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3/10/2006
Zingy Commemorates the Life of Notorious B.I.G. with Exclusive Mobile Content
Zingy to Offer Original Games, Videos, Voicetones, and Wallpapers Featuring Hip-Hop Icon; Never-Before-Seen Images of Biggie Now Available
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 9, 2006--Zingy, the leader in mobile media, announced today that it has reached an exclusive licensing deal with the estate of hip-hip legend Notorious B.I.G., a.k.a. Biggie Smalls, for the worldwide rights to develop, publish, and distribute a full range of mobile content featuring the likeness of one of rap's most influential artists.
Under the terms of the agreement, Zingy will offer a complete suite of exclusive Notorious B.I.G. mobile content including voicetones, wallpapers, and videos, as well as a series of original mobile games starring Biggie. Never-before-seen images of Biggie in concert and as a child are currently available by Zingy.
"Nine years after Biggie's death, his impact continues to have a huge influence on hip-hop music and urban culture," said Scott Debson, Vice President of Licensing and Publishing, Zingy Inc. "Not only are we allowing fans to stay connected to Biggie, but we are also lucky enough to have access to content that has never been seen by anyone outside of his Wallace family. We are excited to be able to help his legacy live on."
Fans can now download wallpapers and ringtones featuring Notorious B.I.G. from Zingy (www.zingy.com) and through a selection of leading mobile carriers in the U.S. Additional Biggie content, including the exclusive mobile games, are in development and will be made available to mobile phone customers in the months ahead.
About Zingy
Zingy Inc. is the leader in mobile media. Zingy licenses, publishes, and distributes market-leading content, products, and services across all major mobile categories including personalization, entertainment, information, and community. Innovative services include ringtones and ringbacks, wallpapers, games, celebrity news, maps, photo sharing, and more. Zingy also offers a comprehensive, one-stop mobile marketing solution to advertisers, presently serving more than 150 blue-chip brands.
Zingy features the most extensive, diverse portfolio of mobile content and products in the industry, distinguished by exclusive licensing and publishing relationships with pop culture's most famous names and brands, as well as by original proprietary content and games. Based in New York, Zingy has offices in Los Angeles, Mexico City, and Montreal. Zingy is a wholly owned subsidiary of For-Side.com.
Contacts
Zingy Inc.
Chris Bellitti, 212-590-6906
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 9, 2006--Zingy, the leader in mobile media, announced today that it has reached an exclusive licensing deal with the estate of hip-hip legend Notorious B.I.G., a.k.a. Biggie Smalls, for the worldwide rights to develop, publish, and distribute a full range of mobile content featuring the likeness of one of rap's most influential artists.
Under the terms of the agreement, Zingy will offer a complete suite of exclusive Notorious B.I.G. mobile content including voicetones, wallpapers, and videos, as well as a series of original mobile games starring Biggie. Never-before-seen images of Biggie in concert and as a child are currently available by Zingy.
"Nine years after Biggie's death, his impact continues to have a huge influence on hip-hop music and urban culture," said Scott Debson, Vice President of Licensing and Publishing, Zingy Inc. "Not only are we allowing fans to stay connected to Biggie, but we are also lucky enough to have access to content that has never been seen by anyone outside of his Wallace family. We are excited to be able to help his legacy live on."
Fans can now download wallpapers and ringtones featuring Notorious B.I.G. from Zingy (www.zingy.com) and through a selection of leading mobile carriers in the U.S. Additional Biggie content, including the exclusive mobile games, are in development and will be made available to mobile phone customers in the months ahead.
About Zingy
Zingy Inc. is the leader in mobile media. Zingy licenses, publishes, and distributes market-leading content, products, and services across all major mobile categories including personalization, entertainment, information, and community. Innovative services include ringtones and ringbacks, wallpapers, games, celebrity news, maps, photo sharing, and more. Zingy also offers a comprehensive, one-stop mobile marketing solution to advertisers, presently serving more than 150 blue-chip brands.
Zingy features the most extensive, diverse portfolio of mobile content and products in the industry, distinguished by exclusive licensing and publishing relationships with pop culture's most famous names and brands, as well as by original proprietary content and games. Based in New York, Zingy has offices in Los Angeles, Mexico City, and Montreal. Zingy is a wholly owned subsidiary of For-Side.com.
Contacts
Zingy Inc.
Chris Bellitti, 212-590-6906
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