NEW YORK, June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Muze, the leading independent source of digital information about music, books and movies,
announced an agreement in which Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN), Books, Music & More, will incorporate Muze's comprehensive
content throughout its site. Under the terms of the agreement, Muze's music database will be incorporated into Amazon.com's newly
launched music store. In addition, Amazon has also acquired access to Muze's extensive book and video content.
"We are excited to be working with the company that continues to pioneer the online retail industry," said Anthony Laudico, CEO of
Muze. "Amazon.com will be offering the same high quality service to its music customers that it does for its millions of book
customers. We are delighted to contribute to their building of a successful music store as well as enhancing their leading edge book
and video offerings."
"Amazon.com is a customer focused discovery machine," said David Risher, Amazon.com senior vice president of product
development and marketing. "We provide deep and authoritative information to help consumers make smart purchase decisions. We
are very pleased to incorporate into our site the rich and informative content provided by Muze."
As the retail industry's leading independent source of digital information about music, books and movies, Muze provides the core
elements that drive entertainment commerce for chain, independent and online stores. Thousands of retailers and millions of
consumers rely on Muze as the trusted authority in shaping their purchase decisions. Muze's seasoned editorial staff enhances
industry data about all commercially available music, books and videos with critical annotations, authoritative assessments and expert
classification. Muze's information solutions benefit entertainment retailers by increasing the average purchase amount and improving
customer service.
With Muze for Music for example, Muze adds original reviews and notes from some of the top music journalists to complement its
comprehensive music- industry database. Muze-only biographies and their thousands of cross- references create a literal web of
related artist and title information designed to help consumers explore and buy music. Every entry includes access to the performer's
complete discography, as well as the product, artist and genre links that lead customers to current favorites, fresh finds and new
discoveries.
About Muze
Founded in 1991, Muze is the leading provider of digital information, marketing support and technology to a who's who of online
and traditional music, book and video retailers including the following: Amazon.com; Barnes & Noble; Best Buy; Big Star
Entertainment; Blockbuster; Borders Group; Camelot Music; CDnow; Columbia House; Harmony House; Hastings; HMV; Music
Boulevard; The Musicland Group; National Record Mart; Tower Records; Trans World; Virgin Mega Stores; and The Wall.
Muze's in-store information systems for music, books and video and its advanced digital audio previewing technology can be found
in over 13,000 locations throughout North America. In recent years Muze has leveraged its position as a respected independent
authority for information about books, music and movies with best-of-breed database and Web technology to offer totally
customizable, searchable and integrated solutions to its traditional and online customers. Prominent investors include John Kluge and
Stuart Subotnick, partners of the privately held Metromedia Company, and Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead.
About Amazon.com
Amazon.com, Inc., Books, Music & More, is the largest online retailer of books. Amazon.com offers a catalog of more than 3
million books, music, and other titles, plus easy-to-use search and browse features, e-mail services, personalized shopping services,
secure Web-based credit card payment, and direct shipping to customers. Amazon.com has virtually unlimited online shelf space and
offers customers a vast selection through an efficient search-and- retrieval interface, as well as streamlined ordering through
1-Click(SM) technology. Amazon.com pioneered the concept of syndicated selling on the Internet and has more than 60,000
members in its Associates Program including AOL.com, Yahoo!, Netscape, Excite, the AltaVista Search Service, the @Home
Network, the Prodigy Shopping Network, and iVillage.
Amazon.com, and 1-Click are service marks of Amazon.com, Inc. All other names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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Amazon.com; or Kay Dangaard, Director of Media Relations for Amazon.com,
206-694-2078, or dangaard@amazon.com/
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