Akimbo Video-On-Demand Service Helps Nonprofits Raise Money With Click of TV Remote Control; ASPCA, BizWorld Foundation and National Multiple Sclerosis Society First Causes Showcased on New 'Akimbo Cares' Channel.SAN MATEO San Mateo (săn mətā`ō), city (1990 pop. 85,486), San Mateo co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1894. It is a commercial and retail center with some high-technology manufacturing. San Mateo, Spanish for St. , Calif. -- Akimbo(TM) Systems today announced "Akimbo Cares," a new service designed to help nonprofit organizations gain valuable exposure and gather donations through the Akimbo Service. Akimbo has created a ground-breaking new channel featuring public service announcements and other nonprofit programming generated by a broad range of organizations. Akimbo subscribers can also make charitable donations through the Akimbo Service while viewing these videos with a simple click of the remote control. Akimbo's pioneering "click to donate" technology gives nonprofit organizations a completely original and innovative method to reach the public who, for the first time, can donate to the charity of their choice directly through their TV's. "This is a revolutionary way for nonprofit organizations to use cutting-edge technology to share their vision and reach out to new audiences through an engaging visual connection," said Joshua Goldman, chief executive officer of Akimbo. "Akimbo subscribers come with a wide range of interests. Akimbo Cares allows them to discover worthy causes they support and provides an easy way to donate to them. We're very proud to use our technology to help others." Because Akimbo donates the cost of encoding, hosting and delivering the videos, all proceeds go directly to each nonprofit organization. Other nonprofit programming will be added to the Akimbo Cares channel in the upcoming months. Akimbo subscribers can both make donations and have their donations billed directly through the Akimbo Service. "By working with Akimbo, we are able to bring our message into the homes and hearts of a new audience that we may have not been able to reach before," said Barbara Garber, senior vice president of corporate partnerships, ASPCA ASPCA abbr. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ASPCA n abbr (= American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) → SPA f . "Akimbo's on-demand technology provides a quick and easy way for people to learn about our organization and spread the word to help us with our mission which is to end animal cruelty and educate people about the rights of companion animals." Initial charitable partners, whose videos can be seen on Akimbo Cares, include: --The ASPCA(R) (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (A.S.P.C.A.), chartered in 1866 in New York by Henry Bergh to shelter homeless animals, to assist farmers in caring for their livestock, and to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in the prosecution of (R)), provides education and programs that aid in the prevention of cruelty to animals cruelty to animals n. the crime of inflicting physical pain, suffering or death on an animal, usually a tame one, beyond necessity for normal discipline. It can include neglect that is so monstrous (withholding food and water) that the animal has suffered, died or . --BizWorld Foundation, teaches children the principles of managing money and business. --The National Multiple Sclerosis Society The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, a United States-based non-profit organization, and its network of chapters nationwide promote research, educate, advocate on issues relating to multiple sclerosis, and organize a wide range of programs, including support for the newly , supports people living with MS and promotes research, education, advocacy, and assistance programs. To suggest a charity, please email: akimbocares@akimbo.com. Akimbo's award-winning service bridges the gap between broadcast and broadband, complementing existing broadcast, cable and satellite systems. The Akimbo collection features 8,000 on-demand videos and movies from 165 providers, including partners like Animal Planet, BBC BBC in full British Broadcasting Corp. Publicly financed broadcasting system in Britain. A private company at its founding in 1922, it was replaced by a public corporation under royal charter in 1927. , Discovery Channel, Food Network, the Hallmark Channel, HGTV HGTV Home and Garden Television , MLB.com and National Geographic. Consumers can subscribe to Verb 1. subscribe to - receive or obtain regularly; "We take the Times every day" subscribe, take buy, purchase - obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction; "The family purchased a new car"; "The conglomerate acquired a new company"; Akimbo's basic service for $9.99 a month through the Online Spotlight area of Microsoft Media Center Edition 2005 PCs and at www.akimbo.com. About Akimbo With the Akimbo Service, your wish is on demand(TM). Akimbo was named "Best of What's New" by Popular Science and accepted 2005 Digital World Innovations and CES Best of Innovations 2005 awards. With 12 patent applications featuring more than 150 patent claims, Akimbo is the first company to deliver digital-quality video-on-demand to any television via a broadband-Internet connection. Akimbo has offices in San Mateo, Calif. and is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. funded by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Draper Fisher Jurvetson Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California with affiliate offices in more than 30 cities around the world and over $4.5 billion in capital commitments. , Sprout Group and Zone Ventures. For more information, visit www.akimbo.com. |
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