Sony Music and RealNetworks Launch Video Music Network With G2
SEATTLE, July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- "Sony Music Entertainment and RealNetworks Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK - news), the recognized leader in streaming media, announced today the formation of the Video Music Network, which can be accessed through RealNetworks' RealPlayer G2 on the Internet at no charge.
The Web service, played through the RealPlayer G2 and accessible only through Sony Music's Web site at www.sonymusic.com, will stream multiple channels of full-length music videos featuring Sony Music recording artists. The service utilizes RealNetworks RealSystem(TM) G2 to create and deliver synchronized multi-media presentations of audio, video, images, and text streams, allowing consumers to simply click on links for additional artist information and audio and video samples.
''This video channel gives music fans a way to experience a wide variety of music videos that aren't available anywhere else on the Internet,'' said Fred Ehrlich, senior vice president and general manager, New Technology and Business Development, Sony Music Entertainment. ''We have a long-term relationship with RealNetworks, and we are excited to work with them on this innovative use of Web technology...."
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