Looks like this one used to be ACNI, smart move to change THAT symbol! Somebody's thinking here!
Press Release Source: SMART SMS CORP
American IDC Corp. (OTC: ACNI) Completes Name and Trading Symbol Change to Smart SMS Corp. (OTC: SRSM) With Focus on Billion-Dollar Premium Text-Messaging Market
Thursday November 17, 7:10 pm ET
LOS ANGELES, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Nov 17, 2005 -- American IDC Corp. (Other OTC:ACNI.PK - News) announced the change of its name to Smart SMS Corp. (Other OTC:SRSM.PK - News) and effective tomorrow its trading symbol will change to SRSM.
According to Smart SMS Corp. CEO Gordon Lee, "the name change comes at the perfect time, as we focus on rolling out a multitude of campaigns in the explosive-growth world of text messaging, as well expanding our geographic reach. SmartSMS not only is at the forefront of Premium SMS Campaigns to sweep America, but now throughout the rest of North America."
"We're very enthusiastic about the company's high-profile position as a top provider of services in the Billion-Dollar premium text-messaging market. Americans love text messaging. Last year, Americans sent Two-and-a-Half Billion text messages per month. This year, that number doubled to FIVE BILLION text messages per month. Next year and for years to come, the number of messages will continue to reflect the technology's surge of popularity in support of increasingly mobile lifestyles."
"The hottest part of the text-messaging market," continued CEO Gordon Lee, "is the premium services market, where celebrities reach out to their fan base and let the fans receive messages in real time, directly from some of America's favorite athletes, movie stars, TV celebrities, and musical performers. Smart SMS Corp. is offering a wide range of popular campaigns, including contests, trivia games, and participation in live events. The cost to the consumer typically is 99 cents per call, which goes on the consumer's next monthly cell phone bill."
"Smart SMS Corp. is leading the industry in providing breakthrough new services, including some very exciting campaigns. We recently announced a strategic marketing agreement with MAXXIUM USA Corp. (www.maxxium-usa.com and www.maxxmoney.com) to empower cell phone users to send and receive payments in conjunction with SmartSMS text-messaging services. We're making it possible for your cell phone to become like your own personal mobile ATM machine. And that's just the beginning."
"Premium SmartSMS Text-Messaging is a transforming technology that gives new dimensions to entertainment, sports, church activities, club affiliations, and more. For example, we're working with various church groups and service organizations to send inspirational messages daily to their members, and let the members make financial contributions to their causes -- all with the convenience of their cell phone's built-in text messaging capabilities."
"What really changed this industry is the recent breakthrough in phone-to-phone compatibility so that now SmartSMS can reach virtually any cell phone with its premium text-messaging services. Now, a single campaign can reach hundreds of millions of people to promote a new movie, link fans to a concert or big game, or put them in touch with the people and organizations that mean the most to them. Premium cell phone text-messaging from Smart SMS Corp. is changing the industry, and the industry is changing the world."
CEO Gordon Lee concludes, "To define our position in this explosive growth market, and compete most effectively, we've implemented the name change and adopted a new trading ticker. In addition, we made key changes as summarized below."
On October 25, 2005, the Company received a Written Consent To Action By The Stockholders With A Majority Of The Voting Power (the "Consent to Action"). Under the Consent to Action, the stockholders with a majority of the voting power passed resolutions, as allowed under Florida law, to appoint Gordon F. Lee to serve as director for the ensuing year; to change the name of the Company to Smart SMS Corp.; and to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock. The Company shall now have the authority to issue One Billion Twenty-Five Million (1,025,000,000) shares of capital stock, of which Twenty-Five Million (25,000,000) shall be shares of Preferred Stock with a par value of $0.001 per share ("Preferred Stock"), and One Billion (1,000,000,000) shall be shares of Common Stock with a par value of $0.001 per share ("Common Stock").
About Smart SMS Corp.
Smart SMS Corp. (OTC BB:SRSM.OB - News) is a public company that specializes in mobile marketing campaigns for major brands. The company owns and operates the SmartSMS Text Messaging technology platform and SmartSMS® registered trademark throughout North America. SmartSMS technology previously has been used successfully in over 300 campaigns worldwide. Smart SMS Corp. is headquartered in Los Angeles, with additional presence in New York, Europe, Mexico, South America, and Canada.
Forward-Looking Statements:
With the exception of historical information, this news release and accompanying information may include forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated as a result of various risks. There are numerous factors that could contribute to such differences; therefore such projected events and anticipated results are not warranties or guarantees that such events will occur or that the Company will achieve such results. For more information about this corporation and risks involved in the investment of their publicly traded shares, please see the Company's web site(s), and/or documents filed with the SEC, which are easily accessible in the EDGAR database system.
Contact:
Contacts:
Media:
Bob Schumacher
310-445-2599
Email Contact
smartsmscorp.com
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Investor Relations:
Gordon Lee, CEO
310-472-6385
Email Contact
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