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Blyk has 4m opt-in subscribers

Blyk has 4m opt-in subscribers

Audience grows four times in 2011.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Jan 19th 2012 at 5:24PM in News
Blyk founder departs

Blyk founder departs

Antti Őhrling quits after five years with the opt-in ad pioneer.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Dec 13th 2011 at 10:53AM in News
Blyk to run Orange Shots' media sales

Blyk to run Orange Shots' media sales

Extends relationship with Orange UK beyond the operational.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Apr 18th 2011 at 11:52AM in News
Blyk passes 800,000 subs on Aircel and Orange UK

Blyk passes 800,000 subs on Aircel and Orange UK

On target to hit 2m by end of 2011.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Mar 14th 2011 at 12:19PM in News
'Blyk on Aircel' goes live in India

'Blyk on Aircel' goes live in India

Indian youth get a shot at free text and talk in return for 'brand engagement'.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Nov 19th 2010 at 3:52PM in News
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Blyk opens Asia office

Blyk opens Asia office

New office in Singapore to target operators, advertisers and consumers in APAC.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Oct 27th 2010 at 12:28PM in News
Blyk raises €17m

Blyk raises €17m

Nexit Ventures-led funding round will help firm develop operator partner model

Stuart O'Brien
by Stuart O'Brien
on Sep 13th 2010 at 7:20PM in News
Blyk launches in the Netherlands with Vodafone

Blyk launches in the Netherlands with Vodafone

Launch advertiser partners include Nike, Beachmasters, Universal Pictures and others.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on May 5th 2010 at 1:00PM in News
MWC 2010: Orange to expand SMS and MMS ads

MWC 2010: Orange to expand SMS and MMS ads

Builds on UK launch with roll out across European footprint.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Feb 15th 2010 at 10:28AM in News
Orange ramps up Blyk-based ad service

Orange ramps up Blyk-based ad service

Full launch of Orange Shots gives brands chance to target 100,000 opted in customers.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Jan 26th 2010 at 11:06AM in News
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Blyk ditches MVNO model for Orange partnership

Blyk ditches MVNO model for Orange partnership

Blyk has announced an exclusive deal with Orange UK that will see it abandon its MVNO model there.

Stuart Dredge
by Stuart Dredge
on Jul 27th 2009 at 4:57PM in News
Blyk inks Vodafone Netherlands deal

Blyk inks Vodafone Netherlands deal

Ad-funded MVNO deviates from previous strategy in what is essentially a joint venture.

Stuart O'Brien
by Stuart O'Brien
on Jul 23rd 2009 at 11:56AM in News
Blyk into India

Blyk into India

Ad-funded MVNO in talks with local operators about going Hindi.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Jun 8th 2009 at 1:12PM in News
MWC: Blyk confirms content portal details

MWC: Blyk confirms content portal details

Ad-funded MVNO rolls out messaging-based content offering powered by Velti.

Stuart O'Brien
by Stuart O'Brien
on Feb 17th 2009 at 10:17AM in News
Blyk: data bundle is driving interest

Blyk: data bundle is driving interest

Ad-funded MVNO says membership requests are up 30 per cent since adding 'free' web browsing

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Jan 27th 2009 at 3:55PM in News
Blyk's UK CEO resigns

Blyk's UK CEO resigns

Ad-funded MVNO shuffles its pack, with incumbent UK chief resigning for 'personal reasons'.

Stuart O'Brien
by Stuart O'Brien
on Jan 9th 2009 at 3:58PM in News
Blyk prepping content deck

Blyk prepping content deck

The ad-funded MVNO Blyk is to launch a content portal aimed at its youthful user base.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Nov 28th 2008 at 11:10AM in News
Blyk raises €40 million

Blyk raises €40 million

New funds from existing investors will be used to drive international expansion.

Stuart O'Brien
by Stuart O'Brien
on Nov 19th 2008 at 10:12AM in News
SPECIAL FEATURE: The future of mobile advertising, part one

SPECIAL FEATURE: The future of mobile advertising, part one

In the first of three articles looking at the future of mobile ads, ME exec editor Tim Green gauges the market...

Stuart O'Brien
by Stuart O'Brien
on Jul 10th 2008 at 1:16PM in News
Blyk amasses 100,000 users

Blyk amasses 100,000 users

The ad-funded MVNO says it has passed UK milestone six months ahead of schedule.

Stuart O'Brien
by Stuart O'Brien
on Apr 24th 2008 at 11:14AM in News