DALLAS, April 12, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- SkinzWraps, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SKZW), a full-service vehicle wrapping company, today announced the details of an exclusive distribution agreement, within the vehicle wrap industry, with Sonnet Technologies, Inc. Utilizing Sonnet's premium iPod FM transmitter, known as the PodFreq(tm), SkinzWraps now offers clients the ability to podcast their music or message in real time from one moving vehicle to another, a first in their industry.
"Vehicle wrapping is a powerful marketing medium, and radio stations have enjoyed a unique advantage in our industry because consumers -- people driving in traffic -- can respond immediately by tuning into their station," stated Peter C Salaverry, CEO and Chairman of SkinzWraps, Inc. "This new SkinzWraps program, whereby clients can effectively broadcast their music or message to others around them using an iPod, the PodFreq(tm) FM transmitter, and a coordinated vehicle wrap, will give them the same advantage." Salaverry added, "We can now offer our music clients, such as Universal Records, yet another way to get their artists' music heard and to ultimately sell more records. It's a new technology, really, that opens the door to an entirely novel way of delivering a client's message to the consumer at a time when they would otherwise just be sitting in traffic."
The PodFreq(tm) FM transmitter is compatible with most of Apple Computer's iPod(r) family of devices, including the full-sized iPod, iPod mini, and iPod nano. The transmitter range is currently up to 35 feet, according to Sonnet, and the sound quality is superior to other FM transmitters because it originates from the dock instead of the headphone jack and because its premium quality components are purpose-built for FM transmission. Operation is simple. Users locate a radio station with a weak signal, set the PodFreq(tm) LCD display to that frequency (88.3 – 107.7), and then play their iPod. For the SkinzWraps PodFreq(tm) program, a select radio frequency will be integrated into the wrap design and prompt anyone in range to tune in to the music or message.
About Sonnet Technologies, Inc.
Sonnet Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Irvine, California, is a worldwide leader in processor upgrade cards, Serial ATA storage solutions, and other enhancement products for Apple Macintosh computers and iPod digital music players. After Apple Computer, Inc., Sonnet is the largest producer of PowerPC(tm) processor-based products in the computer industry. Founded in 1986, Sonnet offers processor upgrades for most Macintosh models. To locate an authorized reseller or purchase product, visit the Sonnet Technologies web site at www.sonnettech.com, or call (949) 587-3500.For more information, visit the company’s website at www.sonnettech.com.
About SkinzWraps, Inc.
SkinzWraps, headquartered in Dallas with locations in Los Angeles and Miami, is one of the nation's premier full service vehicle wrapping companies. SkinzWraps pioneered the concept of "wrapping" vehicles and continues to push this type of outdoor marketing to a new level. Its clients include: Sony Records, American IronHorse, United States Marine Corps, Hooters, Scion of Dallas, Clear Channel Communications, the Dallas Desperados, Dallas Yellow Cab, and Earth Biofuels.
For more information, visit the company's website at www.skinzwraps.com.
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