Buzzwire, Inc. announced that it has added 22 new content
partners for its mobile streaming media service. New partners include
some of the top brands in original web content and Internet TV,
including Next New Networks, 60Frames, Rooftop Comedy, Goodnight
Burbank, Abigail's Teen Diary, Comedytime.tv, Tubemogul, National
Banana, Ocean's 7-11.com, Gagfilms.com, Crossroad Mobile, LoftCity,
Cinemarv, Headzup.tv, 5Min.com, The Classic Wines Minute, Political
Lunch, 20 Minute Yoga, Somagirls, For Your Imagination, Young
Hollywood, and Versaly Entertainment, which operates Vmbc.tv, a mobile
video distribution network that will provide Fast Lane and Hollywood
Insider programming. Buzzwire is available through major wireless carriers in the US, and
for a limited time, users can sign up for a free two-week trial at
http://app.buzzwire.com. By signing up, consumers gain access to the
most original Web programming and more through its one-click mobile
access. Buzzwire lets users discover the most talked about content,
create their own personalized mobile media channel, and share their
favorites with family and friends.
"Today's media consumers have 'grown up' with online video and they
are accustomed to getting access to their favorite entertainment on
demand. What's more, their mobile phones have become their constant
connection to the world. With Buzzwire, they can now create their own
personal and portable video channel that they can enjoy by themselves
or with friends during small moments of downtime or whenever they
want," said Andrew MacFarlane, CEO of Buzzwire. "We're thrilled to be
offering the best original Web content out of the gates. This is just
the beginning."
Buzzwire partner Next New Networks boasts some of the largest
viewership among online content providers and currently serves more
than 25 million video views per month across its super-distribution
network including YouTube, iTunes and Tivo. It will provide many of its
popular networks to mobile viewers through Buzzwire including Channel
Frederator, Indy Mogul, Fast Lane Daily, Veracifier, VODCars, Viropop,
Barely Political and Threadbanger.
"We are excited about having the Buzzwire audience accessing our
many networks and stars from Barely Political's Obama Girl to Channel
Frederator's original animated series MethMinute39 and our own
Threadbanger fashionistas Rob Czar and Corrine Leigh. Fans now can get
them on the go," said Herb Scannell, Next New Networks' CEO.
"Partnering with Buzzwire is a natural extension for us. It brings our
networks to users in a new and exciting way that extends our Internet
programming beyond the PC and adds a compelling new approach to sharing
content with friends."
60Frames, an innovative company that is transforming entertainment
and advertising with its focus on helping professional artists create
and distribute online video content, sees its partnership with Buzzwire
as a powerful way to extend reach beyond the internet. "We're committed
to being at the forefront of the digital video revolution, and Buzzwire
provides an exciting new avenue for the best and brightest creative
minds within the 60Frames portfolio to reach their audience in a fresh,
meaningful and personal way," said Brent Weinstein, CEO of 60Frames.
Buzzwire adds new content partners and carriers on a regular basis. Go to www.buzzwire.com for more details