Motorola iRadio(R): New Additions Speak Volumes
More than music: MediaBay's audio books and classic radio episodes and AccuWeather.com's up-to-date weather for over 100 US cities
LAS VEGAS, April 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Expanding its library of music and talk channels, Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today added thousands of hours of audio book content, classic radio programming, and local weather forecasts to its already staggering pool of 435 commercial-free iRadio music channels. These additions validate iRadio's status as one of the most comprehensive subscription entertainment services available, putting a world of audio choice at listeners' fingertips.
The announcement was made at the CTIA Wireless 2006 Trade Show (5-7 April, Las Vegas Convention Center) where Motorola is demonstrating iRadio at Stand #2606.
In addition to personal music collections and iRadio's expansive radio programming, listeners can now choose best selling audio book content, educational and language courses, audio newspapers, self help programs, and local information to travel with them on the one device they're never without: their mobile phone.
As Motorola iRadio ushers in a new age of radio, it pays homage to its roots. A wealth of classic radio programming such as The Lone Ranger and The Shadow re-introduce radio favorites of 'yesteryear' to mainstream audiences and complement iRadio's modern programming.
AccuWeather.com will provide forecasts for over 100 US cities, adding essential local information to listeners' daily lives, and strengthening iRadio's personal connection.
'The addition of spoken word content provides iRadio listeners with the ability to change their listening experience based on their moods and even the weather,' said Jeff Stinson, senior director, Motorola Digital Media Services. 'These agreements expand the already vast library of content available to iRadio subscribers and demonstrate our commitment to providing a deeply comprehensive and innovative radio service.'
Motorola iRadio is the first digital music service to offer a truly seamless listening experience -- with audio that seamlessly transitions from one location to the next via Bluetooth -- without losing audio quality or missing a beat. Motorola iRadio also introduced new ways for discovering and acquiring new music.
Audio Book and Classic Radio content will be provided by MediaBay Inc. (Nasdaq: MBAY). Local weather forecasts will be provided by AccuWeather.com.
'We look forward to introducing Motorola iRadio listeners to MediaBay's high-quality audio content,' said MediaBay CEO Jeffrey Dittus. 'Motorola iRadio presents an exciting opportunity for the distribution of audio book and classic radio content, and we look forward to exploring the potential this new delivery medium holds for MediaBay.'
'As an integral part of the radio listening experience, AccuWeather forecasts are a perfect complement to Motorola's iRadio service,' said Jim Candor, AccuWeather.com Senior Vice President of New Media. 'We are excited to provide local weather information to iRadio listeners to keep them safe and informed.'
About MediaBay, Inc.
MediaBay Inc. (Nasdaq: MBAY) is a leading digital media and publishing company specializing in spoken word and premium audio entertainment. The company maintains a library consisting of over 75,000 hours of content, including audio books from best-selling authors and the history of American Radio. Some of MediaBay's digital content partners include BBC, Blackstone, CBS Radio, Harper Collins, Hay House, Oasis, Penguin Audio, Random House, Simon & Schuster, Sound Room, Zondervan. In addition to its popular Audio Book Club, MediaBay distributes its content through proprietary web sites including audiobookclub.com, radiospirits.com and Soundsgood.com as well as through partner channels including MusicNet, MSN Music, Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio. For more information on MediaBay, please visit http://www.mediabay.com , http://www.audiobookclub.com , http://www.radiospirits.com and http://www.Soundsgood.com .
About AccuWeather.com
AccuWeather.com, The World's Weather Authority(R), provides a portfolio of products and services through the airwaves, via the Internet, in print, and behind the scenes that benefit hundreds of millions of people worldwide. AccuWeather.com services more than 250,000 paying customers in media, business, government and institutions, and millions more through its free website. AccuWeather.com also provides content onto more than 10,000 Internet sites, including CNN Interactive, ABC's owned and operated stations, The Washington Post, and The New York Times.
To speak with an AccuWeather.com meteorologist about breaking weather news, contact 814-235-8710.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of Seamless Mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you get and stay connected simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering 'must have' products, 'must do' experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.8 billion in 2005. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com .
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. iRadio is a trademark of Motorola, Inc. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
SOURCE Motorola, Inc.
Source: PR Newswire (April 5, 2006 - 12:04 PM EDT)
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More than music: MediaBay's audio books and classic radio episodes and AccuWeather.com's up-to-date weather for over 100 US cities
LAS VEGAS, April 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Expanding its library of music and talk channels, Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today added thousands of hours of audio book content, classic radio programming, and local weather forecasts to its already staggering pool of 435 commercial-free iRadio music channels. These additions validate iRadio's status as one of the most comprehensive subscription entertainment services available, putting a world of audio choice at listeners' fingertips.
The announcement was made at the CTIA Wireless 2006 Trade Show (5-7 April, Las Vegas Convention Center) where Motorola is demonstrating iRadio at Stand #2606.
In addition to personal music collections and iRadio's expansive radio programming, listeners can now choose best selling audio book content, educational and language courses, audio newspapers, self help programs, and local information to travel with them on the one device they're never without: their mobile phone.
As Motorola iRadio ushers in a new age of radio, it pays homage to its roots. A wealth of classic radio programming such as The Lone Ranger and The Shadow re-introduce radio favorites of 'yesteryear' to mainstream audiences and complement iRadio's modern programming.
AccuWeather.com will provide forecasts for over 100 US cities, adding essential local information to listeners' daily lives, and strengthening iRadio's personal connection.
'The addition of spoken word content provides iRadio listeners with the ability to change their listening experience based on their moods and even the weather,' said Jeff Stinson, senior director, Motorola Digital Media Services. 'These agreements expand the already vast library of content available to iRadio subscribers and demonstrate our commitment to providing a deeply comprehensive and innovative radio service.'
Motorola iRadio is the first digital music service to offer a truly seamless listening experience -- with audio that seamlessly transitions from one location to the next via Bluetooth -- without losing audio quality or missing a beat. Motorola iRadio also introduced new ways for discovering and acquiring new music.
Audio Book and Classic Radio content will be provided by MediaBay Inc. (Nasdaq: MBAY). Local weather forecasts will be provided by AccuWeather.com.
'We look forward to introducing Motorola iRadio listeners to MediaBay's high-quality audio content,' said MediaBay CEO Jeffrey Dittus. 'Motorola iRadio presents an exciting opportunity for the distribution of audio book and classic radio content, and we look forward to exploring the potential this new delivery medium holds for MediaBay.'
'As an integral part of the radio listening experience, AccuWeather forecasts are a perfect complement to Motorola's iRadio service,' said Jim Candor, AccuWeather.com Senior Vice President of New Media. 'We are excited to provide local weather information to iRadio listeners to keep them safe and informed.'
About MediaBay, Inc.
MediaBay Inc. (Nasdaq: MBAY) is a leading digital media and publishing company specializing in spoken word and premium audio entertainment. The company maintains a library consisting of over 75,000 hours of content, including audio books from best-selling authors and the history of American Radio. Some of MediaBay's digital content partners include BBC, Blackstone, CBS Radio, Harper Collins, Hay House, Oasis, Penguin Audio, Random House, Simon & Schuster, Sound Room, Zondervan. In addition to its popular Audio Book Club, MediaBay distributes its content through proprietary web sites including audiobookclub.com, radiospirits.com and Soundsgood.com as well as through partner channels including MusicNet, MSN Music, Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio. For more information on MediaBay, please visit http://www.mediabay.com , http://www.audiobookclub.com , http://www.radiospirits.com and http://www.Soundsgood.com .
About AccuWeather.com
AccuWeather.com, The World's Weather Authority(R), provides a portfolio of products and services through the airwaves, via the Internet, in print, and behind the scenes that benefit hundreds of millions of people worldwide. AccuWeather.com services more than 250,000 paying customers in media, business, government and institutions, and millions more through its free website. AccuWeather.com also provides content onto more than 10,000 Internet sites, including CNN Interactive, ABC's owned and operated stations, The Washington Post, and The New York Times.
To speak with an AccuWeather.com meteorologist about breaking weather news, contact 814-235-8710.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of Seamless Mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you get and stay connected simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering 'must have' products, 'must do' experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.8 billion in 2005. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com .
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. iRadio is a trademark of Motorola, Inc. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
SOURCE Motorola, Inc.
Source: PR Newswire (April 5, 2006 - 12:04 PM EDT)
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