The Trevor Project Partners with Mogreet to Deliver Unparalleled Mobile Reach for Star-Studded Red Carpet Event
Hollywood Stars Provide Their Support for the LGBTQ Community Through Mobile Campaign
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Trevor Project, the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth, launched an innovative mobile campaign surrounding its red carpet Trevor Live event at the Hollywood Palladium that generated widespread awareness, and featured exclusive mobile messages from a number of Hollywood's top stars. The mobile campaign was powered by Mogreet, the leading mobile MMS messaging platform provider for the delivery of rich media to mobile devices.
The mobile campaign featured real-time red carpet and in-venue MMS text-to-win contests, sponsored by Miller Coors. The star-studded event brought together power players from all ends of the spectrum including entertainment and technology leaders, featuring speeches from world-renowned music artist Lady Gaga and Eric Schmidt, Chairman of Google.
"With the countless support from our sponsors, celebrities and volunteers, we've helped raise awareness to the struggles and pressures that LGBTQ youth face in today's society," said David McFarland, Interim Executive Director and CEO of The Trevor Project. "The Trevor Project's mission is to provide these young people with the resources, support and community environment to thrive. Mobile provides us with the means to reach our followers in the most personal medium, and provide them with powerful messages that can directly impact their lives by letting them know that they have a supportive community that they can depend on."
Attendees who texted TREVOR to 51515 had the chance to enter a red carpet text-to-win rich media contest and win prizes at the event. The campaign also featured video thank you messages from a number of celebrities including Neil Patrick Harris, Fergie and Josh Duhamel, Darren Cris, Amy Poehler, Will Arnett, Eddie Cibrian, LeAnn Rimes, and Zachary Quinto, Trevor Live Show Producer Adam Shankman, and many of the cast members from the hit series GLEE.
"The Trevor Project provides a critical support infrastructure for at risk youth," said Patrick Mahoney, VP of Strategy and Business Development, Mogreet. "The Trevor Project's mobile video and messaging initiative allows for fans and supporters of Trevor to have real time participation in events and delivers a personalized experience for everyone, regardless of location."
Red carpet video of the Trevor Live event at the Hollywood Palladium is available here: http://bit.ly/u66D1I
About Mogreet
Founded in 2006, Mogreet is the leading mobile marketing platform for the delivery of rich media to mobile devices. The company works with leading marketers in entertainment, media, retail, consumer products, health care and real estate. Currently supported in over 175 countries, Mogreet's platform can reach 2 billion consumers globally. The company has raised $14.1 million in venture capital from Ascend Venture Group, Black Diamond Ventures, DFJ Frontier, Spyglass Ventures and Clovehitch Partners. Mogreet is headquartered in Venice, California. http://www.mogreet.com
About The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning young people under 24. Every day, The Trevor Project saves young lives through its free and confidential lifeline, in-school workshops, educational materials, online resources and advocacy. Honored by the White House as a "Champion of Change," The Trevor Project is a leader and innovator in suicide prevention. Learn more at TheTrevorProject.org.
Contact:
Lora Friedrichsen/Valerie Christopherson
Global Results Communications (GRC) for Mogreet
+1 949-608-0276
mogreet@globalresultspr.com
Virco Launches Electronic Health Record and Data Reporting Module Designed Specifically for the HIV/AIDS Treatment Community: AVIGA(TM) and AVIGA REPORTER(TM)
Release of AVIGA(TM) Family of Products Ushers in New Era of HIV Care by Allowing Health Care Professionals to Manage, Analyze and Act Upon Clinical Data
RARITAN, N.J., Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Virco Lab, Inc., the U.S. affiliate of Virco BVBA, today announced the launch of AVIGA(TM) and AVIGA REPORTER(TM). AVIGA(TM) is a web-based electronic health record (EHR) solution with HIV/AIDS disease-specific functionality and AVIGA REPORTER(TM) is a web-based, data-reporting module designed specifically for the purposes of conducting HIV/AIDS research and providing reporting capabilities. AVIGA REPORTER(TM) can be used as a standalone product or integrated with an existing EHR. Both products can provide local and federal data reporting, including requirements for Ryan White Care Act funding.
"The launch of AVIGA(TM) and AVIGA REPORTER(TM) represents a significant milestone in addressing the needs of HIV healthcare providers, enabling highly efficient research and reporting capabilities from the users' desktop," said David Rebey, Head of U.S. Business Operations, Virco Lab, Inc. "The AVIGA(TM) family of products is at the forefront of HIV/AIDS EHR technology, allowing healthcare professionals to realize the power and benefits of health information technology so they spend less time on paper-work and more on effectively managing their patients' complex, health care needs through generating insights from the mass of clinical data."
Virco BVBA acquired the electronic medical record LABTRACKER(TM) HIV in December 2009 from its originator company, Ground Zero Software. Since the acquisition, Virco has completely re-developed the platform in collaboration with the HIV treatment community. AVIGA(TM) allows users to collect, manage and analyze patient data from physicians, pharmacies, labs and clinics. The software's HIV/AIDS specific functionality offers health care providers an analytical module, and the capability to graph such clinical indicators as viral load and CD4 trends against antiretroviral therapy and integrate longitudinal resistance profiles.
AVIGA REPORTER(TM) is a data-reporting module that will primarily serve as a reporting and querying tool for both local and federal data reporting, including requirements for Ryan White Care Act funding. This module can interface with other commercial EHRs and software applications, specifically capturing and configuring medical information necessary for HIV reporting or research.
AVIGA(TM) has achieved modular certification for Stage One Meaningful Use requirements in the U.S. by the Drummond Group, one of the Office of the National Coordinator's Authorized Testing and Certification Body (ONC-ATCB) providers. The certification is in accordance with the applicable eligible provider certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. AVIGA(TM) users can qualify for federal incentives under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) during 2011/20121. (AVIGA REPORTER(TM) does not meet the Meaningful Use requirements since it is not a fully functional, free-standing EHR).
About Virco BVBA and Virco Lab, Inc.
Virco Lab, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Virco BVBA, a global diagnostic and healthcare solutions company based in Belgium, and a pioneer and leader in HIV resistance interpretation. In addition to providing resistance interpretation with the use of its virco®TYPE HIV-1, education and facilitating access to resistance interpretation worldwide, Virco actively collaborates with hospitals and academic institutions in researching solutions with virological and clinical relevance in HIV, HCV and other infectious diseases.
Virco's mission is to facilitate personalized clinical decision-making via advanced diagnostic and bioinformatic tools. Since the acquisition of LABTRACKER HIV(TM) in December 2009, Virco Lab, Inc. has been providing support and service for LABTRACKER HIV(TM) clients in the U.S. while redevelopment and planning were underway for the new and improved application AVIGA(TM).
Additional information on AVIGA(TM) and AVIGA REPORTER(TM) is available at http://www.AVIGAehr.com.
DISCLAIMER: THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS RELEASE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND REPRESENTS NO STATEMENT, PROMISE OR GUARANTEE BY VIRCO CONCERNING RECEIPT OR PAYMENT OF GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES. VIRCO STRONGLY URGES THAT YOU CONSULT WITH YOUR COUNSEL FOR ADVICE ON INCENTIVE ELIGIBILITY.
SOURCE Virco Lab, Inc.
Virco Lab, Inc.
CONTACT: Media Contact (US): David J. Rebey, Head of US Business Operations, Virco Lab, Inc., +1-908-432-9137; Customer Contact (US): Michael Tobin, Executive Director Policy and Payment, Virco Lab, Inc., +1-631-786-4720, Media Contact (Global): Nigel Hughes, Global Marketing Director, Virco BVBA, Beerse, Belgium, +32-475-554423
ZENS Launches First Qi Wireless Charging Apple iPhone Products in China With Channel Partners
China online shopping mall, coffee shops and Apple authorized retailers debut Qi wireless charging
BEIJING, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- ZENS, the First European brand supporting the global Qi wireless charging standard, today announced its launch of the first Qi Apple iPhone products in China.
"ZENS has always been committed to changing our lives with innovative thinking and technologies. China is the largest mobile terminal market in the world. ZENS will provide the top-quality Qi wireless charging experience to Chinese customers," said Global Sales Director Johan Plasmans.
ZENS -- Pioneer of the QiStandard
Qi, the global standard for wireless charging, allows devices to be charged just by placing them on any Qi charging surface without connecting cords or wires. Qi offers simplicity, convenience, and flexibility by ensuring wireless charging interoperability between any Qi-enabled device and any Qi charger, regardless of manufacturer or brand.
Just like Bluetooth® set the standard for exchanging data over short distances or Wi-Fi(TM) set the standard for wireless networking, Qi sets the standard for wireless charging. Compatibility between all Qi products is assured when you see the Qi logo.
As one of the pioneers of the Qi global standard, ZENS is not only the first company that supports universal wireless charging in Europe, Zens is also the first international brand that launched Qi certified products in China.
At the ZENS Qi product launch in Beijing, Camille Tang, Chair of Wireless Power Consortium's Promotion Work Group and President, ConvenientPower Group said, "China and ZENS both take a significant step towards the 'intelligent' wireless lifestyle in China with this Qi launch.
First came wireless communications with the mobile phone. Then came wireless data with WiFi. Qi wireless power charging completes this wireless circle for battery'ing up, anywhere, everywhere in the Qi ecosystem.
Qi wireless charging is in 60 locations in Japan with NTT Docomo recently announcing plans to expand this to 126 locations by end of December 2011. Qi wireless charging is expected to be in most mobile phones in Japan within three years. In Europe and America, Qi wireless charging products are already available in the market. In 3 years, the next generation will look back in wonder at this quaint ritual of ours where we connect up wires and carry around all different chargers for different devices and ask, "Did you really do that?"
The first international manufacturer of Qi-certified wireless charging products in China, ZENS has built a professional sales team and channel partners, targeting consumers through the B2C online shopping mall 360buy.com and hundreds of Apple authorized retailers. Product experience centers have been established at well-known coffee shops in Beijing and other locations.
ZENS -- Dedicated to the China Market
Data released by International Telecommunication Union shows a total of 895 million mobile phones in China, the world's largest mobile phone market and a huge potential market for wireless charging technology.
Johan Plasmans said, "China, one of the world's largest mobile terminal markets, is a huge market opportunity for us. ZENS actually planned to enter China sometime ago so our team and channels is scaling rapidly here. ZENS' entry as the first in Qi Apple iPhone products in China enables Chinese consumers to experience the magical simplicity and convenience of the most advanced Qi wireless charging technology."
ZENS introduced 1-device Qi wireless chargers, which charge one mobile phone, and 2-device Qi wireless chargers which charge two mobile phones at the same time. It also launched an ultra-thin Qi Apple iPhone4 sleeve offering users a cool design for a protective sleeve with simple, convenient "drop-and-charge" wireless power charging.
About Qi and the Wireless Power Consortium
Established 17 December 2008, the Wireless Power Consortium's mission is to establish Qi as the global standard for powering rechargeable electronic products. The 106 members of WPC include industry leaders in mobile phones, consumer electronics, batteries, semiconductors, components, wireless power technology and infrastructure such as wireless operators, furniture and automotive parts companies. Qi products are available in the United States, Asia, and Europe.
Qi is pronounced "chee" and means "vital energy".
About ZENS
ZENS is a young and innovative enterprise located in Eindhoven which is the technology center of Europe where a number of revolutionary products and technologies have been developed such as CD and Blu-ray. Products that ZENS develops, produces and sells not only are functionally complete, but also create a more convenient life for consumers. As the first European company to sell wireless charging products certified by Qi, ZENS has seen the prospects of inductive charging and become a great supporter of this standard. Innovation and design are the cores of all ZENS products. http://www.makezens.com, http://www.makezens.com.cn
iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
VASCO SEAL Announces New e-Learning Course for Latest IDENTIKEY Server 3.3
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. and ZURICH, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- VASCO Data Security International, Inc. (Nasdaq: VDSI) (http://www.vasco.com), a leading software security company specializing in authentication products, presents its IDENTIKEY 3.3 Essentials training via e-learning on the SEAL platform. This method is now available for VASCO's Certified Engineers (VCEs), altogether for more than 1,000 people.
SEAL is VASCO's worldwide community of security professionals. The SEAL training offering consists of general IT security topics and VASCO product trainings. Through classroom training and the latest e-learning, VASCO SEAL allows a Certified Engineer to stay up-to-date on the latest security trends, develop new skills in IT security and get access to a community with an extensive IT security knowledge base.
VASCO's products are used worldwide. Customers have to rely on the company for updates and support. However, VASCO recognizes the importance of local embedding. Therefore, local engineers are schooled to acquire a VASCO Certified Engineer certificate, in order to implement VASCO's solutions and provide adequate and thorough support on a local scale. Yet, VCEs live in all the four corners of the globe. On that account, VASCO decided to provide the IDENTIKEY Server 3.3 Essentials course also via e-learning, thereby avoiding large expenses and long travel hours.
IDENTIKEY 3.3 is the latest update of VASCO's authentication server for strong user authentication and e-signature validation. Moreover, this version is compliant with the PCI DSS regulations. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard is a worldwide standard charged by large credit card companies. To acquaint VASCO's VCEs with this new software, classroom trainings are replaced by a money and time saving e-learning module.
The advantages of e-learning are manifold. First of all, its flexibility is appreciated. Learners from all over the world can attend the course whenever and wherever they want, 24/7. An even more important benefit is the module-based structure. A learner can deal with the information at his or her own pace. The system allows the learner to skip or repeat subject matters. Particularly the latter is interesting with an eye to the examination at the end of the course, to prove that one is fully qualified to acquire VASCO's certification. This e-learning module is now available and already in use for every engineer that has already obtained a valid certification earlier.
"Since we are an international company, it was an obvious decision to provide IDENTIKEY 3.3 Essentials in an e-learning module. It is efficient and time-saving, not only for VASCO, but also for the Certified Engineers we are proud to have all over the world," says Jan Valcke, President and COO at VASCO Data Security. "We believe that this e-learning module is a rich, personalized and repeatable experience process."
About VASCO:
VASCO is a leading supplier of strong authentication and e-signature solutions and services specializing in Internet security applications and transactions. VASCO has positioned itself as a global software company for Internet security serving a customer base of approximately 10,000 companies in more than 100 countries, including approximately 1,700 international financial institutions. VASCO's prime markets are the financial sector, enterprise security, e-commerce and e-government.
Forward Looking Statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions and include, among other things, our expectations regarding the DigiNotar bankruptcy process, the impairment of our investment in DigiNotar, the timeframe in which the impairment costs will be incurred, our ability to recover amounts held in escrow, our ability to offset amounts that may be owed to DigiNotar by other VASCO affiliates against amounts owed to VASCO affiliates by DigiNotar, and our ability to effectively integrate certain intellectual property assets previously used by DigiNotar into our operations, as well as the prospects of, and developments and business strategies for, VASCO and our operations, including the development and marketing of certain new products and the anticipated future growth in certain markets in which we currently market and sell our products or anticipate selling and marketing our products in the future. These forward-looking statements (1) are identified by use of terms and phrases such as "expect", "believe", "will", "anticipate", "emerging", "intend", "plan", "could", "may", "estimate", "should", "objective", "goal", "possible", "potential" and similar words and expressions, but such words and phrases are not the exclusive means of identifying them, and (2) are subject to risks and uncertainties and represent our present expectations or beliefs concerning future events. Although VASCO believes that our expectations are reasonable, we can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct. VASCO cautions that the forward-looking statements are qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated above include, among others, unanticipated costs associated with DigiNotar's bankruptcy or potential claims that may arise in connection with the hacking incidents at DigiNotar. Additional risks, uncertainties and other factors have been described in greater detail in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 and include, but are not limited to, (a) risks of general market conditions, including currency fluctuations and the uncertainties resulting from turmoil in world economic and financial markets, (b) risks inherent to the computer and network security industry, including rapidly changing technology, evolving industry standards, increasingly sophisticated hacking attempts, increasing numbers of patent infringement claims, changes in customer requirements, price competitive bidding, and changing government regulations, and (c) risks specific to VASCO, including, demand for our products and services, competition from more established firms and others, pressures on price levels and our historical dependence on relatively few products, certain suppliers and certain key customers. Thus, the results that we actually achieve may differ materially from any anticipated results included in, or implied by these statements. Except for our ongoing obligations to disclose material information as required by the U.S. federal securities laws, we do not have any obligations or intention to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances in the future or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
This document may contain trademarks of VASCO Data Security International, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including VASCO, the VASCO "V" design, DIGIPASS, VACMAN, aXsGUARD and IDENTIKEY.
For more information contact:
Jochem Binst, +32 2 609 97 00, jbinst@vasco.com
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MOOD MEDIA signs strategic partnership with CLEAR CHANNEL France
Mood Media installs its signature Digital Signage player across the
Clear Channel France screen network
PARIS, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Mood Media France, a subsidiary of Mood
Media Corporation (TSX: MM) (LSE: MM), the world's largest in-store
media specialist announces the signature of a strategic partnership
with Clear Channel France.
Mood Media will provide the technical platform responsible for
broadcasting across the Clear Channel France screen network, which
incorporates 96 commercial outlets throughout France. (72
Ségécé-Klépierre centers, 24 Unibail-Rodamco centers and all the
Carrefour Property centers) As a result, 900 screens will showcase an
innovative blend of advertising, information and entertainment.
"We are very happy with this collaboration, which clearly demonstrates
both our technical excellence and the reliability of our software. Mood
Media has many years experience with digital signage applications and
is delighted to partner with the Clear Channel France advertising
network." states Claude Nahon, President of Mood Europe.
Mood Media will integrate its digital content software, TeamCo, across
the extensive Clear Channel France screen network. TeamCo has been
developed by Mood's technical team and is currently supporting more
than 10,000 screen applications across 30 countries.
An essential part of digital communication networks is the ability to
control how content is broadcast and presented across multiple screen
formats. TeamCo has been developed to administer such control with ease
and precision.
Lorne Abony, CEO and Chairman of Mood Media Corporation adds, "This
partnership is testament to the credibility of our technology and
business approach. We are delighted to support Clear Channel France
with Mood Media technology and experience".
About Mood Media Corporation
Mood Media Corporation (TSX:MM) (LSE:MM) (AIM:MM), named Canada's
fastest growing company by PROFIT Magazine, is a leading in-store media
specialist that uses a mix of music, visual and scent media to help its
clients communicate with consumers with a view to driving incremental
sales at the point-of-purchase.
Operating through its two principal divisions, In-Store Media and Retail
Point-of-Purchase; Mood Media Corporation works with over 470,000
commercial locations in over 40 countries throughout North America,
Europe, Asia and Australia.
Through its subsidiaries Mood Media, Muzak and Mood Entertainment, Mood
Media Corporation's products and services reach 100 million people
every day.
Mood Media Corporation operates an international in-store media and
music retail business with an extensive geographic footprint and a
broad client base including more than 850 U.S. and international brands
in diverse market sectors that include: retail, from fashion to
financial services; hospitality, from hotels to health spas; and food
retail, including restaurants, bars, quick-serve and fast casual
dining.
SOURCE Mood Media Corporation
Mood Media Corporation
CONTACT: For more information, please go to www.moodmedia.com or contact: Vanessa Walmsley
SVP Corporate Marketing
v.walmsley@moodmedia.com
+44 207 487 8930
TAIPEI, Taiwan, Dec. 14, 2011/PRNewswire-Asia/ -- GigaMedia Limited (NASDAQ: GIGM) ("GigaMedia") announced today that it has sold all of its ownership interest in T2CN Holding Limited ("T2CN") to Hornfull Limited; all outstanding civil litigation has been resolved related to disputes involving GigaMedia and T2CN and T2CN's operating subsidiaries.
Sale of T2CN
On December 2, 2011, GigaMedia China Limited, Hornfull Limited, and Hangzhou NewMargin Ventures Co. Ltd. ("Hangzhou NewMargin") entered into an agreement whereby GigaMedia agreed to sell all of its ownership interest in T2CN to Hornfull Limited and Hangzhou NewMargin agreed to guarantee the payment and performance of Hornfull Limited under the agreement. On December 14, 2011, the parties completed the sale and purchase of the T2CN shares. Pursuant to the parties' agreement, GigaMedia China Limited sold all of its 43,633,681 shares of T2CN, comprising a 67.087% interest in the company, to Hornfull Limited for a cash payment of US$4,738,588. Hornfull Limited also compensated GigaMedia China Limited US$789,765 in cash for legal fees incurred by GigaMedia in connection with the T2CN disputes.
Hornfull Limited and Hangzhou NewMargin are private companies incorporated in the British Virgin Islands and the People's Republic of China (the "PRC"), respectively.
After extensive deliberation and consultation with its valuation expert, PricewaterhouseCoopers Financial Advisory Services Co., Ltd., and outside legal counsels, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, Allen & Gledhill LLP, Advocates & Solicitors, and King & Wood, GigaMedia's board of directors concluded that the sale of GigaMedia's ownership interest in T2CN to Hornfull Limited was in the best interest of GigaMedia's shareholders.
Settlement of civil litigation between GigaMedia and Wang Ji
In connection with the sale of its ownership interest in T2CN, GigaMedia has entered into a settlement agreement to resolve all of its civil legal disputes with the former head of its Asian online game and service business in the PRC and former Chief Executive Officer of T2CN, Wang Ji. As described in GigaMedia's 2010 Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("2010 Form 20-F"), disputes arose between GigaMedia and Wang Ji in July 2010. As a result, several lawsuits involving T2CN, its two wholly-owned subsidiaries in the PRC, T2CN Information Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. ("T2 Technology") and J-Town Information (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. ("J-Town"), as well as certain of T2CN's operating entities, including Shanghai T2 Entertainment Co., Ltd. ("T2 Entertainment"), were filed in various jurisdictions.
On December 2, 2011, GigaMedia, GigaMedia China Limited, T2CN, T2 Entertainment, T2 Technology, J-Town, T2CN Information Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. ("T2 Beijing"), Shanghai T2 Advertisement Co., Ltd. ("T2 Advertisement"), Shanghai Jinyou Network & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Jinyou"), Pemberley Pte Ltd. ("Pemberley"), Wang Ji, Chiang Hsiang Jen, Lu Ning, and Ji Min entered into a settlement agreement to resolve all civil litigation related to T2CN and its operating entities. The settlement agreement does not resolve any criminal proceedings. On December 14, 2011, the settlement agreement was finalized. As a result of the settlement agreement, each civil action has been or will be withdrawn or dismissed.
The settlement agreement resolved the parties' claims in all civil litigation in the PRC, Singapore, the United States, the British Virgin Islands, and Hong Kong. In particular, the agreement resolved all civil litigation listed in Item 8 under the heading "Dispute with the former head of Our Asian online game and service business in the PRC and former Chief Executive Officer of T2CN ('Wang Ji')" in GigaMedia's 2010 Form 20-F as well as subsequent related civil litigation by or against the parties to the settlement agreement.
Several parties, including the parties to the settlement agreement, have also entered into a waiver and mutual release in which all parties waived all present and future claims, known and unknown, in connection with T2CN and T2CN's operating entities.
About GigaMedia
GigaMedia Limited (Singapore registration number: 199905474H) is a major provider of online entertainment software and services. Through its subsidiaries, GigaMedia develops and operates a suite of online games in Asia, covering all regions of Greater China and Southeast Asia. More information on GigaMedia can be obtained from http://www.gigamedia.com.
The statements included above and elsewhere in this press release that are not historical in nature are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. GigaMedia cautions readers that forward-looking statements are based on the company's current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in such forward-looking statements. Information as to certain factors that could cause actual results to vary can be found in GigaMedia's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in June 2011.
For further information contact:
Brad Miller, Investor Relations Director
Tel: +886-2-2656-8016
Brad.Miller@GigaMedia.com
Live Nation to Acquire BigChampagne Media Measurement
Leading technology developer integrates live event data, expands capabilities
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) announced today it has acquired BigChampagne Media Measurement. BigChampagne is a leading developer of technologies for collecting, analyzing and distributing media metrics. BigChampagne's Ultimate Chart platform will power social discovery, content relevancy and product personalization across Live Nation's businesses.
BigChampagne's own products and services will be expanded to incorporate unprecedented access to live event data, ticketing and merchandising, direct-to-fan and other exclusive data sets. As a part of Live Nation's Live Analytics group, BigChampagne will introduce comprehensive business intelligence solutions for entertainment businesses, brands and lifestyle marketers.
Live Nation Entertainment will retain the BigChampagne team and operations. Founder Eric Garland has been appointed General Manager of LiveNation.com, and co-founder Joe Fleischer has been named SVP of Content & Product Strategy for LiveNation.com. Live Nation will continue to invest in the development of BigChampagne's core analytics engine and products including Ultimate Chart, Ultimate Awards and Ultimate Chart Pro.
Michael Rapino, CEO of Live Nation Entertainment, said: "This acquisition strengthens our commitment to be the leader in Artist to Fan data. BigChampagne's expertise will accelerate our mission to drive deeper fan engagement throughout Live Nation driven by world class data technology."
Eric Garland, founder of BigChampagne, said: "BigChampagne now collects and analyzes more information about entertainment and online audiences than anyone in our sector's history. From my first conversation with Live Nation, it was clear to me that this is the right place to dramatically evolve and extend what we've built. We're connecting fans with things they'll love that are happening nearby or soon, or both. Most importantly, Live Nation has assembled an extraordinary team and we are honored to be invited to join them."
About BigChampagne:
BigChampagne is a leading developer of technologies for collecting, analyzing and distributing media metrics. The company acquires and analyzes billions of online and offline data points about popular entertainment. Described by WIRED magazine as the new "Nielsen ratings" of online music, BigChampagne examines information about airplay, sales, streams, downloads, other revenues, listens, views, mindshare, fan interactions and social connections and provides comprehensive insights into the 360 degree relationship between artists and their fans. BigChampagne's core products, Ultimate Chart and UC Pro, are widely recognized as providing the most comprehensive real-time analytics products in the music vertical. Fast Company named BigChampagne to their 2011 list of World's Most Innovative Companies. Founder Eric Garland was profiled in the Forbes "40 Under 40" issue.
About Live Nation Entertainment:
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network. Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world's top five eCommerce sites, with over 26 million monthly unique visitors. Live Nation Concerts produces over 20,000 shows annually for more than 2,000 artists globally. Front Line is the world's top artist management company, representing over 250 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling over 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit http://www.livenation.com/investors.
SOURCE Live Nation Entertainment
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Live Nation Entertainment
EU Agency ENISA Looks at a European Cyber Security Month
BRUSSELS and HERAKLION, Greece, December 15, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Report examines 'jump-start' for 'European Security Month'
The European Network and Information Security Agency ENISA today published a new,
detailed feasibility study
[http://www.enisa.europa.eu/act/ar/deliverables/2011/europeansecuritymonth ] of a European
security month. A recommendation of the study is that a strong commitment by the EU Member
States would be useful to roll-out a successful European cyber security month.
In the report
[http://www.enisa.europa.eu/act/ar/deliverables/2011/europeansecuritymonth ], ENISA looks
at the benefits of a "European Security Month". The study takes a close look at 127 cyber
security events organised at national level across Europe and how to engage EU Member
States. The aim is to increase awareness among EU citizens of risks to personal, corporate
and national security and to demonstrate practical steps to protect sensitive information.
Around 50% of the EU member states already run their own, national security days or,
usually, weeks. But a pan-European campaign would coordinate the approach and the
messages, as well as broaden their scope, by including public and private security
industry actors. The security month would draw on the worldwide experiences to create a
strong brand, and to deliver clear, powerful messages through a wide range of channels,
including websites, advertising, media coverage, videos, TV and radio broadcasts. The
report does not however suggest a fixed month across Europe, as the campaigns currently
held by Member States span various months identified to mainly occur in Q3/Q4. The report
does however suggest that synchronising the month with the US cyber security month (in
October) could to "jump start" the process. The report includes a roadmap and strategy to
bring together national groups and decision makers.
"With threats at home and work through fixed and mobile computing devices, higher
awareness levels can really reduce the number of cyber security breaches," said Professor
Udo Helmbrecht, Executive Director of ENISA
[http://www.enisa.europa.eu/about-enisa/structure-organization/executive-director ]. "While
this report recognises the challenges to deliver an EU-wide campaign, notably to make the
Month fun and exciting, a successful 'European Security Month' will reduce the number of
incidents, increase consumer's confidence and help protect children and adults using
Internet."
Source: ENISA - European Network and Information Security Agency
For interviews, or further details: Ulf Bergstrom, Spokesman, ENISA, press@enisa.europa.eu, Mobile: +30-6948-460-143, or Isabella Santa, Expert, ENISA, isabella.santa@enisa.europa.eu
Blackboard Sees Strong Momentum with Enhanced Mass Notification Service
Over 200 Clients Covering More Than 1 Million Recipients choose Blackboard Connect 5 for Critical Communications
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackboard announced today that Blackboard Connect(TM) 5, the latest release of its leading mass notification service, has reached an important milestone: after just 90 days in the marketplace, the service now serves clients representing more than 1 million community members across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The next generation system has experienced rapid adoption by more than 200 school districts, higher education institutions and local governments around the world for its superior user interface and customizable outreach tools.
New and previous Blackboard Connect users alike have found that the latest version of the product, which was recently identified as the most widely used notification service in higher education by the 2011 Campus Computing survey, helps them create and send messages faster and ensure that they are more targeted and relevant to specific audiences.
"I have experience with a number of SaaS platforms and have been a Blackboard client for three years, and this was the smoothest transition I've ever encountered," said Jim Hendry, chief information officer at Lester B. Pearson School Board, one of the largest school districts in Quebec, Canada. "We made the change over the weekend, and by Monday we were back at work sending 41 messages to thousands of parents without a hitch. We're excited to leverage new features that will enhance parental involvement in our schools, including the customized messages, smartphone app and message templates."
Lester B. Pearson School Board is among the many Blackboard Connect clients that helped to shape the new platform with key insights and real-world usage scenarios. Client participation in the product development process influenced key features, such as a naturally intuitive, one-page message workflow and the ability to create and send messages from any phone, desktop or laptop computer, iPhone®, iPad® or iPod touch®.
"Our latest release was built to be both easy-to-use and powerful, and we are excited to see its continued adoption across multiple markets," said Ed Miller, president of Blackboard Connect. "Our goal is to work with our clients to deliver the most innovative technology that helps them engage communities on their own terms. That means parents are more involved, students are more engaged, and communities are more connected."
Through Blackboard Connect, users can record, send and track personalized voice notifications to home phones, businesses, local agencies and mobile devices in minutes. The system also sends email, text messages (SMS), posts to Facebook and Twitter and messages to TTY/TDD devices for people who are hearing impaired. In addition, built-in features, such as message scenario templates, automated language translation and real-time delivery reports ensure users receive urgent messages during time-sensitive events and critical situations.
Blackboard Connect has been a trusted leader in mass notification service for more than 10 years. Based on client surveys, the platform has maintained a 95 percent or higher overall client satisfaction rate over the past three years. Most recently, Blackboard Connect was voted one of the "Top 100 in Tech" award-winners by District Administration magazine's K-12 readership.
Clients that have already made the move to Blackboard Connect 5 include K-12 districts, such as Asheville City Public Schools (N.C.), Baltimore County Public Schools (Md.), Federal Way Public Schools (Wash.), Prince William County Public Schools (Va.) and Lester B. Pearson School Board (Quebec); colleges and universities, such as Alabama A&M University, Baker College System (Mich.), Benedictine University (Ill.); as well as Harford County (Md.) and other local governments.
Blackboard Inc. is a global leader in enterprise technology and innovative solutions that improve the experience of millions of students and learners around the world every day. Blackboard's solutions allow thousands of higher education, K-12, professional, corporate, and government organizations to extend teaching and learning online, facilitate campus commerce and security, and communicate more effectively with their communities. Founded in 1997, Blackboard is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects for Blackboard represent the Company's views as of the date of this press release. Actual results may differ materially as a result of various important factors. The Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause the Company's views to change. However, while the Company may elect to update these statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.
Bateman Group Ends Record Year with Three New Client Wins
Qualys, Antenna and Sociable Labs All Select Bi-Coastal Firm for PR, Social Media Work
SAN FRANCISCO and NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bateman Group, an award-winning integrated public relations and social media communications consultancy, today announced three new companies have selected the firm as their PR and social media agency of record, effective immediately. For each win, Bateman Group rose to the top in competitive reviews that included several qualified PR firms located throughout North America. New clients announced today include:
Qualys, Redwood Shores, Calif. -- Qualys is the leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) IT security risk and compliance management solutions. Qualys solutions are deployed in a matter of hours anywhere in the world, providing customers an immediate and continuous view of their security and compliance postures.
Antenna Software, Jersey City, N.J. -- Antenna provides mobile business solutions that enable enterprises to build, deploy and manage applications, websites and content across myriad devices for employees, customers and partners.
Sociable Labs, San Mateo, Calif. -- Sociable Labs provides on-site social commerce solutions for online retailers to maximize social sharing, referral traffic and conversions.
"2012 will be an exciting year for Qualys, so we wanted to find an agency that had an intimate understanding of the security industry and the opportunities presented by our rapid growth," said Amer Deeba, CMO, Qualys. "After evaluating several firms, we chose Bateman Group for their security industry expertise, strong influencer relationships and creative strategies for taking Qualys to the next level."
"We've worked hard to maintain a client roster notable for its diversity, particularly in terms of geography and market position," said Fred Bateman, CEO and founder, Bateman Group. "By adding an early-stage startup and two fast-growing market leaders hailing from Redwood City all the way to Jersey City, we've enhanced this diversity while taking a significant step in our journey to national prominence."
About Bateman Group
Bateman Group is an award-winning integrated public relations and social media communications agency founded in 2004 around a compelling vision -- to make a bigger market impact for a smaller, more select group of companies. In the last three years, Bateman Group was named one of the "Best Boutique Agencies to Work For" by The Holmes Report; earned a Gold Bulldog Media Award in the Consumer Tech category; and won an Award of Excellence from the Society for New Communications Research (SNCR). Bateman Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Brooklyn. For more information, please visit the company website or the Bateman Banter blog.
Contact:
Blake Ross
Bateman Group
(415) 503-1818, ext. 31
bross@bateman-group.com
Hammacher Schlemmer Introduces The Television Teleporter
NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its 163-year history of offering the Best, the Only and the Unexpected, Hammacher Schlemmer introduces The Television Teleporter, a device that displays content from a home television anywhere in or around the house.
The included wireless transmitter connects to any television, satellite or cable set-top box, or Blu-Ray or DVD player and sends a wireless signal to The Television Teleporter up to 100' away.
"The Television Teleporter allows you to watch content from a home television on a deck, in a basement, or any room in a home that lacks a traditional television," explained Hammacher Schlemmer's general Manager Fred Berns.
The Television Teleporter displays content without requiring another set-top box or running cables, providing truly wireless, unobtrusive set up. Its 7" screen displays a sharp, clear picture without interference from other wireless devices and its rechargeable battery provides up to two hours of playback.
"The Television Teleporter also connects wirelessly to an iPod or digital camera to play music or video and display pictures from a remote location," explained Mr. Berns.
The Television Teleporter is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $229.95. For more information about this product, please visit http://www.hammacher.com/81934 or contact Trish Hammond at (847) 581-8739 or via e-mail at pr@hammacher.com.
About Hammacher Schlemmer
Hammacher Schlemmer is America's longest running catalog, offering the Best, the Only and the Unexpected since 1848. The company provides unique products that solve problems or represent the only one of their kind, backing all products with The Hammacher Schlemmer Lifetime Guarantee. Hammacher Schlemmer's innovative offerings are available through its catalog, website, and its famed landmark store on East 57th Street in New York City.
BrightEdge Platform Now Offers Redundant Data Centers, ISO/IEC 27001 Standards, Certification, Hadoop Clusters and EU/Swiss Safe Harbor
SAN MATEO, Calif., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BrightEdge, the leading site, search and social management platform for global enterprises, today unveiled that it has added enterprise-grade readiness to its BrightEdge S3 platform, making it the first offering to include redundant data centers, ISO/IEC 27001 standards, Hadoop clusters, certification and EU/Swiss Safe Harbor.
The robust offering is a response to leading organizations' expectation of BrightEdge to provide secure, reliable and scalable enterprise-grade infrastructure to support their digital marketing efforts. In a survey of more than 300 leading retailers, publishers, consumer brands, 84 percent indicated that they require enterprise-grade infrastructure for the SEO operations. Similar to the early SaaS vendors, who were the first to focus on development of enterprise-ready platforms, customers' now expect leading cloud software companies to safeguard their investments.
"As a cloud company we get how important enterprise-grade infrastructure is," said Andrew Taylor, Search Marketing Manager, Citrix Systems. "Any amount of down-time from our partners is unacceptable and our SEO and social monitoring operations is no exception. BrightEdge has shown from day-one that they are deeply committed to providing the necessary tools to protect our investments."
"Our executive team comes from an enterprise background, and know how important it is to provide clients with robust infrastructure for global, mission critical operations," said Jim Yu, CEO of BrightEdge. "Our customers have been very clear that they require enterprise-grade infrastructure to ensure that their businesses are protected. I'm very pleased to be able to offer them with a robust infrastructure to provide them with peace of mind."
Secure - Customers are provided with secure protection on par with global and local standards - complying with ISO/IEC 27001 standards - as certified by British Standards Institution ensuring security of BrightEdge customer's data in our information systems. BrightEdge is EU and Swiss Safe Harbor certified, guaranteeing compliance with stringent data privacy laws in the European Union and Switzerland.
Reliable - Five-fold replication of data delivers a high level of redundancy and fail over, resulting in an uptime of more than 99.99 percent. BrightEdge disaster recovery tools and alternative data centers - far removed from existing data centers - provides uninterrupted availability for app and data.
Scalable - Multi-pod architecture distributes loads across five pods in North America and Europe, ensuring that each pod scales with customer needs without impacting performance. A Big Data foundation based on Hadoop clusters, means BrightEdge can deliver actionable analytics-driven insights based on a crawl, and analysis of unlimited keywords, pages and back links.
About BrightEdge
BrightEdge is the leading site, search, and social management solution for global enterprises, helping more than 1,100 of the world's largest brands stay ahead in the rapidly evolving Internet landscape. BrightEdge S3 drives more than $4 billion in organic search across industries, harnessing the power of analytics to drive revenue from web sites, search engines and social networks across the globe in a measurable, predictable way. BrightEdge is based in San Mateo, CA and is privately held with financing from Battery Ventures, Altos Ventures and Illuminate Ventures.
Maxthon Releases New Version of Maxthon Mobile 2.3.6: Makes Mobile Browsing Easy to Use and More Energy Efficient
SAN FRANCISCO, December 14, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Maxthon (http://www.maxthon.com), a global software and web services company,
announces the launch of Maxthon Mobile 2.3.6 with newly optimized features that make
mobile browsing easy to use and more energy efficient. With a revised menu, more modes and
status switch options, this version of Maxthon Mobile is an ideal browser for Android
phones, tablets and other devices. Users can download the latest version of Maxthon Mobile
2.3 at http://dl.maxthon.com/mobile/Maxthon_for_Android.apk.
"This new version of Maxthon Mobile makes it easier for all Android users to surf the
web while at the same time using less battery power and bandwidth. These advantages are
part of our commitment to creating a superior browser for Android phones and tablets,"
says Jeff Chen, CEO of Maxthon.
Users of this new version of Maxthon Mobile can also enjoy the following benefits:
- No Pic Mode - increases the loading speed of web pages by eliminating
images while retaining the layout of text on those sites.
- Page Turning Mode - allows for automatic scrolling of news pages and other
text with a light touch on the up-and-down arrow.
- Night Mode - allows for white text on a black background for comfortable
reading in a bedroom or other low light settings.
- Energy Saving Mode - compressions solutions for data and pictures, which save
more than 70% of the CPU power typically used by browsers to access the same content.
- Incognito Mode - ensures safety by excluding browsing history and other
personal information.
"Maxthon Mobile 2.3.6 makes it easier to surf the web on any Android device. And
features like No Pic or instant WAP give our customers more options to reduce bandwidth
and increase battery life than any other mobile browser," says Karl Mattson, GM of Maxthon
International/Chief of Product Development. "It's easy. To get the best of the web use the
best browser: Maxthon Mobile and Maxthon for PC."
About Maxthon
Headquartered in Beijing, Maxthon Ltd. is an innovative software company and developer
of superior web browsers which continue to set new standards for simplicity, speed and
security. Each month more than 130,000,000 people use Maxthon's web browser in 120
countries across the world. Maxthon also brings its best-of-breed browsing to the Android
platform for mobile devices and tablet computers. For more information about Maxthon
please visit http://www.maxthon.com.
Source: Maxthon
Lewis Fein, +1-310-746-7771, lewis.fein@maxthon.com
Verizon Wireless Launches 4G LTE Network in Dover Dec. 15
DOVER, Del., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting tomorrow, Verizon Wireless customers in Dover can take advantage of Verizon Wireless' 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, the fastest 4G network in the nation. Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network allows customers to share music and photos, surf the Web, and download files up to 10 times faster than before.
"Our network is the largest 4G LTE network in the nation, now covering more than 200 million people in 190 markets across the United States," said Mario Turco, president of Verizon Wireless' Philadelphia Tri-State Region. "We are proud to bring our 4G LTE network to Dover so that residents, small businesses and local government can take advantage of the speed and connectivity offered by the next-generation network, which is continuing to push the boundaries of wireless communications."
4G LTE Devices and Plans
Verizon Wireless customers can purchase a variety of 4G LTE-enabled devices, including notebooks and netbooks; hotspots and modems; and smartphones and tablets, such as the two new DROID XYBOARD tablets by Motorola, to connect to the largest 4G LTE network in the nation. Details on each device can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE and information on plans and pricing is available at http://www.verizonwireless.com/plans.
4G LTE Coverage and Speed
In addition to launching its network in Dover on December 15, the company is adding 10 other new markets and expanding its network in San Diego and San Francisco; Washington, D.C.; Savannah, Ga.; Chicagoland, Ill.; and Baltimore and Hagerstown, Md., for a total of 190 markets and more than 200 million people covered in 2011. In real-world, fully loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE customers should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.
When customers travel outside of a 4G LTE coverage area, 4G LTE devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast. Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the most reliable high-speed data network in the country and allows customers in 3G coverage areas who purchase 4G LTE devices today to take advantage of 4G LTE speeds when the faster network becomes available in their city, or when they travel to an area already covered by 4G LTE.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
Zazzle Launches Realview Technology, Allowing Users to Instantly and Accurately View How Art Will Appear in Their Home or Office
New Augmented-Reality Technology Allows Online Shoppers to Interact with and Select Posters, Framed Prints and Canvases with True-To-Life Accuracy before Buying
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Online art buyers have long lacked a way to accurately visualize art on their walls, forcing shoppers to purchase without the certainty of seeing how the piece will look in their own living space. To solve this problem, Zazzle, the leading online product customization and visualization platform, launched Realview, an easy-to-use tool that enables anyone to instantly and accurately visualize posters, framed prints and wrapped canvases on their own walls.
Using Zazzle Realview, shoppers can now see art from their own collection and from the Zazzle marketplace accurately visualized on their walls as posters, framed prints and wrapped canvases. Further, as shoppers choose between different options such as poster size and frame type, the changes are instantly reflected in the Realview visualizations. This patent-pending technology gives consumers the ability to confidently pick the best content, product and product options for their home or office.
How it Works: Print, Stick, Snap, Interact
To use Realview, users simply print the Zazzle Wall Marker, tape it to their wall, snap a photo of the room and then upload to Zazzle. The photo is processed in less than a second and, once it is, any of the millions of posters, framed prints and wrapped canvases on Zazzle can be viewed on their wall. As users choose between different product options such as poster size, the views are updated instantly.
"The Realview product-visualization technology is remarkably advanced - our engineering team has set a new standard for visualization in the e-commerce industry. Never before have users been able to choose, edit and view millions of art options in real-time on any wall," said Bobby Beaver, Zazzle co-founder and CTO.
Zazzle's Realview is the result of several patent-pending innovations in the field of Computational Photography. It combines technologies from Computer Graphics, Object Recognition, Image Processing and Digital Photography to rapidly produce digital assets that accurately depict photographs with interactive properties.
For more information about Zazzle's Realview Technology, and to see how your walls will look with customized art, visit http://www.zazzle.com/seeit.
About Zazzle
Zazzle is the world's leading platform for quality custom products. Zazzle's proprietary technology enables individuals, professional artists, and major brands, including Disney and Hallmark, to create and offer billions of unique products for customers worldwide. Zazzle's rapidly expanding product base covers every topic imaginable and includes t-shirts, business cards, invitations, in addition to a variety of custom gifts. Upon creation, products are instantly and accurately visualized on the site and offered in the Zazzle marketplace. When ordered, each product is made on-demand, typically within 24 hours. Launched in 2005 and based in Redwood City, California, Zazzle's vision is to redefine commerce, powered by the world's imagination.
SOURCE Zazzle
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StyleTag Users Stay Current With the Hottest Fashion Buzz
Fashion Trend Spotting Android and iOS App Lets Anyone Share and Stay Up-to-Date on the Latest Styles and Brands
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SK Planet, a wholly owned subsidiary of Korea-based SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM, KSE: 017670), today announced StyleTag, a mobile fashion app designed for fashionistas and trendsetting smartphone users. StyleTag lets users indulge in a new fashion experience with real-time on-the-spot photos making it easy for shoppers and trend spotters to find new styles or take a photo of a look they like and share it with other StyleTaggers.
Fashion is an immense, diverse and fast-paced industry so finding styles you like can be overwhelming as many fashion trends evolve and change in the blink of an eye. StyleTag users can conveniently stay updated on the latest trends and hottest items through custom fashion feeds based on their favorite brands, designers and styles, as well as other StyleTag users with similar tastes. By tagging looks and subscribing to favorite feeds, users can easily view photos of styles and trends they are interested in.
Studies show that online fashion is addictive and even with rising smartphone ownership, particularly among young consumers, many fashion retailers have been slow in optimizing websites for mobile platforms and many have still not launched apps. StyleTag acts as consumers' personal assistants for fashion by making users' favorite brands, trends and styles easily accessible and all in one place, right in the palm of their hand.
StyleTag makes it simple to select an image of a look you like, touch the profile button on the image screen and select "Follow" to receive any posts regarding that item, trend or StyleTag member. Users can also "Like" these images to create a personalized list of styles and trends that have caught their eye. StyleTag users can even post images to showcase their own fabulous looks and get fashion advice. Contributed photos and tagged looks can easily be shared on StyleTag as well as on Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr - allowing fashionistas to connect and comment about specific styles.
Pricing and Availability
StyleTag is a free Android and iOS app available immediately at the Apple App Store and the Android Market.
To learn more about StyleTag and see images of the app visit http://www.stylet.ag
About SK Planet
SK Planet, a wholly owned subsidiary of SK Telecom, was established in October 1, 2011 with an aspiration to become a global platform innovator. As the lynchpin of SK Telecom's future growth, the company was spun off with the industry-leading platform businesses including T-Store, T-map, MelOn, Cyworld and hoppin, Korea's biggest mobile app store, mobile navigation, online music service, SNS and multi-screen premium video service. SK Planet is committed to building global platform business in Asia and other strategic markets. For more information, please visit http://www.skplanet.co.kr.
All trademarks and product names are the property of their respective companies.
Public Relations Contact:
Evie Carter
FortyThree, Inc.
Phone: 1-831-401-3175
Email: SK@43pr.com
Walmart Offers Its Lowest Prices of the Season During the "BIG Christmas Event" on Dec. 17
Retailer extends shipping deadlines on Walmart.com; saves customers approximately $36 million in overall shipping this holiday season
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Christmas is almost here! Are you ready?According to the National Retail Federation, as of the second week in December, the average person has completed only 46.5 percent of their shopping(1). That's why Walmart is holding the "BIG Christmas Event" geared specifically to the millions of last-minute shoppers.
Starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, Walmart's "BIG Christmas Event" will offer its lowest prices of the season on toys, games, electronics, bikes and more. In addition, Walmart.com is giving customers an extra day to shop by extending its shipping deadlines. Walmart's holiday shipping options not only ensure gifts arrive in time for Christmas, but have also saved customers approximately $36 million in shipping(2) fees.
"Our customers are telling us there's still a lot of shopping to do before Christmas," said Duncan MacNaughton, chief merchandising officer for Walmart U.S. "Moms are feeling stressed to 'get it right' and not forget anything,( )so we're excited to give them another great day of savings to help them purchase gifts, stocking stuffers and the holiday meal at our lowest prices of the season."
Incredible Savings on Electronics and Games(3):
-- Vizio® 32" Class 1080p LED/LCD HDTV (31.5" diagonal screen) - $298
-- Vizio® 3D Blu-ray(TM) Player with Built-in WiFi - $98
-- Select Games for Xbox 360®, Nintendo® Wii(TM), and PS3® Games -
$39.96 each
Best Gifts for Kids(3):
-- Girls' or boys' 24" Power Climber Bike, Mongoose® 20" FSG or Outer
Limit Bike $88 each
-- FurReal® Friends Cookie My Playful Pup(TM) - $29
Gifts and Toys for $10 and under(3):
-- Barbie® Swim & Dance(TM) Doll or Strollin' Pups(TM) Doll - $10 each
-- Air Hogs® Moto Frenzy or Beyblade(TM) Metal Masters(TM) Burning Fire
Strike 2-pack - $10 each
-- Axe® Excite Gift Set - $10
-- Nobo(TM)( )Cozy Socks - $2.97
Top Toys for $20 and under(3):
-- Nerf® Dart Tag(TM) Swarmfire Blaster or Hot Wheels® Sky Jump Track(TM)
Set - $20 each
-- Happy Nappers(TM) The Perfect Play Pillow(TM) - $14.88
"No matter how late in the game you start your holiday shopping, we guarantee the best price," said MacNaughton. "In addition to offering our lowest prices, if customers find a lower price in a local competitor's ad for the same product - even after the purchase - Walmart will refund the difference with a Walmart gift card - that is our Christmas Price Guarantee."
Extended Standard Shipping Deadline plus Free Shipping on Hundreds of Thousands of Items
Customers can now order products online until 11:30 p.m. PT on Dec. 20 and receive standard shipping to home with delivery in time for Christmas. Rush shipping to home is also available until 11:30 p.m. PT on Dec. 21.
Customers have even more ways to save on free shipping to home and stores through the following programs:
-- Home Free (now through 12/20 11:30 p.m. PT) - order online and receive
free shipping to home on all purchases of $45 or more on Microsoft Xbox
consoles, games and accessories, electronics, apparel, consumables and
other seasonal items.
-- Site to Store (now through 12/20 11:30 p.m. PT) - order online and
receive free shipping to a Walmart store
-- FedEx Site to Store (now through 12/20 11:30 p.m. PT) - order online and
receive free shipping to participating FedEx Office locations. This
service in now available in more than 650 FedEx Office locations in NYC,
Los Angeles, Washington DC, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose,
Portland, Seattle, Minneapolis, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Denver, Miami,
Cincinnati and Columbus.
-- Pick Up Today (now through Dec. 23 11:30 p.m. PT) - order store items
online for same day pick up at a Walmart store.
There's Still Plenty of Time to Shop and Save! Most Walmart stores are open 24 hours and many of those that do not offer 24-hour service will have extended shopping hours for the holiday season.
Holiday hours and shipping options include:
-- All locations close at 6 p.m. on Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve)
-- All locations are closed on Dec. 25 (Christmas Day), with 24-hour
locations reopening on Dec. 26 at 6 a.m. and other locations reopening
at regularly scheduled times
(1) The National Retail Federation's 2011 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey was designed to gauge consumer behavior and shopping trends related to the winter holidays. The survey polled 8,402 consumers and was conducted for NRF by BIGresearch, November 30 - December 7, 2011. The consumer poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 1.0 percent.
(2) Walmart internal data measuring the total amount customers have saved using Home Free, Site to Store, FedEx Site to Store and/or Pick Up Today programs over the holidays
(3) Supplies are limited, Prices may vary in Alaska, Hawaii, Oklahoma and Wisconsin( )
About Walmart Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week at over 9,700 retail units under 69 different banners in 28 countries. With fiscal year 2011 sales of $419 billion, Walmart employs 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting http://walmartstores.com, and on Facebook at http://facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/walmart. Online merchandise sales are available at http://www.walmart.com and http://www.samsclub.com.
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barHappy.com Launches the barHappy and SinglePlatform Menu Function
CRANBURY, N.J., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- barHappy.com, the online hub that connects users with over 15,000 bars, clubs, and restaurants in 18 cities, is proud to announce their working partnership with SinglePlatform. barHappy has integrated SinglePlatforms' menu capabilities into barHappy's existing services. Users of the site will now have the ability to view an establishment's menu complete with prices from their computer or Smartphone through the barHappy iPhone App.
James R. Fisher Jr., a member at barHappy LLC commented, "We are committed to creating a unique experience for both consumers and the establishments they frequent. Now, through barHappy and SinglePlatform an establishment can not only promote their offerings, they can display their menu in real time and best of all for the establishment it's free. This is among a series of site/application enhancements we have been working on as we become the nightlife industry entertainment concierge."
barHappy's goal is to provide users with the most reliable and up-to-date information on their city's nightlife. Users have access to a wide range of search criteria allowing them to discover local establishments. Businesses are able to create and customize their pages, allowing them to manage their own content in real-time. The company is funded by private equity investors.
Zero Point Zero Whets Your Appetite With Pat LaFrieda's Big App for Meat iPad App
NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Zero Point Zero Production, creators and producers of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, announced 'Pat LaFrieda's Big App for Meat,' the definitive butcher's guide for consumers and food professionals, is now available on the App Store.
This is the first app Zero Point Zero has launched. "We wanted to make a strong statement with our initial app project," said Chris Collins, Executive Producer and Principal of ZPZ. "As a company, we've always pushed ourselves in television production, and our wiry future deserves nothing less. You either commit to doing something great, or don't bother."
Pat LaFrieda is a fourth-generation butcher whose family has run a wholesale meat business in NYC for almost 100 years. He provides the best meat to over 1000 restaurants and chefs including Mario Batali, Danny Meyer, Alex Guarnaschelli and others. Pat revolutionized the burger industry by creating custom burger blends including Shake Shack's burger, The Black Label burger, and host of The Chew Michael Symon's burgers.
Designed exclusively for the iPad, the app contains detailed descriptions and re-res photography of every cut of meat - over 200 cuts total of beef, lamb, pork, veal and poultry. Users can watch 50 minutes of premium video, where Pat demonstrates techniques you can use at home. From sharpening your knife to what to look for in a dry-aged steak - Pat shares his butchering secrets. Users can wirelessly stream video from the app to their Apple TV and big screen via AirPlay. You can test your knowledge with the Great Meat 101 Quiz, and challenge friends via Game Center. LaFrieda Meats will sell directly to consumers nationwide through the app, via a one-click access to the online store with the best steaks, chops and burgers.
"This app is a carnivore's wet dream," said ZPZ Executive Producer Jennifer Williams. "We spent ten long days in a 35-degree meat locker filming Pat artfully butcher a bunch of delicious animals like a surgeon. If you like meat, you're gonna love this app."
ZPZ selected Domani Studios as their design and development partners. "We've created a power-packed protein promoter," said Domani Studios Founder/ECD Jonathan Hills. "It addresses two of the unique desires among foodies - gaining a deep understanding and appreciation for ingredients, and getting access to one of the luminaries of today's food culture."
Pat LaFrieda's Big App for Meat App is available for $6.99 from the App Store here: http://bit.ly/u8kLDY
ABOUT ZERO POINT ZERO PRODUCTION, INC
Zero Point Zero is a television and digital content production company founded in 2003 by Executive Producers Chris Collins and Lydia Tenaglia, with partner and Managing Director Joe Caterini coming aboard in 2009. ZPZ scouts, develops, produces, markets, and distributes entertainment. Since its inception, the company has produced over 230 hours of television in 80 countries around the world, including the critically acclaimed and Emmy award-winning shows Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, Diary of a Foodie, Brew Masters and a new series for Sportsman Channel Meat Eater. Specializing in distinct storytelling, a handcrafted look and feel, international destinations, and food-oriented programming, ZPZ has produced television shows for Discovery, Travel Channel, History Channel, PBS, and Bravo.
In 2009, ZPZ expanded into other media and content platforms, including interactive entertainment, publishing, and live events. In December 2011, ZPZ released their initial app with famed NYC butcher Pat LaFrieda, entitled Pat LaFrieda's Big App for Meat.
DOMANI is a digital creative agency whose vision is born out of a deep dedication to digital media and a passion for emerging technologies. We create interactive experiences that drive authentic connections between consumers and brands. Since founding the company in 2001 we've worked with some of the most forward thinking brands in the word - many of whom we've partnered with for over 10 years. We are committed to helping each of our clients uncover the digital strategies and creative executions that drive meaningful engagement, promote growth, and yield measurable results. Our team consists of forward thinkers, creative madmen, and super-geeks who thrive on fresh thinking.
FDA Regulatory Seminars for Life Science Industry Professionals
ComplianceOnline, a leading GRC Advisory Network, will conduct a comprehensive series of seminars focused on regulatory issues affecting the life sciences industry in January 2012.
PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ComplianceOnline, a leading governance, risk and compliance advisory network with over 500 experts in various regulatory subjects, today announced an exciting roster of in-person seminars for the life sciences industry in January 2012.
A large number of life science professionals are expected to attend these seminars which will be held in various cities, including San Francisco, San Diego and Salt Lake City. Please visit our site for more information or to register for FDA Regulatory seminars.
The seminars will be led by some of the most experienced and respected experts in the life sciences industry.
The first ComplianceOnline seminar for 2012 is Latin America: Regulatory Compliance Requirements for Life Science Products (Focus: Brazil, Mexico, Argentina), led by Robert J Russell, the highly respected authority on global regulatory issues.
This two-day long seminar will be held in San Francisco, CA on January 19 and 20, 2012. It covers topics ranging from pre-clinical/ clinical requirements, product registration, amendments and renewals for life science products in Latin America, with a strategic focus on how to work with regulatory agencies in Latin America.
The next seminar, Understanding and Implementing the Medical Device Directive, will be held on January 26 and 27 in San Diego, CA. Dan O'Leary, a quality and operations expert with more than 30 years of experience will help seminar attendees comprehensively understand details of the MDD and implement its requirements. During the course, participants will have exercises that apply the principles and help solidify learning.
On January 27, 2012, a seminar entitled Clear as Mud: Obtaining & Marketing your 510(K) with Today's FDA will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jointly led by Mark DuVal and Mark Gardner - nationally renowned attorneys and experts on FDA regulations - this full day seminar will teach medical device industry professionals strategies to ensure that they obtain 510(k) from the FDA in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
The last seminar for January - Statistical Considerations for ICH Guidelines - is scheduled for Jan 30 and 31 in San Francisco. This unique hands-on course, led by Steven Walfish, will provide attendees with an understanding of how to apply to Statistics to the ten ICH Quality guidelines. The course will deliver tools, templates and insight that will allow participants to immediately begin implementation within their organization/firm.
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About ComplianceOnline
ComplianceOnline is a leading provider of regulatory/compliance trainings for companies and professionals in regulated industries. ComplianceOnline has successfully trained over 15,000 professionals from 3,000 companies to comply with the requirements of regulatory agencies ComplianceOnline is headquartered in Palo Alto, California and can be reached at http://www.complianceonline.com.
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Verizon Introduces 4G LTE Faster Than Any New Network Technology in the Company's History, Now Covering More Than 200 Million People
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, owner of the nation's fastest 4G network, is turning on 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) in 11 new markets and making expansions in seven markets on Dec. 15, bringing blazingly fast speeds to more than 200 million people in 190 markets across the United States. The company offers a broad array of 4G LTE-enabled devices, including notebooks and netbooks; hotspots and modems; and smartphones and tablets, such as the two new DROID XYBOARD tablets by Motorola,to connect to the largest 4G LTE network in the nation.
On Thursday, Dec. 15, the company will turn on its 4G LTE network inDover, Del.; Lafayette, Ind.; Fitchburg/Leominster, Mass.; Duluth, The Rochester Area and St. Cloud, Minn.; Manchester/Nashua, N.H.; Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; Findlay/Tiffin and Youngstown/Warren, Ohio; and Indiana, Pa. The company is also making expansions on Dec. 15 in San Diego and San Francisco; Washington, D.C.; Savannah, Ga.; Chicagoland, Ill.; and Baltimore and Hagerstown, Md.
"Introducing the 4G LTE network has been the fastest rollout of any next-generation network in our history. In one year and 10 days, we have brought 4G LTE to more than 200 million people. That's more than twice as fast as our 3G network rollout," said David Small, chief technical officer of Verizon Wireless.
4G LTE Speed and Coverage
In real-world, fully loaded network environments, 4G LTE users should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink. When customers travel outside of a 4G LTE coverage area, devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast. Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the most reliable high-speed data network in the country and allows customers in 3G coverage areas who purchase 4G LTE devices today to take advantage of 4G LTE speeds when the faster network becomes available in their area, or when they travel to an area already covered by 4G LTE.
4G LTE Markets
On Dec. 15, Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network will be available to more than 200 million Americans in 190 markets, including:
-- Birmingham, Ala.
-- Decatur, Ala.
-- Huntsville, Ala.
-- Mobile, Ala.
-- Montgomery, Ala.
-- Phoenix, Ariz.
-- Tucson, Ariz.
-- Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, Ark.
-- Fort Smith, Ark.
-- Jonesboro/Paragould, Ark.
-- Little Rock, Ark.
-- Bakersfield, Calif.
-- Fresno, Calif.
-- Los Angeles, Calif.
-- Modesto, Calif.
-- Oakland, Calif.
-- Sacramento, Calif.
-- Salinas/Monterey/Seaside, Calif.
-- San Diego, Calif.
-- San Francisco, Calif.
-- San Jose, Calif.
-- San Luis Obispo, Calif.
-- Santa Barbara, Calif.
-- Stockton, Calif.
-- Colorado Springs, Colo.
-- Denver, Colo.
-- Fort Collins, Colo.
-- Greater Fairfield and New Haven, Conn.
-- Hartford, Conn.
-- Dover, Del.
-- Washington, D.C.
-- Daytona, Fla.
-- Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
-- Ft. Myers, Fla.
-- Gainesville, Fla.
-- Jacksonville, Fla.
-- Lakeland, Fla.
-- Miami, Fla.
-- Orlando, Fla.
-- Pensacola, Fla.
-- Sarasota/Bradenton, Fla.
-- Tallahassee, Fla.
-- Tampa, Fla.
-- West Palm Beach, Fla.
-- Athens, Ga.
-- Atlanta, Ga.
-- Augusta, Ga.
-- Savannah, Ga.
-- Hilo, Hawaii
-- Honolulu, Hawaii
-- Kahului/Wailuku, Hawaii
-- Lahaina, Hawaii
-- Boise, Idaho
-- Bloomington, Ill.
-- Carbondale, Ill.
-- Champaign/Urbana, Ill.
-- Chicago, Ill.
-- Rockford, Ill.
-- Springfield, Ill.
-- The Quad Cities, Ill./Iowa
-- Bloomington/Bedford, Ind.
-- Elkhart, Ind.
-- Evansville, Ind.
-- Fort Wayne, Ind.
-- Indianapolis, Ind.
-- Lafayette, Ind.
-- South Bend/Mishawaka, Ind.
-- Terre Haute, Ind.
-- West Lafayette, Ind.
-- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
-- Des Moines, Iowa
-- Iowa City, Iowa
-- Sioux City, Iowa
-- Wichita, Kan.
-- Lexington, Ky.
-- Louisville, Ky.
-- Baton Rouge, La.
-- Hammond, La.
-- New Orleans, La.
-- Shreveport, La.
-- Baltimore, Md.
-- Frederick, Md.
-- Hagerstown, Md.
-- Boston, Mass.
-- Fitchburg/Leominster, Mass.
-- Springfield, Mass.
-- Worcester, Mass.
-- Detroit, Mich.
-- Flint, Mich.
-- Grand Rapids, Mich.
-- Kalamazoo, Mich.
-- Lansing, Mich.
-- Saginaw, Mich.
-- Duluth, Minn.
-- Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn.
-- The Rochester Area, Minn.
-- St. Cloud, Minn.
-- Starkville, Miss.
-- Tupelo, Miss.
-- Kansas City, Mo.
-- Springfield/Branson, Mo.
-- St. Louis, Mo.
-- Lincoln, Neb.
-- Omaha/Council Bluffs, Neb.
-- Las Vegas, Nev.
-- Reno, Nev.
-- Manchester/Nashua, N.H.
-- Albuquerque, N.M.
-- Las Cruces, N.M.
-- Santa Fe, N.M.
-- Albany, N.Y.
-- Buffalo, N.Y.
-- Ithaca, N.Y.
-- New York, N.Y.
-- Orange County, N.Y.
-- Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
-- Rochester, N.Y.
-- Syracuse, N.Y.
-- Asheville, N.C.
-- Charlotte, N.C.
-- Fayetteville/Lumberton, N.C.
-- Greensboro/Winston Salem/High Point, N.C.
-- Raleigh/Durham, N.C.
-- Wilmington, N.C.
-- Fargo, N.D.
-- Akron, Ohio
-- Canton, Ohio
-- Cincinnati, Ohio
-- Cleveland, Ohio
-- Columbus, Ohio
-- Dayton, Ohio
-- Findlay/Tiffin, Ohio
-- Lima, Ohio
-- Mansfield, Ohio
-- Toledo, Ohio
-- Youngstown/Warren, Ohio
-- Bartlesville, Okla.
-- Oklahoma City, Okla.
-- Tulsa, Okla.
-- Portland, Ore.
-- Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton, Pa.
-- Altoona, Pa.
-- Erie, Pa.
-- Harrisburg, Pa.
-- Indiana, Pa.
-- Johnstown, Pa.
-- Philadelphia, Pa.
-- Pittsburgh, Pa.
-- State College, Pa.
-- Wilkes Barre/Scranton, Pa.
-- Greater Providence, R.I.
-- Charleston, S.C.
-- Columbia, S.C.
-- Greenville/Spartanburg, S.C.
-- Hilton Head, S.C.
-- Rapid City, S.D.
-- Sioux Falls, S.D.
-- Chattanooga, Tenn.
-- Clarksville, Tenn./Hopkinsville, Ky.
-- Cleveland, Tenn.
-- Dyersburg/Union City, Tenn.
-- Jackson, Tenn.
-- Knoxville, Tenn.
-- Martin, Tenn.
-- Memphis, Tenn.
-- Nashville, Tenn.
-- Austin, Texas
-- Beaumont/Port Arthur, Texas
-- Bryan/College Station, Texas
-- Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
-- El Paso, Texas
-- Houston, Texas
-- San Antonio, Texas
-- Temple/Killeen, Texas
-- Wichita Falls, Texas
-- Provo, Utah
-- Salt Lake City, Utah
-- Greater Hampton Roads, Va.
-- Richmond, Va.
-- Roanoke, Va.
-- The Tri-Cities, Tenn./Va.
-- Olympia, Wash.
-- Seattle, Wash.
-- Spokane, Wash.
-- Tacoma, Wash.
-- Charleston, W.Va.
-- Appleton/Oshkosh, Wis.
-- Green Bay, Wis.
-- Madison, Wis.
-- Milwaukee, Wis.
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
Comwave Launches iPhone App With Free Calling to 57 Countries
TORONTO, Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the Holidays, Comwave's new Mobile App has eliminated cell phone long distance charge to 57 countries. Available today on iTunes for the US & Canada for $30 per year, users are able to place long distance calls directly through their existing contact lists on their cell phones, to 57 countries including the USA & Canada. There are no monthly bills and there is a 100-minute free trial available at http://www.comwave.net/mobile.
"There is no other Mobile App that will eliminate long distance charges to 57 Countries from your Smartphone," says Yuval Barzakay, President and CEO. "It's so simple to use, just dial as you would normally and the App will spring into action and connect your call through Comwave."
Customers can register at http://www.comwave.net/mobile and then download the App for free on iTunes. Android & Blackberry versions coming soon.
$30/year Includes:
-- Ability to change your Caller ID
-- 250 free local & long distance minutes per month for 12 months to call
across the street or around the globe (That's 3,000 free minutes to 57
countries)
-- Lower rates than Skype if you go over the free 250 minutes/month or call
outside of the 57 Countries
-- No monthly fees....Just an annual fee of $30
About Comwave
Comwave is Canada's largest independent communications company specializing in Voice Over IP (VoIP), long distance and mobile for residential and business customers. It has recently released the very successful ePhone for the Blackberry Playbook, PC & Mac. Led by President and CEO, Yuval Barzakay, Comwave has become Canada's leader in VoIP solutions. Comwave serves over 500 cities in Canada and over 1100 in the United States.
In our competitive landscape Comwave has always been the go-to company for great savings and we continue to bring our customers the absolute best rates. We are never undersold, and we don't compromise on reliability and customer satisfaction.
Our Focus:
-- To improve on the customer experience and overall satisfaction
-- Keep things simple
-- Innovate
SOURCE Comwave
Comwave
CONTACT: Jamie Fine, Social Media and Communications Specialist, Ph: +1-416-663-9700 x 329, jfine@comwave.net
Zendesk Delivers the Most Efficient Way to Engage with Customers on the World's Most Popular Social Network
More than 10,000 Companies Can Now Monitor and Respond to Facebook Wall Posts From Within Their Customer Support System
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Zendesk, the proven cloud-based help desk software provider, today announced Zendesk for Facebook, enabling customer service teams to engage with their Facebook users from within Zendesk. This helps to ensure satisfaction even when customers choose to communicate with a company through social media.
"Communicating with customers via social media has created a fundamental shift in customer service," said Mikkel Svane, Zendesk's CEO. "Studies have shown that even the biggest companies have an ad hoc approach to social media, resulting in unhappy customers. By having Facebook posts flow right into a company's help desk software, support teams can engage immediately, helping to ensure greater customer satisfaction."
Social media has given the customer a very powerful voice. A public outcry through social channels over a company's misstep can be devastating to a business due to the viral nature of these media. Companies need to keep a close eye on what customers are talking about so they can react swiftly before a situation that could have been easily fixed becomes a public relations disaster.
Now support teams can quickly respond to Facebook wall posts without ever having to leave the Zendesk interface where they spend their working hours. Zendesk for Facebook delivers a quick, easy way to boost support teams' productivity, enable collaboration and improve responsiveness.
"A large group of our special needs community lives on Facebook, and we can now provide much more comprehensive support by monitoring and responding to their posts on our wall," said Sami Rahman, Co-Founder of SNAppsforKids. "Zendesk for Facebook has allowed us to serve more users more effectively than we ever could before. And best of all, we can focus on helping our members without needing to be too technical - we love it!"
Zendesk for Facebook is available now. Learn more at zendesk.com/facebook
About Zendesk
Zendesk is the leading provider of proven, cloud-based help desk software. For growing organizations, Zendesk is the fastest way to enable great customer service. More than 10,000 Zendesk customers, including Adobe, MSNBC, Sony, OpenTable and Groupon, trust Zendesk with their most valuable assets: their customers, partners, and employees. Founded in 2007, Zendesk is funded by Charles River Ventures, Benchmark Capital and Matrix Partners. Learn more at http://www.zendesk.com.
SOURCE Zendesk
Zendesk
CONTACT: Lisa Kornblatt, +1-847-415-9330, lkornblatt@sspr.com, for Zendesk
OnForce Launches Best-of-Breed IT Field Services Mobile App for iPhone
Available in the Apple App Store; new offering delivers on efficiency, responsiveness and collaboration in IT field service delivery
BOSTON, Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- OnForce, the leading source for on-site tech talent, announced today the availability of its new iPhone application for IT service corporations and field technicians. The app, available today in the Apple App Store, offers significant efficiency and collaboration benefits throughout the lifecycle of every service event.
"The OnForce app delivers bottom line business benefits by improving quality and reducing inefficiency in field services," said Peter Cannone, CEO of OnForce. "We are eliminating administrative overhead and enhancing collaboration between IT service businesses and field technicians - saving hours every week. Our customers can continue to deliver best-in-class IT service, while technicians can focus more on customers and less on filing paperwork or searching for service event-related information."
The OnForce app offers powerful features that optimize and automate on-site IT field service work including one touch, geo-tagged check-in and check-out; directions to job sites with Google maps; real-time response to new customer requests; and a complete view of business documents.
"OnForce's app simplifies and improves the way that I work," said OnForce Pro Steve Kaluzny. "I now have valuable information at my finger tips for every job and my improved ability to respond in real time to service requests helps me deliver a better, faster service for my customers - which is incredibly important as I grow my business."
Plans to introduce an Android version of the OnForce app is slated for early 2012. If you are interested in participating in the Android beta, please sign up here.
To learn more about the OnForce app for iPhone, see our demo. Or, for more information about OnForce, visit us at http://www.OnForce.com.
About OnForce
OnForce is the #1 source for on-site tech talent in the cloud. By partnering with OnForce, service buyers can connect with thousands of highly skilled service professionals to fulfill on-site work throughout the US and Canada. With more than 1.7 million service events completed, OnForce is a proven and trusted solution. Service buyers can gain extensive geographic coverage, lower service costs, extend skill-sets, and generate new streams of revenue on demand. The company supports more than 20 IT and CE categories, such as computers, printers, networking, VoIP, Point of Sale, and more. OnForce is the partner in service. For additional information, please visit http://www.onforce.com.
SOURCE OnForce
OnForce
CONTACT: Diana Ermini, OnForce, +1-781-761-9216, diana.ermini@onforce.com, or Dan Brennan, Corporate Ink, +1-617-969-9192, dbrennan@corporateink.com
Whole Foods Market® and The Beer Wench Present Craft Beer Twitter Tasting Series
BERKELEY, Calif., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Whole Foods Market (@WholeFoods) has teamed up with social media maven and craft beer evangelist, The Beer Wench (@TheBeerWench), on a series of live Twitter beer tastings.
The first tasting is December 20 from 7 to 8 p.m. EST. In honor of the holiday, winter ales are the theme. All it takes to participate is a Twitter account and a winter brew. To join the conversation, attach the hashtag #WFMBeer to tweets during the event.
"Whole Foods Market is one of the best brands on Twitter, and they do an amazing job connecting with and engaging their audience. Every week, they host really fun discussions about food and wine with their followers," said Ashley Routson, beer expert and founder of DrinkWithTheWench.com. "For selfish reasons, I felt that craft beer deserved to be thrown into the mix."
Whole Foods Market and The Beer Wench are joining four domestic craft breweries that offer delicious seasonal beers available at various Whole Foods Market stores. Every fifteen minutes, a different featured brewmaster from these breweries will answer questions and share stories about the beers.
Whole Foods Market's store beer buyers are some of the most passionate people in our company, and our shoppers tend to seek us out for our adventurous selection of local and craft brews," said Michael Bepko, global online community manager at Whole Foods Market. "Taking our experts and knowledge online with The Beer Wench to connect to some new beer connoisseurs is a natural extension of the community we work hard to create in stores."
The December 20 Twitter Tasting schedule includes:
7 p.m. EST: New Belgium (@newbelgium) Snow Day
7:15 p.m. EST: Deschutes (@DeschutesBeer) Jubelale
7:30 p.m. EST: Bison Brewing (@bisonbrew) Gingerbread Ale
7:45 p.m. EST: Dogfish Head (@dogfishbeer) Chicory Stout
8 p.m. EST: After party (free for all!)
Participants are encouraged to tweet along while enjoying one of the craft beers listed above or with another favorite. Other suggestions include:
21st Amendment (@21stAmendment) Fireside Chat
Anderson Valley (@avbc) Winter Solstice Ale
Great Divide (@greatdividebrew) Hibernation Ale
Great Lakes (@GLBC_Cleveland) Christmas Ale
Karl Strauss (@Karl_Strauss) Dos Turtles
Ninkasi (@Ninkasi) Sleighr
Odell Brewing (@OdellBrewing) Isolation Ale
Sierra Nevada (@SierraNevada) Celebration Ale
Sweet Water (@sweetwaterbrew) Festive
Weyerbacher (@Weyerbacher) Winter Ale
For more information, visit wfmwinterbeer.eventbrite.com.
Contact: Ashley Routson, The Beer Wench
routson@gmail.com
The Brandon Agency and Fuel Interactive to Host Inaugural "New South Digital Marketing Conference" March 26, 2012
Industry Experts from Google, Yahoo!, Adobe, and Yelp to Present Latest Digital Marketing Trends and Techniques
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Representatives of The Brandon Agency today announced that the Agency and Fuel Interactive will host the inaugural "New South Digital Marketing Conference" on March 26, 2012 at the Marriott Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Attendees can register online at http://www.newsouthdigital.com or call (843) 916-2016.
At the conference, attendees will have the opportunity to engage and learn from leading experts in the digital marketing field with keynote speakers Peter Sheahan and Scott Stratten. Sheahan, founder and CEO of ChangeLabs, has worked with some of the world's leading brands in the areas of innovation and change. The author of bestsellers "Fl!p" and "Generation Y," Sheahan is recognized internationally for inspiring innovative business thinking and creating lasting behavior change. Stratten, president of Un-Marketing, is an expert in viral, social, and authentic marketing, and has more than 100,000 followers on Twitter. Stratten's book, "UnMarketing: Stop Marketing. Start Engaging,"became a national bestseller before it was even released in September 2010.
In addition to keynote speakers Sheahan and Stratten, morning and afternoon break out sessions will feature experts from some of the most innovative online companies in the world including: Trip Advisor; Google; Yahoo!; Yelp; Adobe; BrightCove; Exact Target and JumpTap. Topics to be discussed include: video and email; viral and social marketing; building digital relationships in the travel and hospitality industry; best practices in mobile marketing; and triggering behavioral change using digital media.
Scott Brandon, president and CEO of The Brandon Agency, will moderate a lunch panel discussion where attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions to conference presenters.
Registration opens December 1 and tickets can be purchased for $249 per person. Tickets purchased after December 31 will be priced at $299 per person.
"We have garnered a reputation for being leading edge innovators in the digital marketing area and as a result, we have decided to share our expertise and our connections within the industry," said Scott Brandon. "We guarantee that attendees will walk away with new marketing tools to incorporate into their company's or clients digital marketing plans."
SOURCE The Brandon Agency
The Brandon Agency
CONTACT: Erin Barrett, ebarrett@thebrandonagency.com, or Amanda Himmelsbach, ahimmelsbach@thebrandonagency.com, both of The Brandon Agency, +1-843-916-2000
Dealfind Unveils YesMom With Tailored Deals Exclusively for Moms
Spinoff Site Launches in Calgary to Save Moms Time and Money
TORONTO, Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dealfind, the third-ranked group buying site in North America(1), announced today the launch of YesMom, the daily deal site aimed at saving moms time and money. The new group buying site offers savings of 50 to 90 percent on products and services for moms, kids and babies.
YesMom is first being introduced in Calgary, with more Canadian and U.S. cities being added by the end of the year and into 2012. The first deal from Phoenix Photography offers a Belly and Babies Photo Package for $49. This package includes a one-hour professional photo shoot, a 30-minute artistic design consultation in-studio, plus all images on DVD, in print and online.
New deals are posted daily and will remain available for a limited time. The initial wave of participating merchants includes discounts on pregnancy spa packages, prenatal acupuncture, diapers, and software for safe Internet browsing.
With YesMom, moms can take advantage of quality products and services they need at a fraction of the cost. Once an order is submitted, a YesMom voucher is printed and can be redeemed at the featured business.
YesMom features daily deals from an array of categories useful to moms, including:
-- Beauty and Wellness
-- Children's/Baby Products and Services
-- Dining and Entertainment
-- Family Memories
-- Fashion and Accessories
-- Food, Cooking and Grocery
-- Health and Wellness
-- Home Decor and Services
-- Prenatal Products and Services
-- Seasonal Products and Services
-- Travel and Short Getaways
"We all know how incredible moms are, and we also know how incredibly busy they are," said Marina Glogovac, YesMom Chief Marketing Officer and spokesperson. "We're helping moms save on the two things they need the most - time and money - so that they can enjoy more quality time with their children. Our team is dedicated to uncovering the best brands and services and bringing deals from these retailers that best meet the needs of busy moms. We know that by doing our job, we'll be making their never-ending job a little easier."
YesMom is the new venture from Dealfind, the Toronto-based deal site that has saved North Americans close to $400 million through nearly 1.7 million purchased vouchers since launching in 2010. Deals are now available in 41 U.S. markets and 29 markets across Canada. Amidst this growth, the company has continued to improve its site and provide a more comprehensive offering for its customers and participating merchants. The Dealfind mobile app launched on Nov. 29.
"With all of Dealfind's recent growth, the next logical step is to start leveraging our know-how and past success and start breaking into vertical markets - busy moms was the obvious first choice and one our company is very passionate about," said Gary Lipovetsky, Dealfind Co-Founder and President. "The moms audience is enormous and their needs for products and services are very specific. It is our vision to bring savings to customers everywhere on the deals they like, and with moms, we hope to bring additional value to their lives. We will keep adding features and functionalities to the site in weeks to come."
Launched in December 2011, YesMom is Toronto-based Dealfind's daily deal site exclusively for moms and their families, offering savings from 50 to 90 percent on products and services aimed at saving moms time and money. The site's daily deals for moms, kids and babies range from spa packages and diapers to cooking classes and weekend getaways. Vouchers purchased on the site come with the backing of refundable group buying vouchers, as well as full customer service support with extended hours.
About Dealfind:
Dealfind is the third-ranked group buying website on the North American Daily Deal Media Power Rankings, operating in 70 markets in Canada and the U.S. It has sold nearly 1.7 million vouchers since 2010, saving consumers close to $400 million. Privately held, Dealfind boasts refundable group buying vouchers, as well as full customer service support. The Toronto-based company is a member of the Google Offers partner program and provides small and medium-sized enterprises the opportunity to cost-effectively gain new and repeat customers through smart online marketing and referral programs.
(1) Ranking is according to North American Daily Deal Media Power Rankings, a proprietary ranking and verification system launched by Daily Deal Media in May 2011. Daily Deal Media is the authoritative source for news, data and resources for the Daily Deal industry.
SOURCE Dealfind
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AnyMP4 Mac iPad Transfer Platinum - The Newest iPad Assistant Tool for Mac Users
BEIJING, Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- AnyMP4 Mac iPad Transfer is the newest, extremely user-friendly and economical iPad assistant software for Mac users, which has versatile transferring function and practical editing features to help users enjoy iPad movie, music, TV shows, and other contents with better entertainment.
With the versatile transferring function of AnyMP4 Mac iPad Transfer Software, users can export iPad files including Movies, Music, TV Shows, Podcast, iTunes U, ePub, PDF, Audio Books, Camera Roll, Picture, Voice Memos and Camera Shot to Mac, and import Video, Audio, PDF, ePub and Image to iPad. What's more, it has the ability to make a backup of iPhone SMS and Contacts onto Mac local disc for safety.
This iPad Transfer Software for Mac also allows users to rip DVD movie to iPad MP4, MOV, and M4V, and convert any video and audio files to iPad compatible formats with fast converting speed and excellent output quality. Besides, users can edit the personalized videos with multiple editing functions such as Effect adjusting, Trim, Crop, Merge, and Watermark, etc. Further more, this iPad Transfer Software for Mac can convert videos, audios, recordings, and MTV albums to iPhone M4R ringtone.
In addition, AnyMP4 iPad Transfer for Mac provides users with much more practical features. For instance, it allows users to freely edit the ID3 information of iPad files like name, artist, album, track number, lyrics, etc. With the Manual or Auto "File Filter" function, users can easily and quickly locate the desired iPad files. And, users can even preview the effects of video, picture and eBook with the "built-in player".
AnyMP4 Mac iPad Transfer Platinum not only supports iPad, but is also highly compatible with iPad 2, and even other Apple devices with different iOS versions like iPod, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S.
For more information about this compelling software, please visit the webpage below:
System
Requirements OS Supported: Mac OS X 10.4 or above
CPU: Intel (R) processor
Hardware Requirements: 512MB RAM, Super VGA
(800×600) resolution, 16-bit graphics card or
higher
Pricing and AnyMP4 Mac iPad Transfer Platinum is available now
Availability at $45.00.
AnyMP4, a software producer, aims to provide the best and world-class solution of converting Blu-ray Disc, DVD and video/audio files. AnyMP4 is dedicated to developing the most powerful multimedia processing software for users all over the world. Our product portfolio ranges from video tools, DVD tools, Blu-ray tools, etc. on both Microsoft Windows and Apple's Mac OS X platforms. All these software can help you easily solve almost all DVD/Blu-ray/video issues. For more details about AnyMP4, please visit: http://www.anymp4.com.
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