AMI Entertainment Network has partnered with Warner Bros. Records to celebrate the release of Liam Gallagher’s new album As You Were.

Singer and songwriter Liam Gallagher got his start in the music industry almost three decades ago with British rockers Oasis. Gallagher has since launched his solo career and just released his debut album As You Were. Featuring singles “Wall of Glass” and “Greedy Soul,” Gallagher says As You Were is the most honest record he’s put out, and critics are calling its music swaggering and unapologetic.

To celebrate Gallagher’s album release, we’re giving one lucky AMI fan a chance to win an As You Were Deluxe Box Set which includes the album on CD and vinyl, a poster, art print, hardback book and more. Plus, five runners-up will take home a vinyl copy of the album and a t-shirt.

AMI users can enter to win now through October 18th by visiting any participating jukebox on the AMI network, AMI Jukeboxes Facebook page, or AMI’s BarLink mobile app. Fans can download the free AMI BarLink app through the Apple or Google Play stores.

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The Red Cross has launched a massive relief response to Hurricane Harvey and needs financial donations to be able to provide immediate disaster relief. In an effort to assist in their efforts and help the thousands of people affected by this devastating storm, thousands of AMI jukeboxes across the United States will feature promotional screens encouraging patrons and its mobile app users to make a donation to the Red Cross.

You and your patrons can help those affected by Hurricane Harvey by visiting redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS, or texting the word HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Operators wishing to opt out of this campaign can do so via the AMI operator website.

Also, if your AMI jukebox location has been affected by Hurricane Harvey, please contact your local distributor as AMI is currently working with them on programs to assist operators in need.

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AMI Entertainment Network has partnered with Sony Nashville to celebrate the release of Old Dominion’s new album Happy Endings.

Country music’s Old Dominion just released their sophomore album Happy Endings. Showcasing the boys’ songwriting skills with hits like “No Such Thing as a Broken Heart” and “Written in Sand,” critics are saying the album “carries a more serious tone” than their debut album, but still highlights everything fans love about the band. To celebrate the release of Happy Endings, we’re giving you a chance to win 1 of 10 autographed copies of the new album on vinyl.

Now through September 6th, AMI users can enter for their chance to win by visiting any participating jukebox on the AMI network, AMI Jukeboxes Facebook page, or AMI’s BarLink mobile app. Fans can download the free AMI BarLink app through the Apple or Google Play stores.

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AMI Entertainment Network has partnered with Sanctuary Records to celebrate the release of Iron Maiden’s latest catalog reissues.

The boys of Iron Maiden have been rocking out for more than four decades and their iconic heavy-metal sound continues to be adored by their inherently loyal fans. To celebrate their music legacy, we’re giving you a chance to win a vinyl series made up of the Iron Maiden albums that have been released over the last 25+ years, including Brave New World, Dance of Death, The Final Frontier and their latest release The Book of Souls. The entire collector’s set includes 13 vinyl albums in total!

Now through August 24th, AMI users can enter for their chance to with all 13 vinyl albums by visiting any participating jukebox on the AMI network, AMI Jukeboxes Facebook page, or AMI’s BarLink mobile app. Fans can download the free AMI BarLink app through the Apple or Google Play stores.

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The Gores Group (“Gores”), a global investment firm, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of AMI Entertainment (“AMI”).  Originally founded in 1909 as the National Automatic Music Co., AMI has been part of the bar and restaurant entertainment industry for more than a century.  Today, AMI makes digital jukeboxes and video systems that deliver music, video and advertising content to 30,000+ locations in North America and Europe. Gores acquired AMI through its Small Capitalization Partners investment fund.

“We are thrilled to partner with Gores to continue to provide state-of-the-art entertainment to our customers. We look forward to working with the Gores team and benefiting from their expertise and financial and operational resources as we enter the next chapter of our growth,” said Mike Maas, CEO of AMI Entertainment.

Jon Gimbel, Managing Director of The Gores Group added, “AMI is a high quality leader in its space and we look forward to working closely with Mike Maas and the rest of the AMI team. Our growth capital will allow the company to continue to develop innovative products that their customers deserve while continuing to expand their geographic reach. We believe that AMI is a strong platform for growth, both organic and through acquisitions, and our flexible capital base will allow us to execute on these initiatives.”

Stephens Inc. and Peter J Solomon Company acted as financial advisors to AMI Entertainment on the transaction.

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Fifty years ago, the legendary band The Doors released their self-titled, debut album. That album went on to sell millions of copies and is considered to be one of the all-time classic rock-and-roll debuts. To celebrate this landmark recording’s 50th anniversary, AMI Entertainment Network is giving its jukebox fans a chance to win a copy of The Doors deluxe edition box set.

The deluxe edition box set features The Doors’ eleven original recordings, including favorites “Break On Through (To the Other Side),” “Light My Fire,” and “The End,” plus live versions of eight tracks featured on The Doors. Now through May 24th, AMI users can enter for their chance to win by visiting any participating jukebox on the AMI network, AMI Jukeboxes Facebook page, or AMI’s BarLink mobile app. Fans can download the free AMI BarLink app through the Apple or Google Play stores. Full contest rules are available through all three entry channels.

For more information about AMI’s digital jukeboxes and other products, check out www.amientertainment.com or follow AMI on Twitter.

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AMI Entertainment Network is pleased to announce their new proximity marketing capabilities – geofencing and beacons – providing mobile users with a more personalized and engaging experience when using AMI’s BarLink mobile app.

With BarLink, AMI is blending two different proximity marketing technologies. Geofencing uses the smartphone’s built-in location services to recognize when it is in an AMI location. Geofencing’s advantage is that it’s a software-only solution and can be immediately turned on in all of AMI’s BarLink-enabled locations. Beacons offer a more precise solution in those locations that have been physically equipped with a blue-tooth beacon device. Through a partnership with inMarket, the beacons enable AMI to work with third-party advertisers and mobile app vendors to broaden the reach of messages brought to patrons in AMI BarLink locations.

BarLink users will now receive targeted messages based on their app usage and offers relevant to the specific AMI jukebox location they’re attending.  “AMI is committed to improving the user experience of BarLink users in AMI locations,” said Ron Richards, AMI Entertainment Network’s Chief Technology Officer. “Proximity marketing lets AMI reach out to patrons entering our locations, reminding them to use the jukebox and bringing them exciting offers to enhance the bar experience.”

For more information about AMI’s digital jukeboxes and other products, check out www.amientertainment.com or follow AMI on Twitter.

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AMI Entertainment Network, a leading provider of music and video entertainment solutions to the nightclub and bar industry, today announced that it has acquired NSM Music Group Ltd. With a demonstrated history of innovation, NSM Music has pioneered the evolution and distribution of jukeboxes across Europe since 1951. AMI’s acquisition of NSM will pave the way for exciting new products and services for its European customers.

“NSM helps further AMI’s goal of providing state-of-the-art entertainment to meet the needs of pubs and restaurants everywhere,” said Mike Maas, AMI Entertainment Network’s president. “This is a highly complementary acquisition that will expand and strengthen AMI’s global footprint by adding a jukebox network as rich in heritage as our own.”

NSM Music, which combines decades of jukebox manufacturing, user experience, and European design excellence, will retain its brand independence and continue to be headquartered in Leeds, UK. Martin Agabeg will remain General Manager of NSM Music, reporting to Mike Maas. “AMI plans to continue with NSM’s successful business approach in the UK, with increased investment in providing operators with better products and services,” said Martin Agabeg.

For more information about AMI’s digital jukeboxes and other products, check out www.amientertainment.com or follow AMI on Twitter.

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For the past three years, AMI jukebox locations in the U.S. have had the capability to upgrade their AMI jukeboxes by adding the Music Video Kit. AMI is pleased to announce that this revenue-generating feature is now available in Canadian provinces. The premium upgrade package allows operators to connect their NGX digital jukebox models to nearby televisions, giving patrons the ability to watch music videos right alongside their favorite songs.

Music video playback in simple, straightforward, and blends seamlessly with the existing AMI jukebox experience. When selecting a song from a video-enabled jukebox or AMI’s BarLink mobile app, patrons can choose to pay one extra credit to have a music video accompany their song choice. Music video is proven to increase revenue for operators and their locations.

Because music video is offered as an upgrade during standard song selection, it won’t disrupt traditional audio jukebox usage. When a purchased video is not playing, the connected TVs or the upper screen of the NGX Ultra display AMI’s eye-catching promotional loop that increases jukebox visibility and informs patrons about the new music video feature. Also, ads operators and locations create using AMI’s free Ad Manager tool get maximum visibility by displaying on the additional screens.

AMI’s Music Video Upgrade Kit is easy to install and comes with everything needed to connect an NGX Classic, NGX Mini or NGX Mini 2 to existing televisions. And, the NGX Ultra is equipped with an upper 32” screen which is dedicated to the music video and Ad Manager features. For more information on music video in Canada or the U.S., please contact your local distributor or AMI Regional Sales Manager.

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Rising to stardom at the age of 13, LeAnn Rimes has been releasing country hits for more than two decades. Her latest album Remnants drops today, and to celebrate its release, AMI has teamed up with Sony Music and Thirty Tigers to give three AMI fans a chance to win a prize pack from the sultry artist.

Now through February 15th, AMI fans can enter for their chance to win the grand prize, which includes an autographed microphone, photo of Rimes, and copy of Remnants on CD, plus a one-year LeAnn fan club membership, t-shirt and phone case. But don’t worry, we’re giving away two more prize packs with tons of SWAG from the artist – that’s three chances to win!

To enter the LeAnn Rimes giveaway, visit any participating jukebox on the AMI network, the AMI Jukebox Facebook page, or AMI’s BarLink mobile app. You can download the free AMI BarLink app through the Apple or Google Play stores. Full contest rules are available through all three entry channels.

Be sure to check out LeAnn Rimes’ new album Remnants and her hit single “Long, Live, Love” which is available now on AMI Jukeboxes. For more information about AMI’s digital jukeboxes and other products, check out www.amientertainment.com or follow AMI on Twitter.

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