Fast Company has quoted 220.  What do you think the number is?  Jonah Berger (@j1berger) wrote a book on the science of becoming contagious – but is he sharing any numbers? Not here he isn’t…

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-science-of-going-viral-2013-3

We have the numbers.  Milyoni’s #SocialVideo platform has the analytics to track what makes a video go viral.  And not just any video, Your video.  We know Exactly how many expressions it takes to bring in another new user.  And have the science and analytics to prove it.  Our number today is 50.  50 and dropping.  We’ve been quiet too long about it – that’s stopping now.

Do you have a number?  Do you even know your number?  Not only do we know our number – we know why.

What’s Your number?

#SocialVideo – we’ve got something worth catching

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Wow, two releases in one week! Today we launched yet another product update, named after the wonderful actress Natalie Portman. Let’s take a look at some of the new features Natalie Portman brought to #SocialVideo:

Enhanced Social Lobby to inspire sharing before the video starts

iPhone optimization

Enhanced chat to support high volume usage at major events

Upgrades to StudioCentral – our #SocialVideo admin tool

“Michael J. Fox” is up next. Stay tuned.
 

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Milyoni Announces Worldwide June 17th Viewing Party for Sublime “3-Ring Circus: Live at the Palace – October 21, 1995″

Sublime’s First Ever Complete Live Video Recording to Be Screened for a Global Audience

Concert Available in Three Package Configurations – DVD, CD and 2DVD+CD Deluxe Package Featuring Bonus Show – on June 18th

Los Angeles, CA (June 12, 2013) – On Monday, June 17, a global online viewing party will occur to celebrate the eagerly anticipated DVD and CD release of Sublime’s 3-Ring Circus: Live at the Palace – October 21, 1995. This concert catches the trio of late frontman / guitarist / songwriter Bradley Nowell, bassist Eric Wilson and drummer Bud Gaugh in top form before a packed house at the legendary Hollywood, CA venue. Sublime fans can gather with other music-lovers from all over the world to watch the band tear through 27 songs, including the hits “Date Rape,” “Badfish,” and “40 Oz To Freedom,” as well as covers of classic songs that reflect the band’s broad stylistic range of influences (“54-46 Was My Number” by Toots & the Maytals, “House of Suffering” by Bad Brains, and the Grateful Dead’s “Scarlet Begonias”).

The classic concert will be broadcast live on Facebook to over 1 billion Facebook users and on sublimelbc.com. For $1.99 viewers can watch, listen and interact together on facebook.com/sublime and sublimelbc.com starting at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET (visit Milyoni for international time listings). The $1.99 fee will earn viewers a discount on music and merchandise purchases on the Sublime store. This special online broadcast is part of Milyoni and Universal Music Enterprises’ “Legends in the Cloud” series. Using Milyoni’s Social Video Platform, music enthusiasts will enjoy a unique and socially interactive experience with millions of Sublime fans. Users will be able to live chat and connect with other viewers as well as engage with time-released Social Widgets, such as images, trivia, polls, and video clips.

Shot by Gary Davis in his “Rock-Steadi-Cam” style – a single camera that’s fully involved in the concert, giving the viewer a first-person perspective of what it’s like to be on-stage with the band, 3-Ring Circus: Live at the Palace – October 21, 1995, contains more than 78 minutes of the band’s performance and on-stage antics on full display in a sold-out setting. The concert’s sound was remastered and remixed from the live audio culled from the original “warts n’ all” mono source soundboard mix, camera audio and audience mic.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the formation of Sublime, a band that earned legions of devoted fans during a vital career that inspired countless other artists. Sublime performed their first official show on July 4, 1988 (sometimes infamously referred to as the “Peninsula Riot”) in Long Beach, CA and went on to release one of the most publicly adored and critically acclaimed hit albums of the 1990’s.

To be released by UMe, Geffen, Gasoline Alley and Skunk Records 3-Ring Circus: Live at the Palace – October 21, 1995 will be available in three package configurations. The DVD package will contain the concert video, which is newly edited using Hi-8 video and recently discovered 16mm and Super 8 film footage; a CD version will contain the live concert audio; and a 2DVD+CD Deluxe package will feature the audio and video, the original Hi-8 Palace concert video (unedited), an exclusive poster and laminated backstage pass housed in an eco-friendly 8-panel softpak, as well as an additional bonus concert video of Sublime live at the Las Palmas Theater (from February 17, 1995).

3-Ring Circus: Live at the Palace – October 21, 1995 is currently available for pre-order at the Sublime store (http://sublimelbc.com/store) and Amazon (http://smarturl.it/SublimePalaceCDDVD).

About Milyoni

Milyoni, Inc. (pronounced “million-eye”) is the leader in social video for entertainment companies, brands, and artists all over the globe. Milyoni’s #SocialVideo platform presents a highly differentiated video experience with the power to extend audience reach and the analytics to measure success. Milyoni is currently partners with leading companies, such as Universal Music Group, MasterCard, Columbia Records, Universal Pictures, Lionsgate, Fender, Monster Energy, and Paramount Studios.

Based in Pleasanton, the company will also expand its U.S. presence, with offices opening in Los Angeles and New York City.

To find more information about Milyoni, please visit: www.milyoni.com.

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Contact:

Erik Stein, Scoop Marketing for Sublime, 818-761-4645, estein@solters.com

Jennifer Ballantyne for UMe, 310-865-2350, jennifer.ballantyne@umusic.com

Maggie Mosteller for Milyoni, 925-251-1701, Maggie@milyoni.com

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What time does it start in your time zone?

• Honolulu (HST): 3:00PM June 17th
• San Francisco (PDT): 6:00PM June 17th
• Denver (MDT): 7:00PM June 17th
• Chicago (CDT): 8:00PM June 17th
• New York (EDT): 9:00PM June 17th
• Rio de Janeiro (BRT): 10:00PM June 17th
• London (BST): 2:00AM June 18th
• Vienna (CEST): 3:00AM June 18th
• Mumbai (IST): 6:30AM June 18th
• Singapore (SGT): 10:00AM June 18th
• Tokyo (JST): 11:00AM June 18th
• Sydney (EST): 12:00PM June 18th
• Auckland (NZST): 2:00PM June 18th

Courtesy of http://everytimezone.com/

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Milyoni names its releases after Celebrities in the Movie and Music Industry.  No endorsement is implied.

Today, we launched “Morgan Freeman” for #SocialVideo. This anxiously awaited release included some major updates for #SocialVideo. Let’s take a look!

New link widget & tracking analytics – Using high-res images we can link this widget to all sorts of places… like Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Spotify, Soundcloud, IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, e-commerce stores, contest registration pages, and iTunes… just to name a few!

Check out our #SocialVideo Test Drives to see exciting examples on how you can use this widget for your next #SocialVideo campaign!

What is #SocialVideo? widget – This widget gives users cool tips about our application and how to use the platform.

YouTube integration – While we already had the ability to play YouTube videos on #SocialVideo, our complete integration included ad integration, video view tracking, and the launch of our new YouTube Channel Quick-Start Program!

Scaling and performance updates

iPad optimization updates

“Natalie Portman” is up next.  Stay tuned.

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This week, the Man of Steel Extended Trailer took the top spot, followed by the new Pacific Rim Trailer and the Legion of the Black Release Party. Tune in next week to see who takes #1. Meanwhile, watch these videos and see what all the fuss is about!

Rounding out the Top 10…

1. Man of Steel Extended Trailer (Watch!)

2. Pacific Rim Trailer (Watch!)

3. Legion of the Black Movie & Release Party (Watch!)

4. Man of Steel Extended Trailer #2 (Watch!)

5. Andy Intro & Legion of the Black Preview (Watch!)

6. Machete Kills Trailer (Watch!)

7. Rod Stewart’s “She Makes Me Happy” (Watch!)

8. The Wolverine Trailer (Watch!)

9. Thor: The Dark World Trailer (Watch!)

10. “In the End” by Black Veil Brides (Watch!)

#SocialVideo powered by Milyoni

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On April 15th, we launched the “Seth Rogan” product update! This was an exciting release with some key enhancements to our platform. Check them out here:

Launched Spreedly gateway – we now allow 40 different payment types and received our PCI Certification!

Updated our Gallery page layout – this includes larger images, new navigation buttons, and a new look for bundles.

Added blocked words feature in chat – the real Seth Rogan would probably not appreciate this feature…

New responsive layout – making sure our experience looks amazing across all devices and browsers!

Some bugs were also fixed in this release!

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On Wednesday, April 24th, a historic global online listening party will occur to celebrate the release of Bob Marley’s Kaya: 35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition CD. Following the listening party will be a live broadcast of an intimate performance by the 5 time Grammy© Award winning reggae artist Ziggy Marley. The concert will be broadcast from the world famous Roxy Theatre in Hollywood, on the very same stage where his father, Bob Marley performed in the 1970’s.

Both the listening party and concert will be broadcast live on Facebook to over 1 billion Facebook users. Viewers can watch, listen and interact together on the Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley, and Legends in the Cloud Facebook pages, as well as http://bobmarley.com, http://ziggymarley.com starting at 7:00pm (PDT) with the streaming of the entire 2-CD set Kaya: 35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition. Immediately after, starting at 9:00 pm (PDT) they can watch a FREE concert by Ziggy Marley where online viewers can watch him perform many of his classics, plus some surprises.

Bob Marley remains one of the most important and influential artists of the 20th century. His lifestyle and music continues to inspire new generations as his legacy lives on through his music. In the digital era, Marley has the second-highest social media following of any posthumous celebrity, with the official Bob Marley Facebook page having over 42 million fans, ranking it among the Top 25 of all Facebook pages and Top 10 among celebrity pages. His music catalog has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide since 1992 and his accolades continue including an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1994), a GRAMMY® Lifetime Achievement Award (2001), multiple entries in the GRAMMY® Hall Of Fame and the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2001).

This year marks the 35th anniversary of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ now classic 1978 release Kaya. To celebrate, on April 23, 2013, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) will release Kaya: 35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition (Island/Tuff Gong/UMe), an expanded, two-CD collection featuring 24 tracks, all completely remastered to the highest modern standards. In addition to the original 10-song release is the b-side “Smile Jamaica,” plus a second disc featuring the highly sought-after, unreleased live show, “Live at Ahoy Hallen,” recorded in Rotterdam, Netherlands on July 7, 1978.

A five-time Grammy winner, humanitarian, singer, songwriter, producer and Reggae icon, Ziggy Marley has released fifteen albums to much critical acclaim. His early immersion in music came at age ten when he sat in on recording sessions with his father, Bob Marley. Ziggy Marley and The Melody Makers, which also featured his siblings Sharon Marley, Cedella Marley and Stephen Marley, released eight best-selling albums that garnered three Grammys, with such chart-topping hits as ”Look Who’s Dancing,” “Tomorrow People” and “Tumbling Down.” Ziggy’s first solo album, Dragonfly (RCA Records), was released in 2003. His second solo release, Love is My Religion (Tuff Gong Worldwide), won a Grammy in 2006 for Best Reggae Album. His third solo album, Family Time (Tuff Gong Worldwide), scored him a 5th Grammy award for Best Children’s Album. In 2011, Ziggy released his critically acclaimed 4th studio album Wild And Free, which earned him a Grammy nomination, as well as his first ever comic book entitled MARIJUANAMAN. Recently Ziggy started Ziggy Marley Organics, a GMO-free product line including flavored coconut oils and hemp seed snacks. The products are distributed throughout the US and are available in over 1,000 stores nationwide.

This special online broadcast is part of Milyoni’s Legends in the Cloud series, which allows Facebook users to stream a variety of concerts on a pay-per-view basis as well as purchase music and merchandise. John Corpus, CEO of Milyoni says, “Our Social Video Platform metrics really prove that the platform works. Users engage, on average, 3 to 4 times per viewing, far outperforming typical on-line video performance. We are proud that UMe and Tuff Gong Worldwide have recognized the success we’ve had and selected us for these events.”

Using Milyoni’s Social Video Platform, music enthusiasts will enjoy a unique and socially interactive experience with millions of Bob Marley’s best fans. The platform features time-released Social Widgets, such as images, trivia, polls, and video clips, that can be shared with friends on Facebook and to other social networks. Users will be able to live chat and connect with other viewers on every destination where the stream will be playing. Serving as an online destination for mobile, social and Web-seekers, Milyoni’s Social Video Platform will, for the first time, enable Bob Marley enthusiasts to gather together and enjoy this beloved artist.

Milyoni and UMe are continuing their ongoing partnership with an array of documentaries, films and concerts from renowned UMe artists to be streamed online as part of the “Legends in the Cloud” series.

About Universal Music Enterprises

Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), a division of Universal Music Group, is the centralized U.S. catalog and special markets entity for the company. Working closely with all of UMG’s record labels, UMe provides a frontline approach to catalog management, a concentration of resources, a greater emphasis on strategic marketing initiatives and opportunities in new technologies. Outside North America, the Universal Strategic Marketing division of Universal Music Group International works to maximize the profile and value of UMG’s catalogue in international markets. It acts as a service center adding value through marketing initiatives and coordination of commercial issues through local and international markets.

About Tuff Gong Worldwide

The Tuff Gong label was founded in 1965 by Bob Marley, with the vision of producing, distributing and promoting his music free from the constraints of corporate label politics. In a time decades before artist-owned record labels were commonplace, the legendary Bob Marley’s vision was characteristically well ahead of its time. Now, nearly a half-century later, his dream is being realized. With Tuff Gong Worldwide, Ziggy Marley continues a dream of his father to own and manage not only his own music, but nearly every aspect of his career. Since its inception in 2005, Tuff Gong Worldwide has established itself as a leader in the reggae community and has become a sought-after expert in tapping into reggae culture. For more information, visit www.tuffgongworldwide.com.

About Milyoni

Milyoni, Inc. (pronounced “million-eye”), the leader in social entertainment, offers content providers the unique opportunity to amplify their message and harness the power of social. The Milyoni platform inspires viewers to engage through a shared, digital experience and become viral promoters in the process as they share content across their social networks. Milyoni has powered many social entertainment firsts, including the first PPV movie, live concert, socially interactive film, day-and-date release, and exclusive global music video releases, all on Facebook. Milyoni is currently partners with many leading entertainment companies, including Universal Music Group, Columbia Records, Universal Pictures, Lionsgate, Paramount Studios, and Shangri-La. For more information, visit www.milyoni.com. Follow us @milyoni.

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CONTACT:

Sujata Murthy,
Universal Music Enterprises
sujata.murthy@umusic.com
310 865 7812

Michelle Rodriguez
Ziggy Marley/Tuff Gong Worldwide
michelle@tuffgongworldwide.com
310 274 2440

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