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NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release SilverBirch Studios Launches Mobiloke in Scandinavia On TeliaSoneraFor Immediate Release
Toronto and Helsinki, January 5, 2006 – Global wireless entertainment publisher and developer SilverBirch Inc., in conjunction with their outsourced business development partner, Cameron Thomson Group (CTG), announced today the launch of Mobiloke for mobile users in Scandinavia. The groundbreaking mobile karaoke application Mobiloke will be distributed in cooperation with TeliaSonera, the largest wireless carrier in Scandinavia.
Mobiloke allows users to transform their mobile phone into a fully functional, portable Karaoke experience, incorporating pitch and tempo controls, progressive lyrics display, downloadable tracks and an online “CD Case” to manage and store tracks.
“SilverBirch enjoys first mover advantage with their Mobiloke product. The application allows users to create a karaoke party anywhere they carry their cell phone,” said Kevin Birch, President & CEO, SilverBirch Inc.
“SilverBirch’s Mobiloke will build on the worldwide popularity of Karaoke singing and television productions like ‘Pop Idol,’ added Birch. “We anticipate significant recurring revenue streams from song file downloads and community building initiatives that are part of the overall vision for this application.”
“We believe the Mobiloke product is well positioned to penetrate and capture a significant amount of the content download revenue currently being generated,” commented Juhani Kivikangas, Director, 3rd Party Services and Messaging, TeliaSonera, Finland.
SilverBirch Inc. is a global publisher, distributor and developer of wireless entertainment applications including games, ringtones, images and other content. SilverBirch’s application portfolio is comprised of both original and licensed intellectual properties and includes Mobiloke, Animal Snap, Covert Solitaire, El Presidente, Free Cell Block, Su Do Ku, Mobile Poker Trainer and others. For more information, please visit www.silverbirchstudios.com.
About TeliaSonera
TeliaSonera is the leading telecommunications company in the Nordic and Baltic regions. At the end of December 2004 TeliaSonera had 15,411,000 mobile customers (51,359,000 incl associated companies) and 8,312,000 fixed telephony customers (8,943,000 incl associated companies) and 2,017,000 internet customers (2,056,000 incl associated companies). Outside the home markets TeliaSonera has extensive interests in the growth markets in Russia, Turkey and Eurasia. TeliaSonera is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange and the Helsinki Stock Exchange. Net sales January-December 2004 amounted to SEK 81.9 billion (EUR 9.08 billion). The number of employees was 29,082. TeliaSonera Finland Oyj, the Finnish profit centre of TeliaSonera, offers products and services under the Sonera brand.
Telia Sonera offers reliable, innovative and easy-to-use services for the transmission and packaging of sound, images, data, information, transactions and entertainment. For more information, please visit www.teliasonera.com
Cameron Thomson Group Ltd. is a leading business development company specializing in providing corporate development and investment banking services to the media, IT and entertainment industries. Drawing from its broad base of experienced and highly motivated professionals, Cameron Thomson's expertise is in transforming business ideas into prosperous commercial opportunities. Cameron Thomson has a track record in building successful media companies that maximize the value of their intellectual properties globally through traditional media, the Internet, and via evolving broadband and wireless distribution mediums.
Cameron Thomson Group is based in Toronto, Canada, with offices in Milan, Italy, and in London, UK. For more information, please visit www.cameronthomson.com. Media Contact: |
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