MONTREAL, Sept. 27, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- A.G. Media Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets:AMGJ) announced today that leading record label Alliant Music Group has signed a long-term advertising agreement to promote new album releases and projects on A.G. Media's GospelCity property. As part of the agreement, Alliant will cross promote Gospel City at all of their events where they have a visible presence. A.G. Media has created a new long-term promotional product to offer its advertisers value over a one-year period. This marks the first signing for A.G. Media's new product offering. To date, the majority of the company's advertising sales have been monthly or Cost Per Thousand (CPM) based.
Through this product new offering, A.G. Media will provide its record label and corporate advertising clients a more comprehensive and cost effective method of marketing to a large audience of Christian consumers. The annual marketing agreement comprises key proven advertising elements from the GospelCity.com Web property and GospelCity New Media Services, designed to drive maximum brand visibility and loyalty.
"A.G. Media's GospelCity medium offers the perfect medium to provide awareness for our new album releases and projects," stated Kendall Duffie, Chief Operating Officer for Alliant Music Group. He continued, "A.G. Media's new annual marketing agreement enables us to more effectively earmark spending and planning in our online marketing strategy."
"We're excited about Alliant Music Group coming on board with us and trusting their online marketing through GospelCity," stated Pierre Redding, A.G. Media's President. "We believe our new annual agreement product will set a new standard in the way record labels envision and prioritize their Internet marketing and the way corporate advertisers target Christian consumers," he added.
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.
About GospelCity
GospelCity, part of A.G. Media Group's Internet and New Media Division, utilizes new media technologies and services to provide access and exposure to Christian music and entertainment. GospelCity produces GospelCity.com, recognized as the leading Web destination for Urban/Gospel Christian music fans and consumers who desire to access Christian music, artist information, inspirational content, community exchange and spiritual programming online. GospelCity.com offers an easy and enjoyable means to connect consumers with the Christian music industry and with other Christian music fans and consumers.
About Alliant Music Group
Alliant Music Group was formed in 2000 by Gospel music industry veteran, Paul Wright III. The label has become a major force in the Christian music industry with multiple Dove and Stellar Awards from releases such as "Quiet Times Vol. 1-4," "With This Ring Vol. 1&2" and "Kidz Shout." By signing industry legends such as Darryl Coley and James Grear, and by featuring guest appearances on compilations by Israel Houghton and Fred Hammond, Alliant Music Group has earned its position as one of the top-selling record labels in Gospel music.
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