To: Kimberly Lee who wrote (1615 ) 4/13/1999 12:12:00 AM From: Tom Hua Respond to of 108040
Kimberly, thought you and others might be interested in AIMS (OTC:BB), a $2 stock, up 33% today on news of internet access for $8.95/month (free if users are willing to see the ads). Regards, Tom Monday April 12, 11:27 am Eastern Time Company Press Release AIM Smart Announces Unlimited Internet Access, Without Advertising, for Only $8.50 Per Month Free Access, With Advertising, Still Available GOODRICH, Mich.--(BUISNESS WIRE)--April 12, 1999-- AIM Smart Corp. (OTC BB: AIMS), an e-commerce service company that provides advertising for mall retailers and free Internet access to mall and Internet shoppers, today announced that its subsidiary SmartAIM, will offer mall shoppers unlimited Internet access, without advertising, for only $8.50 per month. This offer will become effective on May 1, 1999. The company will continue to offer free Internet access with advertising for those who prefer totally free access. Garry Eberhardt, COO of AIM Smart Corporation, commented, ''We have been offering mall shoppers free Internet access since November 1996. This well-received program allows shoppers to visit the SmartAIM pavilion at participating malls, sign up, and get free Internet access, which includes an e-commerce system that gives shoppers the ability to make purchases online. To better serve the members that want to minimize the on-screen advertising window we will, starting May 1st, offer the lowest cost unlimited Internet access available.'' AIM Smart Corporation through SmartAIM, a subsidiary, operates an e-commerce service network, which provides e-commerce micro-targeted advertising solutions to mall retailers, discounts and free Internet access to mall and Internet shoppers. During 1998, the company installed systems in malls owned and operated by The Rouse Co., The Simon Group and The Wells Park Company. AIM Smart is currently providing free Internet access, and communications and advertising services throughout the United States. For more information, visit the company's website at (http://www.aim-smart.com). This release may contain forward-looking statements concerning the company's business and products. Actual results may differ materially depending on a number of risk factors. The company undertakes no obligation to revise forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Contact: For AIM Smart: Francis Gaskins (310) 826-6017 Porter, LeVay & Rose, Inc. Ken DiPaola, SVP Elisa Keys - VP Media Relations (212) 564-4700