The BroadcastWeb Network and Kerbango Sign Co-Marketing Agreement
BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb 7, 2000 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Feb. 7, 2000--International
Internet, Inc. (OTCBB:IINN) announced today that The BroadcastWeb Network, Inc.
www.thebroadcastweb.com , its majority-owned subsidiary, has entered into a co-marketing
agreement with Kerbango, Inc., a start-up focused on Internet radio, to provide premium
placement for its audio programming on Kerbango's new Internet radio appliance, and its
Kerbango Tuning Service (KTS), a web destination featuring audio content from around the
globe. Kerbango will also receive placement on TheBroadcastWeb.com, a leading destination
for streaming audio programming. The announcement was made as Kerbango unveiled the
world's first standalone Internet radio at the DEMO 2000 conference, an annual forum
showcasing the year's most exciting new products and technologies.
"Kerbango's radio appliance represents a revolutionary new product in the Internet
broadcasting market, providing consumers with easy access to a wide variety of programming
from around the globe," said Ed St James, president of The BroadcastWeb Network. "We
are thrilled to support the company's efforts, and encourage consumers to explore the variety
of programming available to them on the web."
Kerbango disclosed plans to begin shipping its Internet radio appliance this summer, with a
goal of making Internet radio as easy as playing an AM/FM device. Using the Kerbango
Tuning Service, listeners can select from among thousands of music, news, sports and
talk-radio programs from all over the world. Additionally with KTS, listeners can learn more
about stations, store their favorite selections, and screen for preferred content and quality.
About Kerbango, Inc.
Founded in 1998 by former Apple Computer and Power Computing executives, and joined
by radio veterans from OnRadio, Kerbango, Inc. is a privately held Cupertino, California
company formed to provide Internet audio services and Internet radio devices. Available from
the company's website, www.kerbango.com, the Kerbango Tuning Service (KTS) is a
content-rich, easy-to-use directory for access to Internet audio from around the world. The
company introduced the first standalone Internet radio appliance in 2000, which works with
KTS to make finding and listening to Internet audio easier and more reliable.
About International Internet, Inc.
International Internet, Inc. develops and operates Internet and direct retail marketing
companies as well as venture funds focused on the Internet. The International Internet Group
includes wholly owned subsidiaries American Computer Systems (ACS), StogiesOnline.com,
Inc. (www.stogiesonline.com), International Internet E-tail group, Inc. and International
Internet Ventures I LLC and majority owned subsidiaries, Mr. Cigar, Inc.,
TheBroadcastWeb.com, Inc. (www.thebroadcastweb.com), StogiesAuction.com
(www.stogiesauction.com), a joint venture between AuctionAnything.com, Inc.
(OTC:UBUY) and International Internet. International Internet also holds minority interests in
WowStores.com, Inc. (NQB:WOWS) (www.wowstores.com) and Goldonline International,
Inc.(OTC:GDOL) (www.goldonline.com) and Vertical Computer Systems (OTC:VCSY)
(www.thechinabridge.com).
For more information, contact: The Hawke Group, Inc. Phone (954) 564-7114 @ Fax (954)
564-9848
Visit our website at www.hawkegroup.com.
Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are
subject to certain risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ from those discussed.
This material was prepared and disseminated by The Hawke Group, Inc. ("Hawke") for the
Company discussed herein, based upon Company-supplied information or other sources
believed to be reliable. Hawke does not guarantee the information for accuracy or to be
all-inclusive. This material is information only and is not an offer or solicitation to buy or sell
the securities. Hawke, its affiliates, and/or its officers, directors and employees may from time
to time have a position in these securities. International Internet has retained The Hawke
Group as a Financial Public Relations Consultant. For services rendered between Jan 1, 1999
and December 31, 1999, The Hawke Group has received 1,250, 000 shares of International
Internet free-trading common stock. On November 15, 1999 Scott Phillips, an employee of
The Hawke Group, was issued 150,000 shares of restricted stock.
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