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Vindigo Studios and WireImage will develop innovative mobile photo and news
wires for consumers
New York, NY, October 20, 2003 - Vindigo Studios, one of the best-known
developers and publishers of consumer information and entertainment applications
for mobile devices, and WireImage, a leading digital photographic press
agency and wire service supplying premium photography and related services
to the world's professional media on a daily basis, today announced that
they will create new WireImage subscription services and deliver their photos
of news and events to millions of mobile phones across the U.S.
"WireImage has quickly established itself as a world leader in providing
instantaneous photos of celebrities and major events to the media," said
Jason Devitt, CEO of Vindigo Studios. "Together we're developing entertaining
applications for consumers, filled with news and photos of their favorite
celebrities and sports heroes."
As a result of Vindigo Studios' technology and mobile Internet design expertise,
WireImage will launch two easy-to-use applications within weeks of their
partnership agreement.
"Vindigo Studios is a pioneer in the mobile Internet industry," said Jason
Nevader, CEO of WireImage. "We knew their years of experience, quality of
work, and sophistication of technology would allow us to quickly launch
compelling new applications - from developing the consumer experience from
scratch to launching across multiple wireless carriers."
About Vindigo Studios
Vindigo Studios is one of the best-known developers and publishers of consumer
information and entertainment applications for mobile devices in the U.S.
Vindigo Studio's proprietary technology and network of content partners
power compelling applications on every major wireless carrier. More than
one million consumers have downloaded a Vindigo Studios application, helping
the company achieve recognition as a Deloitte and Touche "Rising Star."
More information can be found at www.vindigostudios.com.
About WireImage
WireImage is a leading digital photographic press agency and wire service
providing professionally licensed photography and assignment services to
the world's media on a real-time basis. WireImage has extensive experience
covering major entertainment, music, fashion, sports, news and corporate
events. The WireImage photographer base comprises acclaimed professionals
and industry veterans whose work is regularly featured in major domestic
and international magazines, newspapers, Web sites, television programs,
and advertisements.
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