As a result, RIM will record a provision that reflects the current market environment and allows it to expand upon the aggressive level of promotional activity recently employed by the company in order to drive PlayBook adoption around the world.
"We've seen some of the more aggressive independents looking to expand their businesses, " says Marty Graham, president of the pay-per-transaction division at Rentrak, which brokers revenue-sharing deals for independent video stores.
The United Nations has been particularly aggressive in pushing for global taxes, seeking to expand its budget with levies on everything from carbon to financial transactions.
Looking to expand beyond its stable of popular reality shows, MTV executives have been open about their aggressive push into scripted series, which included bringing programming chief David Janollari aboard early last year.