America Online and Music Monitor Network Sign Exclusive Marketing Agreement; Collaboration to Showcase AOL for Broadband at Independent Music Retailers Across the U.S.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers DULLES, Va. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 2004 Music lovers across the country will now have the opportunity to learn about AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. for Broadband and sample some of AOL's popular music offerings, thanks to an innovative marketing agreement between America Online See AOL. (R), the world's leading interactive services company, and Music Monitor Network (MMN MMN Media Monitors Network MMN Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (muscle disorder) MMN Mystery Meat Navigation MMN Mother's Maiden Name MMN Mennonite Mission Network MMN Mismatched Negativity MMN Montreal Muslim News ). The collaboration gives AOL(R) for Broadband a presence at MMN's more than 100 influential, independently owned music retailers across the country through interactive online, print and in-store promotions. Under the terms of the agreement, two AOL for Broadband sponsored kiosks - featuring interactive demos and free AOL software - will be placed in each of the MMN's retail music stores. The kiosks will let customers learn more about AOL for Broadband including popular features from AOL Music. The kiosks will showcase a selection of original Sessions@AOL(R) videos, AOL's popular program, which features intimate, in-studio recordings from top artists. AOL and its services will also be featured across a wide range of Network's other music related products and publications, including "Monitor This!" sampler CDs produced by Music Monitor Network, the Music Monitor Website and affiliated retailer Websites, and Music Monitor print publications. Mark Wymer, VP of Broadband Marketing, AOL said, "This collaboration with MMN represents an exciting new way for us to reach an important audience of consumers. We are able to showcase some of AOL for Broadband's tremendous music offerings - including exclusive songs and videos, original programming and special events - to an audience of savvy music fans in an entirely new and interactive environment." Michael Kurtz, Executive Director of Music Monitor Network, said, "Our customers and independent retailers will be very interested to learn about all the great features that AOL and AOL for Broadband have to offer the music aficionado A Spanish word that means fan, devotee, enthusiast, etc. There are loyal aficionados of every subject in the computer field. . This relationship with AOL is one more way the Network is working to bring its customers the widest number of options for hearing today's best music." Combined, the current nine independent retail members in the Music Monitor Network represent over 100 stores, sell approximately 100 million dollars worth of music each year and operate over 440,000 square feet of music retail space. Members include Cat's Music/Pop Tunes, Gallery of Sound, The Record Exchange, Dimple Records, Bull Moose Bull Moose n. A member or supporter of the U.S. Progressive Party founded to support the presidential candidacy of Theodore Roosevelt in 1912. [From the party's emblem.] Music, Zia Record Exchange, Rasputin Music, Independent Records and Graywhale CD Exchange. This new marketing campaign kicks off in more than 100 stores in cities across the country this month. About Music Monitor Network The Music Monitor Network was formed in 1998 to benefit both mid-sized and independently owned music retailers and record labels/distributors. By combining the marketing efforts of mid-sized chains across the country, the Music Monitor Network allows labels to save time and money by enjoying economies of scale in the execution of innovative promotional/advertising campaigns. For more information please visit www.monitorthis.com. (919-233-3531) About AOL(R) for Broadband AOL for Broadband is the best source for entertainment and information on the Internet, with programming and features exclusive to AOL for Broadband members. Consumers nationwide can simply add the AOL for Broadband service See broadband and broadband service provider. to any high-speed DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary or cable Internet Internet access via the cable companies. There are two kinds of service. One uses a cable modem to connect to a computer, and the other uses an enhanced cable box that provides Internet access directly at the TV. connection if they have existing high-speed access through their local phone, cable TV or Internet provider. AOL also offers a complete, all-in-one bundled package of AOL for Broadband features, content and broadband connectivity. Current AOL members can visit AOL Keyword: Broadband to learn more about AOL for Broadband and place an order. Or call 1-800-574-1779 or visit www.aolbroadband.com for more information. About America Online, Inc. America Online, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Time Warner Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :TWX (TeletypeWriter eXchange Service) A U.S. and Canadian dial-up communications service that became part of Telex. In 1971, the Bell System sold TWX to Western Union. TWX transmitted 5-bit Murray code or 7-bit ASCII code at up to 150 bps. See Telex. ). Based in Dulles, Virginia, America Online is the world's leader in interactive services, Web brands, Internet technologies and e-commerce services. |
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