SOURCE: 9 Squared
August 23, 2007 06:00 ET
9 Squared and Univision Móvil Partner to Distribute Mobile Content
Univision Content Distributed Through BREW, On-Portal, Off-Portal Mobile Storefronts
DENVER, CO--(Marketwire - August 23, 2007) - 9 Squared, a Zed Company and global leader in
mobile media solutions, announces its latest alliance with Univision Móvil,
Univision's mobile entity which offers in-show wireless integrations, PSMS
programs and the most relevant Spanish-language content. Through the
partnership, 9 Squared is distributing mobile content via Univision-branded
BREW applications, on-portal via various wireless carrier storefronts, and
off-portal utilizing short codes and PSMS billing.
Billboard Top 50 Hot Latin Songs from Univision Music Group artists such as
Jennifer Peña, Kinto Sol, Ivy Queen, Tito Nieves, and Graciela Beltran are
now available as real music ringtones and ringbacks. The sounds and images
from hit television shows on the Univision networks such as Objetivo Fama,
Nuestra Belleza Latina, Premios Juventud, and Copa América are also
available as mobile content downloads. Finally, original content from
Univision.com will be available via 9 Squared mobile applications and
distribution channels.
"The partnership with 9 Squared has enhanced the delivery of Univision
Móvil's content to one of the fastest growing U.S. wireless subscriber
demographics -- Hispanics," said Christopher Brunner, Vice President,
Mobile Content and Services, Univision Móvil. "Consumers are accessing our
exclusive catalog of music and television related content across most Tier
1, 2, 3 and MVNO carrier on-portal, as well as off-portal mobile
storefronts."
Verizon Wireless subscribers can download Univision Tonos, a BREW
discovery, search, preview, and purchase ringtone application from VZW
Get-It-Now™. In addition, users can preview Univision Music Group
ringtones and find purchasing options on Univision.com.
"9 Squared is very excited to be working with the strongest
Spanish-language media brand in the country," says Jeff Ross, Chief
Operating Officer of 9 Squared. "9 Squared's market-proven mobile content
distribution platform and content licensing services were used by Univision
Móvil to launch a variety of on-deck and off-deck wireless storefronts
including BREW, WAP, Web, and common short codes."
9 Squared, Inc.
9 Squared, a Zed Company, is the #1 independent distributor of mobile
content in the United States. Equipped with an industry-leading catalog of
premium mobile content and extensive wireless distribution partnerships, 9
Squared's competencies expand the entire value chain of mobile media
solutions including best-in-breed mobile distribution technology, direct
response marketing and content programming and merchandizing expertise. 9
Squared is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. To learn more visit
www.9squared.com.
About Univision Online, Inc.
Univision Online, Inc. is the interactive division of Univision
Communications Inc., the premier Spanish-language media company in the
United States. Univision Online owns and operates the premier
Spanish-language Internet destination in the U.S., located at
www.univision.com, and Univision Móvil, the most relevant
Spanish-language mobile content and video, which includes in-show wireless
integrations, PSMS programs and the industry's most comprehensive
downloadable content catalog. Univision Online is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Univision Communications Inc., whose operations include
Univision Network, the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television
network in the U.S. reaching 99% of U.S. Hispanic Households; TeleFutura
Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network,
which was launched in 2002 and now reaches 89% of U.S. Hispanic Households;
Galavisión, the country's leading
Spanish-language cable network; Univision Television Group, which owns and
operates 62 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto
Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns
and/or operates 70 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets
and 5 stations in Puerto Rico; Univision Music Group, which includes
Univision Records, Fonovisa Records, La Calle Records and Mexico-based Disa
Records as well as Fonomusic and America Musical Publishing companies.
Univision Communications also has a 50% interest in TuTv, a joint venture
formed to broadcast Televisa's pay television channels in the U.S., and a
non-voting 14.9% interest in Entravision Communications Corporation, a
public
Spanish-language media company. Univision Communications has television
network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales
offices in major cities throughout the United States. For more information,
please visit www.univision.net.
About Zed
Zed develops and markets entertainment and community products and services
for mobile and the Internet. The company is the leading mobile value-added
player in the world in terms of revenue and geographical footprint. After
the acquisition of MonsterMob, currently a subsidiary of Zed, the company
is present in 37 countries, including Europe's largest markets, USA and
China. Zed holds agreements with more than 100 mobile network operators and
employs 1,400 staff.
Founded in 1996 in Spain, the company's history is characterised by the
ongoing development of innovative services in the entertainment and leisure
arena for mobile and Internet, and it remains at the forefront of the
industry. To learn more visit www.zed.biz.