DotClick Customized Listening Software Now Available On MP3.com.Business/Entertainment Editors BOSTON & SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 20, 2001 DotClick Corporation, a Digital Music Network providing targeted marketing opportunities for record labels, artists, portals and radio stations, and MP3.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: MPPP (MultiLink PPP) An extension to the point-to-point protocol that enables two channels to be linked together to double the throughput. It is used for ISDN transmission and channel bonding. See PPP, ISDN and channel bonding. ), the Internet's premier Music Service Provider, jointly announced today an agreement whereby DotClick's customized plug-in software will be featured on the MP3.com web site (www.mp3.com). Once downloaded, the plug-in software enables users to learn more about their favorite artists, be alerted to upcoming performances for their favorite acts, purchase CDs, get recommendations of new artists based on users' listening patterns, and instant message other fans. Michael Robertson
Michael Robertson (born 1967) is the founder and former CEO of MP3.com. He started Lindows.com, Inc. , chairman and chief executive officer of MP3.com commented, "The ability to integrate the DotClick Digital Music Network instantly helps us provide our users with more information about the artists they like while turning them on to new artists with whom they might not be familiar. The Digital Music Network technology also allows us to gain more insight into the needs of our listeners and service many of those needs more effectively. The benefits of DotClick's services and their seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. into MP3.com make this an attractive relationship." DotClick President Gene Fein added, "We are very pleased that MP3.com, home of the largest single collection of digital music on the Internet and leaders in online music technology, has chosen to integrate our technology into their system. This clearly positions us to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. the surge of companies and consumers focusing on music online, and underscores the value we provide to the users of our service." Fein continued, "MP3.com is a great addition to our growing network of Affiliates. MP3.com's vast user base will enhance utilization and further distribution across our Digital Music Network. This agreement also provides access to new music and information for our users, and DotClick will continue to break new ground by establishing and building communities around the more than 1 million songs and audio files available on MP3.com." About MP3.com MP3.com, Inc. has created a unique and robust technology infrastructure designed to facilitate the storage, management, promotion and delivery of digital music. As the Internet's premier Music Service Provider (MSP (1) (Management Service Provider or Managed Service Provider) An organization that manages a customer's computer systems and networks which are either located on the customer's premises or at a third-party datacenter. ), the company is dedicated to providing consumers with access to music when they want it, where they want it, using any web-enabled device. The company's web site hosts what MP3.com believes is the largest collection of digital music available on the Internet, with more than 1,000,000 songs and audio files posted from over 150,000 digital artists and record labels. Dedicated to growing the digital music space, the company's products and services include on-demand Subscription Music Channels, an innovative Business Music Services program, a Syndicated Radio program and others. Additionally, through the company's MSP technology initiative and its music InterOperating System, MP3.com is partnering with a variety of forward-looking businesses to expand its digital music strategy. MP3.com's common stock is listed for trading on the Nasdaq National Market under the ticker symbol Ticker Symbol An arrangement of characters (usually letters) representing a particular security listed on an exchange or otherwise traded publicly. When a company issues securities to the public marketplace, it selects an available ticker symbol for its securities which investors MPPP. MP3.com, My.MP3, Beam-It, Instant Listening and PLuS are trademarks of MP3.com, Inc. The company is based in San Diego, California “San Diego” redirects here. For other uses, see San Diego (disambiguation). San Diego is a coastal Southern California city located in the southwestern corner of the continental United States. As of 2006, the city has a population of 1,256,951. . For more information on MP3.com, visit www.mp3.com. About DotClick Boston-based DotClick is an online marketing, research and reporting service connecting the music industry to its highly segmented and receptive receptive /re·cep·tive/ (re-cep´tiv) capable of receiving or of responding to a stimulus. audiences. Its consumer-controlled Digital Music Network application empowers the music industry to create one-to-one relationships with music fans, combining the power of viral and targeted relationship marketing to help record labels, portals, artists and the radio industry more cost-effectively reach, understand and increase their online audiences. Over 160 affiliates use the DotClick platform as an integral part of their online marketing strategies. For more information, call 617.338.7440, visit www.dotclick.com or e-mail info@dotclick.com. Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical 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. within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements may include references to activities and events expected to occur in connection with MP3.com's business relationship with DotClick, as well as any products or services described in connection therewith there·with adv. 1. With that, this, or it. 2. In addition to that. 3. Archaic Immediately thereafter. Adv. 1. . These statements involve a high degree of risk and uncertainty, are only predictions, and actual events or results may differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to differences include risks related to: MP3.com's litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. proceedings, including without limitation the inability to reach settlement with all parties to such proceedings; activities or events expected to occur in connection with MP3.com's business relationship with DotClick, as well as the products and services described in connection therewith; the consummation CONSUMMATION. The completion of a thing; as the consummation of marriage; (q.v.) the consummation of a contract, and the like. 2. A contract is said to be consummated, when everything to be done in relation to it, has been accomplished. of the contemplated business combination with Vivendi Universal, including the risk that the required regulatory clearances or other closing conditions might not be timely obtained or satisfied; MP3.com's new and uncertain business model; acceptance of MP3.com's products and services; MP3.com's limited operating history; and MP3.com's rapid growth, as well as other risks detailed from time to time in MP3.com's reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended December 31, 2000 and its most recent report on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. . |
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