American Life, the First Magazine on DVD for the Public, Announced by Dynamic Media, Inc.Business Editors BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 2001 Dynamic Media, Inc. (NQB NQB National Quotation Bureau, Inc (now Pink Sheets) :DYMI) introduced American Life(tm), a magazine on DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. for the public. Combining two of the most powerful media -- television and print -- Dynamic Media has created a digital publication on DVD, the fastest-growing consumer product in the world. American Life(tm) is the first DVD magazine A DVD magazine is a magazine that collects most of its content on DVD, or is issued in a DVD-only format. There were a few VHS video magazines prior to the invention of DVDs. designed for the public and offers all the same features as a conventional paper magazine, but with the power of full video and audio, and the ability to enjoy the content as a family and yet still be able to print out articles, recipes, projects and plans. Each issue of American Life(tm) has a table of contents and easy-to-read index printed on the back of each issue, and with a wide range of video sections, including a monthly feature story, food and wine, sports, travel, gadgets, health and entertainment (top 10 movie trailers, music videos, tape and DVD rentals, reviews and interviews). Dynamic Media's mission is to become the global leader in publishing magazines on DVD. That includes direct marketing, creating and delivering content that informs, enriches, entertains and inspires people of all ages and cultures. Dynamic Media announced the availability of American Life(tm) on the newsstand and by subscription, with the first issue appearing in January 2002. Each DVD issue of American Life(tm) will sell for $6.95 on newsstands and subscriptions by mail for $59 per year. Limited special holiday pre-subscriptions are now priced at $50/year. In a recent interview, Ian Jones, president of Dynamic Media, said: "We are very excited about this new product, and although the first issue will not be on the newsstand till January 2002, we are expecting holiday pre-subscription sales to do very well. It is the perfect gift that keeps giving all year; it is great for any member of the family, a friend, or associate. "Advertisers love this new format for getting information to the consumer marketplace. They know the person watching wants to see information. They are able to do extended commercials designed just for American Life(tm). With testing we have found that the consumer is more responsive to the commercial when they are able to watch it when they want -- not in the middle of a television drama or a punchline in a comedy sitcom. Companies using DVD for marketing include BMW BMW in full Bayerische Motoren Werke AG German automaker. Founded as an aircraft engine manufacturer in 1916, the company assumed the name Bayerische Motoren Werke and became known for its high-speed motorcycles in the 1920s. Films, Pontiac and Coca Cola Corporation Coca Cola Corporation was an Atlanta, Georgia company, the first large-scale manufacturer and marketer of beverages based on the Coca-Cola formula, and closely related to Coca-Cola Company, the corporation that took on that role by 1900 and became a world-wide business. ." Jones also stated, "Our magazine on DVD solution will give us a competitive edge in the aggressive magazine distribution space. Our research demonstrates a strong demand for this unique service in the retail sector." DVD market penetration Noun 1. market penetration - the extent to which a product is recognized and bought by customers in a particular market penetration - the act of entering into or through something; "the penetration of upper management by women" has reached one-third of U.S. households. DVD players have achieved remarkable sales levels in the four years since their introduction, earning the title of "fastest-selling consumer electronics product of all time." However, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the results of a new study by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA CEA carcinoembryonic antigen. CEA abbr. carcinoembryonic antigen CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) ), current adoption of DVD technology may only be the beginning of a much larger trend. www.dynamicmediainc.com Statements contained in the news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from expected results. |
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