Real Broadcast Network Hosts A/V DailyNews, The Internet's First Fully Multi-Media Newspaper(TM)
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 1998--A/V DailyNews, which is being billed as the first multi-media Web-based newspaper, and RealNetworks (Nasdaq: RNWK - news), the recognized leader in streaming media, announced that they have entered into an agreement whereby Real Broadcast Network will host the A/V DailyNews service.
Real Broadcast Network will additionally provide exposure for A/V DailyNews through Timecast(TM) and RealGuide(TM) by virtue of an agreement with Atlantic Broadcasting Systems.
''We are excited about our relationship with RealNetworks from two important standpoints,'' said Donna Murdoch, vice-president of A/V DailyNews. ''First, while other Internet news sites may have some version of multi-media, usually it's only a couple of stories, whereas nearly all of our stories will be fully audio/visual. As such we expect major spikes in traffic during newsworthy events which are national or international in scope.
''Working with RBN will enable us to simultaneously reach 50,000 viewers and daily audiences of 10 to 15 million.
''Secondly, the Timecast(TM) and RealGuide(TM) marketing services provided by RealNetworks are two extremely popular sites with Web surfers who are looking for sites which are enhanced by audio and video. As such, we should be able to reach tens of thousands of internet surfers looking for audio and video on the Internet that we may not have been able to reach via our own marketing efforts.''
In a recent article carried in the Philadelphia Business Journal, Dan Hunt, vice-president of A/V DailyNews stated, ''Now you can hear a report and see shots and other illustrations that relate to what's being said. There may be charts and graphs. It's like a slide presentation. And many stories will have streaming video.''
He added, ''Most of the stories will be relatively short and to the point. They'll typically be about five or seven minutes long. And we will only have about four or five main stories as opposed to having to sift through dozens and dozens of stories.''
A/V DailyNews was launched today. Visitors will can scan headlines and short stories of personal interest. Then, if they like, they can dig deeper into a particular story and open the audio or video version of the story. The site can be found at (http://www.avdailynews.com).
ABOUT REALNETWORKS:
RealNetworks, based in Seattle, is the recognized leader in the streaming media market. It develops and markets software products and services designed to enable users of personal computers and other consumer electronic devices to send and receive audio, video and other multimedia services using the Web. RealNetworks can be found on the World Wide Web at (www.real.com).
ABOUT A/V DAILYNEWS:
AV DailyNews is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dynamic Imaging Systems (OTC: DIMG - news). It is one of the leading producers, marketers and distributors of audio and video on the Internet. The company specializes in advanced multi-media for the Internet via A/V Newswire, A/V TradeShow, the Artichoke Group, Internet Analytics, WebTemps and the company's flagship site A/V DailyNews.
The A/V DailyNews Web site was launched on Sept. 9th and is hosted on the Real Broadcast Network, a service offered by RealNetworks and MCI, the leading Internet backbone provider and one of the architects of the Internet.
A technological breakthrough in Internet Broadcasting, other leading firms specializing in multi-media using the Real Broadcast Network include SonicNet, Volkswagen, JamTV, ABCNews, NBC.com and C-Span.
A/V DailyNews is the Internet's first audio/video portal specializing in delivering business, sports, health and entertainment news in streaming audio and video. A/V DailyNews will aggregate audio and video news from many of the leading news providers in the country in an easy to digest format.
A/V DailyNews will additionally be producing its own original and leading-edge content for the site which can be viewed using RealPlayer.
RealAudio and RealVideo are trademarks or registered trademarks of RealNetworks Inc. All other companies or products listed herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
This press release contains forward looking statements which involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contact:
Dynamic Imaging Systems Corp.
Donna Murdoch, 800/700-0295 |
