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Nasuni and Nephos Technologies Invite IT Leaders to a Breakfast Seminar to Discuss the Cloud and Storage

Nephos Technologies, One of the U.K.'s First Cloud Services Brokers, and Nasuni, a Proven Provider of Storage as a Service to the Distributed Enterprise, Will Kick off Their Collaboration With a Breakfast Seminar for London's IT Professionals on Feb. 21

LONDON and NATICK, Mass., Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nasuni(®), a provider of enterprise storage to large, distributed organizations, and Nephos Technologies - one of the U.K.'s first Cloud Services Brokers - today invited IT leaders in the U.K. to attend a complimentary breakfast discussion with Nasuni's CEO Andres Rodriguez later this month in London. The former CTO of The New York Times, Andres is a storage industry veteran, who, prior to creating Nasuni with Rob S. Mason, Jr., also co-founded Archivas, which was acquired by Hitachi Data Systems in 2007.

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Details include:

    --  What: An open discussion of storage infrastructure challenges and the
        cloud
    --  When: Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 at 8:15 a.m. local time in London
    --  Where: Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, 11-15 Swallow Street, London WIB 4
        DG - the nearest Tube is at Piccadilly Circus, and Bentley's can be
        reached at +44 (0)20 7734 4756.
    --  Cost: There is no cost to attend.
    --  Registration: Those who wish to attend are asked to register in advance
        on Nasuni's website at:
        http://www6.nasuni.com/NephosExecBreakfast022113_Registration.html
"Our customers have long been asking for a solution that will enable them to provide centrally managed, unified storage to all their locations around the world," said Lee Biggenden, director of Nephos. "In the past, they've had to resort to slow VPNs or cumbersome replication and WAN acceleration schemes. And nothing scaled gracefully to handle more than a handful of locations. With Nasuni, our customers can now deploy a proven storage-as-a-service offering that uses the cloud to provide that unified storage infrastructure, and it looks and feels like the storage arrays they've been deploying for years. For many of our customers, Nasuni is the solution to the challenge of distributed storage."

Nephos helps many of the U.K.'s leading companies develop and create an overall cloud strategy, from monitoring cloud deployments, to using public, private and hybrid clouds to address a wide range of IT functions, including storage, Infrastructure as a Service, data analytics and everything in between. Nephos remains independent and partners with the best solution providers - those that can point not only to proven use cases, but also customers who can vouch for the flawless performance of their enterprise-class offerings.

Nasuni, which quadrupled the size of its enterprise customer base in the U.S. last year and is also growing rapidly in Europe, enables IT leaders to address the challenges that arise in today's large, distributed organizations where users in remote and branch offices want the same high-performance access to files enjoyed by those in headquarters. Nasuni brings the cloud into the data center as a component of an enterprise storage solution - one with limitless capacity that scales with ease and lowers storage costs by up to 60 percent.  With Nasuni, IT can deliver distributed performance with centralized control.

What's more, IT maintains complete ownership over Active Directory and access control for individuals and devices, including smartphones and tablets. Making the cloud secure means that all information shared through Nasuni and the cloud is encrypted at rest and in transit, and only the customer holds the encryption keys.

"Lee and the team at Nephos understand that while the cloud is a game changer, it is a raw component that needs to be built into enterprise-class systems," said Andres Rodriguez, CEO and co-founder of Nasuni. "Together with Nephos, we are helping companies deliver uniform storage infrastructure to offices around the globe - making end users and IT more productive. Together we're helping enterprises cut through the fog of cloud washing to understand how they can use this incredible technological advancement in their infrastructure today."

About Nasuni
Nasuni is an enterprise storage company that provides globally-distributed organizations with a simple, unified storage solution that includes mobile access for all of their remote and branch offices. By combining on-premise hardware with cloud storage, Nasuni delivers a secure, all-in-one data storage solution that provides local performance for users, simplified and centralized management for IT, and an easily scalable, complete remote office storage solution for the enterprise.

Nasuni is privately held and based in Natick, Mass. For more information, visit http://www.nasuni.com.

About Nephos
Nephos Technologies is an independent Cloud Services Brokerage (CSB); providing consultancy, management and technology services to organisations seeking to develop, implement and optimise their cloud strategy.

Nephos Technologies are working in partnership with customers across Europe to enable them to deliver business value through the secure and optimised use of Cloud services.  For more information, visit http://www.nephostechnologies.com

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    Jeff Miller                    Lee Biggenden
    PR Manager                     Director
    Davies Murphy Group            Nephos Technologies Ltd
    541.207.3461                                                        0845 310 4105
    jmiller@daviesmurphy.com       lee.biggenden@nephostechnologies.com
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CRN India Web Gets a Facelift

MUMBAI, February 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    CRN India, a part of UBM India Technology Media group and India's No. 1 IT Channel
media publishing house, unveils a new look of its portal - http://www.crn.in. The new
website is a step ahead towards offering its audience the best platform to engage, network
and partner with the community. The new website features easier navigation, easier
interaction, better networking and opportunities.

    "We are excited to bring a completely new website of CRN to our readers with several
new features. CRN over the past couple of years has seen a significant increase in its
online readership and to cater to the growing online readers, we will continue creating
more initiatives like virtual events, webinars, marketplace, community forums and much
more," said Dhaval Valia, Executive Editor, CRN India.

    The whole idea was to enhance the user experience. Now the users can access news based
on various classifications such as national, international, company and industry segments.
This ensures that users can pick and read only relevant news. It also now has a special
section namely the "Role Model" & "Get Personal". The "Role Model" section features some
of industry's role models and their journey both as an individual and as a professional.
The "Get Personal" is a web section that talks exclusively about the personal side of key
channel industry partners. The portal also now has a rich library of digital print issues
in the "Print Archive" section.

    A lot of attention now also goes into what's known as "Community". This section is a
mix of two - Discussion Forum and Gallery. The discussion forum is a place for the
community to post updates and initiate discussions on areas including technology,
business, associations and the likes. It also offers a unique platform namely the
"Marketplace" to the channel community to engage into buying & selling, announce partner
requirements, schemes, offers and also post jobs.

    To learn more, visit http://www.crn.in.

    http://www.crn.in witnesses huge number of visitors comprising of IT distributors,
system integrators and resellers.

    For advertising opportunities, contact:

    Ranabir Das | +91 98200 97606 | ranabir.das@ubm.com

    Sanjay Khandelwal | +91 98117 64515 | sanjay.khandelwal@ubm.com

    Sudhir K | +91 97407 76749 | sudhir.k@ubm.com

    About UBM India:

    UBM India is a part of UBM plc which is a leading global business media company. We
inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, and in
print, providing them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus
on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from
journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists, around the world. UBM
worldwide organizes 300 events, publishes 200 magazines and periodicals and host 200
websites.

    UBM India with its technology and publishing division - UBM Technology Media, started
in May 2007, brought the power of trusted IT media brands to technology and business
decision makers through online properties, IT gatherings and industry-leading magazines
with renowned IT brands like CRN (http://www.crn.in) and Information Week
(http://www.informationweek.in), TechOnline India (http://www.techonlineindia.com
); Bank & Systems Technology India (http://www.banktechindia.com). ESC India; Interop;
FTS; ICSC and other customized IT-related events are innovative marketing solutions to
help create long-term, profitable relationships with technology builders, sellers and
buyers.

    Primary Media Contact: Sanket Karode, sanket.karode@ubm.com, 91-22-61727403

UBM India  Pvt. Ltd.

CONTACT: PRN

Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA) Announces Admissions to its Doctoral Programme

AHMEDABAD, India, February 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Mudra Institute of Communications (MICA) has announced admission to the third batch of
its doctoral-level 'Fellow Programme in Management - Communications' (FPM-C). FPM-C is an
AICTE-approved, three-year, full-time, residential programme.

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    Last date for submitting filled-in applications is March 12, 2013.

    Launched in 2010, the FPM programme is a one-of-its-kind in India and is aimed at
producing holistic communication scholars to cater to the growing need for academicians
and researchers in the communication discipline. FPM students are provided fellowship
which includes fee waiver, besides an attractive stipend.

    FPM Students spend an institute-sponsored three-month's term at an overseas university
department, assigned to an eminent communication academician/researcher at Universities
such as University of Wesminster, UK, University of Southern Denmark, Universidad De Chile
and Florida State University.

    MICA's FPM is guided by an advisory board which consists of eminent academicians and
scholars from India and abroad, who have not only made significant contribution to
communication discipline but whose scholarship spans across disciplines in management and
social sciences. The list includes Prof. Arvind Singhal (University of Texas at El Paso,
USA), Prof. Daya Thussu (University of Westminster, UK) and Prof. K R S Murthy (Former
Director, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore).

    Applicants to this programme must have a two-year UGC/AIU/AICTE approved Master's
degree/equivalent qualification with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in any
discipline of the Humanities / Social Sciences / Business Management having
Communication/Journalism/Advertising/Media/Public Relations/Marketing as a core subject.
Foreign nationals and NRIs whose qualifications are considered equivalent (by UGC/AICTE)
to the qualifications listed above are also eligible to apply for the programme.

    Application procedure includes downloading the application form from the MICA website
- http://www.mica.ac.in and submitting it along with application fee through a demand
draft of Rs. 2000, a Statement of Purpose (SOP), two letters of recommendation and copies
of certificates.

    Selection process involves two stages: one, telephone interviews for eligible
candidates and two, shortlisted candidates appear for MICA's FPM Admission Test.

    FPM Admission test is a two-day process organised at MICA campus comprising of written
test, group discussion, individual presentation and personal interview.

    Interested candidates may contact the MICA FPM office through the details listed
below.

    FPM Office

    Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA)

    Shela, Ahmedabad - 380058, Gujarat INDIA

    Phone: +91.2717.308250 (Ext. 119)

    Email: fpm.micore@micamail.in

    Website: http://www.mica.ac.in

    About MICA

    Established in 1991, Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad, (MICA) is India's
premier Business School in Communications Management. MICA's programmes are approved by
the All India Council for Technical Education and recognized by the Department of Science
and Technology, Government of India.

    Primary Media Contact: Mr. Himanshu Dandotiya, fpm.micore@micamail.in,
91-9558808618

    Secondary Media Contact: Prof. Vaneet Chhibber, vaneet@micamail.in, 91-8000098787

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TradeMotion Combines Forces With Elite EXTRA to Bring Robust eCommerce and Logistics to Dealerships

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TradeMotion, the top provider of eCommerce sites and solutions in the automotive industry, is pleased to announce the newest addition to its platform, TradeMotion Logistics. TradeMotion Logistics is the product of Elite EXTRA's routing and tracking application, which streamlines the parts delivery process, provides real-time route information, and serves Parts customers of dealerships with accurate ETAs and delivery information. 

TradeMotion has integrated Elite's powerful tool directly into its order management dashboard.   From a single sign-on, dealers can now receive, process, deliver and track Parts orders.  Imagine a dynamic traffic control center for dispatchers.  After an order is processed, the system automatically creates optimal delivery routes on a web-based, interactive map and sends those routes directly to drivers' smartphones. Dealers report a significant reduction in order-status phone calls, but also in operational costs such as gas. 

Customers of dealerships (including wholesale shops or independent repair facilities), not only know exactly when their part is due to arrive, but can watch it en route through GPS technology.

"Teaming up with TradeMotion to connect their eCommerce solution with EXTRA's routing and tracking power will provide dealers with a robust, full service tool unlike any in the industry. We're thrilled to be joining forces with TradeMotion to offer this innovative new service, which will help dealers streamline their services, while providing a value-add for their customers with accurate ETAs," said Jim Ward, Extra Trax President.

"We're always looking to enhance our product with tools that keep our customers successful.  When we met with Elite, it was obvious our objectives were the same.  It made perfect sense to combine technologies," said Michael Lucas, CEO of TradeMotion.  "Our dealers now have a powerful logistics tool and their customers know when a part is arriving.  This means cars aren't sitting in bays idly."

It's yet another feature making TradeMotion's platform the one more and more dealers and manufacturers prefer.

For those attending NADA 2013 in Orlando, stop by booth #3359.  Otherwise, to learn more about TradeMotion or TradeMotion Logistics, please visit http://www.trademotion.com or contact:

    Glen Wellbrock                 Michael Lucas
    Director of Marketing          CEO, TradeMotion, LLC
    858-461-4417                   858.461.4498
    glen.wellbrock@trademotion.com michael.lucas@trademotion.com
ABOUT TRADEMOTION

TradeMotion is a dedicated service provider in the automotive industry; developing eCommerce solutions and a powerful eCatalog system designed to give dealers and manufacturers the ability to manage their products, parts, and accessories online.

SOURCE  TradeMotion

TradeMotion

Web Site: http://www.trademotion.com

Carfax Service History Check Helps Shops Increase Ticket Averages

Carfax Service Network Participants Get Access to VIN-Specific Service Data

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Carfax has launched a new product that helps Carfax Service Network members improve customer service and increase ticket averages. Carfax Service History Check gives members access to VIN-specific maintenance details reported by over 25,000 service locations. This valuable information is readily-available to all members through a web-based system at service.carfax.com.

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More than $60 billion in manufacturer-suggested maintenance goes unperformed every year, according to the 2012 AASA Automotive Aftermarket Status Report. Service History Check helps shop technicians identify unperformed maintenance by listing all service details reported to Carfax for a specific vehicle. Using this information, they can make better service recommendations and build trust with customers.

"Carfax Service History Check helps shop owners tap into an enormous pool of additional service revenue," said Jeff Ranalli, vice president of Carfax. "By supporting their maintenance recommendations with hard data from a trusted source, Carfax Service Network members gain both the trust of their customers and a big advantage over their competition."

Membership to Carfax Service Network is free. Sign up at http://www.carfaxservicenetwork.com or call 888-655-5362.

About Carfax (http://www.carfax.com)
Carfax is the vehicle history expert for used car buyers, sellers and the automotive industry. Carfax created the Vehicle History Report in 1986 and maintains the largest vehicle history database ever assembled, comprising over 11 billion vehicle records from more than 44,000 sources across North America. A Carfax® Vehicle History Report(TM), the most trusted resource for vehicle history information, is an essential step in the used car buying process. To become a Carfax Service Network Member or learn more about the Network, visit http://www.carfaxservicenetwork.com or call 888-655-5362.

Connect with us on Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn and Twitter @Carfax4Dealers and watch us on YouTube. Friend Car Fox on Facebook and follow him on Twitter @TheCarFox.

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CONTACT: Christopher Basso, Carfax Public Relations, +1-703-934-2664

Web Site: http://www.carfax.com

CarWoo!'s Dealer Mobile App Frees Salespeople From Their Desks

Complete Mobile Access to Shoppers in CarWoo!'s Online Transactional MarketPlace Now Available For Dealer Partners

BURLINGAME, Calif. and ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CarWoo!'s Dealer Mobile App is now available for dealerships and their salespeople using CarWoo!'s online transactional marketplace.  With this invaluable app, salespeople are now able to respond to buyers in the CarWoo! MarketPlace within seconds, wherever they may be. Currently available for the iPhone, availability on other devices is expected soon.

"Responsiveness is the key to online success," says Tommy McClung, CarWoo!'s CEO.  "Our mobile app is aimed at addressing a common disconnect in the internet sales process - the fact that for consumers, the internet is always on.  This app allows salespeople to maintain a connection with customers no matter the time or place.  Whether answering questions, exchanging comments, or responding to counteroffers, salespeople can provide prompt service and increase close rates from their mobile device.  They can now do everything from their phone that they can do from their desk."

CarWoo!'s Dealer Mobile App is available for salespeople at dealerships participating in CarWoo!'s Dealer Plus program.  Online Car Buyers expect immediate responses and are predominantly online after 7PM, when the typical internet department has already closed.  Dealerships that appreciate the 24/7 nature of online selling finally have a simple way to maximize every selling opportunity.

"The mobile app from CarWoo! has really boosted my effectiveness," says Jeff Aoki, Internet Manager at Norm Reeves Honda Superstore.  "Now I am able to demonstrate my commitment to these shoppers by always being available when they need me.  They want to be online and now I am online whenever they are, no matter where I am.  CarWoo!'s Dealer Mobile app is definitely improving my success in the CarWoo! MarketPlace."

CarWoo!'s Dealer Plus program, which is a prerequisite for the Dealer Mobile App, offers dealers and their staff the following benefits:

    --  Unlimited access to CarWoo! Buyers
    --  Buyers ready to purchase now
    --  The end to "secret shopping"
    --  Identification and removal of unethical salesmanship
    --  Online distinction and improved SEO
    --  Comprehensive training to achieve online excellence
About CarWoo!:
CarWoo! is dedicated to providing the best online marketplace for automotive buyers and sellers. In the CarWoo! MarketPlace, consumers can select the type of car they are interested in, find and communicate anonymously with local dealers from CarWoo!'s more than 10,000 dealers, receive upfront prices, compare offers, and ultimately make a confident, hassle free purchase decision. Dealers and their staff receive pre-qualified consumers (over 70% of which will not complete traditional lead forms) and never before available competitive intelligence and insight into the behavior of the online buyer. With early funding by Y Combinator, CarWoo! is based in Burlingame, CA and is funded by Blumberg Capital, Comcast Ventures, Ace, InterWest Partners, and others.

CarWoo! is exhibiting at the 2013 NADA Convention and Expo in Orlando, Feb. 8 - 11 in Booth 3253.  CarWoo! is also a sponsor at the Digital Marketing Strategies Conference in Orlando Feb. 5 - 7.

About Norm Reeves Honda Super Store:
Norm Reeves Honda Super Store of Cerritos, Ca. is the flagship member of the Norm Reeves Honda Super Store family of Stores and the #1 Volume Honda dealer in the US.

SOURCE  CarWoo!

CarWoo!

CONTACT: Myril Shaw, +1-678-935-7312, myril@carwoo.com

Web Site: https://dealers.carwoo.com

30DC's MagCast Digital Publishing Platform Launches 250th Magazine on Apple Newsstand

NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 30DC, Inc. (OTC: TDCH), a provider of web-based tools for the monetization of digital content, today announced that it has recently added to its impressively growing list of MagCast-delivered magazines. The company is pleased to advise the market that the 250(th) unique magazine title has now launched on Apple Newsstand using the MagCast digital publishing platform.

MagCast was formally launched in June of last year, as a cloud-based service that creates an application ("App") for customers to publish a digital magazine on Apple Corporation's online marketplace Apple Newsstand. The service includes executive training manuals and tools on everything that is needed to start a magazine from scratch, niche content creation strategies, and complete instructions on how to publish on Newsstand. Since MagCast was launched midway through 2012 the platform has experienced continuous growth in its user base which has continued into 2013.

Today's announcement is a major milestone. With 250 magazines MagCast has built a large magazine network that continues to grow at a rapid pace. This illustrates that MagCast is a go-to publishing platform for the self-publishing magazine market. Anyone or entity with a niche idea or a market that is interested in creating, distributing and monetizing a magazine can now look to MagCast and view 250 unique, real-world examples on how this is done.

30DC is also pleased to advise that Good Light! Magazine (one of the initial magazines launched through the MagCast platform), a magazine about portrait photography for amateurs, has just published its third issue in Apple's Newsstand and the new issue has already exceeded 10,000 readers (http://www.icanadianpress.com/new-photography-magazine-reaches-more-than-10-000-readers-through-ipad/). The magazine sells for $3.99 per issue or $2.99 for subscribers and is produced in Germany.

2012 was the year MagCast completed development, established its initial presence with a worldwide launch, and has now grown to 250 published magazines titles.  In 2013, 30DC will focus  on enhancing the MagCast platform with additional features that will increase current MagCast users' ability to obtain additional subscribers, distribute their content and ultimately increase their profits as well as increase MagCast's appeal to potential new users.

About 30DC, Inc. (http://www.30dcinc.com)
30DC provides web-based tools for the monetization of digital content. The Company produces the following tools:

MagCast Publishing Platform - offers an apps development and maintenance tool for publishers seeking to circulate content on a single issue or subscription basis. MagCast utilizes Apple's marketplace for digital media, Newsstand, as the customer interface, which provides electronic distribution and collects revenue: http://www.magcast.co. 

Market ProMax - allows anyone to sell digital products without any programming knowledge or technical expertise: http://www.marketpromax.com

The Challenge - a free module-based training program designed for individuals looking to learn about Internet marketing at their own pace. To date the education program has schooled more than 190,000 individuals, and currently has approximately 100,000 active online members: http://www.challenge.co.

Immediate Edge - one of the longest running subscription-based Internet marketing programs on the web. Immediate Edge serves as a research and development department for hard core Internet marketers to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends on Internet Marketing and learn the most innovative ways of making money online: http://www.immediateedge.com.

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of various provisions of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, commonly identified by such terms as "believes," "looking ahead," "anticipates," "estimates" and other terms with similar meaning. Specifically, statements about the Company's plans for accelerated growth, improved profitability, future business partners, M&A activity, new service offerings and pursuit of new markets are forward looking statements. Although the company believes that the assumptions upon which its forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these assumptions will prove to be correct. Such forward-looking statements should not be construed as fact.

The information contained in such statements is beyond the ability of the Company to control, and in many cases the Company cannot predict what factors would cause results to differ materially from those indicated in such statements. All forward-looking statements in the press release are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements and by reference to the underlying assumptions.

For additional: Ted Greenberg CFO 30DC, Inc. Phone: 212-962-4400 Ext 83
E-mail: ted.greenberg@30dcinc.com or visit http://www.30dcinc.com

SOURCE  30DC, Inc.

30DC, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.30dcinc.com

Leveraging Nielsen Online Campaign Ratings(TM), Videology Launches Unique Predictive Targeting Solution for Industry's Campaign Optimization Challenge

- Solution Enables Precision Marketing and Optimization of Digital Campaigns

- New Product Bridges Videology Targeting Data and Nielsen Audience Verification

NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Videology--a digital advertising platform and solutions provider--announced today that it will offer a predictive targeting solution that enables advertisers to reach their intended audience as measured by Nielsen Online Campaign Ratings.

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While advertisers' interest in using digital ratings for online video campaigns is growing, the industry has been challenged with a quandary: how to target consumers based on myriad data sources derived from cookies or other third-party sources, then measure campaign performance based on age/gender criteria from a different source, such as Nielsen's Online Campaign Ratings.  Nielsen uses privacy-protected data from Facebook's roughly 160 million U.S. users to deliver age and gender demos and generate GRPs. Given the granularity and overnight delivery of data, as well as comparability with TV metrics, Nielsen Online Campaign Ratings is uniquely suited for this initiative.

"Digital ratings offer an important tool for advertisers who need to look at campaign performance holistically across television and online video," said Scott Ferber, Chairman and CEO of Videology. "To date, however, there was an inherent challenge for advertisers who wanted to use the full range of data now available to enhance their targeting on the front end, yet chose to use a GRP approach to validate on the backend.  In other words, it's not ideal to target based on one set of data, and measure performance on a different set of data. "

Demand for digital rating is growing. According to Videology, while digital ratings were first made available last year, currently over 40% of campaigns now request digital rating verification, with the number from Q3 2102 to Q4 2012 rising approximately 50%.  Cross-screen ratings allow advertisers to control for a number of factors, including cross-device reach and frequency allocation.

"Because of the large number of advertisers interested in incorporating digital ratings into their campaigns, we needed to facilitate their use by better defining the relationship between data inputs and media outputs.  Working with Nielsen, we were able to do just that," added Ferber.

Early case study testing showed that Videology's new tool produced a 336% lift against the targeted demo when measured by Nielsen's Online Campaign Ratings, compared to an average 116% lift achieved using high composition/scalable site targeting.

"Television and digital video, while complementary, are not identical media.  That's why we continually listen to and work with our clients to ensure that we're best serving the needs of our clients across the ecosystem," said Andrew Feigenson, Senior Vice President, Ad Platforms & Networks, Nielsen. "Companies like Videology, who are on the frontlines each day with a diverse base of multi-media advertisers, are making exciting progress in distilling a very complex ecosystem for their clients, and we're pleased that the insights delivered by Nielsen Online Campaign Ratings are the bedrock of these innovations."

Videology reports that it can use its optimization solution across online, Smartphones and mobile devices, and several advertisers have already committed to campaigns utilizing this new offering in Q1 2013. The company plans an international roll out of the product as Nielsen Online Campaign Ratings become available. Currently, it is available in the U.S. and U.K., with rollout into Canada and Australia expected in early 2013.  Nielsen Online Campaign Ratings is now available in the U.S. and U.K. and will be expanding to additional markets in 2013.

About Videology
Videology (videologygroup.com) is an enterprise media technology for agencies and publishers. Videology provides end-to-end, holistic, cross-device and cross-format solutions to improve ROI for advertisers, agencies and publishers.

Videology, Inc., is a privately-held, venture-backed company, whose investors include NEA, Valhalla Partners and Comcast Ventures. Videology is headquartered in Baltimore, MD, with key offices in New York, Austin, Toronto, London, Paris, Madrid, Singapore, Sydney and sales teams across North America.

For more information, contact Michele Skettino at 917-653-0073 or Michele@videologygroup.com.

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Adap.tv Launches First Ever In-Target Audience Optimization For Video

New Solution Boosts TV-like Audience Delivery By 30%

SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Adap.tv today announced In-Target Audience Optimization - the industry's first technology that enables advertisers to maximize delivery against demographic audiences as measured by verification providers such as Nielsen Online Campaign Ratings and comScore validated Campaign Essentials.

"The past 12 months have seen a rapid shift towards TV-like audience guarantees in digital video, aided by tools like Nielsen Online Campaign Ratings that provide independent verification of impressions by age and sex," says Andrew Feigenson, Senior Vice President, Ad Platforms and Networks at The Nielsen Company. "We look forward to continuing to work with Adap.tv as they provide buyers with a fresh layer of intelligence that helps them reach the right audience with every campaign and every ad."

According to a recent Nielsen benchmarking study, only 55% of online ads geared towards consumers 25-49 - a primary TV ad demo - are served to the right audience. The remaining 45% opportunity gap may be attributed to inaccurate data collection for targeting including multiple users attributed to a single cookie and the inherent inaccuracies of behavioral look-alike modeling. The result is millions of advertising dollars wasted.

Developed on the Adap.tv Platform, In-Target Audience Optimization dramatically reduces this waste using a proprietary algorithm to predict audience composition across any publisher. It enables buyers to specify their desired demographic and instantly forecast their in-target delivery, in-target CPM and TRP estimates. Adap.tv technology then targets impressions that are expected to index high against Nielsen Online Campaign Ratings and comScore validated Campaign Essentials while minimizing ad spend. Equally beneficial to publishers, In-Target Audience Optimization gives sellers the ability to deliver TV-like targeting against their inventory and increase yield against lucrative demo segments.

"The advantage of In-Target Audience Optimization is that it amplifies the effectiveness of Nielsen Online Campaign Ratings and comScore validated Campaign Essentials data for both buyers and sellers," says Toby Gabriner, President of Adap.tv. "In recent beta tests, we've seen on average, a 30% lift in in-target audience delivery. That's an amazing boost and it represents a opportunity for brands, agencies and publishers to significantly increase the value of their media."

About Adap.tv

Adap.tv is the video advertising platform of choice for the world's largest brands, agencies, publishers and ad networks. A unified, programmatic platform that provides buyers and sellers with automated tools to plan, buy and measure across linear TV and online video, Adap.tv is transforming the way video advertising is bought and sold. Named by Inc. Magazine as the nation's fastest-growing video advertising company in its "Inc 500" 2012 annual ranking on private companies, Adap.tv also earned "Fastest-Growing Private Company in Silicon Valley" honors by the editors of the Silicon Valley/ San Jose Business Journal. Headquartered in San Mateo, Calif., Adap.tv has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London and Sydney. Adap.tv is a privately held company backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, Gemini Israel Funds, Redpoint Ventures and Spark Capital. For more information, please visit http://adap.tv/ and follow Adap.tv on Twitter @Adaptv.

SOURCE  Adap.tv

Adap.tv

CONTACT: Jeff Perlman, Brandware Public Relations, +1-818-598-1115 (office), +1-818-317-3070 (mobile), jperlman@brandwarepr.com

Web Site: http://adap.tv

AutoTrader Group(TM) Announces Acquisition Of Automotive Information Systems (AIS)

As the industry leader in auto incentive integration, AIS complements AutoTrader Group's mission to dramatically improve the way people buy and sell new and used cars.

ATLANTA, Feb. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoTrader Group, the industry's largest digital automotive marketplace and provider of marketing and software solutions to automotive dealers throughout the U.S., has acquired Automotive Information Systems (AIS), the industry's leader in auto incentive integration.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130208/CL57128LOGO )

This acquisition aligns naturally with AutoTrader Group's mission to dramatically improve the way people buy and sell new and used cars.

"Incentives are complex and confusing.  It is hard for dealers and consumers to understand and use incentives for maximum benefit.  The reality is that consumers and dealers alike are leaving incentive money on the table and OEMs are not capturing the total value from their incentive strategies," stated Chip Perry, President & CEO, of AutoTrader Group.

Perry continued, "By integrating AIS incentive data with our Media and Software technologies, we can simplify the complex world of automotive incentives, provide greater transparency, and ultimately make it easier for OEMs, dealers and consumers to maximize the application of new car incentives and rebates." 

This acquisition will provide benefits for customers, consumers and the industry. One key benefit is in the new car pricing arena. 

"vAuto has revolutionized the way dealers acquire, price and merchandise their used vehicle inventory," said Dale Pollak, founder of vAuto®. "Similarly, the industry is now seeking a pricing solution for new cars. We intend to address this need by combining AIS incentive data with the power of vAuto to develop an industry-leading new car pricing tool."

To provide greater transparency for consumers, AutoTrader.com® and Kelley Blue Book® will integrate AIS incentive information with car pricing data; helping consumers make more informed choices when shopping for new vehicles.   

"Our team is excited to join forces with the AutoTrader Group," said Troy Ontko, founder of AIS. "Our mission of providing our customers with clarity on how incentives work aligns perfectly with AutoTrader Group's belief that the industry is best served when new vehicle incentives are available, transparent, and accurate in the consumer shopping process. AIS will continue to provide OEMs, dealers and third party sites with the most accurate and timely incentive information."   

Terms of the transaction are not being disclosed.

About AutoTrader Group

AutoTrader Group operates the largest digital automotive marketplace in the U.S. and is a leading provider of software solutions to automotive dealers throughout the nation. AutoTrader Group's mission is to dramatically improve the way people buy and sell new and used cars.  Through its AutoTrader.com and Kelley Blue Book websites, AutoTrader Group offers consumers empowering tools, content and information that increase their confidence in the car buying process.  In addition, through its Software Solutions business, AutoTrader Group helps dealers source, appraise, manage, price and market their inventory, and helps them manage their consumer relationships.  AutoTrader Group is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Find out more at http://www.autotradergroup.com

About AIS

Automotive Information Systems provides services that promote the organization of incentive and rebate data that dealerships need to provide the most accurate, up-to-date information to car buyers. The AIS team of professionals combines manufacturer incentive and rebate data with state-of-the-art technology to give customers a competitive edge in the marketplace.  AIS is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Find out more at http://www.aisrebates.com.

SOURCE  AutoTrader Group

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130208/CL57128LOGO
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AutoTrader Group

CONTACT: Lou Laste, +1-404-568-7791 (o), +1-404-693-2771 (m), lou.laste@autotrader.com

Web Site: http://www.autotradergroup.com

Cars.com Launches PowerDrive at NADA

New Solution Elevates Franchise Dealers' Brand and Inventory, Driving Awareness and Consideration with Today's New-Car Shoppers

CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com, the premier online resource for buying and selling new and used vehicles, announced today that it has launched PowerDrive, a groundbreaking new advertising product for franchise dealerships.  Based in extensive consumer research, PowerDrive brings together Special Offers, deeper reputation exposure and a dealership-branded video experience designed to increase the exposure of a dealership's brand, reputation and inventory on Cars.com. 

"Whether a shopper uses their mobile device to read reviews right on the dealership lot, compares vehicle features and dealerships online or watches video, the digital age offers consumers 24/7 access to information and empowers them to take control of the car-buying process," said Mitch Golub, President, Cars.com.  "To align with these shifts in consumer behavior, we first changed the model for new-car advertising when we launched BaseDrive in May, empowering dealers to showcase their brand and reputation, not just their inventory.  PowerDrive builds on that model and dials it up, giving dealers even more ways to elevate and influence at critical moments during a shopper's online journey."

Special Offers:

"Given that price and the availability of incentives and rebates continue to be two of the most important attributes for new-car shoppers, it was important that PowerDrive give dealers a feature to leverage this information," said Nick Hummer, Director, New Car Strategy.  "Promoting special offers, which can include OEM and dealer incentives but also things that make a dealership unique, like 'free oil changes for a year,' financing incentives or lease specials, helps tell a more complete story about why a shopper should buy from a particular store."

PowerDrive promotes a dealer's Special Offers throughout the Cars.com desktop site, mobile site and mobile apps.  Offers are displayed in multiple areas throughout the site on key shopper pages, including the Dealer Profile (via a PowerDrive-exclusive tab), vehicle detail pages, inventory search results pages and videos, and only PowerDrive dealers appear when shoppers filter search results by Special Offers in the guided navigation menu. Dealers can customize and modify their dealer offers through Cars.com's customer portal, as well as approve OEM offers monthly.

"After adding Special Offers to our new-car inventory listings on Cars.com, we saw a significant increase in the click-through rate to those vehicles," said Andrew DiFeo, General Manager of Hyundai of St. Augustine and PowerDrive customer. "As a result, we recently had the best new car sales month in the history of our store, part of which I attribute to Special Offers."

Deeper Reputation Exposure:

"One of the key findings of our research of new-car shoppers is that they aren't necessarily looking for the lowest price; they want a competitive price and a great purchase experience from a dealership they can trust to service their vehicle in the years ahead," said Hummer.  "Dealer Reviews have been a powerful differentiator for all of our customers since their launch in 2011, and dealers have the opportunity to amplify their reputation even further with PowerDrive."

In addition the dedicated tab of the Dealer Profile featuring Dealer Reviews for all Cars.com franchise dealers, only PowerDrive customers receive featured reviews on vehicle detail pages.  Customizable widgets bring Cars.com reviews to the dealership's website and Facebook, providing external content that keeps shoppers engaged with their site and Facebook page, as well as making it easy to solicit additional reviews to drive volume.

PowerDrive dealers also receive a robust reputation management tool, which aggregates reviews from  Cars.com and a number of other online reviews sites and provides actionable reports that track trends over time and offer competitive analysis.

Branded Video Experience:

"Consumers are busy, and increasingly, they're choosing to do as much of their shopping as possible online," said Hummer.  "Video is the closest thing to visiting a dealership in person, and the strong engagement we're seeing with video is why we made it a standard part of our advertising package in 2011.  PowerDrive takes this incredibly effective medium and makes it a powerful differentiator by adding dealership branding and more ways to engage."

As part of the enhanced video experience for PowerDrive dealers, the video player on vehicle detail pages has been upgraded to feature a dealer's logo, tagline and links to their Special Offers.  All of a dealer's individual videos from various VDPs are aggregated on a PowerDrive-exclusive tab on their Dealer Profile, along with exclusive make/model videos that keep a shopper engaged within a dealer's specific content as they continue to do research.

For more information or to upgrade to PowerDrive, dealers can contact their Cars.com sales representative, visit http://dealers.cars.com or visit us at the NADA Convention & Expo, Feb. 8-11 in Orlando, booth #2075.

ABOUT CARS.COM

Founded in 1998, Cars.com is an award-winning online destination for car shoppers that offers information from consumers and experts to help buyers formulate opinions on what to buy, where to buy and how much to pay for a car. Cars.com is a division of Classified Ventures LLC, which is owned by leading media companies, including A.H. Belo (NYSE: AHC), Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), The McClatchy Company (NYSE: MNI), Tribune Company and The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO).

SOURCE  Cars.com

Cars.com

CONTACT: Erin Mays, emays@cars.com, +1-312-601-5547

Web Site: http://www.cars.com

Microsoft Surface Family Grows as Surface Pro, New Accessories Hit Shelves

The newest additions to the evolving Surface family arrive in stores tomorrow.

NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. announced the Microsoft Surface family of PCs is growing with Surface Pro, the newest member of the growing Surface family, along with a number of new products and accessories available tomorrow. Surface Pro with Windows 8 Pro is perfect for customers and businesses looking for the power and performance of a PC in a tablet package, and, starting tomorrow, it will hit physical and virtual shelves in the United States and Canada at all Microsoft retail stores and microsoftstore.com and at Staples and Best Buy in the United States and Best Buy and Future Shop in Canada.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO)

New Products
Also starting tomorrow, customers will be able to purchase several new Surface products and accessories, letting them further personalize their computing experiences and be more productive.

    --  Surface RT with Windows RT will be available in a new 64GB(1) standalone
        version for an estimated retail price of US$599 to allow customers the
        option of selecting a cover of their choice.
    --  Customers will be able to purchase a Wedge Touch Mouse Surface Edition
        for an estimated retail price of US$69.95 in all markets where Surface
        is currently sold,(2) with additional markets to follow in the coming
        weeks.(3)
    --  Three new Touch Cover Limited Editions in red, magenta and cyan will be
        available( )for an estimated retail price of US$129.99 in all markets
        where Surface is currently sold.(2)
Market Expansion
Microsoft also confirmed today that a substantial increase in market availability of Surface RT will take place on Feb. 14, bringing Surface RT to Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

"We are thrilled to expand the Surface family with the release of Surface Pro," said Panos Panay, corporate vice president, Microsoft Surface. "The launch of Surface Pro marks a pivotal moment for customers who can now do more with their machines than ever before. Within the Surface family, customers will be able to choose a combination of devices that best suit their needs: Surface Pro, which provides the power and performance of a laptop in a tablet package, or Surface RT, which offers the convenience of a tablet with some laptop capabilities so you can get things done."

On Oct. 26, Microsoft released Surface RT -- a device representative of a tablet with some laptop capabilities that weaves productivity and mobility into one beautiful product. Surface RT is great for people looking for all-day battery life (up to 8 hours battery life) and an entertainment-first experience with the ability to still get some work done. The newest addition to the Surface family, Surface Pro, is more like a full-blown Windows 8 Pro laptop that also boasts tablet capabilities. Now, customers can have a fully functional PC that looks, feels and acts like a tablet. With Surface Pro, customers can do virtually everything they've ever done on a PC, ranging from using traditional desktop applications to enjoying the protection of world-class safety and security technologies.

The Surface family of PCs represents an extension of the Windows experience, letting customers work, play and connect with others. From an ultralight durable casing, integrated kickstand and covers that allow customers to be productive anywhere to a full-sized USB port, 16:9 widescreen, high-definition display and 22-degree angle that make it optimal for viewing and sharing content easily, the Surface products let customers seamlessly transition between entertainment and creation.

Additional details on Surface are available at http://www.Surface.com, the Surface Blog and Surface on Facebook. Those interested can follow Surface or Panos Panay on Twitter for additional updates.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

(1) System software uses significant storage space; your storage capacity will be less. See surface.com/spec. 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes.

(2 )Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and the United States

(3 )Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland

SOURCE  Microsoft Corp.

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Microsoft Corp.

CONTACT: Rapid Response Team, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, +1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com

Web Site: http://www.microsoft.com

Blancco to Exhibit at CeBIT as Global Data Erasure Management Authority

JOENSUU, Finland, February 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

         Award-winning company to examine IT asset erasure practices, distribute new

                       white papers and showcase security solutions

    Blancco [http://www.blancco.com ], the global leader in data erasure and computer
reuse solutions, will have a significant presence at CeBIT
[http://www.cebit.de/exhibitor/blancco-central-europe/Q533946 ], the world's largest trade
fair showcasing digital IT and telecommunications solutions, March 5-9, 2013, in Hannover,
Germany.

    "CeBIT is especially timely for us now, when the new EU directive on data protection
is forthcoming," said Thomas Wirth, General Manager of Blancco Central Europe GmbH. "CeBIT
offers one of the greatest opportunities to inform key decision-makers about the
importance of doing it right."

    At CeBIT, Blancco will distribute its new IT security white papers, including
"Managing Data Erasure in the Enterprise: Automated Processes for Optimal Efficiency
[http://www.blancco.com/en/solution-for-corporations ]," a discussion of corporate best
practices in data erasure, and "Mobile Devices in the Enterprise: Data Erasure Strategies
for Businesses [http://www.blancco.com/en/erase-smartphones ]," a look at strategies for
secure mobile data erasure.

    The CeBIT 2013 theme - "Shareconomy" - highlights the need for secure data erasure in
a global economy where cloud computing enables sharing of knowledge and IT resources
across traditional boundaries. Among the Blancco solutions showcased at the company's
Booth D81 in Security Hall 12 will be Blancco Mobile
[http://www.blancco.com/en/products/total-data-erasure/mobile ], erasure technology for
data centers [http://www.blancco.com/en/solution-for-data-center ], and Blancco Management
Console [http://www.blancco.com/en/products/data-erasure-auditing/management-console ] -
diverse tools that automate data erasure.

    A recipient of the 2012 Internationalization Award of the President of the Republic of
Finland
[http://www.blancco.com/en/company-info/press-releases/2012/internationalization-award ]
recognizing growth and success in the international market, Blancco has helped
organizations secure their valuable data for more than 15 years. To set up a meeting or
request a free ticket, please visit http://campaign.blancco.com/cebit.

    About Blancco

    Blancco is the proven data erasure solution for millions of users around the globe. As
the global leader in data erasure and computer reuse solutions, Blancco offers the most
certified data erasure solutions within the industry. The company serves users across a
wide range of industries, including banking, finance, government and defense. The
company's products are highly valued by IT asset disposal professionals around the world.
Blancco operates from an extensive network of international offices and partners across
Europe, North America, the Middle East, Russia, Asia and Australasia. More information is
available at http://www.blancco.com.

       
        Media Contact:
        Monica Shaw
        +1-770-367-9534
        mshaw@carabinerpr.com

        Blancco Central Europe GmbH
        Thomas Wirth, General Manager
        Tel: +49-71-41-9-56-60-25
        Email: thomas.wirth@blancco.com

Blancco Oy Ltd.

GameSpot Named Exclusive Live Stream Partner Of Virgin Gaming And EA SPORTS(TM) Challenge Series Finals

Comprehensive Coverage and Analysis from Noon - Midnight PT on Saturday, Feb. 9

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- GameSpot Network, the #1 gaming information destination, today announced GameSpot.com will offer exclusive live stream coverage of the EA SPORTS(TM) Challenge Series finals exclusively on PS3(TM), powered by Virgin Gaming, which takes place Saturday, Feb. 9 at Lagasse's Stadium in Las Vegas. Pitting the best Madden, FIFA and NHL pro gamers from around the world in a sports video game showdown, the EA SPORTS(TM) Challenge Series exclusively on the PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) will determine the ultimate global champion, with more than $1 million in prize money at stake.

GameSpot's live coverage of the EA SPORTS(TM) Challenge from Lagasse's Stadium runs from noon PT until midnight on Feb. 9 and will be available on-demand following the event.  Coverage will include dynamic match highlights and interviews with star eSports athletes and celebrities from the NHL, the NFL and more. GameSpot's coverage of the event will air on GameSpot.com and Twitch.tv as well as the Virgin Gaming, Sony PlayStation and EA websites.

"The EA SPORTS(TM) Challenge Series will bring together some of the world's best eSports athletes under one roof, and GameSpot.com will cover every minute of the live action," said David Rice, Senior Vice President and General Manager of CBS Interactive's Games division. "We envision 2013 to be a banner year for eSports and this will be the first of several major tournaments CBS Interactive Games will bring to our massive gaming audience."

GameSpot's live coverage of the EA SPORTS(TM) Challenge Series is the first in a series of high-profile international eSports competitions that the site will live stream and host this year.

"Virgin Gaming's vision is to make competitive gaming more accessible and fun, and GameSpot provides an excellent way for us to get our event to a much larger fan base," said Billy Levy, President of Virgin Gaming.

The EA SPORTS(TM) Challenge Series exclusively on PS3(TM) kicked off with online qualifiers to determine the 640 competitors who will face off at the finals in Las Vegas. For more information on the event and to live stream, please visit http://www.gamespot.com/esports.

About CBS Interactive

CBS Interactive, a division of CBS Corporation, is the premier online content network for information and entertainment. With more than 250 million people visiting its properties each month, it is a top 10 web property globally and a top 5 web property in the U.S. in terms of unique video viewers. Its portfolio of leading brands, which include CNET, CBS.com, CBSNews.com, CBSSports.com, GameSpot, TV.com and Last.fm, span popular categories like technology, entertainment, sports, news and gaming.

About Virgin Gaming

Introduced in June 2010, Virgin Gaming is the premier destination for competitive console gamers to meet, challenge and play in head-to-head matches and tournaments for cash and prizes. With an array of proprietary features, including a Fair Play Guarantee(TM) (with automatic game results validation), Virgin Gaming allows gamers of all skill levels from around the world to safely and easily compete online against friends and other members in some of their favorite multiplayer games. A leading-edge convergence of competitive online gaming and video games, Virgin Gaming offers robust community features with member pages, community reputation and skill ratings, a variety of exciting tournament formats and more. For additional information, visit Virgin Gaming.

SOURCE  GameSpot

GameSpot

CONTACT: Rosabel Tao, +1-415-344-2515, rosabel.tao@cbsinteractive.com, or Matthew Hutchison, +1-415-344-2368, Matthew.Hutchison@CBSInteractive.com

Web Site: http://www.gamespot.com

CookingWhat.com Revamps Cooking Games Site - Delivers Quality Games For Girl Gamers

CookingWhat.com has spent countless hours revamping their cooking games website. They have creatively changed their website to enhance gamer experience while keeping their authentic feel. They have also added many more cooking games for users to play.

HOUSTON, Feb. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, CookingWhat.com, a gaming website targeted at girls who love gaming, has announced the launch of its revamped gaming portal. Unlike similar websites, CookingWhat provides many unique games which cannot be found on any other flash games website.

"We designed this website especially for girls who love to play cooking games. The new design represents just that, a true gaming site for girls who love to spent their time playing cooking games, dress up games and other games that are just pure fun for girls," Bob Charania, head developer of CookingWhat said.

While there are many sites available on the internet, CookingWhat is truly a special site. Not only does the site contain games that are fun to play, but it also updates its gaming portal on a weekly basis, meaning there are always new games to discover.

The most popular game categories are cooking games for girls, Dress Up Games, Ice Cream Games, baking games and also Pizza Games. Each of the available categories contain hundreds of games - and all of them are developed with one thing in mind: making them as attractive as most girls would like them to be.

CookingWhat will also start becoming active on Twitter within the next few weeks. Game recommendations and updates will be posted frequently to Twitter, so social network gamers will be able to find what they are looking for. Sorry boys, but this one is for girls only.

On the Web:
http://cookingwhat.com/

Twitter:
http://twitter.com/cookingwhat

For more information contact:
Soaring Media Group, LLC.
10101 Harwin Dr.
Suite 185B
Houston, TX 77036
United States

SOURCE  Soaring Media Group LLC

Soaring Media Group LLC

CONTACT: Ameena Charania, Soaring Media Group LLC, contactus@cookingwhat.com, +1-832-111-1911, http://www.cookingwhat.com

Web Site: http://www.cookingwhat.com

Massive Dynamics to Webcast its Unveiling of New WEB 4.0 Google Android Computing Tablet from Cupertino

CUPERTINO, Calif., Feb. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Massive Dynamics, Inc.'s (OTCBB: MSSD) President, Oscar Hines, announced today that the Company is making arrangements to webcast the unveiling of the new WEB 4.0 computing tablet from Cupertino on March 15(th). This first new breakthrough WEB 4.0 computing tablet operates on Google's Android platform and Massive Dynamics believes this cutting edge product will give the Company priority access to the potential 210 million tablets forecast by Digitimes to be sold in 2013. According to the forecast, 70 million tablets will come from companies other than Apple Inc., Samsung Electronics and Microsoft Corp. With that size of a market available for a Massive Dynamics entry, management believes this new "next level" tablet can capture a sizeable portion of these estimated 2013 sales.

This new tablet fits right in line with the Company's focus on lucrative new WEB 4.0 technology as the product can receive information and instructions without the user needing to touch the tablet, utilize voice input or incorporate any peripheral device whatsoever. The term "WEB 4.0" is typically defined as the imminent evolution into "Intelligent Interaction" of consumer electronics.

The webcast viewing instructions will be announced to the public as well as being placed on the company's website at http://www.MassiveDynamicsCorp.com

The article breaking down the Digitimes data can be seen at http://bgr.com/2012/11/26/tablet-sales-2013-notebook-pc-sales/

About Massive Dynamics, Inc. (OTCBB: MSSD)

Massive Dynamics, Inc. is a Nevada corporation listed on the OTCBB under the trading symbol MSSD. The Company is an acquirer, developer and seller of leading edge communications technology and products - mainly focusing on the profitability of the oncoming universal Web 4.0 technologies. Web 4.0 centers mainly around systems that involve "Intelligent Interaction" with users.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements that include the words "believes," "expects," "anticipate" or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition, description of anyone's past success, either financial or strategic, is no guarantee of future success. This news release only speaks as of the date of its distribution.

Media Contact:
Oscar Hines, President
Massive Dynamics, Inc.
(408) 973-7857

SOURCE  Massive Dynamics, Inc.

Massive Dynamics, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.massivedynamicscorp.com

Micro Datacenter Market Worth $21.03 Billion by 2018

DALLAS, February 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    According to new market report "Global Micro Datacenter (MDC) Market (By Applications,
Rack Sizes, Organization Size, Industries & Geographies) Worldwide Market Forecasts &
Analysis (2013 - 2018)", published by MarketsandMarkets, the Micro Datacenters (MDC)
Market is expected to reach $21.03 billion by 2018 at a CAGR of 53.11% from 2013 to 2018.

    Browse 98 market data tables and 57 figures spread through 187 pages and in-depth TOC
on "Global Micro Datacenter (MDC) Market (By Applications, Rack Sizes, Organization Size,
Industries & Geographies) Worldwide Market Forecasts & Analysis (2013 - 2018)".

    http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/micro-datacenters-828.html

    Early buyers will receive 10% customization on reports.

    Organizations are looking for new innovations in managing the complex IT
infrastructure as the demand placed on it are unrelenting. Also, the expectation for a
single point of contact for managing their datacenter physical infrastructure as an IT
product has evolved a revolutionary product, termed as Micro datacenters. It is a self
contained product, replicates functions of a traditional datacenter on a much more
granular scale. It enables organizations to deploy datacenters rapidly in less time
compared to building a traditional datacenter. It is offered as a complete turnkey
solution and delivered as a ready to use plug and play unit for all sizes of
organizations. Micro Datacenters enable customers to micromanage power consumption,
cooling delivery and temperature set points. As energy consumption is a growing concern
for datacenters, Micro datacenters have achieved a PUE of 1.03 and better.
MarketsandMarkets have segmented the Micro datacenters market based on its applications
and rack size implemented by various sizes of organizations across different business
verticals. The study provides in depth analysis of the various technology trends,
standards and its role in the various industries across different geographies.

    The Micro Datacenters
[http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/micro-datacenters-market-828.html ] (MDC)
market is expected to grow to $21.03 billion by 2018, at an estimated CAGR of 53.11% from
2013 to 2018. The market is segmented by Applications: Instant Datacenter & Retrofit,
Disaster Recovery, High Density Networks, Remote Office Support and Mobile Computing. The
market is also segmented based on size of the Rack (5 - 25 RU; 26 - 50 RU; 51 - 100 RU)
and the size of the organization (Small businesses; Medium businesses; Enterprises) where
they are deployed. The market by verticals is classified on the basis of 6 segments;
Banking, Financial Services and Insurance, Telecommunication & IT, Public sector, Military
& Defense, Oil & Gas, and others. Key market players such as AST Modular, Elliptical
Mobile Solutions, Canovate Group, Huawei, SGI and Rittal are profiled in the report.

    About MarketsandMarkets

    MarketsandMarkets is a global market research and consulting company based in the U.S.
We publish strategically analyzed market research reports and serve as a business
intelligence partner to Fortune 500 companies across the world.

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custom research services. MarketsandMarkets covers thirteen industry verticals; including
advanced materials, automotives and transportation, banking and financial services,
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Groundbreaking eBook on Dealership Mobile Apps Released

"The Pocket Revolution:  The Complete Guide to a Killer Mobile App," from DMEautomotive, is the first-ever guidebook designed to help dealerships understand and create successful consumer-facing mobile apps; incorporates cutting-edge research from DMEa; available at Amazon.com and http://www.DMEautomotive.com

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- DMEautomotive (DMEa), the leader in science-based, results-driven automotive marketing, today announced the release of its new eBook: The Pocket Revolution:  The Complete Guide to a Killer Mobile App, in conjunction with the 2013 National Automobile Dealer Association (NADA) Convention and Expo. Available for the first time today at the Amazon.com Kindle store, The Pocket Revolution will help auto dealers exploit the surging mobile app revolution by providing them with the first-ever A-Z crash course in getting their "mobile app in gear."

"Consumers are now spending 2+ hours daily with mobile apps - roughly twice as much time as with Web browsing.  The critical gap for dealerships? Half of their customers are now regular app users, but only about 1-in-10 have a dealership or auto service provider app," said Mike Walther, CEO of DMEautomotive. "Dealers know they need to start building mobile apps into their marketing mix, because apps are the key retailing platform of the future; but, until The Pocket Revolution, no practical resources have been available to help a retailer design and execute an effective mobile app strategy. This book illustrates, step-by-step, how to put a 'killer' dealer app strategy in place - and one specifically engineered to generate business from increasingly dealer-disloyal service customers."

Based on ongoing DMEa consumer research and the best practices of hundreds of early adopting dealers, The Pocket Revolution: The Complete Guide to a Killer Mobile App enables dealerships to leverage the unique power of a revolution that is able to quite literally place their dealerships firmly and securely in their customers' 'pocket.' The Pocket Revolution is the first eBook to break out key mobile app best practices for dealerships, including:

    --  How to BUILD IT (packaging the right mix of pro-consumer and pro-dealer
        tools so it's used often, not deleted, and drives new service and sales
        biz)
    --  How to COMMUNICATE (all centered around relevant, vehicle lifecycle
        messaging)
    --  How to MARKET IT (to drive constant downloads)
    --  How to MEASURE SUCCESS (and set the right performance benchmarks)
"Dealers who start their 'app-ucation' now will be well ahead of the game," continued Walther.   "And The Pocket Revolution will help accelerate that process so that, a year from now, readers will have an app that creates incredible value for their service customers and a receptive new database of always-connected users to market to."

The Pocket Revolution:  The Complete Guide to a Killer Mobile App is available for download, free of charge at http://www.dmeautomotive.com, and in print and electronic versions on amazon.com for $2.99.

About DMEautomotive

DMEautomotive (DMEa) is the industry leader in science-based, results-driven automotive marketing, and provides turnkey marketing to the largest and most innovative automotive organizations, from automobile dealers to many of the largest aftermarket companies in the U.S. DMEa's uniquely panoramic view of the complete automotive sales and service market, combined with its cutting-edge, science-based marketing programs, increases customer yield, conversion and retention.

DMEa does not take marketing performance on faith, and each product and service is measured by a simple, precise scientific approach: Is it true? Prove it. Will it work? Test it. Does it generate results? Show it! Supported by DMEa's proprietary, cloud-based Red Rocket Technology Platform, the DMEa product suite includes science-based, data-driven, multi-channel customer acquisition and retention marketing programs; best-in-class campaign reporting; data management and analytics; auto-focused Customer Interaction Center solutions, and complete on-site mail and email fulfillment services. Headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, DMEa also has major operations in Jacksonville, Fla.

SOURCE  DMEautomotive

DMEautomotive

CONTACT: Melanie Webber, mWEBB Communications, +1-949-307-1723, melanie@mwebbcom.com; Angela Jacobson, mWEBB Communications, +1-714-454-8776, angela@mwebbcom.com

Web Site: http://www.dmeautomotive.com

Backing the Right Horse

BERLIN and HAMBURG, February 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    We have come a long way since Snake. The days of thumbs stabbing at their phones to
manipulate a cumbersome viper towards its supper. These days, you are more likely to be
grooming and taking a starry-eyed horse for a trot before leaving it in its custom-made
stable.

    February 12 is the start of Casual Connect, the Casual Games Association's annual
Trade Fair in Hamburg. Germany Trade and Invest will be manning one of the event's control
pads and uploading gigabytes of information to visitors on the goings-on within Germany's
buzzing casual gaming industry.

    "The rapid spread of smartphone devices in Germany is having a knock-on effect on the
demand for new games," said Julia Oentrich, Manager of Information and Communication
Technologies at Germany Trade and Invest.

    Around 10.8 million mobile/smartphone games were sold in Germany in 2012, more than a
60% increase on 2011. More games and types of games are being sold, to more different
markets. More people are prepared to pay for better quality games as well, according to
the Federal Association for Information Technology, Telecommunications and New Media
(BITKOM).

    All of which is illustrated, so to speak, by the popularity of games such as My Horse,
Jenga and Backbreaker Football which are based on Dynamic Motion Synthesis technology, a
hugely realistic animation program. The quality is extraordinary.

    "In a market where more and more people are both better connected and more prepared to
part with money for better quality games - online or on a phone - Germany, with its
top-notch telecommunications network and industry clusters in Berlin and Hamburg, is a
good place to be right now," continued Oentrich.

    Germany Trade & Invest is the foreign trade and inward investment promotion agency of
the Federal Republic of Germany. The organization advises foreign companies looking to
expand their business activities in the German market. It provides information on foreign
trade to German companies that seek to enter foreign markets.

       
        Germany Trade & Invest
        Andreas Bilfinger
        Email: andreas.bilfinger@gtai.com
        T: +49(0)30-200099-173
        F: +49(0)30-200099-511

    http://www.gtai.com

    http://twitter.com/gtai_com

    http://youtube.com/gtai

    http://www.linkedin.com/company/germany-trade-&-invest

Germany Trade and Invest

PRIVACY EUROPE Meeting on the EU Regulation in Milan

HAMBURG, Germany, February 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    This year, the PRIVACY EUROPE network, founded by the Hamburg company intersoft
consulting services AG, will be inviting its European partners to Milan for a joint start
into the new year.

    On 8 and 9 February, privacy officers from Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain,
Italy, Portugal, Romania, and Sweden will come together to debate the current trends
affecting privacy in Europe.

    The meeting will concentrate on the planned EU Regulation and the recently published
report by the Euro MP Jan Philipp Albrecht that identifies improvements to privacy laws on
the internet and criticises the transfer of personal details to nonmember countries, e.g.
air passenger data to US authorities. A second set of issues the meeting will be focusing
on will be dealing with the implementation of the Cookie (E-Privacy) Directive in the EU
member states. Passed as early as 2009, this EU Regulation gives the national legislators
a wide scope that, in practice, leads to considerable problems.

    "We're very curious to learn about the views and opinions our network partners will be
representing, and look forward to an open round of discussions," said Johanna Laas,
specialist in international privacy laws and initiator of PRIVACY EUROPE. "As a
representative of the high privacy level in Germany, we'll do everything we can to
maintain this standard on the European level as well," explained Laas.

    The PRIVACY EUROPE network has set itself the target of promoting privacy laws in all
EU member states and provides companies with expert contacts on the international level
for privacy, legal, and IT issues applying to each country.

    Besides exchanging ideas and information on the EU Regulation, the network partners
will be presenting their own international privacy blog that will go online on 8 February,
precisely on time for the network meeting. At http://www.privacy-europe.com, the blog
will report regularly on international privacy issues.

       
        For further information please contact:

        Johanna Laas (Lawyer)
        phone: +49(0)40-790235-424
        email: info@privacy-europe.com

intersoft consulting services AG

Lexibook® Unveils its New Tablets and Presents Lexibook Connect, a New Line of Revolutionary Connected Toys!

NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- During the next New York Toy Fair, opening this Sunday, Lexibook® will present its new products, with a special focus on its tablets.

Following the launch of its educational Android tablets for children in 2012, Lexibook® further strengthens its product line, now offering tablets for youngsters and elder people, in all formats and colors. The educational, multimedia and interactive content is even more enriching and can be adapted as the user sees fit.

For preschoolers, the new tablets encourage learning and discovery, featuring a simplified interface for easier navigation.

For students, the tablets feature both educational and fun content (games, built-in camera, recreational activities) that provide a 2-in-1 experience that is very easy to use while remaining secure thanks to built-in parental controls. Teens will also have their own tablet model, with tools that are specially adapted to meet their needs and a large format screen for full enjoyment.

Lexibook® will also present an intergenerational tablet, so that the entire family can enjoy the proposed activities. Each user has his/her own avatar and can navigate to discover, learn and have fun.

Older people and people who look for simplicity have also been included: the Serenity Ultra tablet has been especially designed for them, providing an intuitive, simple-to-use interface with content that is oriented towards general knowledge, hobbies and multimedia in the palm of their hand.

Last but not least, Lexibook® will also unveil Lexibook® Connect, a new line of innovative connected toys. Musical discovery, introduction to the arts, family and educational games are all on the agenda!

Innovation, exchange, sharing, discovery and learning: Lexibook® tablet software features a myriad of assets that users will love at first sight!

About Lexibook®
Lexibook® (EURONEXT C: 3359, http://www.lexibook.com) is a French company which designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronic devices and electronic toys. Lexibook® is now a leader in mass market distribution of educational electronic toys, electronic games, chess games, dictionaries, translators, calculators, and kids consumer electronics. Lexibook® markets over 500 products in 41 countries, and has sold more than 40 million products around the world. The group employs 122 people in its subsidiaries and its development center in Hong-Kong. Lexibook® group has reported a tenfold increase in revenue in 14 years. Lexibook® aims at bringing its consumer electronics technologies into the toy world and become the world leader in its segments.

Press Contact: Florence Tusseau, 2 Avenue de Scandinavie, 91953 Courtaboeuf Cedex, France
Tel.: +33.1.73.20.20.18 email: rpfr@lexibook.com

SOURCE  Lexibook

Lexibook

Web Site: http://www.lexibook.com

SandalUp Launches Online Store

SandalUp knows that the feet are one of the most attractive features in a woman and with that; they are making it easier for women to make their feet stand out

GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 8,2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SandalUp knows that the feet are one of the most attractive features in a woman and with that, they are making it easier for women to make their feet stand out. The store specializes in women's sandals, which are great at making the feet look ultra charming. At SandalUp, customers can be sure that the sandals are of premium quality.

Sandals are all about complementing the feet and customer will find great variety of fashionable sandals for women. If someone is looking for summer sandals, he is in luck since there are fabulous flip-flops, strappy flats and thong sandals to indulge in. Those who are looking to add some height to their look will also be pleased with the collection of high-heeled sandals. For comfort and foot support, there are terrific wedge sandals and gladiators as well.

SandalUp have earned an excellent reputation of for their fabulous sandals and customer. They have been in the shoe business for more than 10 years and this just goes to show that they have great experience in manufacturing women's footwear. The company understands what women want and takes prides in providing quality and style altogether. The client is the most important person and a great shopping experience is always guaranteed. In this day and age, convenient shopping cannot be overlooked and this is exactly what SandalUp seeks to deliver with their online store. The company has grown over the 10 plus years it has been in business and customers can now shop from the US, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand.

SandalUp is set to enjoy extensive growth in the coming years by providing women with chic women's sandals, summer sandals and various classic designs. Fashionista Georgina Perez from Upstate New York says that SandalUp is the go to place for the hottest trends when it comes to sandals for women.

To get the latest in the world of sandals visit http://www.sandalup.com

SOURCE  SandalUp

SandalUp

CONTACT: Sue Blues, SandalUp, 862038473213, http://www.sandalup.com

Web Site: http://www.sandalup.com

Four FREE Games From Playfire and Green Man Gaming

LONDON, February 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    - Game Community and Retailer embark on their BIGGEST ever free game giveaway

    Playfire [http://www.playfire.com ] and Green Man Gaming
[http://www.greenmangaming.com ] will be giving away four free PC games this weekend, in
their biggest ever giveaway to date. This gives gamers GBP37/$42/EUR41 worth of gaming
pleasure for free.

    Starting at 12:00GMT on Friday 8th February, a new game will be available free each
day for four days, including the brand new indie shooter, Zombies, action title Ninja
Blade, popular tower defence game Unstoppable Gorg and racing title Superstar V8 Next
Challenge.

    Users will be able to grab each game for 24 hours, but unlike other retailers who only
offer free games for a weekend, once picked up, each game will be available to play at any
point in the future. Find out more about this free offer
[http://www.greenmangaming.com/playfire-free-games ].

    In order to be eligible for the promotion, users will need to have accounts on both
the Green Man Gaming store and Playfire, and link their accounts
[https://www.greenmangaming.com/user/playfire/link ].

    Don't worry if you don't have one or both accounts, you can still register free for
both and link your accounts during the giveaway. Find out more here
[https://www.greenmangaming.com/user/playfire/link ].

    After the last game has been given away free, Playfire will round off the great free
game giveaway with a competition where 5 lucky winners will each earn their choice of GMG
Credit, XBL points or PSN credit to the equivalent value of GBP100! Watch out for more
details at http://www.greenmangaming.com/playfire-free-games

    GAMES AND TIMES

    Zombies - Available from 12:00 GMT on Friday 8th February for 24 hours

    Ninja Blade - Available from 12:00 GMT on Saturday 9th February for 24 hours

    Unstoppable Gorg - Available from 12:00 GMT on Sunday 10th February for 24 hours

    Superstar V8 Next Challenge - Available from 12:00 GMT on Monday 11th February for 24
hours

    About Green Man Gaming

    http://www.greenmangaming.com

    Green Man Gaming (GMG) is the leading UK-based independent digital retailer for PC
games, selling more than 1,500 titles from over 140 publishing partners to 165 countries
around the world. GMG also offers consumers the ability to trade-in their digitally
downloaded games for new purchases and is the only games retailer to pay a royalty back to
a publisher on all pre-owned digital sales. In the UK, GMG also sells Xbox 360 and PS3
games as well as gaming peripherals and PlayStation 3 consoles and bundles.

    About Playfire

    http://www.playfire.com

    Playfire is a large, global social network designed for the needs of gamers and became
a wholly-owned part of Green Man Gaming Ltd. in July 2012. It has more than 1.4m gamers
signed up to its free service, which allows members to track their gameplay across PC,
Xbox Live and PlayStation Network - enabling them to see what their friends are playing
and achievements they are earning. Gamers can also share their views on the hottest games
with the rest of Playfire's passionate community. A vibrant community, together with a
high growth digital store, helps Green Man Gaming drive Social Commerce into a new era of
Games retailing - this promotion is the first step in building links between these
properties that will offer huge value to the consumers of both.

Green Man Gaming

CONTACT: For more information please contact: Playfire and Green Man Gaming: Darren Cairns, Marketing Director, T: +44(0)20-7135-2274, E: darren.cairns@greenmangaming.com

Audio Pro Presents Allroom Air One - Sophisticated Wireless AirPlay® Speaker

HELSINGBORG, Sweden, February 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Audio Pro, the specialist loudspeaker company from Sweden, is pleased to announce the
latest addition to its wireless audio range - Allroom Air One, a single stereo speaker
that combines the latest wireless audio technology (Apple AirPlay(R) and DNLA
compatibility) with modern leather-covered Scandinavian style. Allroom Air One is
available now in red, white or black.

    To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:

    http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58689-audio-pro-presents-allroom-air-one

    Wireless Integration

    Fully compatible with Apple AirPlay(R), Allroom Air One allows users to stream their
music wirelessly over a network using a Mac/ PC with iTunes (with Mac OS X Mountain Lion,
users can use Airplay with any music service) or any iOS device. Windows and Android users
are also catered for, as Allroom Air One is fully compatible with DNLA wireless
technology.

    AirPlay Direct

    Additionally, Audio Pro's 'Direct Link' feature allows for users without a wireless
network to stream direct from their hand held device or computer, which is ideal for those
who want to take their music away with them.

    Premium Sound Quality

    Audio Pro specialises in getting great sound and bass in abundance from compact
enclosures. Utilising four drivers (2 x 1" soft dome tweeters and 2 x 4.5" bass units)
driven by a 100W amplifier (4 x 25W Class D amplifiers) under the command of sophisticated
DSP (Digital Sound Processor), the Air One will add a physical, room-filling dimension to
the sound from all sources. If additional bass reinforcement is required, users can
connect a powered subwoofer.

    Pure Scandinavian Design

    Allroom Air One is built deliberately to blend with, rather than dominate, a homes
interior decor. Smartly dressed in red, white or black leather finish with contrasting
stitching, the Allroom Air One will enhance any space with its naturally uncomplicated
good looks, great sound andeasy functionality.

    Connectivity - Multi device and multi source

    As well as being a premium AirPlay(R) speaker, Allroom Air One has many other talents.
Either used as a stand-alone speaker or as part of an Audio Pro multi-room audio system,
additional sources can be connected via USB, analogue 3.5mm and optical digital TOSLINK
inputs. Designed to be a family sound system, Allroom Air One will enhance the audio
performance of any portable device and give the HDTV sound to match the picture quality.
Remote control over volume/track/play/pause is simple from the tactile handset supplied.
Greater access to functionality and setup is available through the Audio Pro iOS app,
available through the App Store.

    Easy set up with app

    Audio Pro has released a free app that will guide users through the wifi set up and
management of the Allroom Air One. For further information, visit the iTunes store.

    Commenting on the launch of the Allroom Air One, Audio Pro's creative director Mathias
Pantzar said

    "We know that a high quality wireless connection to a great sound system makes it easy
to choose and enjoy music, that's why Audio Pro has been designing powerful, easy-to-use
wireless audio systems for years. Just like all music lovers who store and stream their
music on laptop, desktop or i-device, we find easy access to high quality sound
irresistible. Even so we're amazed how quickly the transformation to wireless audio is
progressing, and we hope that our latest addition to the Audio Pro wireless speaker
family, the Allroom Air One, will help it along. There's so much to get excited about and
much more to come."

    The Audio Pro Allroom Air One is now available in stores across Europe with SRP of
Euro 700.

    (For US distributors please contact Audio Pro Headoffice in Sweden)

    AUDIO PRO

    is a Swedish audio company with deep roots in hi-fi tradition, which promotes the very
best in Scandinavian audio design. Audio Pro has engineered and produced loudspeakers
since 1978, and today exports to over 30 countries. In the 70s Audio Pro launched several
powered designs with advanced technology, creating imaginative solutions which have become
milestones in the history of loudspeaker development. Audio Pro continues to evolve as a
strong, highly innovative company leading the development of powered loudspeaker
technology with wireless possibilities. Join us on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/audiopro

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    http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58689-audio-pro-presents-allroom-air-one

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CONTACT: Contact: Mathias Pantzar +46-706-397946. For further details, please contact Audio Pro headoffice on press@audiopro.se.

NTT Communications Joins With TDC to Provide Network Services in the Nordics

LONDON, February 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    NTT Communications, a member of the NTT Group - the number one Fortune Global 500
telecommunications company - announced it has collaborated with TDC, Denmark's leading
provider of communications solutions, to provide NTT Communications with access capacity
into the Nordic region. In parallel to this, NTT Communications will provide TDC with an
extension to its Asia-Pac network through NTT Com's Global data network services.

    Commenting on the agreement, Bob Welton, Regional Manager for UK and Northern Europe,
said, "This is the perfect time for NTT to be actively working with customers in the
Nordics. With export to Asia increasing substantially and many companies seeking to
capitalize on opening in new markets, the Nordic's economy has never been more connected
with Asia." Welton continues, "With our experience, knowledge and capability of delivering
services in Asia, NTT can provide real value to organizations in the Nordics, by helping
them take advantage of this opportunity. TDC's extensive network coverage in the Nordic
region, reputation for quality, together with a strong enterprise client base, made them a
natural fit for collaboration in the region. This partnership will be a key step in
ensuring we achieve our goal of becoming the Nordics' number one choice for IT
communications with Asia."

    Through this collaboration, NTT Communications will work with new and existing
customers in the Nordics to provide extended reach into the rest of world, with a focus on
Asia. The Nordic region includes some of the most stable and prosperous economies in
Europe, supported by thriving manufacturing and service industries. This extension will
give customers access to NTT's network and cloud services, helping organizations to gain
greater competitive advantage in their global operations and connect with growth
opportunities in the Asian market.

    Eva Birgitte Bisgaard, Vice President, TDC Wholesale comments on the agreement, "Both
TDC Wholesale and NTT have clear visions and growth strategies for 2013 to 2015, which
require high performance oriented cooperation and new business development in order to
meet the ambitious time to market objectives. The collaboration between TDC Wholesale and
NTT will further enable these visions. Nordic organizations show a growing demand for
globally scalable ICT solutions, and on TDC Wholesale's Nordic platform, NTT is able to
meet these demands and connect them to their global footprint. In parallel TDC's global
reach is extended with NTT's global network."

    This agreement comes nearly 12 months after NTT Communications entered the Nordic
market and shows commitment to adding value to the region.

    About NTT Communications Corporation

    NTT Communications provides consultancy, architecture, security and cloud services to
optimize the information and communications technology (ICT) environments of enterprises.
These offerings are backed by the company's worldwide infrastructure, including leading
global tier-1 IP network, Arcstar Universal One(TM) VPN network reaching over 159
countries, and over 140 secure data centers. NTT Communications' solutions leverage the
global resources of NTT Group companies including Dimension Data, NTT DOCOMO and NTT DATA.

    For further information, please visit:

    http://www.ntt.com | http://www.twitter.com/nttcom |
http://www.facebook.com/nttcomtva

    About TDC

    Reliable data and communication solutions fade distances, enhance processes, and
reduce costs. TDC Wholesale is a true Nordic supplier. Not only because its network is
Nordic, but primarily due to being in all Nordic countries. TDC Wholesale is the leading
provider of international telecommunications in Denmark and the number one challenger in
Sweden, Norway and Finland.

    For further information, please visit:

    http://tdc.dk

NTT Communications

CONTACT: For media enquiries, please contact: Emma Crowe (Media Enquiries), Marketing Communications Manager - EMEA, NTT Communications, Emma.crowe@ntt.eu , +44-7581-315-241

New AutoTrader.com® B2B Advertising Campaign Challenges Misperceptions About How Consumers Shop For Vehicles

Multifaceted campaign will include print, digital and multimedia assets and will feature dealers and consumers talking about their respective experiences.

ATLANTA, Feb. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoTrader.com's new B2B advertising campaign, launching this month, takes aim at common misperceptions about how consumers shop for cars. Themed "Do you know today's customer?", the campaign will highlight insights about consumer shopping behavior in order to help dealers more efficiently and effectively reach shoppers online.

(Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130208/CL56507-INFO-a )

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"Today, dealers have access to more information than ever about how consumers shop for cars, and our goal is to bring this information to dealers in a way that will capture their attention, spark consultative conversations with their AutoTrader.com reps, and ultimately, help dealers move the needle in their online advertising," said Clark Wood, chief marketing officer at AutoTrader.com.

Steeped in deep research, the campaign tackles several themes in automotive marketing, including:

    --  the role of search engines in the online shopping process,
    --  the efficiency of online advertising versus traditional advertising,
    --  the ability to influence shoppers who are close to purchase,
    --  the importance of merchandising vehicle inventory online,
    --  the prevalence of new car shoppers on third-party sites, and
    --  the overwhelming preference among consumers to walk-in to a dealership
        without contacting the dealer by phone or email before the visit.
"Our promise to our dealer customers has always been that 'we work for you,' and that promise continues in this new year," Wood said. "We believe that by providing our dealers with the latest information about car shopping behavior, coupled with how that information can translate into action, we can bring additional value to the partnerships we continue to foster with our customers."

Over the course of the year, the new campaign will come to life through media buys in print and digital publications, in AutoTrader.com's presence at major industry shows such as the upcoming National Automotive Dealers Association (NADA) Convention in Orlando, and also on AutoTrader.com's We Work For You microsite.

Included on this microsite will be videos of six dealers talking about their experiences with advertising, as well as eight consumers discussing their car shopping journeys. To view the current creative for the campaign and to watch the videos, visit http://www.WeWorkForYou.com.

To stay connected to the latest news and information, visit the AutoTrader.com Press Room at press.autotrader.com.

About AutoTrader.com

Created in 1997, Atlanta-based AutoTrader.com is the Internet's ultimate automotive marketplace. As a leading resource for car shoppers and sellers, AutoTrader.com aggregates millions of new, used and certified pre-owned cars from thousands of dealers and private sellers and provides expert articles and reviews. AutoTrader.com, which also operates the AutoTraderClassics.com auto marketing brand, is wholly owned by AutoTrader Group(TM). Additionally, AutoTrader Group owns Kelley Blue Book® (KBB.com) as well as three other companies that provide a full suite of software tools that help dealers and manufacturers manage their inventory and advertising online: vAuto®, HomeNet Automotive® and VinSolutions®.  AutoTrader Group is a majority-owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. Providence Equity Partners is a 25 percent owner of the company and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers is also an investor. For more information, please visit http://www.autotrader.com.

SOURCE  AutoTrader.com

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CONTACT: Media, Julie Shipp, +1-404-568-7914 (o), +1-404-558-7837 (m), julie.shipp@autotrader.com

Web Site: http://www.autotrader.com

CarWoo! Announces General Availability of Dealertrack's Digital Retailing Tools on CarWoo! MarketPlace

CarWoo! Users Can Now Calculate Payments and Apply For Financing With Dealertrack's PaymentDriver and FinanceDriver

BURLINGAME, Calif. and ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CarWoo! today announced that integration of Dealertrack's PaymentDriver and FinanceDriver tools into their online marketplace is complete.  These tools are now generally available for dealers signed up for CarWoo!'s Dealer Plus program and who are Dealertrack partners.  Consumers using CarWoo! can see monthly payments in addition to the total purchase price.  They can also qualify for financing on a specific vehicle.

"After an extensive period of successful testing, we are pleased to make Dealertrack's PaymentDriver and FinanceDriver available to all of our qualifying Dealer Plus dealers," said Tommy McClung, CarWoo!'s CEO. "By continuing to extend CarWoo!'s online marketplace with more tools and services for deep funnel buyers, we enhance the ability of the dealership to conclude online transactions more efficiently and profitably."

Using a built-in payment calculator, PaymentDriver uses the consumer's self-declared credit score and trade-in value, along with dealer configured current rates, residuals and terms to deliver the range of payments they can expect.  With FinanceDriver, the customer can be fully qualified based on a credit application that is filled out online.

"We are delighted that our FinanceDriver and PaymentDriver tools are now generally available to qualified dealers in the CarWoo! MarketPlace," said Amit Maheshwari, General Manager, Digital Retailing Solutions, Dealertrack. "Our digital retailing solutions and tools help streamline the online buying process for consumers while integrating closely with dealers' in-store practices. Increasing the availability of these solutions through the CarWoo! MarketPlace is great for dealers and consumers alike."

CarWoo!'s Dealer Plus program, which is a prerequisite for the integration of Dealertrack's PaymentDriver and FinanceDriver tools, offers dealers the following benefits:

    --  Unlimited access to CarWoo! Buyers
    --  Buyers ready to purchase now
    --  The end to "secret shopping"
    --  Identification and removal of unethical salesmanship
    --  Online distinction and improved SEO
    --  Comprehensive training to achieve online excellence
About CarWoo!:
CarWoo! is dedicated to providing the best online marketplace for automotive buyers and sellers. In the CarWoo! MarketPlace, consumers can select the type of car they are interested in, find and communicate anonymously with local dealers from CarWoo!'s more than 10,000 dealers, receive upfront prices, compare offers, and ultimately make a confident, hassle free purchase decision. Dealers and their staff receive pre-qualified consumers (over 70% of which will not complete traditional lead forms) and never before available competitive intelligence and insight into the behavior of the online buyer. With early funding by Y Combinator, CarWoo! is based in Burlingame, CA and is funded by Blumberg Capital, Comcast Ventures, Ace, InterWest Partners, and others.

CarWoo! is exhibiting at the 2013 NADA Convention and Expo in Orlando, Feb. 8 - 11 in Booth 3253.  CarWoo! is also a sponsor at the Digital Marketing Strategies Conference in Orlando Feb. 5 - 7.

About Dealertrack Technologies (http://www.dealertrack.com):

Dealertrack Technologies' intuitive and high-value web-based software solutions and services enhance efficiency and profitability for all major segments of the automotive retail industry, including dealers, lenders, OEMs, third-party retailers, agents and aftermarket providers. In addition to the industry's largest online credit application network, connecting more than 19,000 dealers with more than 1,200 lenders, Dealertrack Technologies delivers the industry's most comprehensive solution set for automotive retailers, including Dealer Management System (DMS),Inventory, Sales and F&I, Interactive and Registration and Titling solutions. For more information visit  http://www.Dealertrack.com.

SOURCE  CarWoo!

CarWoo!

CONTACT: Myril Shaw, +1-678-935-7312, myril@carwoo.com

Web Site: http://www.Dealertrack.com

TUI Travel Sport Launches North American Business

FanTravel's Platform Blends Travel, Sport, and Technology to Turn Organizations into Travel Experts

SEATTLE, Feb. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- FanTravel, a new web-based sales platform designed to turn organizations into travel experts, has just launched a free a service with the aim of offering a fresh approach to group travel. Backed by TUI Travel's Sport Division, the company leverages expertise in travel, sports, and technology to make organizing group travel to sporting events simple.

"Arranging travel for a large group of sports fans is complicated and time consuming," stated Ben Ireland, General Manager of FanTravel. "Our platform allows all organizations from youth soccer clubs to professional teams to transform themselves into travel experts, develop new revenue streams, and get fans closer to the game."

By partnering with FanTravel clubs, teams, associations, and organizations receive a personalized website; access to group rates with hotels, transportation, excursions, and tickets; and onsite representation at events. The platform also helps organizations generate new revenue streams and monetize existing inventory such as sideline passes, stadium tours, and exclusive souvenirs. For fans the benefit is simple: one seamless sports travel experience from start to finish.

In addition, FanTravel's leadership brings a trifecta of expertise in travel, sports, and technology. General Manager Ben Ireland holds extensive experience from multiple travel businesses internationally and honed his operational skills by taking 1,300 English soccer fans to the EURO Championships in Ukraine in 2012. Brian Bulcke, the company's Co-founder, is a former Stanford University football player and current Canadian Football League player, while Erik Nomitch, Lead Developer and Designer, delivers Silicon Valley's cutting-edge technology to the travel-sphere.

For more information about FanTravel please visit http://www.fantravel.com. Organizations can request more information and a demonstration of the technology by filling out a request form at http://www.fantravel.com/start.

About FanTravel
Founded by two former Stanford Football players, FanTravel is an innovative platform dedicated to transforming organizations into travel experts.  By providing a web-based solution for organizing group travel to sporting events, the company creates hassle-free, custom experiences with deals that include convenient transportation, upscale accommodation, and exclusive activities. FanTravel is a joint venture with TUI Travel®, one of the world's largest and most successful travel and tourism organizations.

Press Release Contact Information:
Kelsey Tomascheski
PR & Communications Manager
FanTravel
425-420-8418
kelsey@tuinas.com

This release was issued through WebWire(R). For more information visit http://www.webwire.com.

SOURCE  FanTravel

FanTravel

Web Site: http://www.fantravel.com

Totally Wicked Announced as New Sponsor of St Helens' RFC North Stand

BLACKBURN, England, February 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Langtree Park North Stand is renamed the Totally Wicked Stand

    Electronic Cigarette giant Totally Wicked has today announced a partnership with St
Helens RFC which will include the rebranding of the North Stand. Langtree Park will now
play host to the Totally Wicked Stand.

    An impressive 4,718 fans will be able to fit into the newly titled all-seater stand as
it receives its first visitors on Friday 15 February when Hull FC are in town for Super
League round three.

    The sponsorship deal is part of the development of Langtree Park which recently
celebrated its one year anniversary. The Totally Wicked stand will mostly seat Saints
supporters. Totally Wicked products will be available to buy throughout the stadium on
match days.

    Many Rugby League stadiums operate a no-smoking policy in an attempt to alleviate the
risk of second hand smoke. This is somewhat similar to the smoking ban in place inside all
public buildings in the UK. The smoking ban that came into effect in 2007 does not affect
Electronic Cigarettes [http://www.totallywicked-eliquid.com ] as they produce water vapour
instead of smoke.

    The saints partnership with Totally Wicked will last for two years and include a
number of initiatives. The club will hold a 'cigarette amnesty' where fans will be able to
swap their cigarette for a St Helens branded e cig
[http://www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk/products/electronic-cigarette-starter-kits-products.html ]
.

    Totally Wicked are a multi-national Electronic Cigarette supplier established in 2008.
The company was devised as a community helping people make the transition to Electronic
Cigarettes. As well as supplying high quality Electronic Cigarette products, their online
forums and vapour lounges create a non-daunting environment for first-time users.

    With over 200 retailers currently stocking Totally Wicked
[http://www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk ] products throughout the UK, USA, mainland Europe
and China, the Electronic Cigarette superpower is currently riding a wave of success. More
and more individuals are making the switch to Electronic Cigarettes every year thanks to
their abundance of benefits.

    This is not the company's first foray into sports partnerships. Totally Wicked
currently has a partnership with Burnley Football Club. The Championship side turned to
Totally Wicked to help with their initiative to stamp out smoking at their ground Turf
Moor.

    The two parties combined to create a dedicated no-smoking day, where supporters of
Burnley FC were encouraged to throw down their cigarettes and replace them with an
Electronic alternative.

Totally Wicked

CONTACT: Fraser Cropper, Phone: +44(0)845-602-9661, Email: info@totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk

Cybot Launches Painkiller for the EU Cookie Directive

ODENSE, Denmark, February 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Website owners in the EU face considerable fines for not being in compliance with the
EU ePrivacy Directive. Cookiebot is a new cloud service that enables compliance within
minutes by giving website users the choice of privacy.

    Website owners in the European Union are struggling to comply with the EU ePrivacy
Directive, also known as the EU Cookie Directive. Under the directive, every website owner
is obliged to seek consent from the users before storing cookies in the users' web
browser, which most websites do by default. The owners of non-compliant websites face
considerable fines, e.g. in Great Britain of up to GBP500,000.

    The newly founded cloud service company Cybot now launches the online self-serve
service Cookiebot which makes it possible for website owners to comply with the EU
directive within minutes.

    User privacy the easy way

    Until now, only a small fraction of European websites has succeeded in complying with
the directive, mostly because there has been no easy, standardised and user-friendly way
to implement the functionality. Cookiebot offers a standardised and hassle free way of
collecting consents with minimum impact on usability.

    In addition to legal requirements, Cookiebot documents every consent. This way,
collecting consents is not only about satisfying the EU directive, but also about
reinforcing business critical user-trust and knowing the choices and true preferences of
website users.

    The consent platform on http://www.cookiebot.com is a first step towards Cybot's
goal in providing automated information services that must act only in agreement with the
end user.

    COMPANY INFORMATION

    Cybot was founded in Denmark in 2012 by award winning entrepreneur, journalist,
usability and IT expert Daniel Johannsen who has worked as a dedicated pioneer in Online
Information Technology since 1999.

    Cybot brings you cloud-based software robots that discover, analyse and compile
information from the entire internet on your behalf. Cybot's mission is to turn
information overload into personalised, high quality information that you actually want
and need.

    Logo and illustrations available at http://www.cookiebot.com/goto/pressroom

Cybot

CONTACT: CONTACT INFORMATION: Founder CEO Daniel Johannsen, E-mail: dj@cybot.com, Phone: +45-23710940