PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - July 9, 2007) - ABC Radio Networks and mSpot, a pioneer in
mobile music, radio and video entertainment services, today announced that
music programming from 14 ABC Radio Network affiliates can now be heard on
mSpot Radio.
ABC Radio Networks is owned by Citadel Broadcasting Corporation (
NYSE:
CDL), the largest pure play radio company in the United States with 177 FM
stations and 66 AM stations in the nation's leading markets. With its
extensive lineup of news, sports, music and talk programming, ABC Radio
Networks is one of the largest radio program syndicators in the United
States.
"By offering our content on mSpot, we are rapidly expanding both the range
and reach of our customer base," said John Rosso, ABC Radio Networks senior
vice president, affiliate relations and digital media. "We are committed
to being at the forefront of new ways to deliver content to our listeners
and affiliates. Our partnership with mSpot reflects our constant drive to
meet listener demands."
mSpot Radio has more than 100 channels of crystal-clear music, news,
sports, finance, entertainment, talk, podcasts, and videos from radio's
most recognized brands -- NPR, FOX Sports, Radio Disney, Clear Channel,
Marketwatch, and CBS Radio. In addition, mSpot Radio offers more than 100
live radio stations from cities around the U.S., providing the best local
radio content available on mobile phones. mSpot's music and radio services
offer a single, seamless experience where consumers can discover and learn
about new artists and songs, listen to exclusive music content, access
their music libraries from anywhere, and instantly purchase and download
music, ringtones and screensavers.
"Our partnerships with entertainment and media companies have helped us
deliver the best mobile radio services for more than two years," said Daren
Tsui, CEO and co-founder of mSpot. "Our goal is to work with ABC Radio
Networks and other leading content providers to transform mobile phones
into a medium for entertainment content that is embraced by the masses."
The following is a list of the ABC Radio Networks affiliate stations that
are available now to mSpot customers:
Market Station
New York WPLJ
Washington, DC WRQX, WJZW
Atlanta WKHX, WYAY
Dallas KSCS, KTYS
Los Angeles KLOS
Minneapolis KQRS, KXXR, WGVX
Chicago WZZN
Detroit WDVD, WDRQ
About mSpot
mSpot's groundbreaking mobile music, radio and movie services enable
carriers to deliver exciting, consumer-centric entertainment to mobile
phones. mSpot has been pioneering mobile multimedia entertainment since
launching the first mobile streaming radio service in April 2005. Today,
consumers across North America subscribe to mSpot's services to discover,
manage, purchase, and enjoy music, live radio, podcasts, videos, and movies
from the biggest names in entertainment, including Buena Vista VOD, Clear
Channel, ESPN, Lionsgate, Marketwatch, Radio Disney and Universal Pictures.
mSpot powers entertainment services in the U.S. for Sprint and U.S.
Cellular, and in Canada for TELUS and Bell Mobility. Founded in 2004, mSpot
is a privately held company headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif. and on the
Web at
www.mspot.com.
About ABC Radio Networks
ABC Radio Networks has nearly 4,400 affiliate radio stations
reaching nearly 105 million people age 12 and over each week. Programs and
services include ABC News Radio, "Paul Harvey News and Comment," "The Sean
Hannity Show," "Satellite Sisters," "The Tom Joyner Morning Show,"
"MoneyTalk with Bob Brinker," "The Mark Levin Show," "The Michael Baisden
Show," "American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks" and ABC Radio Networks
en Español, ten 24-Hour music formats and advanced digital media platforms
including online interactive advertising, streaming audio and podcasts.
Contact Information: Contact Information:
Tami Casey
Kulesa Public Relations for mSpot
(650) 340-1984