Social.FM, the innovative social music service for mobile and web
users, and Handmark(R), a global leader in the development and
distribution of mobile media, today announced a strategic distribution
agreement whereby Handmark will market and deliver Social.FM through
its global channels. As a result of this partnership, wireless
customers in the U.S., Canada and Europe will have immediate access to
an immersive social music experience directly from their mobile
devices.
A unique and engaging social music service, Social.FM allows
wireless customers to enjoy their favorite music anytime, anywhere,
directly from their mobile phones. Social.FM is the only social music
service which leverages user-contributed content, social discovery and
recommendations, and 3G-optimized media streaming to deliver the
ultimate music experience across the mobile and web environments.
"Handmark is a recognized leader in applications and services for
a mobile generation, so it makes sense that Social.FM chose Handmark
as our mobile application partner," said Srivats Sampath, president
and CEO of Social.FM. "Within the next several months, we shall
release a series of innovative social media services that will
fundamentally transform the way that wireless customers discover,
enjoy and share social media on their advanced multimedia handsets."
Availability
Within the next quarter, Social.FM will be made available within
select Handmark distribution channels including U.S. mobile operators,
including on-device client and web portals, as well as both Handmark
and operator branded desktop and on-device stores. Handmark
distribution also includes on-device and web-based e-stores in Europe
through relationships with major device manufacturers. Social.FM will
receive prominent placement within Handmark distribution channels.
Members of the press and product reviewers can download
high-resolution company logos and background material at
www.social.fm/press.
About Handmark
Handmark(R) is a global leader in the development and distribution
of mobile media, for BlackBerry(R), Palm(R) Treo(TM), Symbian(TM) OS,
and Windows Mobile(R) devices, as well as the Apple(R) iPhone. The
award-winning Handmark Pocket Express(R) service transforms handsets
into powerful business and entertainment tools. Handmark manages
distribution partnerships around the world with major device
manufacturers and operators. These partnerships, along with technology
and distribution relationships with The Associated Press, Oxford
University Press, MobiTV, TV Guide, EA Mobile, and Zagat Survey as
well as all major U.S. mobile operators, play a large part in the
company´s growth and success. Handmark has offices in the UK and
Sweden, as well as in the U.S. in Kansas City (world headquarters);
San Francisco; Atlanta; New York; and Dallas. For more information,
visit www.handmark.com.
About Social.FM
Social.FM is defining the future of social media consumption by
building innovative products and services that leverage social
broadcasting, social networking and user-contributed content to enable
consumers to enjoy their favorite media anytime, anywhere and from
anyone. Founded in 2003 by McAfee.com (NASDAQ:MCAF) founder and CEO
Srivats Sampath, Social.FM is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California,
USA. For more information, please visit us on the web at
www.social.fm.
Social.FM and Mercora are all trademarks or registered trademarks
of Mercora, Inc. Handmark, Pocket Express, and the distinctive hand
design are registered trademarks of Handmark, Inc. in the U.S. and
other territories. All other product names and trademarks are the
property of their respective firms. All rights reserved.
