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Eons(TM) Introduces Version 2.0 of Its Social Network for Boomers: Get Ready to BOOM Your Life!
Pioneer in Boomer Social Networking Evolves Platform to Let Members Connect Like Never Before
| Source: Eons.com
CHARLESTOWN, MA--(Marketwire - February 13, 2008) - Eons, Inc. today unveiled Version 2.0 of
its social network and online community for "BOOMers" with a beta release
at www.beta.eons.com. The new site makes it easier than ever for eons.com
members -- whether they are social networking veterans or new to the
community experience -- to explore their passions, keep in touch with
friends, connect with interesting people to share life experiences, and
most of all, have fun.
As the company that first introduced social networking specifically for
boomers, Eons launched its spirited brand that celebrates "life on the flip
side" in July 2006, primarily as a portal catering to adults 50+ offering
content, experts and limited community and social networking features. Over
time, eons.com has grown to more than 700,000 members whose intense desire
to connect with their peers has come to dominate activity on the site, with
70 percent of time being spent on social networking features. In this next
version, eons.com brings to the forefront enhanced features which now
reflect the site's full commitment to social networking for "BOOMers" --
spirited adults who want to learn and do more to make the most of this
exciting life stage.
"We are following our members who have told us loud and clear that what
they really want is a community that lets them stay in touch with their
friends, rekindle old relationships, and create new connections with
like-minded adults who share their passions and experiences," said Eons
Founder and CEO Jeff Taylor. "Our new design and functionality reflects the
deep knowledge base we've developed over the past 18 months. We are
delivering community features that matter to our members in a way that we
know works best for the boomer audience."
Social Networking Specifically for Boomers
Eons.com's enhanced features and community functionality make it easier
than ever for spirited boomers to build a Profile, participate in Groups,
and engage in popular community features. A new search engine lets members
find friends and make connections with boomer peers who share their
passions. From books to perennial gardening, from travel to politics,
eons.com members are tapping into the wealth of knowledge others have to
share in more than 3,100 (and growing) Groups.
Boomers with varied backgrounds and life experiences are making their home
on eons.com. Experts who address topics of interest to boomers are joining
the community and fueling lively discussion. Renowned longevity expert, Dr.
Tom Perls, moderates the "Live to 100" Group, where members discuss tips on
how to add years to their lives after taking the Longevity Calculator found
on eons.com. Dr. Perls is a physician and researcher in the study of aging
at Boston University Medical School and for the past twelve years has
directed the New England Centenarian Study.
Rudy Maxa, "The Savvy Traveler" and contributing editor with National
Geographic Traveler magazine, moderates the "Rudy's Savvy Travel" Group,
where members share tips about their favorite vacations, travel Web sites
and how to get the best deals.
Boomer celebrities, such as Jane Seymour, as well as all of the 2008
Presidential candidates are connecting with their fellow boomers on
eons.com to share their life dreams and experiences. Additionally, many
authors have created Groups and are blogging on eons.com to connect with
their boomer fans about new books and events. Best-selling author and
social observer Sara Davidson, author of "LEAP!: What Will We do with the
Rest of our Lives?," joined eons.com to discuss lessons from her book and
to blog about her insights from life on the flip side.
View the new beta site at www.beta.eons.com. Get ready to BOOM Your Life!
About Eons™
Eons.com is the online community for spirited BOOMers who want to explore
their passions, keep in touch with friends, connect with interesting people
to share life experiences and most of all have fun. Founded by Jeff Taylor,
creator of Monster.com, Eons, Inc. has attracted a team of renowned
advisors and industry-leading partners and is backed by venture capital
financing from General Catalyst Partners, Sequoia Capital, Charles River
Ventures and Intel Capital, as well as Humana, Inc. It is supported by
corporate founding partners Humana, Inc., CVS/pharmacy, and Verizon
Wireless. Eons is headquartered in Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston. For more
information about Eons, visit www.eons.com.