Vobile joins BASE and DEGI
January 23, 2024
By Colin Mann
Digital content protection and transaction services specialist Vobile has become the newest hybrid member of the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) & DEGI: The Digital Entertainment Group International.
It joins the 80 plus organisations within the BASE and DEGI community of members and partners at a time of collaboration, conversation, ongoing change and rapid growth within the home entertainment industry, highlighted by recently released data noting the value of consumer spend across the UK Home Entertainment Category rose to £4.9 billion (€5.7bn) in 2023, up 10.6 per cent Year on Year (YoY).
“We are thrilled to announce that Vobile has joined BASE and DEGI as a member,” declared Manni Nagi, Head of Europe at Vobile. “For more than 15 years, Vobile has been the trusted partner to leading entertainment companies across North America and Asia. We now look forward to offering world-class products and solutions to European content owners and sports leagues. Also, as thought leaders in the entertainment industry, we are excited to partner with BASE/DEGI and their members to share our knowledge and insights in the ever-changing landscape.”
BASE and DEGI link creators, distributors, retailers, technology companies, digital service providers, agencies and audiences on both local and global levels. It prioritises understanding audience behaviour and industry progress, shaping industry response to critical issues. Through its dedicated unit within the long running Industry Trust for IP Awareness, BASE consistently captures, analyses and disseminates insights on piracy behaviours. The work of the Industry Trust, informs sector strategies and highlights the impacts of IP infringement in tandem with educating consumers about the risks associated with IP violations.
“Combatting piracy has long been a collective industry effort, where the delivery of comprehensive solutions involve participation from all facets of the industry,” commented Liz Bales, Chief Executive at BASE. “Vobile’s pioneering work in rights management has set a benchmark for safeguarding and advocating for copyright worldwide. Their collaboration strengthens our shared approach outlined in the Piracy: A Problem Shared report, and I’m delighted to welcome them to our ever-growing membership.”