About Us : Industry Associations
Industry Associations
mBlox is dedicated to the highest professional standards, adhering to and often exceeding guidelines and regulations set by industry bodies and regulators worldwide. We hold memberships in a number of professional organizations, including MEF, MDA, 160 Characters, ADMA and MMA
Mobile Entertainment Forum (MEF)
The MEF is a global trade association representing all participants in the mobile entertainment value chain. MEF is committed to reducing the barriers to entry into the innovative mobile entertainment market. mBlox was a founding member, and Andrew Bud, Executive Chairman of mBlox, is currently serving as Global Chair of the MEF.
GSM Association (GSMA)
The GSMA represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry. Spanning 219 countries, the GSMA unites more than 750 of the world’s mobile operators, as well as 200 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset makers, software companies, equipment providers, Internet companies, and media and entertainment organisations. The GSMA is focused on innovating, incubating and creating new opportunities for its membership, all with the end goal of driving the growth of the mobile communications industry.
Association for Interactive Media & Entertainment (AIME)
The Association for Interactive Media and Entertainment is the longest serving trade body in the interactive media business where customers engage, consume and pay for information and entertainment services.
AIME promotes excellence in the world of Interactive Media and Entertainment. The purpose of AIME is to create an environment of consumer confidence and trust within which our Members’ commerce can flourish within a framework of a strong Members’ code of ethics.
AIME has a membership that represents the entire value chain – from the providers of information and entertainment to the network operators and technical service providers that deliver and bill them to customers.
Mobile Marketing Association (MMA)
The MMA is the premier global industry trade association for companies involved in mobile marketing and associated technologies. Several members of the mBlox team currently serve on a number of the committees such as the Participation TV Industry Workgroup that creates guidelines for the entire industry, ensuring safe practices for consumers.
CTIA
CTIA represents service providers, manufacturers, wireless data and internet companies, as well as other contributors to the wireless universe. CTIA advocates on their behalf before the Executive Branch, the Federal Communications Commission, Congress, and state regulatory and legislative bodies.
The association also operates the industry's leading trade shows.
Mobile Data Association (MDA)
The MDA is the UK’s principal trade body representing the mobile data industry. With more than 95 members throughout Europe, the MDA provides a forum for the industry to meet and share information, and promotes the uses and benefits of mobile data. The association also maintains an informal dialogue with appropriate government and regulatory bodies.
160 Characters
160 Characters is the leading membership forum for mobile messaging professionals in the UK. A value-added services industry has never had a better opportunity. With so many changes happening in this exciting industry—the number of text messages growing every year, changes in the regulatory landscape, new technologies and services being launched all the time—160 Characters helps its members keep track of what is going on, and make sense of it.
Australian Direct Marketing Association (ADMA)
ADMA is Australia's principal body for information-based marketing. Formed in 1966, it has evolved to become the nation's pre-eminent marketing association, representing over 500 member organizations.
