MONTREAL, June 7, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- A.G. Media Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets:AMGJ) is extremely pleased that Sony BMG has selected its GospelCity.com property to promote Sony BMG's Platinum selling and Grammy Award winning duo Mary Mary's self-titled new album. The marketing agreement features a comprehensive and interactive campaign that includes; email promotion, Internet radio commercials, audio interviews, customized listening centre, banner ads and contests.
With over $15 million in gross product sales since their smash debut single "Shackles" from the Thankful album, Mary Mary's fans are impatiently waiting for the new album. As described on Sony BMG's Mary Mary Web site: "Fans who have been eagerly waiting for new music from the pair are going to be blown away by Mary Mary's third album, which is packed with highlights, including the groove-driven 'Heaven,' with its upbeat positive message. Erica says of the song, 'We were sitting in the studio working on something else trying to make a hit and after three days, it wasn't coming together. And then 'Heaven' just came. That song was meant to be. The message is incredible because it says you have to have a relationship with God if you're planning on making it to heaven. You have to have Christ in your heart and He has to shine in your life.'"
"Our belief and dedication in the Gospel music segment has positioned GospelCity.com as a core vehicle for artists wanting to reach a wide audience. We are very proud that Sony BMG has chosen us as one of its vehicles to launch one its most important artists Mary Mary's third album, Mary Mary", said Pierre Redding, President of A.G. Media Group.
GospelCity.com continues to be the online brand of choice for presenting content on mainstream and inspirational artists. Previous artists promoted on the site include Ruben Studdard, Gladys Knight, Smokie Norful, R. Kelly, amongst others.
As a leading source for mainstream advertisers to access the four billion dollar Christian music industry, GospelCity.com provides advertisers a valuable medium to target their customers.
About A.G. Media Group, Inc.
A.G. Media Group (http://www.agmediagrp.com) was established to become a leading Christian media holding company comprising Christian-based Internet, print-, radio- and television-related content properties and technology development services. A.G. Media is also focused on the development of valuable, high demand content for distribution through multiple media outlets and through its continually growing audience base.
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