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| SuperStock Takes Lead in Providing Images for Wireless Entertainment Space Partnership with 9 Squared Puts SuperStock Images on Wireless and Handheld Devices Jacksonville, FL – June 8, 2004 – SuperStock, Inc., a subsidiary of a21, Inc. ("a21") (OTCBB: ATWO), a leading online digital content marketplace, announced today an agreement with 9 Squared, Inc., a provider of wireless entertainment solutions, to provide images to 9 Squared's network of mobile service providers and handset manufacturers. This means that top quality images from SuperStock's vast photography and art collection will be available to mobile handset users. SuperStock will also provide holiday-themed and special events images, which will be used for games, wallpaper and more. "Together with 9 Squared, we can bring an archive of more than 900,000+ contemporary, vintage, historical and fine art images to wireless users everywhere," said Haim Ariav, President of SuperStock. "We're excited by the prospect of this market segment, and we believe the depth of the SuperStock collection can provide high quality images to meet customer needs in the mobile content space." "We are thrilled to add SuperStock imagery to 9 Squared's catalog of high quality mobile phone wallpapers and screen savers," said Brian Casazza, Chief Operating Officer, 9 Squared. "This relationship is further evidence of 9 Squared's ability to translate traditional media properties into compelling mobile content. As a leading provider of mobile products and services, 9 Squared is providing media organizations with an efficient and effective route to the mobile marketplace." The SuperStock images will be available through 9 Squared's network of e-commerce websites, including www.ringtonejukebox.com Additionally, the images will be available via 9 Squared's BREW™ applications, such as mTat2, which can be accessed on the Verizon, Alltel, US Cellular, Midwest Wireless, Cellular One and Metro PCS networks. About a21 a21 (http://www.a21group.com) is a leading digital content marketplace for the professional creative community. Through SuperStock, a21 provides images distinguished by the quality of their photographers and the attention to the customer experience. Together a21 and SuperStock offer a whole new level of image access to the best photographers, artists, photography agencies and customers in the business. About 9 Squared 9 Squared, Inc., based in Denver, Colorado, develops and distributes high quality mobile phone content to consumers around the world and acts as a liaison to traditional media owners looking to add ancillary revenue streams to existing properties. 9 Squared's proprietary technology and branded applications allow for delivery to more than 870 Million handsets on CDMA, TDMA, and GSM networks utilizing protocols such as J2ME, SMS, MMS, WAP, and BREW.
The statements contained in this press release contain certain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding a21, Inc. expectations, intentions, strategies and beliefs regarding the future. All statements contained herein are based upon information available to a21, Inc. management as of the date hereof and actual results may vary based upon future events, both within and without the control of a21, Inc. management. |
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