SendMe, Inc. (www.SendMeMobile.com), the premier mobile media company, announced today that Univision Móvil, the mobile division of the leading Spanish-language media company in the United States, has selected SendMe to deliver subscription-based products and services, including wallpapers, mobile games and mobile ringtones, to its audience.
“Univision Móvil is committed to delivering high-quality, fun and engaging experiences to our users and SendMe’s suite of premium mobile entertainment subscription services delivers on that promise,” said Kevin Conroy, president, Univision Interactive Media. “As a result of this partnership, we will launch innovative promotions and games designed uniquely for our audience.”
Under the terms of the deal, Univision Móvil will offer SendMe’s portfolio of mobile entertainment products. Univision Móvil’s audience will gain access to SendMe’s expansive catalog of exciting content, including ringtones and wallpapers from major and indie record labels. In addition, Univision Móvil and SendMe will introduce opportunities for consumers to win unique prizes on SoLow.com, SendMe’s multi-player contest site where the lowest unique bidder can win. Univision will promote the products and campaign across its digital media properties.
“Univision’s multiplatform options and connection with its audience provides us with unmatched access to a core user audience of our mobile products,” said Russell Klein, CEO, SendMe, Inc. “We are thrilled of the partnership with Univision Móvil and know that through this partnership we will deliver a valuable and innovative entertainment experience.”
¹According to a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting, on behalf of Univision, 2008. Results are based on a national telephone survey among non-Hispanic and Hispanic internet users.
About SendMe
SendMe, Inc. turns any mobile phone into a portable playground. As the premier mobile media company, SendMe’s family of destination sites lets you take the fun from the Web to your mobile phone with the broadest and best content, entertainment and community out there. SendMe’s three properties — SendMeMobile.com, SoLow.com and mbuzzy.com — deliver content from today’s pop culture sensations, niche independent creations, and stuff from our own community that will keep you coming back for more. Included in our premium content at SendMeMobile.com are wallpapers, one-of-a-kind mobile games, and the hottest, latest ringtones. Whether you’re searching for MP3 ringtones or music ringtones, SendMe brings it all to you — how you want it, when you want it. So when you’re looking for new ways to show your personal style, eager for some mobile gaming excitement, or trying to stay connected to the people and things you love the most, turn to SendMe. Founded in 2006 by three veteran online and mobile entrepreneurs, SendMe is funded by GrandBanks Capital, Spark Capital and True Ventures. For more information, visit www.sendmemobile.com.
About Univision Interactive Media, Inc.
Univision Interactive Media, Inc. is the digital division of Univision Communications Inc., the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States. Univision Interactive Media, Inc. includes Univision.com (http://www.univision.com), the premier Spanish-language Internet destination in the U.S., and Univision Móvil, the industry’s most comprehensive Spanish-language suite of mobile offerings. Univision Communications Inc. also owns and operates Univision Network, the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the U.S. reaching 97% of U.S. Hispanic Households; TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network, which was launched in 2002 and now reaches 85% of U.S. Hispanic Households; Galavisión, the country’s leading Spanish-language cable network; Univision Television Group, which owns and operates 64 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; and Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns and/or operates 70 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and 5 stations in Puerto Rico. Univision Communications also has a 50% interest in TuTv, a joint venture formed to broadcast Televisa’s pay television channels in the U.S. Univision Communications has television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States. For more information, please visit www.univision.net.
