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Zipidee Announces Acquisition of TotalVid.com
Zipidee Becomes the Largest Open Marketplace for PGC Videos
SAN FRANCISCO—December 4, 2007—Zipidee announced today that it has acquired the TotalVid.com business from Landmark Communications, making it the Internet's largest digital marketplace for mid- to long-tail instructional, educational, and special interest 'pay for' content. The acquisition also makes Zipidee the market leader in the rapidly growing marketplace for monetizable Prosumer Generated Content (PGC).
"Our acquisition of TotalVid provides Zipidee with the largest digital library of educational, instructional, and hard-to-find enthusiast videos, as well as a dedicated customer base of paying, content hungry consumers," said Henry Wong, CEO of Zipidee. "This acquisition underscores our belief that the most efficient way to monetize mid to long-tail content is not through an ad-supported model, but rather is through a model based upon paying customers. This acquisition creates instant critical mass for our marketplace and positions Zipidee as the premier online marketplace for digi-goods."
As a result of the acquisition, Zipidee now has:
- More than 10,000 titles for sale, with the majority of these titles under exclusive licensing arrangement
- Over 600 content sellers, ranging from independent producers to major media companies
- Over 300,000 visitors per month
- More than 1 million seller listing page views per month
- Approximately 150,000 active registered members
- Two new digital marketplaces: TotalVid.com and VideoWaza.com
"This acquisition demonstrates the rapid growth in the digital goods marketplace and its strong impact on both businesses and consumers," said Karsten Weide, Program Director, Digital Media and Entertainment, with IDC. "There is a huge supply of valuable long-tail content for which there has never been a dominant marketplace. Zipidee is the first company to offer such a marketplace, just as eBay has done for the long-tail market of physical goods."
Zipidee now gives consumers on-demand access to the Internet's largest selection of unique, hard-to-find videos. Consumers have access to thousands of titles in more than 100 categories, including action sports, martial arts, instructional, anime, travel, and more, many of which are not available at other online markets such as iTunes and Amazon Unbox.
"This transaction makes a lot of sense for both our existing content providers and our current customers," stated Karl Quist, President of TotalVid. "TotalVid's content partners will now be able to benefit from a network of customers who will discover their titles while searching for other digi-goods, such as audio or eBooks. In addition, our current customers will now enjoy an even larger library of content from which to choose."
Zipidee will continue the current subscription model pricing for existing customers of TotalVid.com and VideoWaza.com. Content from TotalVid and VideoWaza will also be made available for rental or download at www.zipidee.com. TotalVid will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Zipidee, Inc. Financial details of the acquisition were undisclosed.
About Zipidee
Zipidee is the Internet's largest digital Prosumer Generated Content (PGC) marketplace for instructional, educational, health and fitness, sports, and special interest content. Zipidee has a rapidly expanding seller network of more than 600 content producers and distributors and over 150,000 repeat customers. The Zipidee marketplace receives over 300,000 visitors per month, browsing through more than 1 million pages of digital goods for sale. Our platform provides the tools for media owners, from aspiring media moguls to large media companies, to market and sell original digital goods, including video, audio (books and music), eBooks, mobile content, and more, to complement existing sales channels. By giving sellers the freedom to choose how they distribute their digi-goods, from business model to price point, Zipidee allows buyers and sellers to rule and transact in an open marketplace. Zipidee is a privately held San Francisco-based company and is venture-backed by leading investors. For additional information on the Zipidee marketplace, please visit www.zipidee.com, www.totalvid.com, and www.videowaza.com.
About Landmark Communications
Landmark Communications, Inc., is a privately-held media company with interests in newspapers, broadcasting, cable programming, print and online classified marketplaces, broadband services, interactive marketing, Internet video distribution, and other businesses. Based in Norfolk, VA, Landmark employs more than 12,000 people in the US. Landmark owns The Weather Channel®; Weather.com®; hundreds of local and national print, broadcasting, and online businesses; WSI Corporation, a provider of weather presentation systems and data; CBS-TV affiliates NewsChannel 5 Network in Nashville and KLAS-TV in Las Vegas; and Dominion Enterprises, a leading operator of vertical classified marketplaces. Landmark Interactive is a division of Landmark Communications, which includes Q Interactive, a leading interactive direct marketing company; Alliant Cooperative Data Solutions, a leading cooperative database marketing provider; Digital Envoy the pioneer of Internet Protocol intelligence and Geolocation technology; and the leading online marketplaces for franchise and business ownership opportunities. |
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TotalVid.com to Deliver Leading Action Sports Films to Gamers on Xbox 360
Wide Selection of Extreme Skiing and Snowboarding, Skateboarding, Motocross, Surfing and Mountain Biking Videos – Including 3 in HD – To Be Featured
Norfolk, Va., March 28, 2007 -- TotalVid Inc. announced today an agreement which will bring TotalVid.com’s deep library of extreme skiing and snowboarding, skateboarding, motocross, surfing and mountain biking videos to Xbox 360 gamers through Xbox LIVE, leading digital distributor of high definition online entertainment content in the living room.
TotalVid’s action sports videos will add to 1,500 hours of downloadable entertainment content already available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. In addition, three of the movies from TotalVid will be available as high definition downloads. The deal marks another major milestone for TotalVid as the company continues to expand its network of promotional and distribution partnerships.
The initial line-up of TotalVid’s titles to be available on the service includes:
• Waiting Game (HD) – enjoy the first skiing movie produced in true HD, chronicling a winter of traveling and skiing some of the largest mountains in North America,
• Shanghai Six (HD) – follow the top free-skiers across the far reaches of North America and Europe to the some biggest and most intense backcountry jumps and gaps,
• Long Story Short (HD) – see a dozen of skiing's most talented athletes travel from the remote powder stashes of Hokkaido, Japan, to the bent metal and concrete of the East Coast of North America, to the fabled kicker zones of Austria,
• Friendly Fire – snowboard on Mammoth Mountain with a diverse mix of pro and am riders, featuring unique shots and creative riding,
• The Crusty Demons of Dirt – A Decade of Dirt – produced by Fleshwound Films, this series started the freestyle movement and includes 35 action-packed minutes of motocross mayhem,
• Almost Round 3 – TotalVid’s best selling skate video of all time showcases legends Rodney Mullen and Daewon Song,
• Roam – travel along with some of the world's top riders as they discover new places to ride as well as exploring some of the notorious meccas of mountain biking, and
• Road Fools 14 – thrill ride with this BMX team, jumping boards and stunts from Philadelphia to New York City to Massachusetts.
“TotalVid is thrilled to be the first provider of action sports films for Xbox 360,” said Karl Quist, TotalVid’s president. “Xbox 360 is the perfect platform for delivering these titles, which traditionally haven’t been carried at video rental stores. Given Xbox 360 gamers’ thirst for action, featuring these award-winning action sports titles on Xbox is a natural.”
Under this new relationship, TotalVid.com will provide top action sports movies to Xbox LIVE Marketplace where they will be available for download by U.S. Xbox LIVE members for viewing on users’ connected televisions. Action sports movies are only a subset of TotalVid’s vast library of more than 4,000 videos across other enthusiast, educational and instructional categories.
“TotalVid’s library allows consumers to broaden their horizons, experience new activities, learn a new skill or simply delve deeper into something they already love,” said Quist. “We’re excited to be delivering our films on Xbox 360. We look forward to providing Xbox 360’s growing customer base access to high quality, full-length content that can’t be found on television or at the local video rental store.”
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At&t U-verse Tv To Include Video-on-demand Programming From TotalVid
SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 6, 2006 — AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) and TotalVid, a wholly owned subsidiary of Landmark Communications, Inc., today announced a distribution agreement to deliver TotalVid’s special-interest video content as part of the AT&T U-verseSM TV video-on-demand (VOD) programming lineup. The deal makes AT&T U-verse TV the first service to bring TotalVid’s video library to television VOD programming.
Under the agreement, AT&T U-verse customers will have on-demand access to hundreds of the most popular titles from the TotalVid library, including best-selling full-length videos in categories such as action sports, home improvement how-to’s, martial arts and self-defense instruction, music and sports instruction and military history.
AT&T U-verse TV is the first service to deliver TotalVid’s on-demand content to the television. TotalVid has existing distribution agreements with broadband providers, including AT&T, for downloadable digital videos. TotalVid’s niche offerings initially found an audience on the Web, which provided a medium where consumers could turn for specialized content, but through the U-verse IPTV platform, AT&T will bring TotalVid titles previously only available on the Internet to television screens.
U-verse TV provides the content and functionality to help subscribers find, discover and connect with special-interest content. The advanced search capabilities enable customers to find the specific content or category of interest to them from among the vast collection, and the U-verse VOD management system gives AT&T the flexibility to better categorize titles and quickly adapt categories to respond to market and user trends.
“AT&T is excited to add TotalVid’s array of unique content to the U-verse TV programming lineup. AT&T is committed to delivering diverse and quality on-demand programming, and TotalVid’s collection of videos can speak to each of our customers’ personal interests,” said Richard Wellerstein, vice president of VOD programming, AT&T Operations, Inc. “Through our IP platform, we plan to offer customers a wide selection of niche content. U-verse TV brings the user control and choice associated with online video to a television-based, managed service.”
“At TotalVid, we are constantly seeking new ways to extend our leadership in delivering hard-to-find enthusiast, educational and instructional video content to consumers across the country,” said Karl Quist, president, TotalVid. “With this agreement and for the first time ever, TotalVid’s extensive library of full-length videos will be available on television VOD through the AT&T U-verse TV platform.”
This agreement builds on an existing relationship between AT&T and TotalVid. Under an agreement announced earlier this year, TotalVid also provides thousands of online, downloadable videos for AT&T broadband subscribers.
AT&T U-verse TV is delivered by Project Lightspeed, the company’s initiative to expand the fiber-optics network deeper into neighborhoods to deliver U-verse TV, AT&T Yahoo!® High Speed Internet U-verse Enabled and, in the future, Voice over IP services. Through its subsidiaries, AT&T expects to reach nearly 19 million households by the end of 2008 as part of its initial deployment, using fiber-to-the-node (FTTN) and fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) technologies.
Financial and other terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
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73 Percent Of Americans Willing To Tune-out Popular Television To Watch Programming That Relates To Their Unique Interests
Nearly 90 Percent of Surveyed Respondents are Extremely Unsatisfied and Unfulfilled by Current Television Programming
NORFOLK, VA., OCTOBER 24, 2006 — Consumers today are overwhelmed with hundreds of channels of television content. However, despite having more viewing choices than ever, consumers report that TV does not align with what they really want to watch. According to a survey conducted by TotalVid.com, an online video download service that offers instant access to hundreds of premium, hard-to-find videos, consumers would overwhelmingly choose to watch programming that specifically relates to their favorite hobbies such as mountain biking, playing guitar or photography; instead of any of the 10 most highly rated primetime television shows. The survey uncovered several interesting statistics on television viewing habits and consumer preference, including:
•Nearly 78 percent of men and 64 percent of women surveyed would rather watch a program featuring their favorite hobby than an episode of “American Idol.”
•Even the most frequent television watchers indicated a preference for hobby-related programming. Nearly four out of five (78.5 percent) respondents would prefer programming related to their unique hobby instead of watching popular shows such as “24”, “CSI” and other top 10 programs.
•Survey respondents also indicated that they would be very receptive to downloading programs from the Internet that specifically aligns with their unique areas of interest. Three out of four (74.6 percent) respondents would be likely to watch such programs if given the opportunity.
QUANTITY OVER QUALITY
Consumers participate in a growing array of hobbies, many of which aren’t represented on traditional television. For example, according to the International Mountain Biking Association, more than 40 million people in the U.S. participate in mountain biking annually. The U.S. Martial Arts Association estimates that approximately 25 million people actively participate in martial arts on some level. Even though both of these hobbies are popular among American consumers, there isn’t television programming dedicated to them.
“American consumers have an increasingly diverse set of hobbies and interests. For somebody interested in mountain biking, learning how to dance or even learning self defense, television just doesn’t deliver. Increasingly, these enthusiasts are turning online to services like ours,” commented Karl Quist, President of TotalVid.com, an online video download store that offers enthusiast, educational and instructional videos. “Whatever your passion, TotalVid has a video that speaks to your unique interests and delivers content that television does not.”
VIEWERSHIP SHIFTING ONLINE
The current state of television programming has left nearly nine out of ten (88.7 percent) viewers unfulfilled. Consumers are beginning to turn to the Internet for video that they can’t find on television. According to a recent study from Jupiter Research, 14 percent of broadband users don’t have Pay TV service; instead they watch video on services like YouTube and TotalVid.
Increased choice online coupled with consumer dissatisfaction with current television programming is driving viewers to sites like TotalVid which offer video content that consumers want, but can’t find on cable or satellite. According to TotalVid’s survey, nearly three in four (71.4 percent) respondents would turn to the Internet to download a video that they wanted to see, but couldn’t find on television.
“The Internet has increasingly become the place where consumers turn to find unique, specialized content,” said Chris Smythe, TotalVid’s Vice President, Content. “As this survey demonstrates, consumers are more willing than ever to look beyond the confines of their TV lineup to find video content that speaks to their unique interests and passions.”
About TotalVid, Inc.
TotalVid.com unleashes the power of broadband to deliver video that matters most to consumers, yet is almost impossible to find on TV or in video rental stores. With thousands of titles across 80+ categories, TotalVid’s content represents the collective interests and passions of over 150 million people. Consumers can access TotalVid’s library on www.totalvid.com or through a growing number of distribution partners. TotalVid’s library includes videos from over 400 video producers and distributors. TotalVid offers a monthly subscription, which costs $9.95 a month and includes unlimited downloads. Alternatively, customers can also download individual videos for as little as $1.99. Customers view TotalVid’s high-quality full-screen digital downloads as often as they like over a seven-day viewing period. There are no late fees and nothing to return.
Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, TotalVid is a wholly owned subsidiary of Landmark Communications, Inc., which also owns The Weather Channel, Q Interactive and a variety of other media businesses. Partners of TotalVid include Amazon.com, AT&T, AOL, Blinkx, Comcast, D-Link, Google, Microsoft Windows Media (MSFT), The Platform, Verizon, W-Cities, Weather.com and Yahoo. With strong partnerships and a growing customer base, TotalVid is fast becoming a leading broadband video destination point for consumers and a powerful distribution partner for content owners looking to expand their customer base.
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TotalVid.Com Provides Unique Video Programming To Amazon.Com’s New “Unbox” Video Download Service
TotalVid’s Broad Selection of Enthusiast, Educational, and Instructional Video Available for Download on Amazon.com SEATTLE, and NORFOLK, VA., September 8, 2006 — TotalVid.com today announced an agreement with Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN), America’s largest online retailer, to offer hundreds of full-length videos from TotalVid’s online library through Amazon.com’s newly launched Unbox video download service. The partnership makes TotalVid videos available for download on Unbox, a new digital video download service offering customers thousands of television shows, movies and other video content from Hollywood and around the world. Unbox RemoteLoad Technology allows customers to buy from one PC (e.g. office computer) and download to another (e.g. at home). Customers can visit www.amazon.com/unbox to try the Unbox service with a free TV show.
Through the agreement with TotalVid.com, Amazon’s Unbox customers will have access to hundreds of the most popular titles from the TotalVid library, which includes the best-selling full-length videos in categories such as action sports, dance instruction, fishing, home improvement, martial arts & self defense, military history, music instruction, sports instruction and much more. The deal marks another major milestone for TotalVid as the company continues to expand its network of promotional and distribution partnerships.
“TotalVid is on the leading edge of using technology to enhance the delivery of its videos to consumers,” said Bill Carr, Amazon.com’s vice president of digital media. “We are excited to make videos from TotalVid available to Amazon Unbox customers for use on their PC or Windows Media compatible portable devices.”
In the recently inked partnership, TotalVid will provide Amazon customers with hard-to-find, premium content ranging from action sports to martial arts, music and sports instruction. These full-length videos will be offered both as rentals and for permanent download – thus, enabling consumers to take control of their viewing options.
“TotalVid’s library allows consumers to broaden their horizons, experience new activities, learn a new skill or simply delve deeper into something they already love,” said Karl Quist, TotalVid’s president. “Amazon is best known for its industry-leading selection of books, DVDs, music and merchandise. Their experience selling hard-to-find items makes them a natural distribution partner for TotalVid and its 400-plus content providers. We look forward to providing Amazon’s growing customer base access to high quality, full-length content that can’t be found on television or at the local video rental store.”
About Amazon.com
Amazon.com, Inc., (Nasdaq: AMZN), a Fortune 500 company based in Seattle, opened on the World Wide Web in July 1995 and today offers Earth's Biggest Selection. Amazon.com seeks to be Earth’s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online, and endeavors to offer its customers the lowest possible prices. Amazon.com and other sellers offer millions of unique new, refurbished and used items in categories such as health and personal care, jewelry and watches, gourmet food, sports and outdoors, apparel and accessories, books, music, DVDs, electronics and office, toys and baby, and home and garden.
Amazon and its affiliates operate websites, including www.amazon.com, www.amazon.co.uk, www.amazon.de, www.amazon.co.jp, www.amazon.fr, www.amazon.ca, and www.joyo.com.
About TotalVid, Inc.
TotalVid.com unleashes the power of broadband to deliver video that matters most to consumers, yet is almost impossible to find on TV or in video rental stores. With thousands of titles across 50+ categories, TotalVid’s content represents the collective interests and passions of over 150 million people. Consumers can access TotalVid’s library on www.totalvid.com or through a growing number of distribution partners.
Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, TotalVid is a wholly owned subsidiary of Landmark Communications, Inc., which also owns The Weather Channel, Q Interactive and a variety of other media businesses. Partners of TotalVid include AT&T, AOL, Blinkx, Comcast, D-Link, Google, Microsoft Windows Media (MSFT), The Platform, Verizon, W-Cities, Weather.com and Yahoo. With strong partnerships and a growing customer base, TotalVid is fast becoming a leading broadband video destination point for consumers and a powerful distribution partner for content owners looking to expand their customer base. |
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TotalVid Selects blinkx to Power Video Search
Leading Video Download Site Extends Content Partnership, Leveraging blinkx’s Rich Media Search Capabilities
San Francisco, Calif. – AUGUST 2006 - blinkx, the smartest and largest video search engine on the Web, today announced that TotalVid will use blinkx to power search on their website, www.totalvid.com. The partnership extends an existing content agreement in which blinkx indexes content from TotalVid and makes it available at blinkx.tv.
TotalVid maintains an online library of 3,200 full-length videos with unique content that consumers can’t find on television or at local video rental stores. TotalVid’s easily downloaded videos span almost every category imaginable, from sports and fitness to DIY and home improvement to dancing and cooking. blinkx’s unique ability to listen to, transcribe, and index audio and video will allow TotalVid users to quickly access all forms of rich media content. Under the terms of the agreement, blinkx will power the site’s video search functionality, primarily searching TotalVid’s content but also leveraging results from blinkx’s index of over 4 million hours of audio and video content.
“Our users are currently taking advantage of the unique content from TotalVid on blinkx.tv and we are excited that TotalVid has chose us to power their video search,” said Suranga Chandratillake, founder and CTO of blinkx. The partnership will provide even easier access to downloadable videos on TotalVid.com.
“TotalVid is constantly seeking new ways to enhance the online experience for our customers,” said Karl Quist, President of TotalVid. “blinkx’s video search capabilities are ideal for the unique content on our site, and we are excited to further enhance the ability for our customers to accurately and easily find what they are searching for.”
As the pioneer in video search technology, blinkx has built a reputation as the smartest way to search, based on its advanced speech recognition technology that delivers results that are more accurate and reliable than metadata-based keyword services, such as those offered by companies like Google and Yahoo!.
About blinkx
blinkx.tv is the world's largest and most comprehensive video search engine. Today, blinkx.tv has indexed more than 4,000,000 hours of audio, video, viral and TV content, and made it fully searchable and available on demand. blinkx's founders set out to solve a significant challenge -- as TV and Garage video on the Web explode, keyword-based search technologies only scratch the surface. blinkx's patented search technologies listen to -- and even see -- the Web, helping users enjoy a breadth and accuracy of search results not available elsewhere. In addition, blinkx powers the video search for many of the world's most frequented sites. blinkx is a privately-held company based in San Francisco and London. More information is available at www.blinkx.tv.
About TotalVid, Inc.
TotalVid.com unleashes the power of broadband to deliver video that matters most to consumers, yet is almost impossible to find on TV or in video rental stores. With thousands of titles across 50+ categories, TotalVid’s content represents the collective interests and passions of over 150 million people. With TotalVid, consumers can also “Try Before They Buy”, which allows them to download and view a video first before purchasing the DVD.
Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, TotalVid is a wholly owned subsidiary of Landmark Communications, Inc., which also owns The Weather Channel, Q Interactive and a variety of other media businesses. Partners of TotalVid include AT&T, AOL, Blinkx, Comcast, D-Link, Microsoft Windows Media (MSFT), The Platform, Verizon, W-Cities, Weather.com and Yahoo.
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From Pilates to Plumbing to Parenting, Verizon Broadband Users Can Explore it All With Unique, Special-Interest Videos from TotalVid
Verizon Online DSL and Verizon FiOS Customers Can Download Unlimited Videos for 7 Days Free, and then Save 10 Percent on the Monthly Subscription to TotalVid.com, Featuring Fast, Legal Downloads From a Library of More Than 2,600 High-Quality, Digital Videos
NEW YORK -- Verizon’s consumer broadband customers can now take a cooking class, learn about martial arts, refine their parenting skills and explore other wide-ranging, special-interest topics through the unique online video library of TotalVid.
With TotalVid, customers can choose from more than 2,600 titles spanning almost every category imaginable, from sports and fitness to home improvement, dance and cooking. Verizon’s FiOS and DSL customers now can use their fast broadband connections to quickly and easily access TotalVid content for as little as $1.99 per download or sign up for a monthly subscription for only $8.95 (10% off the standard price). The $8.95 price plan includes a 7-day free trial with unlimited access to the entire TotalVid library. Once downloaded, TotalVid videos can be enjoyed an unlimited number of times for seven days.
The $8.95 Unlimited Downloads price plan is just one of the many special benefits TotalVid is offering Verizon broadband customers. At various times throughout the year, Verizon will offer its customers special promotional discounts on TotalVid pay-per-download offerings, including videos for just $.99.
“TotalVid gives our broadband customers access to programming that isn’t available on traditional television or at their local video rental store,” said Colson Hillier, director, product development for Verizon’s retail markets group. “TotalVid’s online library of full-length, special-interest videos is incredible, with topics ranging from yoga to motocross, home improvement to cooking, karate to guitar instruction and almost everything in between. Our broadband customers will enjoy using their high-speed Verizon connections to quickly and legally download titles and enjoy them whenever they like. Plus, there are no late fees or worries about returning DVDs on time.”
“Verizon’s broadband and FiOS customers will be able to quickly and easily access a wide variety of programming, spanning more than 50 categories.” said Karl Quist, TotalVid’s President. “TotalVid.com helps consumers broaden their horizons, experience new activities, learn a new skill or simply delve deeper into something they already love. With the click of a mouse, consumers can download a video and watch, learn and engage in new activities.”
TotalVid delivers downloadable, in-depth, full-length video content that can’t be downloaded elsewhere on the web, in categories such as action sports, anime, cooking, dance instruction, fitness and exercise, home improvement, martial arts instruction, music, self-defense, sports instruction, travel and more. New content and categories are added weekly so consumers can always find something new to learn or enjoy on TotalVid.com.
About Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), a Dow 30 company, is a leader in delivering broadband and other communication innovations to wireline and wireless customers. Verizon operates America’s most reliable wireless network, serving 53 million customers nationwide; one of the most expansive wholly-owned global IP networks; and one of the nation’s premier wireline networks, serving mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Based in New York, Verizon has a diverse workforce of more than 250,000 and generates annual consolidated operating revenues of approximately $90 billion. For more information, visit www.verizon.com.
About TotalVid, Inc.
TotalVid.com unleashes the power of broadband to deliver video that matters most to consumers, yet is almost impossible to find on TV or in video rental stores. With thousands of titles across 50+ categories, TotalVid’s content represents the collective interests and passions of over 150 million people. With TotalVid, consumers can also “Try Before They Buy”, which allows them to download and view a video first before purchasing the DVD.
Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, TotalVid is a wholly owned subsidiary of Landmark Communications, Inc., which also owns The Weather Channel, Q Interactive and a variety of other media businesses. Partners of TotalVid include AT&T, AOL, Blinkx, Comcast, D-Link, Microsoft Windows Media (MSFT), The Platform, Verizon, W-Cities, Weather.com and Yahoo.
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AT&T and TotalVid.com To Offer Unique Internet Video Programming
Largest Selection of Hard-to-Find Video Content Connects AT&T Yahoo!® and Worldnet Broadband Customers to Subjects That Matter Most to Them
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, and NORFOLK, Va., May 4, 2006 — AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) and TotalVid.com, a wholly owned subsidiary of Landmark Communications, Inc., today announced an agreement to offer TotalVid’s online library of more than 2,600 entertainment and instructional video titles to AT&T Yahoo! High Speed Internet and AT&T Worldnet subscribers.
The agreement will feature a co-branded AT&T and TotalVid Web site, att.totalvid.com, and offers AT&T customers unlimited video downloads during a seven-day free trial. The companies will also market TotalVid’s content on the AT&T Worldnet portal at www.att.net.
Through the agreement, broadband users will have access to the complete TotalVid library, featuring on-demand access to full-length videos in categories such as action sports, anime, cooking, fitness, home improvement, martial arts instruction, music, sports and travel.
“TotalVid offers our customers an exciting array of content that hasn’t traditionally been available through television or retail video stores,” said Scott Helbing, chief marketing officer, AT&T Consumer. “We continue to look for ways in which we can deliver quality entertainment to AT&T customers faster and easier, and TotalVid is helping us achieve that goal.”
The deal focuses on creating new revenue streams from AT&T’s industry-leading DSL Internet customer base and offering differentiated broadband-related services that consumers are increasingly demanding.
TotalVid is fast becoming an industry leader, supplying consumers with thousands of premium, special-interest videos from more than 350 content providers, all at the click of a mouse and at a fraction of the cost of a DVD. Through this agreement, AT&T, the nation’s largest DSL high speed Internet provider with more than 7.4 million DSL lines in service, will give its customers a new avenue for entertainment and information, enabling them to take control of their viewing options.
“With this deal, AT&T will be able to offer their growing high speed Internet customer base thousands of video downloads spanning almost every category imaginable, at att.totalvid.com. TotalVid helps consumers broaden their horizons, experience new activities, learn a new skill, or simply delve deeper into something they already love,” said Karl Quist, TotalVid’s president. “All of TotalVid’s content will be available for download over the AT&T broadband platform, giving customers maximum choice, convenience and flexibility.”
AT&T customers will have access to a seven-day free trial of TotalVid’s monthly subscription, which costs $9.95 a month and includes unlimited downloads. Alternatively, customers can also download individual videos for as little as $1.99. Customers can view TotalVid’s high-quality full-screen digital downloads as often as they like over a seven-day viewing period. There are no late fees and nothing to return.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. is one of the world's largest telecommunications holding companies and is the largest in the United States. Operating globally under the AT&T brand, AT&T companies are recognized as the leading worldwide providers of IP-based communications services to business and as leading U.S. providers of high speed DSL Internet, local and long distance voice, and directory publishing and advertising services. AT&T Inc. holds a 60 percent ownership interest in Cingular Wireless, which is the No. 1 U.S. wireless services provider with 55.8 million wireless customers. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and AT&T products and services is available at www.att.com.
About TotalVid, Inc.
TotalVid unleashes the power of broadband to deliver the video that matters most to consumers, yet cannot be found on TV, cable, or video rental. With thousands of titles across 50+ categories, TotalVid’s content represents the collective interests and passions of over 150 million people. With TotalVid, consumers can “Try Before They Buy”, which allows them to preview the video first – before investing in an expensive DVD.Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, TotalVid is a wholly owned subsidiary of Landmark Communications, Inc., which also owns The Weather Channel, Q Interactive and a variety of other media businesses. Partners of TotalVid include Akimbo, AOL, Blinkx, Comcast, D-Link, DaveTV, Microsoft Windows Media (MSFT), ThePlatform, W-Cities, Weather.com and Yahoo!
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TotalVid Gains Momentum By Connecting Millions With Their Passions
Company Poised to be Global Leader in Special Interest Video Downloads Through Expanded Content and Key Partnerships in 2006
NORFOLK, VA. – December 12, 2005 – TotalVid, the world’s largest video download store for action sports, anime, martial arts, travel and instructional videos announced that it now offers over 2,000 full-length titles through its service. The company, which offers on demand access to the Internet’s largest selection of videos that consumers want but can’t find at their local video store, now offers downloads in over 50 different categories. With over 250 licensors distributing their videos through the TotalVid marketplace, TotalVid has become the industry leader in supplying hard core enthusiasts with the premium, special interest videos they desperately want but can’t always find, all at the fraction of the cost of a DVD.
Over the past year, TotalVid has added new categories to its already wide video selection. The new categories include Fishing, Boating and Sailing Instructional, Scuba Diving, Music Documentary, Music Concerts, Fitness, Sports Instructional (Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Golf), Gambling Instruction and Stand-up Comedy.
“We’re excited by the growth in the number of producers and distributors who are making their titles available on the TotalVid marketplace. Their participation has allowed us to introduce a number of new categories which significantly expands the appeal of our service,” said Karl Quist, founder and president, TotalVid.
TotalVid’s content has broad appeal. The total US participation in categories represented on TotalVid exceeds 150 million people, as over 50 million Americans participate in action sports, 25 million play golf and 34 million have taken on a home improvement project this year.
In 2005, the company also announced new partnerships with AOL, Blinkx, Weather.com, DLink, and has expanded its relationship with Comcast to provide 12 free video downloads to new Comcast High-Speed Internet subscribers. TotalVid also announced several partnerships with well known producers and production companies including Transworld, Freeride Entertainment (MTB), Roger Gunn (golf), Reedswain (soccer instruction), and Sport America (sports instruction); among others.
This year, TotalVid also rolled out a monthly subscription plan to help users take better advantage of the site’s growing collection of videos. The new subscription plan allows TotalVid enthusiasts to download any three videos from the site each month for just $5.99. This is a tremendous value to consumers as they have the opportunity to watch three videos for a third of the cost of a DVD.
“TotalVid is well positioned to be the global leader in special interest video downloads in 2006. In 2005, we’ve expanded the number of licensors we represent by over 200%. We’ve expanded our customer base by 500%.
We’re finding that by focusing on the content that appeals to people’s passions, but is not widely available, we have successfully shifted the momentum away from the days when the Blockbusters of the world determined what we could and couldn’t rent. Today’s audience is diverse and wants entertainment choices that reflect that diversity,” said Quist.
With a new, updated website going live in January, TotalVid is ready to tackle the New Year head on.
TotalVid customers have also been pleased with the company’s quest to bring the hard to find videos to the masses over the past year. “It’s simple. You can download a video in ten minutes and you don’t have to go into a shop or order online and wait for shipping,” said TotalVid user Robert Spurgeon, who is an active windsurfing fan. Many users still rely on TotalVid for their trusted “Try Before You Buy” approach to videos. “Every new instructional program is touted as the best when they first come out. With TotalVid, I can decide for myself how good they are before I lay out $30,” said Spurgeon.
About TotalVid, Inc.
TotalVid unleashes the power of broadband to deliver the video that matters most to consumers, yet cannot be found on TV, cable, or video rental. With thousands of titles across 50+ categories, TotalVid’s content represents the collective interests and passions of over 150 million people. For as little as $1.99, consumers can “Try Before You Buy”, which allows them to preview the video first.
Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, TotalVid is a wholly owned subsidiary of Landmark Communications, Inc., which also owns The Weather Channel, CoolSavings.com, and a variety of other media businesses. Partners of TotalVid include Akimbo, America Online, Blinkx, D-Link, DaveTV, Microsoft Windows Media (MSFT), ThePlatform, W-Cities, Weather.com, and Yahoo.
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Girlie Man Exits, Burly Man Returns Thanks To TotalVid
Norfolk, VA - Aug. 25, 2005 - According to 34-year-old Frank Bobo, there are 3 things a real man should know how to do and do well: play a respectable hand of poker, break 90 on the golf course, and be handy with a hammer and nail. Add in the ability to enjoy a fine single malt whiskey and a Dominican cigar for good measure.
Frank has been married for 9 years, has one daughter and loves being a husband and father. However, when he found himself conversing intelligently with two women colleagues at his office in Norfolk, Virginia, about new decorating styles at Pottery Barn, he suddenly realized the need to reclaim his inner man's voice. "When the words 'Loire-striped throw pillows' came out of my mouth, I knew that I had to get some testosterone back in my life."
Psychotherapist Gilda Carle, Ph.D., (Dr. Gilda) says there is a distinct departure of the metrosexual male in favor of a more "manly" man. "Women were becoming fed up with having to share their mirrors with their mates. And men were missing their testosterone-pumping sports and games."
So where are men going to re-gain their masculine edge? TotalVid ( www.totalvid.com ) prompts guys to download instructional videos on everything from how to play poker, how to pour cement, how to master home improvement, how to win a fight, and how to take a 30 foot jump on a dirt bike. All of their titles are available in an easy-to-download format.
Frank Bobo has already downloaded 5 TotalVid titles as he plans his return to his once-athletic self. "My wife is thrilled that I'm in touch with my masculine side again. We recently moved into a new home, and thanks to TotalVid, I am now the guy in the neighborhood who knows how to build a table or pour a concrete floor," he says. Next he plans to take up electric guitar and learn whitewater kayaking.
Dr. Gilda predicts that a lot of women will embrace the return of the man's man.
"Most women are receptive to the transition from Girlie Man to Burly Man. They want a guy who can fix the bathroom, not hog it!"
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TotalVid Partners With TransWorld Media to Distribute Downloads of Its Skate, BMX and Motocross Videos
Norfolk, VA July 26, 2005 - TotalVid, the leading video download store for action sports enthusiasts has announced that it will now distribute TransWorld Media’s collection of Skateboarding, BMX and Motocross video titles –– bringing its total number of available video downloads to over 1,300 (ranging in category from action sports to instructional content to travel). Action sports enthusiasts can now choose from over 400 full-length videos from TotalVid’s online library for as little as $1.99 for a seven-day viewing period.
TotalVid Experience
The TotalVid service is unique in that customers can select from over 1,300 video downloads, some for as low as $1.99, and view them for an unlimited number of time over a seven day period. Before spending anywhere from $20 - $40 on a DVD, consumers can download it from TotalVid. If they like it and want to buy the DVD from TotalVid, the cost of the download is applied to the DVD or VHS price. In addition, customers receive a permanent license for the download version absolutely free.
TransWorld is one of the leading action sports media companies in the world and TotalVid’s new distribution model will enable the company to get its videos in front of a new audience. "We are excited by the prospect of TotalVid bringing our films added exposure on a global scale," said Michael Chapin, TransWorld’s Consumer Marketing Brand Manager.
“Our customers are constantly looking for the latest skateboarding, BMX and motocross videos available for download. Partnering with such a dynamic and visionary player like TransWorld was a no brainer for TotalVid and our customers,” said Karl Quist, General Manager, TotalVid.
TransWorld Media, a division of Time4 Media, is a leading publisher of young men’s action sports publications with an audience of more than six million. Based in Oceanside, Calif., properties include TransWorld SKATEboarding, TransWorld Surf, TransWorld SNOWboarding, Ride BMX, TransWorld Motocross, Quad and TransWorld Business.
About TotalVid Inc.
Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, TotalVid is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Landmark Communications, Inc., which also owns The Weather Channel. TotalVid is a leading video download store for action sports, anime, motorsports, outdoors and travel, offering millions of people what they want but can’t get through traditional distribution channels such as TV, video rental stores and DVD retailers: instant access to over 1,200 legal, high-quality, low-priced videos in over 40 categories, with more on the way.
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TotalVid Unveils New Martial Arts Instruction Category
Company Unveils Cutting Edge Martial Arts Instructional Video Titles for Download
Norfolk, VA June 28, 2005 - TotalVid, the leading video download store for action sports, anime, golf, motorsports, outdoors and travel enthusiasts, has added martial arts instruction to its 40+ categories of special interest content –– bringing its number of available video downloads to over 1,200. Martial arts enthusiasts can now choose from over ninety instructional video downloads from TotalVid’s online library for as little as $1.99.
Not everyone can afford expensive martial arts lessons or DVDs. By downloading a video from the TotalVid web site, though, martial arts fans – experts and novices alike -- can enjoy practical visual instruction in the convenience of their home, when they want and where they want. TotalVid’s new martial arts category includes popular titles from two of the best names in the martial arts instruction world, Turtle Press and Century Vision, and cover many different martial arts subcategories – from Jujitsu to Mixed Martial Arts to Training and Self-Defense. Titles available for download range from “Beginner Taekwondo – Fundamentals” to “12 Shots to Escape Any Street Fight.”
“TotalVid is constantly striving to add content that is valuable to consumers—content that enthusiasts can’t easily access,” said Chris Smythe, TotalVid’s Vice President of Content. “Martial arts instruction is an excellent example of a content category that is very attractive for consumers yet is primarily only available through DVD sales. TotalVid is also helping the producers in this category by making their content available to any high-speed Internet user through download rentals.”
TotalVid Experience
The TotalVid service is unique in that customers can select from over 1,200 video downloads, some for as low as $1.99, and view them an unlimited number of times over a seven day period. Before spending anywhere from $20 - $40 on a DVD, consumers can download it from TotalVid. If they like it and want to buy the DVD from TotalVid, the cost of the download is applied to the DVD or VHS price. In addition, customers receive a permanent license for the download version absolutely free.
About TotalVid Inc.
Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, TotalVid is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Landmark Communications, Inc., which also owns The Weather Channel. TotalVid is a leading video download store for action sports, anime, motorsports, outdoors and travel, offering millions of people what they want but can’t get through traditional distribution channels such as TV, video rental stores and DVD retailers: instant access to over 1,200 legal, high-quality, low-priced videos in over 40 categories, with more on the way.
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TotalVid Unveils New Golf Instruction Category
Company Unveils a Comprehensive Collection of Long-Form Instructional Golf Video Titles for Download from Two of the Industry’s Premiere Instructors
Norfolk, VA June 21, 2005 - TotalVid, the leading video download store for action sports, anime, motor sports, outdoors and travel enthusiasts, is adding golf instruction to its 40 categories of special interest content –– bringing its number of available video downloads to over 1,200. Golf enthusiasts can now choose from over thirty instructional videos for downloading from TotalVid’s online library for as little as $1.99.
Not everyone has access to expensive golf lessons or DVDs. By downloading a video from the TotalVid web site, golf fans can enjoy practical visual instruction in the convenience of their home -- when they want, where they want. TotalVid’s new golf category includes popular titles from two of the best names in golf instruction – David Leadbetter and Roger Gunn.
Internationally recognized as one of the world’s top teaching professionals, David Leadbetter is also one of the world’s most widely-known authors of golf instructional books and videos. In his famous A Lesson with David Leadbetter golf instructional series, Leadbetter covers every aspect of the game for players of all levels. Roger Gunn, who teaches some of the best golfers in the world, including 2 Ryder Cup members, is not only a great golfer but is considered one of the finest golf instructors in the United States – he was voted Southern California’s Teacher of the Year in 2001. His Taking It To The Next Level In Golf series is ability-specific instruction that is broken into 5 different levels: Beginning golf, 20-30 handicap, 12-19 handicap, 5-11 handicap and 4-scratch. TotalVid customers can download instructional videos for both the short game and long game at the specific level that fits their game.
“Since TotalVid launched in 2004, we have strived for two things – meet the needs of our customers who crave quality content, and to grow our library to satisfy more and more types of fans,” said Karl Quist, General Manager of TotalVid.
“For TotalVid, being able to offer golf enthusiasts the ability to download instructional videos from the comfort of their living rooms from two of the biggest golf pros, is like hitting a hole in one for us and our customers. ”
TotalVid Experience
The TotalVid service is unique in that customers can select from over 1,200 video downloads, some for as low as $1.99, and view them an unlimited number of times over a seven day period. Before spending anywhere from $20 - $40 on a DVD, consumers can download it from TotalVid. If they like it and want to buy the DVD from TotalVid, the cost of the download is applied to the DVD or VHS price. In addition, customers receive a permanent license for the download version absolutely free.
About TotalVid Inc.
Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, TotalVid is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Landmark Communications, Inc., which also owns The Weather Channel. TotalVid is a leading video download store for action sports, anime, motor sports, outdoors and travel, offering millions of people what they want but can’t get through traditional distribution channels such as TV, video rental stores and DVD retailers: instant access to over 1,200 legal, high-quality, low-priced videos in over 40 categories, with more on the way.
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Global Explorers Can Travel the World From the Comfort of Their Sofas with TotalVid and Wcities
Free Video Tours Complement Existing Travel Information Web Sites & Portals
NORFOLK, VA. – June 1, 2005 – TotalVid, the leading video download store for action sports, anime, and travel enthusiasts, announced it is supplying video highlight clips of dozens of global destinations through Wcities, the world's premier location-based information service provider with coverage of more than 1,900 cities. Wcities provides travel service providers, airlines, hotels, carriers and web portals such as Amadeus, Orbitz, and American Airlines with exciting travel information, covering accommodations, dining, attractions, maps, shopping, bars and entertainment and more. Thanks to the partnership with TotalVid, visitors to any of Wcities’ customer sites can see a free video clip of their chosen destination such as Amsterdam, London, Sydney or Beijing, before they even get on a plane.
TotalVid’s high quality video clips bring static web sites and portals to life by adding motion and sound to enhance Wcities’ comprehensive travel information. After viewing a clip of a particular city, consumers can purchase the full-length video for as little as $1.99 by downloading it directly onto their PC. Travelers can then watch the video at home, on a plane or anywhere else that’s convenient.
“The kind of high quality content we provide is not easily available from traditional channels such as TV or the video store. That’s why this partnership is important for travelers who want to research their city of choice before stepping out of their house,” said Karl Quist, General Manager of TotalVid. “Now visitors to Wcities’ powered sites can experience their destinations like never before.”
With the overwhelming number of information sources available, web portals need to constantly offer high-quality subject matter to attract and retain customers. With TotalVid, destination sites can access a vast library of attention grabbing content with videos including anime, action sports, martial arts, home improvement and travel.
“Hundreds of millions of Internet users around the world want travel information,” says Fraser Campbell, Director of Business Development for Wcities. “With TotalVid’s video clips, Wcites’ travel content becomes richer and more valuable to our end users.”
TotalVid Experience
The TotalVid service is unique in that customers can select from over 1,000 downloads for as low as $1.99. Before customers spend over $20 on a hard-to-find DVD, they can download it from TotalVid for a fraction of the cost. If they like it and want to buy the DVD version from TotalVid, the cost of the download is refunded. In addition, customers receive the permanent download version – free of expiration.
About TotalVid, Inc.
Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, TotalVid (www.totalvid.com) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Landmark Communications, Inc., which also owns The Weather Channel. TotalVid is the leading video download store for action sports, anime and travel, offering millions of people what they want but can’t get through traditional distribution channels such as TV, video rental stores and DVD retailers: instant access to over 1,000 legal, high-quality, low-priced video downloads in over 30 categories, with more to come in 2005. Other partners of TotalVid include Microsoft Windows Media (MSFT), ThePlatform and Akimbo Systems.
About Wcities
Wcities, the leading location-based information services provider, has coverage of more than 1,900 cities worldwide. Wcities deploys a globally scaleable, end-to-end technology platform to compile, and aggregate location-based information and mobile and e-commerce services, bundling it with geo-coding, mapping, routing, personalization features and third-party content, and optimize it for distribution via multiple platforms and devices. Wcities markets its private/white label service to Travel Service Providers, Web and Mobile Portals, Airlines, Hotels, Wireless Networks and Carriers. Wcities provides location-based information services on a global basis, with content in both English and major local languages. City information is compiled using researchers, stringer reviewers, locals and editors.
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TotalVid “Earns its Black Belt” and “Adds an Extension” to its Video Download Store Library
Unveils the Most Comprehensive Collection of Martial Arts Instruction and Home Improvement Video Titles for Download Onto Computers
Norfolk, VA April 18, 2005 - TotalVid, the leading video download store for action sports, anime, and travel enthusiasts, is now meeting the needs for an additional 51.4 million US enthusiasts by launching two new content categories – Martial Arts and Home Improvement – bringing the number of videos available to over 900. Martial arts enthusiasts and do-it-yourselfers can now join the 85 million action sports, anime and travel US fans, and download from TotalVid’s expanded online library any of the exciting and informative martial arts and home improvement titles for as low as $3.99.
Not everyone can afford expensive lessons at a martial arts studio. By downloading a video from the TotalVid web site, martial arts fans can enjoy practical visual instruction in the convenience of their home when they want where they want, rather than having to travel to a costly lesson for a given time. The Martial Arts category includes popular styles and topics such as Tae Kwon Do, Tai Chi, Self-Defense, Hapkido, Ultimate Fighting and Weapons.
Home Improvement has gone from book-of-the month clubs, to public TV, to cable and now Prime Time. Now fix-it fans can learn how to lay tile, repair their cabinets and spruce up their living room with a new color by downloading a useful video from TotalVid that can be replayed if a step is missed. TotalVid’s Home Improvement category includes helpful videos that include carpet and flooring, concrete, electrical, homeowner education, painting and refinishing, plumbing, stone and masonry, walls and ceilings, windows and doors, and wood and woodworking.
“Since TotalVid launched in 2004, we have strived for two things – meet the needs of our customers who crave quality content, and to grow our library to satisfy more and more types of fans,” said Karl Quist, General Manager of TotalVid. “Today’s announcement comes at a great time too as Father’s Day is quickly approaching, and people are looking for useful gifts which Dad can really enjoy, instead of just another typical tie.”
TotalVid Experience
The TotalVid service is unique in that customers can select from over 900 videos for as low as $1.99. After unlimited viewing over a seven day period, these download rentals expire through digital rights management. Before customers spend over $20 on a DVD, they can download it from TotalVid for as low as $1.99. If they like it and want to buy the DVD version from TotalVid, TotalVid refunds customers the cost of the download. In addition, customers receive the permanent download version – free of expiration.
About TotalVid Inc.
Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, TotalVid is a wholly owned subsidiary of Landmark Communications, Inc., which also owns The Weather Channel. TotalVid is a leading video download store for action sports, anime and travel, offering millions of people what they want but can’t get through traditional distribution channels such as TV, video rental stores and DVD retailers: instant access to over 900 legal, high-quality, low-priced videos in over 30 categories, with more to come in 2005. Other partners of TotalVid include Microsoft Windows Media (MSFT), ThePlatform and Akimbo Systems.
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TotalVid Hosts Exclusive Virtual Red Carpet Premiere for Globe's Hottest Skateboarding Video of the Year
Be among the first to see exactly what went down, down under
NORFOLK, Va., March 3, 2005 - TotalVid, the leading video download store for action sports, anime, and travel enthusiasts, is rolling out the virtual red carpet on May 2 with the exclusive world premiere of the hottest skateboarding video of the year, the Globe 2005 World Cup Skateboarding video, filmed recently in Melbourne, Australia. An entire month before it hits retail stores across the world, this will be the first and only one-stop online location where skateboarding fans can see photos from the competition, purchase via download this much-anticipated video, win great prizes, and chat live with the video's executive producer.
Every year a hand picked line-up of renowned skateboarding legends travel to Melbourne, Australia to test their skills against the best competition skateboarders. The result is one of the craziest weekends of partying, mayhem and high performance skateboarding you're ever likely to see. This year the Globe World Cup was once again an invitational event, and was the Australian leg and opening round of the 2005 World Cup Skateboarding series. It featured some of the best skateboarders in the world, competing for a total prize pool of $97,700 on one of the most progressive street courses ever built.
Last year, a sold out crowd from around Australia witnessed an unbelievable event. This year with the high quality field out there, skate enthusiasts once again got to see the best in the world such as current World Record holder Danny Way, 2003 X-Games Gold Medallist Eric Koston and the 2003 World Cup Skateboarding Champion Ryan Sheckler.
The event also played host to the seventh annual Gallaz Skate Jam featuring some of the best female skateboarders in the world. With record- breaking prize purses across seven countries, the Gallaz Skate Jam has become the cornerstone for girls worldwide skate culture.
"Combining our efforts with TotalVid marketing extended our reach beyond our core audience -- we will do it all again on the next big one," said Brett Hardy, Vice President of Whyte House Productions and the Executive Producer of the Globe World Cup Skateboarding video.
During the exclusive virtual red carpet premiere on May 2, fans can chat live with Executive Producer Brett Hardy for a behind-the-scenes look at what you'll see, and won't see, on the video. Beginning at the premiere, the video will be available for download for $3.99 to be viewed as many times as you like for 7 days, so you can be the first to watch this with your friends before it hits the stores on June 2, 2005. DVD pre-orders can also be placed on the TotalVid website. All those that download or pre-order the video in May from TotalVid will be eligible to win daily prizes such as Globe T-shirts, posters, and more. Even better, every week for 4 weeks in May, one lucky skate enthusiast who orders the Globe video from TotalVid will win a pair of the newest Globe shoe lines for summer: Castro, Vegas, Daytona and Icon.
"TotalVid is inviting everyone to come out and participate in this unique mega event to celebrate one of Globe's biggest movies of the year and to sample TotalVid's innovative and convenient approach to watching, purchasing and downloading videos," said Karl Quist, General Manager of TotalVid. "If a photo is worth a thousand words, for all those that wished they could have gone to Australia for the event but couldn't, this video is worth a million."
For more details on times for the event, please check for updates on http://www.totalvid.com/ .
Evolution of a Revolution
The sport of skateboarding has seen many changes over the years. Starting out as a way for surfers to keep in shape when there were no waves, it wasn't long before skateboarding developed its own identity. From steel wheels to urethane wheels, loose ball bearings to modern sealed bearings, flat pieces of oak to laminated concaved kicked tail and kicked noses, wheelies to heel flips, from the streets to skateparks, local contest to World Cup events, skateboarding has stood the test of 40 years of change and is here to stay.
World Cup Skateboarding (WCS), the organization behind the Globe World Cup, is a result of the changes. WCS grew out of the existence of the once thriving National Skateboard Association. Learning from the mistakes that the skateboard industry made during the NSA years, former NSA President and Directors Don & Danielle Bostick made a commitment to skaters in developing and directing skateboard competitions around the globe. Focusing on the professional skateboarder, WCS has grown the pro tour since 1994 from 3 events to over 20 events that encompass the United States, Canada, England, Germany, Czech Republic, France, Spain, Switzerland, Australia, Malaysia and Brazil.
TotalVid Experience
The TotalVid service is unique in that customers can select from over 700 downloads for as low as $1.99. After unlimited viewing over a seven day period, these download rentals expire through digital rights management. Before customers spend over $20 on a DVD, they can download it from TotalVid for as low as $1.99. If they like it and want to buy the DVD version from TotalVid, TotalVid refunds customers the cost of the download. In addition, customers receive the permanent download version -- free of expiration.
About TotalVid, Inc.
Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, TotalVid ( http://www.totalvid.com/ ) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Landmark Communications, Inc., which also owns The Weather Channel. TotalVid is a leading video download store for action sports, anime and travel, offering millions of people what they want but can't get through traditional distribution channels such as TV, video rental stores and DVD retailers: instant access to over 1000 legal, high-quality, low- priced video downloads in over 30 categories, with more to come in 2005. Other partners of TotalVid include Microsoft Windows Media (MSFT), ThePlatform and Akimbo Systems.
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Comcast to Deliver TotalVid’s Video Download Service to its High-Speed Internet Customers for Free
Comcast and TotalVid partner to deliver more value to a wide array of broadband users by offering instant-access to action sports, anime and travel videos for free
PHILADELPHIA and NORFOLK, VA., MARCH 2, 2005 – Comcast, the nation’s top broadband Internet provider, is continuing to expand its services for broadband subscribers by providing free, high quality, full-length and instant access to video downloads provided by TotalVid, the leading video download store for action sports, anime, and travel enthusiasts. Thanks to Comcast’s industry leading download speeds, millions of fans will be able to download the latest in their favorite video categories quickly and free of charge just for being Comcast subscribers.
TotalVid’s video download service provides the largest library of specialized video content from more than 160 video producers. TotalVid fuels the demand of broadband services offered by major providers. Unlike mainstream movies that already have broad distribution, TotalVid’s video content attracts consumers who are hungry for titles not readily available from traditional outlets.
New Comcast High Speed Internet subscribers that sign on in 2005 will be able to download one free video per month from TotalVid’s library for 12 months. Existing Comcast High Speed Internet subscribers will receive one free video download. Once the free video is downloaded, it can be viewed an unlimited number of times for up to seven days.
“Comcast is becoming even more attractive to new and future customers by providing free, fast access to high-quality content that is not readily available in stores to eager fans,” said David Juliano, President of Comcast Online. “The video download content TotalVid offers is truly unique and the kind of content customers with broadband services want to see -- it’s a compelling reason for consumers to upgrade to broadband.”
In addition, TotalVid will provide free action-sports, such as surfing, skiing, and snowboarding, video clips to Comcast users on the Comcast.net portal, home to ‘The Fan.’ ‘The Fan’ is a Comcast-developed broadband multimedia player that dynamically features content from a variety of leading providers such as Atom Films, E!, G4, IFC, TechTV and Planeta Networks, a leading Spanish-language online content provider. ‘The Fan’ presents rich graphics and video content in a unique kaleidoscope fashion that allows users to watch and save clips. To use ‘The Fan,’ users simply click-and-play and the tool automatically launches video.
“50 million US consumers participate in action sports, 10 million have consumed some form of anime content, and millions of other enthusiasts participate in other activities TotalVid addresses, like travel and do-it-yourself projects,” said Karl Quist, General Manager of TotalVid. “Comcast has always been forward-thinking, and we feel our services complement their vision as the leader in broadband services.”
TotalVid Experience
The TotalVid service is unique in that customers can select from over 700 downloads for as low as $1.99. After unlimited viewing over a seven day period, these download rentals expire through digital rights management. Before customers spend over $20 on a DVD, they can download it from TotalVid for as low as $1.99. If they like it and want to buy the DVD version from TotalVid, TotalVid refunds customers the cost of the download. In addition, customers receive the permanent download version – free of expiration.
About Comcast
Headquartered in Philadelphia, Comcast Cable is a division of Comcast Corporation, a developer, manager and operator of broadband cable networks and provider of programming content. With a presence in 22 of the top 25 United States markets, Comcast is one of the leading communications, media and entertainment companies in the world. Providing basic cable, Digital Cable, high-speed Internet and telephone services, Comcast is the company to look to first for the communications products and services that connect people to what's important in their lives. The company's 59,000 employees serve more than 21 million customers.
About TotalVid Inc.
Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, TotalVid is a wholly owned subsidiary of Landmark Communications, Inc., which also owns The Weather Channel. TotalVid is a leading video download store for action sports, anime and travel, offering millions of people what they want but can’t get through traditional distribution channels such as TV, video rental stores and DVD retailers: instant access to over 1000 legal, high-quality, low-priced video downloads in over 30 categories, with more to come in 2005. Other partners of TotalVid include Microsoft Windows Media (MSFT), ThePlatform and Akimbo Systems.
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