The Link Broadens Radio Reach to Mobile Phones via UpSNAP
May 24 2007 - 5:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
DAVIDSON, N.C., May 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UpSNAP, Inc.
(OTC:UPSN) (BULLETIN BOARD: UPSN) , the premier provider of free
mobile search and streaming mobile audio entertainment, today
announced that it will provide access to live radio programming on
107.9 the Link, a Charlotte-based radio station with nationally
syndicated shows. UpSNAP's services are available on nearly all 210
million mobile phones in the United States. Mobile phone users can
text message "LINK" to UpSNAP's shortcode -- 27627 (2SNAP) to
access "Link Shows on the Go." For more information or to get
access to more than 1,600 audio feeds, visit http://www.upsnap.com/
. "It is exciting to be on the forefront of digital technology and
to offer our nationally syndicated programs on mobile phones," said
Rick Jackson, senior vice president and general manager of 107.9
the Link, a Lincoln Financial Media Company of North Carolina.
"Thanks to UpSNAP, Link listeners now have another way to enjoy
their favorite shows with just a push of a few buttons on their
cell phone." "As the biggest wireless radio network in the nation,
we are thrilled to team up with the Link so that its listeners will
have access to any of their favorite programming day or night,"
said Tony Philipp, CEO of UpSNAP. "The best part is that our
innovative technology makes it easy to get podcasts and other
multimedia content all with a simple text message and no
complicated downloads." Mobile users will be able to listen
on-demand to daily podcasts, clips of the day, and movie reviews
from the "Bob and Sheri" show; daily podcasts and clips of the day
from the "Candy & Potter" and "Matt & Ramona" shows; and
podcasts from the "Cooper Lawrence" and "Pam Stone" shows. Any
phone can access this service, and no download is required. There
is a 99-cent monthly charge for the service in addition to any
carrier minutes and text messaging charges that could be incurred
depending on your network operator. About UpSNAP Inc. UpSNAP, Inc.
(OTC:UPSN) (BULLETIN BOARD: UPSN) is the leader in mobile search
and live mobile audio entertainment. With a rich library of branded
multimedia content and true mobile search technology, UpSNAP
effectively delivers compelling mobile content to consumers,
including text and audio content from major entertainment companies
in sports, news, music, and information. Visit
http://www.upsnap.com/ PRIMARY CONTACT: Wendy Headrick UpSNAP, Inc.
704-895-4121, x100 DATASOURCE: UpSNAP, Inc. CONTACT: Wendy Headrick
of UpSNAP, Inc., +1-704-895-4121, ext. 100 Web site:
http://www.upsnap.com/
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