display interactive contents that engage the passengers, thus making content impression last even longer. Finally, all of our iCabTV screens in the taxis are networked together via 3.5G technology that allows us to deliver media contents to thousands of mobile LCD touch panels efficiently and effectively.「

Mr Chuang added: 「ComfortDelGro has always been known for its commitment to providing high level services. It has distinguished itself not only as the leading taxi operator in Singapore, but also as a global leader in public land transport. This assures a consistent, continuous, high quality demographic for the advertisers on iCabTV Network and so we made ComfortDelGro the natural choice for our launch into the Singapore market.」

Said Mr Yang Ban Seng, ComfortDelGro CEO (Taxi Business): 「We are delighted to be working with UzoneMedia and their partners. Their experience in digital media and unique understanding of building, managing and maintaining digital media networks allows us to have the confidence that this partnership and iCabTV will further enhance the taxi experience for our commuters. 「

UzoneMedia’s iCabTV platform supports a wide range of digital formats such as JPEG pictures, Flash animation to full motion DVD quality video, all with stereo sound. Clients can choose spot durations ranging from 15 to 60 seconds or longer, and campaigns between one week to three months.
Commenting on the significance of the launch, Mr Chuang said: 「It is an exciting time for outdoor media in Singapore. Through the iCabTV network, our company is poised to take advantage of the rapid changes in wants, needs and expectations of clients, passengers and transport operators to enrich their experience. This marks the first step in UzoneMedia’s strategy to emerge as the dominant operator of digital media networks for out-of-home media in Singapore.」

UzoneMedia is a privately held corporation founded in 2006, it is shaping the future with its vision and leadership in iCabTV™ – a location- and time-based targeted infotainment platform that allows the aggregation and convergence of media contents, commerce, and services over public wireless infrastructures. iCabTV is a unique platform capable of reaching out to a broad new captive audience

ComfortDelGro is the world’s second largest land transport company with a total fleet size of more than 41,000 buses, taxis and rental vehicles. It operates in seven countries - Singapore, China, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Vietnam and Malaysia – giving it the broadest footprint amongst its international peers. Currently, overseas ventures account for 44% of Group turnover. The Group aims to derive 70% of its total turnover from overseas within the next five to seven years.
For more information, please contact:

William Hang
VP Marketing & Business Development
UzoneMedia Pte Ltd
DID: 6741-1989 x201
Email: william@uzonemedia.com

Tammy Tan
Group Corporate Communications Officer
ComfortDelGro Corporation
DID: 6383-8021/9683-0732
Email: tammytan@comfortdelgro.com

Yvonne Tang
Manager
Group Corporate Communications
ComfortDelGro Corporation
DID: 6383-7355/ 9754-7670
Email: ytang@comfortdelgro.com

Press Coverage - My Paper June 2008 (2)

2008-06-19T21:14:00.000+08:00

another coverage by My Paper, talking about location-based services

Press Coverage - My Paper June 2008

2008-06-19T21:06:00.000+08:00

My Paper did some coverage for iCabTV as well... saying in the near future iCabTV is going to be able to provide location-based advertising, services like movie ticket reservations, useful real-time information and entertainment for the taxi commuters in Singapore.

Press Coverage - Broadcast Asia 18 June 2008

2008-06-18T20:53:00.001+08:00

some coverage in Broadcast Asia 2008, where Prime Minister visited UZoneMedia's booth to understand what iCabTV is to offer to taxi commuters in Singapore with it's first-in-market interactive mobile technology incorporating wireless Wifi-Mesh, HSDPA (3.5G), GPS, LCD touchscreen, bluetooth, and DVB-H broadcast receiving capability to provide in-taxi infotainment and services.

Welcome to iCabTV.blogger.com!!!

2008-06-01T20:25:00.002+08:00

Hello everyone,

Thank you for visiting...!

This is a place to blog about iCabTV, a new interactive digital mobile infotainment network develop and operated by UZoneMedia.

The first launch of iCabTV network is aim to be complete in Singapore, September, 2008, where 1,000 iCabTV will be deployed with ComfortDelGro, leading taxi operator in Singapore in both Comfort and CityCab Sonata taxis.

While we aggressively growing our iCabTV network, we strife to constantly improve our interactive services and contents provided in our iCabTV network. We sincerely look forward for your honest feedbacks for iCabTV improvements and would like to share any news and development that we have here in the blog.

Thanks again,

UZoneMedia