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Mobile Subscribers in the Holiday Mood

JumpTap Mobile Search Results Reveal an Increase in the Amount of Holiday-Related Digital Content Searched by Wireless Customers

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – December 1, 2006 – JumpTap, Inc., a pioneer in the development of innovative, carrier-branded mobile search and advertising solutions, today announced new findings showing an increase in holiday-related digital content searched by wireless cell phone users. Since the beginning of the holiday season (the day after Thanksgiving), wireless customers using the JumpTap mobile search solution have been looking for Christmas related digital content. The word, “Christmas” was one of the top five search terms across JumpTap’s multiple mobile search deployments.

Many people with wireless phones enjoy customizing their phones with ringtones and wallpaper. The holiday season brings out behavior similar to other shopping and merchandizing environments. People like to decorate the mobile phones for the holiday. In addition to searching for “Christmas,” mobile subscribers frequently entered the term “Jingle Bells.”  They then purchased holiday-related music from Alabama, Mariah Carey, Reba McEntire, and George Straight, in addition to the old classic songs such as, “Frosty the Snowman”, “White Christmas”, and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.”

Digital content providers should increase their inventory of ringtones, images and games for the rest of December in order to meet the demand demonstrated by the mobile search behavior of wireless subscribers.

WHO: JumpTap, Inc., a pioneer in the development of innovative, carrier-branded mobile search and advertising solutions

WHAT: JumpTap results from across multiple mobile search deployments reveal mobile subscribers searching frequently for “Christmas” and subsequently purchasing Christmas related digital content.


NOTE:
JumpTap’s mobile advertising solution is now live and presenting sponsored links and banner ads within its mobile search results. Please visit www.jumptap.com to promote your content and services within some of JumpTap’s carrier branded solutions.

About JumpTap, Inc.
Founded in 2004, JumpTap, Inc. provides wireless carriers with an end-to-end, carrier-branded mobile search solution that drives mobile advertising revenue for mobile operators while providing a quick, easy and fun mobile search experience for subscribers. JumpTap’s comprehensive solution couples an intuitive user interface and mobile-specific search engine with an advertising suite that combines performance marketing and impression marketing advertising models. JumpTap provides carriers, advertisers and subscribers with the industry’s most complete, easy-to-use and rewarding mobile search environment. For more information on JumpTap, please visit: http://www.jumptap.com.

Media Contact:
Peter Gorman
Topaz Partners
Email: [email protected]
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NeoMedia’s qode Now Available in 5 Languages

‘A Big Step Closer To Market-Readiness for the Major Markets in Europe’

FORT MYERS, Fla., Nov. 30, 2006 – NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB NEOM), has introduced a full five-language version -- in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian -- of its patented qode® Mobile Software, and upgraded its download site to detect further information from handsets to speed over-the-air downloads in a consumer’s preferred language to more than 130 JAVA- and Symbian®-based cell phones.

“Whether the consumer speaks English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian – and soon Chinese – we now have qode Mobile Software for them,” said Martin Copus, president of NeoMedia Mobile.  “And in order to deliver the software already optimized in their language, our over-the-air (OTA) download site now ‘sniffs’ the preferred language of the handset -- in addition to its make and model -- to make downloading and installing qode a ‘no-brainer’. This takes us a big step closer to market-readiness for the major markets in Europe, especially as the new five language software covers both the Java and Symbian operating systems.”

Over-the-air downloads of qode multi-language software are available by entering http://get.qode.com in a device’s browser. NeoMedia’s proprietary download software then takes over, and qode is “automagically delivered,” said Mr. Copus.  “The native language of the handset is detected, and pre-selected in the software, with the user given easy-to-follow installation instructions in the matching language. And this is done for a long (and growing) list of qode-supported handsets – now in excess of 130,” Mr. Copus said. 

The qode (www.qode.com) suite of easy-to-use applications includes qode®reader and qode®window, providing One Click to Content™ connectivity for products, print, packaging and other physical objects to link directly to specific desired content on the Mobile Web.  qode®reader works with camera phones, letting users “click” on two-dimensional “smart codes” for a direct connection to desired information, discount coupons, maps, contest entry forms, etc., and qode®window lets users enter a key word, phrase, UPC, etc., for similar connection.

About NeoMedia Technologies, Inc.
NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (www.neom.com), is a diversified global company offering leading edge, technologically advanced products and solutions for companies and consumers, built upon its solid family of patented products and processes, and management experience and expertise. Its NeoMedia Mobile group of companies offers end-to-end mobile enterprise and mobile marketing solutions through its flagship qode direct-to-mobile-web technology and ground-breaking products and services from four of the leading mobile marketing providers in the U.S. and Europe. By linking consumers and companies to the interactive electronic world, NeoMedia delivers one-to-one, permission-based, personalized and profiled dialogue -- anytime and anywhere.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. With the exception of historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release involve risk and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.

qode is a registered trademark, and qode®reader, qode®window and One Click to Content are trademarks of NeoMedia Technologies, Inc.  Other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.


Press Contacts:
Martin Copus
NeoMedia Technologies, Inc.
+(239) 246-9889 or +44 7766 801818
[email protected]                                        

David A. Kaminer
The Kaminer Group
+(914) 684-1934
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Crisp Wireless Powers <?XML:NAMESPACE PREFIX = ST1 />Mobile Portal for MindShare Interaction’s ‘I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter®’ Fabio Campaign for Unilever <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Crisp’s mLogic Media™ Platform Enables MindShare Interaction To Bring I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! ® brand’s ‘Kitchen of Love’ and Fabio to Mobile Screens

FOR RELEASE ON: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2006

NEW YORK – Crisp Wireless, a provider of mobile content creation and delivery solutions, today announced that it has delivered a rich media mobile brand experience to MindShare Interaction for Unilever’s I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! ® brand.  The content-rich WAP site features noted actor and pitchman Fabio, in the I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter ® ‘Kitchen of Love,’ which was originally developed for online audiences.  Working with MindShare Interaction, Crisp built and manages the WAP site – available at http://wap.icbinb.mlogic3g.com - that also delivers Fabiograms, recipes, wallpapers, downloadable video and exclusive Fabio voicetones to user’s phones.  Users are driven to the site by clickable banner ads running on Third Screen Media’s TSM Network.

Unilever is making history on mobile in the same way that they made advertising history on broadband and interactive television.  We needed a solid solution for this campaign, and Crisp Wireless has delivered a WAP site that satisfies the ad delivery and the creative side of the brand,” said Margaret Clerkin, senior partner and managing director, MindShare Interaction.  “This is a site that will receive tremendous traffic, and we have clearly found the right formula for delivering ads to consumers on mobile devices.”

Crisp Wireless has previously collaborated with MindShare and Third Screen Media on past campaigns for major clients, and has helped deliver some of the most creative and memorable mobile destinations for major brands using its mLogic platform.  

“Unilever and Mindshare have again broken new ground” said Boris Fridman, CEO of Crisp Wireless.  “The I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! ® campaign sets a new milestone for mobile advertising content that will appeal both to consumers and content providers.  This has a viral appeal, and is perfectly suited to the mobile audience.  And Fabio looks as good on the third screen as on television.”

Crisp Wireless enables the development of revenue-generating mobile portals and downloadable applications for advertising, media, sports, and entertainment clients, including industry-first experiences for music, film, and television clients.  The Crisp Wireless mLogic Media product provides seamless content management and delivery capabilities through a visually powerful, intuitive interface. The server component of mLogic Media provides subscription and billing functionality, content management, automated image and video formatting as well as advanced user management.

About Crisp Wireless
Crisp Wireless is the leading provider of mobile applications and content management solutions for consumer-facing enterprises. Crisp Wireless provides companies with an innovative new medium to reach their customers, create new sources of revenue, and capitalize on the emerging mobile marketplace. The mLogic mobile content and commerce solutions and Crisp Wireless’ development and management services enable clients to rapidly and economically deploy multimedia content and mobile commerce solutions across all carriers and handsets. For more information, please contact [email protected] or visit www.crispwireless.com.

 

 




Greystripe and Gamejump.com Take Best in Show Overall Among 32 Contenders at Under the Radar Mobility Showcase

(MOUNTAIN VIEW & SAN FRANCISCO, CA) –
Greystripe won the Best in Show Overall award for its mobile advertising network and its free game distribution portal Gamejump.com at this year’s Under the Radar Mobility Conference.  Greystripe won the award over 32 other emerging startups in the mobile sector. In addition, Greystripe was honored with three Judges’ Choice Awards for the categories:

· “Now that’s a problem solver!”
· “Yup, acquisition target!”
· “That presentation was awesome!”

Judges’ and Audience Choice Awards for the marketing and advertising category also went to Greystripe, making the company the winning innovator among its mobile advertising peers. Greystripe’s presentation of its AdWRAP mobile advertising technology has proven that millions of consumers are willing to download and play free, ad-sponsored mobile games.

“It’s an honor to win such sweeping approval from our industry at the Under the Radar event.  It shows that we’re moving in the right direction in offering ad-supported mobile games and applications,” said Michael Chang, founder and CEO of Greystripe. “We’ve created a model where all the players in the mobile value chain win – game developers, advertisers, and consumers.”

Greystripe is the first company to launch an advertising network offering full-screen in-game mobile ads in combination with a proven distribution model for mobile game publishers. Consumers can download free mobile games from Greystripe’s online portal GameJump.com or directly through their cell phones at http://gjmp.tw <http://www.gjmp.tw/> .

The AdWRAP system currently serves ads into over 300 game titles from 37 publishers supporting over 1,000 mobile handsets worldwide.

More about the Under the Radar | Mobility! event can be found at http://undertheradarblog.com/.  Under the Radar is part of the IBDNetwork™.



NeoMedia and Mobile Services Provider InfoMedia to Co-Market qode® in U.K.

FORT MYERS, Fla., Nov. 21, 2006 – NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: NEOM), an international  leader in market-driven technologies, announced today that it has signed a co-marketing agreement for its flagship direct-to-mobile-web qode® technology with InfoMedia Services Ltd., a U.K.-based provider of mobile services to major companies including Microsoft®, Play.com and The Carphone Warehouse®.

Martin Copus, president of NeoMedia Mobile, said InfoMedia (
www.infomedia-services.co.uk) will market qode to its own customers, and work to qode-enable its direct-to-consumer content offerings, including its popular Partymob.com web site (www.partymob.com), which offers mobile products including ringtones, logos, wallpapers, games and more.  Since the launch of its Partymob.com content brand in 2001, InfoMedia has successfully delivered more than 25 million items of mobile content across over 100 operators spanning 45 countries.  InfoMedia was the first U.K. company to sell a polyphonic ringtone, and the first to sell a mobile JAVA game direct to consumers. InfoMedia will use qode as a major tool for Mobile Web site discovery for the portals it has developed for blue chip organizations.

InfoMedia will also support NeoMedia in its U.K. marketing efforts by providing outsource services including Mobile Web site and portal design, support services including hosting of destination mobile sites linked by qode and mobile payment.

The first joint effort between NeoMedia and InfoMedia will be supporting ONE water, the cause-marketing water brand which became the first European product to use NeoMedia’s qode® application on its packaging to communicate with customers via the Mobile Internet.  Starting next month, ONE bottles will link to the Mobile Internet via qode, with the first shipments of more than 5 million bottles bearing qode-enabled “smart codes” set to be delivered to more than 4,000 retail outlets throughout the U.K in December.

“InfoMedia is justifiably proud of its record of growth and achievement,” Mr. Copus said.  “InfoMedia currently holds more than 250 active content licenses with IP owners including major record labels, film studios, game publishers, image libraries and news agencies.

“This co-marketing agreement brings together mobile industry leaders,” Mr. Copus said. “Both companies are excited about our future together in helping establish qode as a key tool in the U.K. for fast-tracking publishers, marketers and their users and customers direct to content and digital assets on the Mobile Internet.”

Michael Tomlins, commercial director of InfoMedia, said his company “is committed to delivering mobile internet solutions for leading media companies and brand owners. qode represents a great opportunity for brand owners to connect their traditional media to the Mobile Internet.”

NeoMedia’s qode (www.qode.com) suite of easy-to-use applications includes qode®reader and qode®window, providing One Click to Content™ connectivity for products, print, packaging and other physical objects to link directly to specific desired content on the Mobile Web.  qode®reader works with camera phones, letting users “click” on two-dimensional “smart codes” for a direct connection to desired information, discount coupons, maps, contest entry forms, etc., and qode®window lets users enter a key word, phrase, UPC, etc., for similar connection.

About NeoMedia Technologies, Inc.
NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (www.neom.com) is a diversified global company offering leading edge, technologically advanced products and solutions for companies and consumers, built upon its solid family of patented products and processes, and management experience and expertise. Its NeoMedia Mobile group of companies offers end-to-end mobile enterprise and mobile marketing solutions through its flagship qode direct-to-mobile-web technology and ground-breaking products and services from four of the leading mobile marketing providers in the U.S. and Europe. By linking consumers and companies to the interactive electronic world, NeoMedia delivers one-to-one, permission-based, personalized and profiled dialogue -- anytime and anywhere.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. With the exception of historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release involve risk and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.

qode is a registered trademark, and qode®reader, qode®window and One Click to Content are trademarks of NeoMedia Technologies, Inc.  Other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.


Press Contacts:
Martin Copus                                                 
NeoMedia Technologies, Inc.                           
+(239) 246-9889 or +44 7766 801818             
[email protected]                                        

David A. Kaminer
The Kaminer Group
+(914) 684-1934
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NeoMedia’s qode® to Web-enable 5 Million Bottles of ‘ONE’ Water at 4,000 U.K. Retailers

FORT MYERS, Fla., and LONDON, November 10, 2006 – NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: NEOM), an innovator in market-driven technologies, said today that ONE, the ethical water brand, has become the first European product to sign to use NeoMedia’s qode® application on all its packaging to communicate with its customer base via the Mobile Internet. 

ONE bottles will link to the Mobile Internet via qode starting in December, when the first shipments of more than 5 million bottles bearing qode-enabled “smart codes” will start appearing at more than 4,000 retail outlets throughout the U.K.  ONE enjoys a reputation for breaking new ground in marketing, and by having NeoMedia’s qode linking its bottles to information and charitable giving capability on the Mobile Web, it believes it is once again at the forefront of the latest developments in the marketing field.

NeoMedia’s patented  qode (www.qode.com) suite is an easy-to-use set of applications -- qode®reader and qode®window -- which provide One Click to Content™ connectivity for products, print, packaging and other physical objects to link directly to specific desired content on the Mobile Internet.  qode®reader works with camera phones, letting users “click” on two-dimensional “smart codes” to access the Mobile Web site to which the code is linked, while qode®window lets users reach the same destination by entering a key word, slogan or product name. 

ONE water www.ONEwater.org.uk which is supported by celebrities in the U.K., gives 100% of its profits to Playpumps™, the charity which brings fresh drinking water to where it is most needed in Africa. Along with ONE water, Playpumps has the support of leading international philanthropic organizations including USAID, the Clinton Foundation, The MCJ Foundation, The Case Foundation, Unilever, Crealy Adventure Parks, TNT, Vodacom, PEPFAR, Lemelson Foundation, International Finance Corporation, and Jay-Z.    

Playpumps work on a simple concept:  as children spin on a merry-go-round, water is pumped from below the ground, and is then stored in a tank just a few feet away, making a safe, plentiful supply of water available in the community.  To date, nearly 700 PlayPump systems have been installed in southern Africa, providing safe water to a million people living in rural and peri-urban communities. In the future, thousands more PlayPumps will be installed throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, bringing the many benefits of ready access to clean drinking water to millions.

Initially, smart codes linked to qode will appear on 5 million bottles of ONE water, which is stocked by more than 4,000 retail outlets in the U.K., including Tesco, Morrison’s, Waitrose and Co-op supermarkets, Total gas stations, and virtually all colleges and universities in the U.K. as well.

ONE water said that qode will unlock the potential of the Mobile Web, allowing its consumers real-time access to important information about the brand and its humanitarian work in Africa, together with competitions, special offers, and even over-the-air donations.

qode will play a leading role in our marketing approach because it gives us unprecedented flexibility combined with the immediacy of working in real time to deliver promotions and establish relationships with our consumers, “ said Duncan Goose, founder of ONE Water and CEO of Global Ethics.

Martin Copus, president of NeoMedia Mobile and COO of NeoMedia Technologies, said he and his company “are delighted to be working with ONE.  It is a brand with a reputation for leadership and innovation.  It is our hope that qode will help drive sales of the product as well as charitable donations.”

About NeoMedia Technologies, Inc.
NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (www.neom.com), is a diversified global company offering leading edge, technologically advanced products and solutions for companies and consumers, built upon its solid family of patented products and processes, and management experience and expertise. Its NeoMedia Mobile group of companies offers end-to-end mobile enterprise and mobile marketing solutions through its flagship qode direct-to-mobile-web technology and ground-breaking products and services from four of the leading mobile marketing providers in the U.S. and Europe. By linking consumers and companies to the interactive electronic world, NeoMedia delivers one –to-one, permission-based, personalized and profiled dialogue -- anytime and anywhere.

NeoMedia companies and offerings include: 12snap AG (www.12snap.com), a Munich, Germany-based award-winning leader in mobile marketing and entertainment applications; Mobot, Inc. (www.Mobot.com), a Lexington, Massachusetts-based pioneer in mobile visual recognition technology; Sponge Ltd. (www.spongegroup.com), a London, UK-based leader in developing and implementing mobile marketing applications and content delivery; and Gavitec AG - mobile digit (www.gavitec.com), a Würselen, Germany-based leading provider of mobile technology and marketing solutions.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. With the exception of historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release involve risk and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.

qode is a registered trademark, and qodereader, qodewindow and One Click to Content are trademarks of NeoMedia Technologies, Inc.  Other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

Press Contacts: 
Martin Copus    
NeoMedia Technologies, Inc.      
+(239) 246-9889 or +44 7766 801818    
[email protected]       

David A. Kaminer
The Kaminer Group
+(914) 684-1934
[email protected]



SYBASE COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF MOBILE 365

Acquisition Makes Sybase the World’s Largest Provider of Mobile Enterprise Software and Services

DUBLIN, Calif. — November 8, 2006 — Sybase, Inc. (NYSE: SY), a leading provider of enterprise infrastructure and mobile software, today announced that it completed the acquisition of Mobile 365, Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at $417 million. Net of acquired cash, the transaction is valued at $397 million. Mobile 365 will now operate as Sybase 365, a wholly-owned subsidiary. Marty Beard, senior vice president of corporate development and marketing for Sybase, Inc., will lead the new subsidiary as president. The Sybase mFolio business will be integrated into Sybase 365 immediately, and certain assets of Sybase AvantGo will be integrated into Sybase 365 early in 2007.

“Our acquisition of Mobile 365 is strategic, visionary and progressive in scope,” said John Chen, Sybase chairman, CEO and president. “Built on unique intellectual property and a comprehensive global network, Sybase 365 provides the messaging infrastructure-of-choice for interoperability and content delivery. With this acquisition, we expand our Unwired Enterprise offerings and our ability to deliver information anytime, anywhere, to any type of device.”

Sybase 365 is the global leader in
mobile inter-operator messaging—including SMS, MMS and IMS—delivering more than 3.5 billion messages per month.
Through its extensive network of approximately 700 mobile operators, including Verizon Wireless, Vodafone, T-Mobile, Cingular, Telefonica and China Mobile, Sybase 365 will continue to focus on enabling the world’s leading content providers and global brands, such as Citibank, Yahoo!, AOL, MSN and Twentieth Century Fox, to mobilize their content and applications.

“Verizon Wireless enjoys a close relationship with Mobile 365, partnering for the timely delivery of mobile data worldwide,” said Jim Straight, vice president of Wireless Internet and Multimedia Services for Verizon Wireless. “As we approach the fifth anniversary of Mobile 365 launching carrier services here in the U.S., I’m pleased they have found a corporate parent who brings additional resources and opportunities to the market and that Mobile 365 will continue to serve us as they have in the past.”

“The acquisition solidly positions Sybase between mobile operators, content providers, and global brands—further extending our worldwide leadership in enterprise mobility,” said Marty Beard, the newly appointed president of Sybase 365. “It also brings Sybase a robust software-as-a-service business, and it creates new opportunities to leverage our AvantGo, mFolio and data analytics solutions.”

“Mobile 365 offers Sybase customers a direct delivery channel to nearly any mobile device on any carrier, anywhere in the world—something no other mobile middleware provider can claim…We expect Sybase to maintain its leadership position in the mobile middleware market,” writes Jack Gold of J. Gold Associates in the firm’s September 25, 2006 Technology Brief.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />




Airborne Entertainment Named by Deloitte as the Fourth Fastest Growing Tech Company in North America

Deloitte & Touche Recognizes Mobile Entertainment Leader In Prestigious Annual Technology Fast 500 Program

Montreal, Canada, October 19, 2006 – Airborne Entertainment, a subsidiary of CYBIRD Co., Ltd. announced today that it has been selected as the fourth fastest growing technology company in North America, according to Deloitte’s 2006 Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America.  Rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over five years, from 2001–2005. Airborne grew 33,322% during this period.

Founded in 2000 by Internet executive Garner Bornstein and show business veteran Andy Nulman, Airborne Entertainment is considered a pioneer in mobile media.  Airborne works, and has worked, with such top-tier brands as Maxim Magazine, Family Guy, marykateandashley, the National Hockey League (NHL), Speed TV, HBO, the Walt Disney Company and Fox Filmed Entertainment. The company has also realized consistent quarter-over-quarter revenue growth since its inception.

Garner Bornstein, CEO of Airborne credits the company’s success to its “initial vision that consumers would perceive the cellphone as an increasingly vital personal device, and learn to expand the uses of it beyond simple conversation.”

“Six years ago, people doubted that this industry would even exist,” said Airborne CEO Garner Bornstein.  “The fact that it does, and that we have grown so fast within it, is a testament to our team who believed in our vision and carried it through even in the bleakest times.  We developed the technology, built relationships with the carriers and immersed ourselves in every brand we worked with.  It is this continued commitment from the team here at Airborne that has put us where we are today.  Of all the honors we have been given so far, this is by the most gratifying.”

Overall, companies that ranked on the 2006 Technology Fast 500 had an average growth rate of 2,145 percent.

"Sustaining high revenue growth over five years is an exceptional accomplishment. We commend Airborne Entertainment for making the commitment to technology,” said Pierre Brodeur, Partner Deloitte & Touche LLP.  “We are proud to honour Airborne Entertainment’s ranking on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list."

Fast 500 Selection and Qualifying Criteria
The Fast 500 ranks the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America.  It is compiled from Deloitte’s 16 regional North American Fast 50 programs, nominations submitted directly to the Fast 500, and public company database research. Companies are selected based on percentage revenue growth from 2001 to 2005. 

Entrants must own proprietary intellectual property or proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues or devote a significant proportion of revenues to research and development of technology. Using other companies' technology or intellectual property in a unique way does not qualify.  Base-year operating revenues must be at least $50,000 USD or $75,000 CD, and current-year operating revenues must be at least $5 million USD or CD.  Companies must be in business a minimum of five years, and they must be headquartered within North America.

Airborne Entertainment Inc.
a subsidiary of CYBIRD Co., Ltd., is a leading provider and publisher of premier mobile entertainment content and applications, including games, images, video, ringtones, ringbacktones and informational content. Airborne's product portfolio consists of original and branded properties including, Family Guy™, Maxim ToGo™, marykateandashley™, SPEED TV Mobile™, NHL Mobile™ and Donald Trump's Real Estate Tycoon™ Airborne's products are available across wireless carriers in North America and Europe and the company provides retailers and branded destinations the ability to reach mobile consumers directly via premium and promotional channels. For more information, visit www.airborne-e.com.

About Deloitte
Deloitte, one of Canada's leading professional services firms, provides audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services through more than 6,200 people in 50 offices. Deloitte operates in Québec as Samson Bélair/Deloitte & Touche s.e.n.c.r.l. The firm is dedicated to helping its clients and its people excel. Deloitte is the Canadian member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.

Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, a Swiss Verein, its member firms, and their respective subsidiaries and affiliates. As a Swiss Verein (association), neither Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu nor any of its member firms has any liability for each other's acts or omissions. Each of the member firms is a separate and independent legal entity operating under the names "Deloitte," "Deloitte & Touche," "Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu," or other related names. Services are provided by the member firms or their subsidiaries or affiliates and not by the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Verein.

PUBLIC RELATIONS CONTACTS:
Melissa Romley
Bender/Helper Impact for Airborne Entertainment
Office: 310-473-4147
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BOOST MOBILE & AirG ROLL OUT MOBILE MARKETING CAMPAIGN – “GET HOOKT UP WITH A NEW RIDE CUSTOMIZED BY WEST COAST CUSTOMS”

IRVINE, California and VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Boost Mobile®, a lifestyle-based telecommunications brand that develops and distributes wireless communications products for the youth market, and AirG, a global leader in powering mobile communities and wireless social networking, announced today the launch of a multi-channel mobile marketing campaign to promote Boost Hookt - a popular mobile social networking product in the United States.  Between October 15, 2006 and January 15, 2007, Boost Hookt customers that sign up to the Get Hookt Up With A New Ride promotion are eligible to win a brand new Dodge Charger fully customized by West Coast Customs – the Kingz of Customs.

“Boost Hookt has been extremely popular with our customers since it launched last year and we expect this new marketing campaign to take Boost Hookt adoption to the next level,” said Boost Mobile Director of Value Added Services Craig Thole.  “We are excited to be working with West Coast Customs and AirG in launching this unique multi-channel promotion that uses innovative products and services to acquire customers and strengthen our customer facing value proposition.”

The Get Hookt Up With a New Ride mobile marketing campaign will be promoted across multiple channels including mobile, retail and online, including a MySpace interactive presence.  To participate in the promotion Boost Mobile users across the United States can visit BoostLIVE (www.boostlive.com) for methods of entry and official rules.  At the close of the campaign on January 15, 2007, one Boost Hookt customer will be driving home in a brand new Dodge Charger courtesy of Boost Mobile, AirG and West Coast Customs.  

“We’ve all seen the awesome talent of the West Coast Customs team on television and their customization work on this Dodge Charger clearly embodies the same spirit of self expression and individuality as Boost Hookt customers,” said Frederick Ghahramani, Director, AirG.  “We are delighted to be working with Boost Mobile and West Coast Customs in demonstrating the commercial potential of mobile social networks for advertisers, media companies and mobile operators.”

All custom auto-body work and vehicle modifications for the Get Hookt Up With a New Ride mobile campaign were performed by West Coast Customs and include 22” Lexani Sterling Rims, Toyo Tires, a complete WCC Orion custom audio system, custom stainless exhaust system, tinted windows and a Rex Billet grill.  West Coast Customs will also furnish the Runner Up Prize Pack, which includes 1 WCC 17” all-in-one wide screen monitor with removable DVD, 1 WCC 800 WATT Mono Block Subwoofer amplifier and 2 WCC 10” 400 WATT Subwoofers, collectively worth more than $2,000.

“West Coast Customs is always on the lookout for new and innovative ways to showcase our talents, and to promote our custom vehicle concepts to new and existing fans,” said Ryan Friedlinghaus, CEO, West Coast Customs.  “We are thrilled to be working with Boost Mobile and AirG on this national mobile promotion and entertaining our fans in a whole new way.”

Boost Hookt is a private labeled mobile community powered by AirG.  Hookt has multiple unique features such as instant messaging, picture profiles, blogging, public and private messaging, targeted promotions and contests, and comes complete with AirG’s suite of mobile community software including the Community Marketing Engine, Community Patrol, Community Storefront, Community Marketing Toolkit and Micro-Community Interface.  Mobile users can access Boost Hookt via a browseable version through the Boost LIVE deck, or through downloadable and embedded versions on Boost Mobile handsets.

About AirG
AirG powers mobile communities and wireless social networking.  The company’s products and services have a proven track record of increasing customer affinity for leading mobile operators and media companies globally including Sprint Nextel, Cingular, Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile and MTV Asia.  AirG’s mobile community has more than ten million registered users worldwide and is available on more than 85 mobile operators.  Based in Vancouver, Canada, the company also has operations in the UK, Australia, Italy, the Philippines and India.  www.airg.com


About Boost Mobile
Based in Irvine, California, Boost Mobile, LLC, a division of Sprint Nextel Corporation, (NYSE: S), is a lifestyle-based telecommunications brand focused on offering premium Pay-As-You-Go wireless phones and services to the youth market.  Boost is among the fastest growing wireless services in the U.S. and now has more than 3.6 million customers - the majority of which are under the age of 25.  Boost-branded wireless phones with its exclusive BoostTM Walkie-Talkie service and Re-Boost® Cards are available nationwide at locations where youth prefer to shop, including national retailers and convenience stores, and merchants that focus on fashion, music, and action sports-related activities. Experience Boost on the Web at www.boostmobile.com

About West Coast Customs
In1993, after borrowing $5,000.00 from his grandfather, Ryan created West Coast Customs, a custom car shop that like its owner busts through every boundary making their own rules.  A philosophy that seems to have paid off, in just a short time Ryan has turned his grandfather’s loan into a $10 million dollar corporation and his WCC logo into a world wide brand.  Catering to celebrity clients, Ryan and the guys of WCC are known exclusively for creating straight to the core designs and awe inspiring custom vehicles.  WCC is responsible for bringing the custom whip craze to Middle America.  Ryan’s creations have no limits to all who are interested in a little bling!

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Boost Mobile Media Bureau
(949) 789-4900                                              
[email protected]


Allison Webb
AirG
Tel: (604) 408-2228 ext. 125
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Neighborhood America Acquires MOVO Mobile

Strategic acquisition solidifies Neighborhood America's market leading position as provider of enterprise applications for building participatory communities.

October 4, 2006
- Neighborhood America announced today that it has successfully completed the acquisition of mobile marketing solutions provider MOVO Mobile. Neighborhood America is the leading provider of solutions that enable customers to build community through enterprise management of structured audience interactions.

"MOVO is a strategic acquisition that completes our offerings and solidifies our market leading position in all three business lines. As media, government agencies, and businesses decide to build participatory communities, they will now be able to use multiple forms of devices and outreach techniques from one platform, at an enterprise level," said Kim Patrick Kobza, Neighborhood America's president and CEO. "As the world turns to mobile applications, we expect MOVO to be a catalyst for significant revenue growth."

The acquisition of MOVO Mobile also broadens Neighborhood America's leadership team, as industry veterans and MOVO co-founders, Dan Miller, David Rippetoe, and Robert Cesaric join Neighborhood America's executive leadership team. MOVO's CEO, Dan Miller, will head the Mobile Solutions Group; David Rippetoe will lead the Group's Business Development efforts; and Robert Cesaric will join Neighborhood America's CTO, David Bankston, in providing technical leadership for new product development.

"The MOVO acquisition is a unique opportunity to acquire not just highly synergistic technology, but also industry leaders with a deep understanding of mobile applications," continued Kobza. "The MOVO executives are proven performers. We will rely upon their leadership to drive revenue growth through the provision of mobile services to our existing customer base, as well as the advertising and education markets that they already serve."

"We are very pleased to join this excellent team and build upon the unique market position and track record that Neighborhood America has established," said Dan Miller, president and CEO of MOVO. "Mobile applications are experiencing explosive growth and Neighborhood America has the solution, infrastructure, and support to clearly differentiate MOVO in the marketplace."

"With the implementation of MOVO's mobile technologies, Neighborhood America's customers will be able to conduct highly interactive campaigns, across a ubiquitous device - the mobile phone," said Rippetoe. "The combination and scalability of the platform will provide enterprise customers with a technical solution that has not been previously available in the marketplace. This is a unique offering that clearly differentiates us."


About Neighborhood America  
Neighborhood America provides media, government, and business with a simple solution to the universal problem of structuring engagement with their audiences and stakeholders. Organizations looking for a way to collect and manage all forms of interactions with citizens, consumers and partners turn to Neighborhood America's software as a service solution for immediate results. For more information, visit www.neighborhoodamerica.com.

Contact:
Lisa Coulouris                                                
Racepoint Group                                            
781-487-4612                                                 
[email protected]
   

Kristi Grigsby
Neighborhood America
239-591-6811
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