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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:53:30 -0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Photobox launches the first Photobook on the web made with CRYSTALLIZEDa4 - Swarovski Elements]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:53:30 -0800</pubDate>
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<category>Consumer - Gifts &amp; Collectables</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Photobox today launched its new and exclusive Crystal Deluxe Photobook. Made with CRYSTALLIZEDa4 - Swarovski Elements, these elegant albums further extend the fully personalised A4 Photobook range offering customers a new stylish high-end alternative to cherish their most valuable memories, in an eye catching and unique way.     These Photobooks make perfect gifts for family members or loved ones. They are ideal for any wedding and family photos that deserve some extravagant safe keeping. The shimmering crystals will guarantee your Photobook will not go unnoticed when you have guests round for dinner.   Photobox.co.uk Marketing Director Mark Chapman comments, &quot;We're really proud of the way these Photobooks have turned out. The Crystal Deluxe Photobook is fit to grace the top table at any wedding or the ideal gift for a loved one around Christmas. Do your cherished memories justice with beautiful cut crystals that should last a lifetime.&quot; The Crystal Deluxe Photobook is available in two different cover themes on a pristine black background. Customers can personalise up to 100 pages with numerous photos. Pages are printed on the highest quality glossy 170 gsm paper. The crystal deluxe Photobook is available on the Photobox website at a starting price of 34.99. For more information about this stylish addition to the Photobook range go to http://www.photobox.co.uk/shop/photo-books/crystal-deluxe-photobook.  ENDSFor further information please contact Custard PRPhotobox@custardpr.com+44 (0)20 7494 6595About PhotoboxPhotobox is the leading online photo service in the UK where it pioneered online printing, storing, sharing, community and publishing services for digital photos before extending its range to innovative products such as photo books, calendars, and greeting cards. The company merged with Photoways, the leading French service, in April 2006 thereby creating the European market leader with over 5 million members and nearly 200 million photo prints in 2007. The group is backed by leading Venture Capital firms Index Ventures, Highland Capital and HarbourVest. Stan Laurent, formerly Chief Operating Officer at AOL Europe, is President and CEO and Mark Chapman, co-founder of Photobox, is Managing Director of the UK business. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The MSK: Load your mobile with the ultimate survival kit]]></title>
<link>http://www.prcompass.com/Mobile/The_MSK_Load_your_mobile_with_the_ultimate_survival_kit-1/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:22:16 -0700</pubDate>
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<category>Mobile</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Mobyko, Zygo and Texperts, three of the UK's most innovative mobile players, have teamed up to launch the MSK (Mobile Survival Kit - www.mobilesurvivalkit.com). Designed to provide festival goers with everything they need to stay safe and keep in touch this summer.The mobile is now the first item on most people's a4what to take list', there are ingenious ways to manage without luxuries such as toilet rolls, however the mobile is indispensable, it plays a massive part in the festival experience. The MSK is a great way for festival-goers to stay connected, share experiences and keep in the know with the latest festival news. Whether you are in Bournemouth or Benicassim it is the ideal way to make the most of the summer festival scene, best of all it's free to try.The MSK includes Mobyko's award winning online content backup and photo gallery, Zygo's uniquely simple group texting and Texpert's SMS question-answering service. The MSK gives festival lovers peace of mind, communication and information services on the fly, plus the ability to share their best festival moments straight from the mobile.Julian Saunders, CEO of Mobyko, said: &quot;I met a guy last year at Glastonbury who lost his mobile phone during one of the sets. He was absolutely gutted, mostly because he'd lost all his contacts and festival snaps. It's the last thing you want to be worrying about when all you should be doing is listening to your favourite band. This is the festival package for your mobile.&quot;Jeremy Krantz, CEO of Zygo added: &quot;Zygo's service is tailor-made for festivals, it's the fastest and simplest way to text your group of mates. It's never been so easy to organise loads of people in front of the main stage or chill out tent.&quot;Texperts CEO Sarah Mcvittie said: &quot;The enduring appeal of Texperts is that you have a load of experts at your fingertips to answer your questions. Whether it's a4Who played the drums in a4This is Spiral Tap?' or a4When is the next train out of here?' our experts will be on hand to provide human-crafted answers fast&quot; The dedicated microsite has been launched in association with Lastminute.com. Go to http://www.mobilesurvivalkit.com to sign up today. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Mobile Survival Kit]]></title>
<link>http://www.prcompass.com/Mobile/The_Mobile_Survival_Kit/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:19:38 -0700</pubDate>
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<category>Mobile</category>
<guid>http://www.prcompass.com/Mobile/The_Mobile_Survival_Kit/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Mobyko, Zygo and Texperts, three of the UK's most innovative mobile players, have teamed up to launch the MSK (Mobile Survival Kit - www.mobilesurvivalkit.com). Designed to provide festival goers with everything they need to stay safe and keep in touch this summer.The mobile is now the first item on most people's a4what to take list', there are ingenious ways to manage without luxuries such as toilet rolls, however the mobile is indispensable, it plays a massive part in the festival experience. The MSK is a great way for festival-goers to stay connected, share experiences and keep in the know with the latest festival news. Whether you are in Bournemouth or Benicassim it is the ideal way to make the most of the summer festival scene, best of all it's free to try.The MSK includes Mobyko's award winning online content backup and photo gallery, Zygo's uniquely simple group texting and Texpert's SMS question-answering service. The MSK gives festival lovers peace of mind, communication and information services on the fly, plus the ability to share their best festival moments straight from the mobile.Julian Saunders, CEO of Mobyko, said: &quot;I met a guy last year at Glastonbury who lost his mobile phone during one of the sets. He was absolutely gutted, mostly because he'd lost all his contacts and festival snaps. It's the last thing you want to be worrying about when all you should be doing is listening to your favourite band. This is the festival package for your mobile.&quot;Jeremy Krantz, CEO of Zygo added: &quot;Zygo's service is tailor-made for festivals, it's the fastest and simplest way to text your group of mates. It's never been so easy to organise loads of people in front of the main stage or chill out tent.&quot;Texperts CEO Sarah Mcvittie said: &quot;The enduring appeal of Texperts is that you have a load of experts at your fingertips to answer your questions. Whether it's a4Who played the drums in a4This is Spiral Tap?' or a4When is the next train out of here?' our experts will be on hand to provide human-crafted answers fast&quot; The dedicated microsite has been launched in association with Lastminute.com. Go to http://www.mobilesurvivalkit.com to sign up today.ENDSFor further information please contact Custard PRRupert Walker, rupert@custardpr.com 020 7494 6596About Mobyko.comMobyko is the world leader in mobile web innovation. It is a uniquely simple, free, online system that allows people to manage their mobile lives online. A completely independent service giving mobile users freedom and flexibility to backup, manage and secure all the content stored on their mobile phone - accessible anywhere on the globe at anytime via the internet. Mobyko is compatible with most phones and networks. No fuss, no wires, no complicated technology to get your head around. To sign up for free please visit www.mobyko.com About Zygo CommunicationsBased in London, UK, Zygo Communications is dedicated to developing products and services that allow groups of people who know each other in the real world to socialise, organise and share information, whenever they want and wherever they are. Zygo's patented technology offers a unique product that allows a group of people to assign a dedicated mobile phone number to their group that enables them to communicate easily by SMS, voice and the web.About TexpertsTexperts, operated by RE5ULT Ltd, is a multi-award winning &quot;mobile find&quot; service that answers any question by text. Founded 4 years ago, the Texperts service eliminates the need to search and instead delivers a single answer optimised for the mobile &quot;on the go&quot; experience. Texperts has consistently grown rapidly and is based in Cambridge, UK. For more information contact rhodri@texperts.com <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Photobox Unveils Digital Image Nirvana]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:16:25 -0700</pubDate>
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<category>Public Relations</category>
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<description><![CDATA[London: Photobox, the UK's number one online community for photo printing and personal publishing, has launched, site boasts an attractive new portfolio of products, a brand new publishing suite and sharing experience for Photobox's millions of members. New productsThere are now more photo gifts and innovative ideas to do more with your photos. For proud parents and grandparents Photobox offers a new Kids Collection with the ability to integrate photos with well known cartoon characters from; Warner Brothers (Bugs Bunny, Tweety and others,)  Hit Entertainment (Thomas the Tank Engine and friends,) and Disney. In addition, Photobox now offers a comprehensive range of personalised photo books ranging from the latest site exclusive Minibooks (perfect for handbags) to entirely bespoke hard or soft-cover books in various sizes and with a vast array of different product designs. All products can be tailored using the new online product publishing suite which lets customers effortlessly drag &amp; drop their images, add text and swap and preview from a range of design styles.The site also integrates the designer-based greeting card service recently launched by Photobox called Greetings by Photobox (http://greetings.photobox.co.uk). Customers can personalise a wide range of creative greeting cards with text and/or photos from their Photobox albums.New toolsSite essentials such as photo uploads, sharing and product ordering have been made more intuitive. Photo tagging and search ensures less time looking for photos for those with thousands of stored images. Members can now publish and share their album with friends and family on a photo blog as easily as they might by sending an email.  Digital photo junkies can also take advantage of a sophisticated suite of photo editing software completely integrated in the new Photobox service. The new technology (provided by US-based Picnik) offers semi professional online editing software for free and is as easy as child's play.New designThe newly designed site has a number of features to make the whole Photobox experience simple and fast. &quot;My Photobox&quot; provides immediate access to all online photo albums, creations or account details for each member. Extensive shop pages display the Photobox product range in great detail. Mark Chapman, UK MD, said: &quot;The new site is designed to be the best one stop shop for anyone who wants to create exciting products with their digital photos. We wanted to make it easy for all users: whether they're shutter crazed young families, cyber mad grandparents, amateurs or pros. The new site means they can create, share and get fabulous personalised products shipped to them in record time and of outstanding quality. &quot; Go to www.photobox.co.uk to join the digital image online revolution. A raft of new functionality will be appearing as the site develops. About PhotoboxPhotoBox is the leading online photo service in the UK where it pioneered online printing, storing, sharing, community and publishing services for digital photos before extending its range to innovative products such as photo books, calendars, and greeting cards. The company merged with Photoways, the leading French service, in April 2006 thereby creating the European market leader with over 5 million members and nearly 200 million photo prints in 2007. The group is backed by leading Venture Capital firms Index Ventures, Highland Capital and HarbourVest. Stan Laurent, formerly Chief Operating Officer at AOL Europe, is President and C.E.O. and Mark Chapman, co-founder of PhotoBox, is Managing Director of the UK business.For more information visit www.photobox.co.uk or contact Custard PR on 020 7494 6595For further information contact Custard PR on 020 7494 6595Rupert Walkerrupert@custardpr.com020 7494 6596 <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mobyko.com strikes partnership deal with 16-25 Railcard]]></title>
<link>http://www.prcompass.com/Mobile/Mobyko-com_strikes_partnership_deal_with_16-25_Railcard/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 03:37:36 -0700</pubDate>
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<category>Mobile</category>
<guid>http://www.prcompass.com/Mobile/Mobyko-com_strikes_partnership_deal_with_16-25_Railcard/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Mobyko.com, the world leader in mobile web innovation, has announced a partnership deal with 16-25 Railcard (formerly Young Persons Railcard) to broaden its distribution to the youth and travel market.  The partnership will involve Mobyko offering free mobile backup worth 24.99 to all 16-25 Railcard holders. The partnership will be supported with inclusion of the Mobyko logo in 2.4 million Railcard leaflets distributed at 2,500 stations nationwide. The offer will also be available at the 16-25 Railcard website (www.16-25railcard.co.uk) and will be promoted through ongoing email and direct mail activity.16-25 Railcard holders can benefit from useful services of the Mobyko offering, such as online mobile backup. The other great features include an online gallery for storing, managing and sharing mobile photos, videos and texts. Users can also send texts from their desktop through their Mobyko account.Sharon Wesney, Railcards Partnership manager said; &quot;We are always looking for synergistic partners. Mobyko is perfect for our 16-25 target audience who are heavily reliant on their mobile phone and travel frequently&quot;.Jamie Bowler, Marketing Director, Mobyko.com said; &quot;We wanted to increase our brand awareness with partnerships like these and the youth market is well served by this deal. We are constantly searching for relevant partnership agreements that broaden our reach. All new and existing 16-25 Railcard holders will qualify for the Mobyko Premium service from 18th May 2008.Integrated agency swordfish brokered the relationship between Mobyko and 16-25 Railcard. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Size does matter when it comes to home phones]]></title>
<link>http://www.prcompass.com/ConsumerElectronics/Size_does_matter_when_it_comes_to_home_phones/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 02:48:16 -0700</pubDate>
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<category>Consumer Electronics</category>
<guid>http://www.prcompass.com/ConsumerElectronics/Size_does_matter_when_it_comes_to_home_phones/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Doro has launched one of the high streets' slimmest home phones yet, the th65r.  Stylish and slim modern home electronics are becoming ever more popular within the average household.  Doro has responded to this consumer demand with its latest DECT phone, measuring in at a mere 14mm thick.  The phone is loaded with practical functions like an answer machine with 15 minute recording time, handsfree speaker phone, black display with white text and a directory with room for 200 contact details. The Doro th65r has been specially developed for design-conscious consumers, with its modern, slender, high-gloss textured black finish.&quot;At Doro we love to stay fresh and up to date with the latest design trends and we are constantly adapting our product design accordingly. With the th65r we have focused on developing a slimline telephone that fits well in to modern, minimalist homes. This is a product that many of our consumers have been asking for,&quot; says Chris Millington, Doro UK MD.The Doro th65r will be available at www.onltech.co.uk from May 2008 and will retail for 49.99. The telephone will also be available with an extra handset with an RRP of 69.99 (th65r+1).For further information please contact Custard PR:* Imagery and review units are available on demandClare Knightclare@custardpr.com +44 (0)20 7494 6588About DoroWith over 30 years' experience in telephony Doro is today characterised by innovative and user-friendly consumer electronics products. The company develops markets and sells a wide range of products in three business units: Home Electronics, Business Electronics and Care Electronics. The company's products are sold in more than 30 countries worldwide through a variety of retail outlets, including electronics stores and online stores. The company had sales of SEK 433 million in 2006. Doro's shares are quoted on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, Nordic list, Small companies. Read more about Doro at www.doro.com. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[disgo Media Bank 500GB]]></title>
<link>http://www.prcompass.com/ConsumerElectronics/disgo_Media_Bank_500GB/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 00:01:09 -0700</pubDate>
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<category>Consumer Electronics</category>
<guid>http://www.prcompass.com/ConsumerElectronics/disgo_Media_Bank_500GB/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Launched today, the disgo Media Bank from Clever-Stuff, is a personal video recorder (PVR) and digital storage device that offers cutting edge technology at amazing value.To date the market for home digital media storage devices has been mainly for the elite technology user, but the new disgo Media Bank changes this completely. Thanks to simple plug and play functionality this device doesn't require any complicated installation processes.  The disgo Media Bank allows you to store your media collection of photos, videos and music files in a compact, sleek black unit and makes recording from your set top box or TV simple.Along with the storage capability of the disgo Media Bank, users also have the option to record directly from their TV or Set Top Box and can choose either the manual or scheduled recording option. A digital movie library can easily be created and played back instantly on your TV.  &quot;Irrespective of age, gender or technology know-how, everyone can use the disgo Media Bank without the constraints of a monthly subscription,&quot; says Luke Noonan, Business Development Director, Clever-Stuff. &quot;The disgo Media Banks' price, huge 500GB capacity and simplicity make it the ideal product to sit at the heart of everyone's media life both now and in the future.&quot;The disgo Media Bank will be available nationwide from PC World stores, www.pcworld.co.uk and at www.mydisgo.com as of the 19th May 2008 at the RRP of 169.99disgo Media Bank Features Record TVRecord directly from TV/digital TV boxManual or schedule recording optionInstant playbackPicturesStore all digital photosPlay slide showZoom in/out, rotate and special effectsMusicStore and playback digital music filesRepeat function: repeat track, repeat allSlide show option during music playbackMoviesCreate digital movie libraryInstant playback on your TVdisgo Media Bank technical specificationa4SD/MMC/CF Storage mediaa43.5&quot; SATA Hard Drivea4USB 2.0 &amp; USB 1.1 Complianta4HDD File Support: FAT 32a4Power 100V - 240V, 50/60HZa4Record Resolution 640 x 480a4Firmware Upgradeablea4500GB CapacityAbout Clever-Stuff LtdClever-Stuff Ltd was established in 2001. Its aim is to develop new technologies and brands in the personal storage and entertainment market in Europe. Its product offering includes: USB Flash Drives, digital photo frames, digital camcorders and other consumer electronic products. Clever-Stuff Ltd sells to 15 countries across Europe including the UK, Ireland, France, Italy and Spain.Hi-res pictures are available. Please enquire about review samples. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mobyko launches next generation mobile AJAX Gallery]]></title>
<link>http://www.prcompass.com/Software/Mobyko_launches_next_generation_mobile_AJAX_Gallery-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.prcompass.com/Software/Mobyko_launches_next_generation_mobile_AJAX_Gallery-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:48:28 -0700</pubDate>
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<category>Software</category>
<guid>http://www.prcompass.com/Software/Mobyko_launches_next_generation_mobile_AJAX_Gallery-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The galleries provide a desktop application experience on the web. The exceptional implementation and depth of functionality provides a seamless user experience.  The galleries feature cutting edge AJAX to provide the smooth transitions and special effects that have traditionally only been available in flash applications. Mobyko users are able to store, manage and share their mobile content for free. Photos and videos instantly pop up when individual thumbnails are clicked. Users can move and organise their photos, videos and texts into different albums with a simple drag and drop mechanism. Furthermore, photo slideshows are generated on the fly. The user-friendly interface means that captions, comments and dates can all be changed with just a few key strokes.&quot;By pushing Javascript and the browser to the absolute limit, we have created a unique and seamless user experience that we like to think sets a new benchmark in web app design,&quot; said Mobyko CEO Julian Saunders.The new Mobyko galleries rely on cutting edge AJAX and Javascript technologies. Mobyko's developers utilised John Resig's fantastic jQuery Javascript library (www.jquery.com) to provide smooth transitions, animations and user interfaces. jQuery also handles AJAX requests ensuring what appears on the screen is mirrored in the database backend.About Mobyko.comMobyko is the UK's leading mobile back up service. It is a uniquely simple, free, online system that allows people to manage their mobile lives online. A completely independent service giving mobile users freedom and flexibility to back up, manage and secure all the content stored on their mobile phone - accessible anywhere on the globe at anytime via the internet. Mobyko is compatible with most phones and networks. No fuss, no wires, no complicated technology to get your head around.To sign up for free please visit www.mobyko.com <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Freeing Brits from complicated remote controls]]></title>
<link>http://www.prcompass.com/ConsumerElectronics/Freeing_Brits_from_complicated_remote_controls/</link>
<comments>http://www.prcompass.com/ConsumerElectronics/Freeing_Brits_from_complicated_remote_controls/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:55:33 -0800</pubDate>
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<category>Consumer Electronics</category>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 5 March 2008 - The every day remote control is something most Britons know well and many of us have come to rely on. Yet do we really know even half of its capabilities or what those many little buttons really do?In a recent survey conducted by Swedish consumer electronics company Doro, it was found that almost half of Brits (45 percent) find television remotes confusing. This was also much higher (63 percent) in audiences aged 60 and over. The survey - which also found that every second Brit only uses a maximum of six remote buttons - coincides with the launch of one of the world's simplest remote controls - which boasts only the most essential buttons. &quot;The Doro HandleEasy 321rc is specifically designed for a senior audience and people with limited dexterity, but is also perfect for anyone who craves a simple remote control, free from the many extra fiddly buttons we barely ever use!&quot; says Chris Millington, MD Doro UK.  &quot;The survey highlighted that over 50 percent of us don't even come close to using all the buttons on a standard remote and this is higher in the over-60 age group. The Doro HandleEasy 321rc is such a simple solution for everyone. It learns the functions you want to allocate to each button and controls any remote control television, stereo or even radio.&quot;   The Doro HandleEasy 321rc remote control (SSP 19.99) is available now alongside three other Doro Care products - the MemoryPlus 309dp photo button dial pad (SSP 24.99), MemoryPlus 319ph amplified telephone (SSP 39.99) and RingPlus ringer amplifier alerter (SSP 24.99) at www.argos.co.uk and in Argos stores nationwide.  <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Unlocking the cash behind contacts]]></title>
<link>http://www.prcompass.com/Internet_NewMedia/Unlocking_the_cash_behind_contacts-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.prcompass.com/Internet_NewMedia/Unlocking_the_cash_behind_contacts-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:44:14 -0800</pubDate>
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<category>Internet &amp; New Media</category>
<guid>http://www.prcompass.com/Internet_NewMedia/Unlocking_the_cash_behind_contacts-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[London: For years, recruitment agents have found ways to place a monetary value on their contacts, but with the launch of an innovative new online recruitment service this week, the power will now be passed to the people. The launch of know-who.com this Friday (29 February) will usher a new generation of recruitment into the UK.  Offering an innovative new style of online recruitment, know-who.com will allow job-hunters, employers and even networkers the opportunity to not only monetise their social and business contacts but also use these same contacts to actively help them find jobs and staff as well.  The site launches at a time when the global recruitment market is entering huge change and many people are questioning the credibility of the recruitment agencies which traditionally controlled the job market. According to a recent survey  by know-who.com, recruitment agents fare badly in the credibility stakes, heralding a shocking third place amongst the least-trustworthy professions in the UK. The survey, which saw recruitment agents topped only by politicians (12 percent) and estate agents (25 percent) as the least credible professions, found that only 32 percent of Britons considered recruitment consultants to be trustworthy.Further, almost half of those surveyed (48 percent) perceived recruitment agents as being more interested in placing people in jobs and earning commission than making sure they were a suitable fit. Jody Hunt, co-founder of know-who.com sees know-who.com as a breath of fresh air for a currently stale industry; &quot;It's concerning that recruitment agents are perceived as untrustworthy, but it really does signal just how important it is to bring a new dynamic to the industry. Through utilising the growing trends around social networking and the online space, know-who.com offers a simple, revolutionary and financially rewarding- way to tackle job hunting and recruitment.&quot;On the other end of the trustworthy scale, teachers and doctors held joint first-place, with 90 percent of those surveyed considering them to be highly trustworthy.  Know-who.com launches this Friday 29 February. Do you know-who?www.know-who.com - ENDS -Notes to editors*Press embargo expires at 00.01hrs on 29.02.08*Imagery is available upon request*Additional briefings by prior arrangement*Access to the site will be granted to pre-briefed press on 26.02.08Further information*Please contact the know-who.com press office at Custard PR on +44 (0)20 7494 6586*Stu Campbell, MD, stu@custardpr.com / +44 (0)7795 570 946*Gareth Davies, Consumer Director, gareth@custardpr.com / +44 (0)7980 820 994 *Emma Bakker, Senior Consultant, emma@custardpr.com / +44 (0)7825 982 323 <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Move over Harry Potter a4 Childrena4s classics still in high demand]]></title>
<link>http://www.prcompass.com/Books/Move_over_Harry_Potter_ndash_Childrenrsquos_classics_still_in_high_demand/</link>
<comments>http://www.prcompass.com/Books/Move_over_Harry_Potter_ndash_Childrenrsquos_classics_still_in_high_demand/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 06:45:11 -0800</pubDate>
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<category>Books</category>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 18 December, 2007 - Britons have shown a love for the classics never dies, according to a new survey released by swapping site Hitflip. When asked for their favourite children's book, many Britons listed old favourites such as Roald Dahl, The Famous Five, Winnie the Pooh and The Very Hungry Caterpillar as their top choice. The Harry Potter series had a strong following, however was balanced by many of the old classics Britons have come to know and love. Out of more than 2,000 people surveyed, 21 per cent listed Roald Dahl books such as James and the Giant Peach, The BFG and The Twits as their all-time favourites. This left the Harry Potter series in second place with 20 per cent. Recent movie-conversions also featured highly, with The Lord of the Rings (13 per cent) and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (15 per cent) both making the list.  &quot;It's fantastic to see new generations of Britons keeping their imaginations and literary skills in full swing with series like Harry Potter; however it's also great to note many of us still feel a love for the classics,&quot; says Adam Finlayson, General Manager, Hitflip UK. &quot;Even though we now have other more high-tech alternatives, the number of book swaps on Hitflip shows books - and particularly classics - are still in high demand.&quot;Hitflip, the UK's largest game, DVD, CD and book swapping site offers Britons the opportunity to swap items they no longer use for others they have been wanting. With more than 3000 books available to swap at any given time, Hitflip is a great way to not only re-visit the classics, but also indulge in some of the newer favourites.Joining Hitflip is easy and takes less than 30 seconds. There is no subscription required and users pay only 79p per transfer, which protects them against fraud and damaged media.- ends -About Hitflip Hitflip (www.hitflip.co.uk) is an online, peer-to-peer swapping site for the exchange of DVDs, music CDs, games, books and audio books. Founded in 2005 in Germany, it currently boasts more than 200,000 users offering to exchange 125,000 different DVDs, 20,000 audio books and plays, more than 40,000 games, 65,000 books and 85,000 music CDs. Press contacts:Zuzanna Pasierbinska-Wilson/Emma BakkerTel. 02074946595zuzanna@custardpr.com and emma@custardpr.comwww.custardpr.com <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Britons wise up to getting value out of unwanted gifts]]></title>
<link>http://www.prcompass.com/Internet_NewMedia/Britons_wise_up_to_getting_value_out_of_unwanted_gifts/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:09:57 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 13 December, 2007 -  UK shoppers turning to the internet for Christmas purchases of DVDs, CDs, computer games and books may not consider the burden of returning unwanted presents, according to Hitflip.co.uk, a UK swapping site.Many online sites will accept a return only if the goods are unopened and accompanied by an original invoice. Failing that, Britons selling unwanted presents on second-hand online commerce sites are risking losing up to 50 per cent of the value of their gift.Hitflip.co.uk has seen huge spikes in swaps over the post-Christmas and New Year periods in the past couple of years and expects numbers to increase further this year. The international site saw a 50 per cent rise in items swapped post-Christmas in 2005 and an even greater 73 per cent increase following the gift-giving period last year. &quot;Exchanging items online is never easy and selling items tends to result in a dramatic drop in price from the original value. We believe that swapping offers an easy, effective and fair solution to those present problems.&quot; says Joanna Wilson, Marketing Manager, Hitflip.With more than 3,000 books, 2,000 computer games, 4,000 CDs and 5,000 DVDs available to swap at any given time, Hitflip is a great way to find the alternatives to the not-so-suitable Christmas presents.Joining Hitflip is easy and takes less than 30 seconds. There is no subscription required and users pay only 79p per transfer, which protects them against fraud and damaged media.- ends -About Hitflip Hitflip (www.hitflip.co.uk) is an online, peer-to-peer swapping site for the exchange of DVDs, music CDs, games, books and audio books. Founded in 2005 in Germany, it currently boasts more than 200,000 users offering to exchange 125,000 different DVDs, 20,000 audio books and plays, more than 40,000 games, 65,000 books and 85,000 music CDs. Press contacts:Zuzanna Pasierbinska-Wilson/Emma BakkerTel. 02074946595zuzanna@custardpr.com and emma@custardpr.comwww.custardpr.com <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Brits challenged to pitch their passion in 60 seconds]]></title>
<link>http://www.prcompass.com/Internet_NewMedia/Brits_challenged_to_pitch_their_passion_in_60_seconds/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:43:38 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[12 December 2007: realbuzz.com, the lifestyle driven social network enabling virtual friends to meet up offline, is calling all fitness fanatics, extreme sports enthusiasts and exhibitionists to pitch their passion to the nation in just 60 seconds. In addition realbuzz users will be able to use the new &quot;Share you passion&quot; application, a tool which gives users the opportunity to find like minded people by listing their passions and searching online.In a bid to encourage the people of Britain to get out, get fit and experience a more rewarding life, realbuzz.com's interactive gallery is open to the public to upload their 60 second video pitches. Most importantly users can use their video as a personal publicity tool to help them build their own community around their pastimes. In the application users can list their passions, search for other people who have the same or similar interests, view other people's profiles and find out who has viewed theirs, upload photos, talk to others via private messaging and even arrange to meet up by adding events to the a4What's happening?' calendar.Tim Rogers, founder of realbuzz.com - himself a Guinness World Record holder and veteran of over 60 marathons - said: &quot;It's all about getting active. We're asking Britons to do their bit to get the nation healthy by pitching their passion and encouraging others to get fit and get involved.&quot; realbuzz.com is totally committed to connecting more of the UK population with likeminded people so that ultimately more people take time out to enjoy their pastime - from running to cycling; music to movies, bodyboarding to badminton, creative arts to general socialising.The best videos submitted each month will win &quot;passion of the month&quot; and receive an iPod Touch - the ideal accessory for a fitter, healthier, more active lifestyle.Users need simply go to www.realbuzz.com and click on the &quot;Passion Pitch&quot; button.For further information please contact Custard PR on +44(0)20 7494 6595Rupert WalkerSenior Consultantrupert@custardpr.com+44(0)7979 913 665 <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[NEWS: UK Social Network Unveils a4Shockinga4 Level of Work-Life Imbalance]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:29:39 -0800</pubDate>
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<category>Public Relations</category>
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<description><![CDATA[realbuzz.com today reveals the results of an independently commissioned survey delving into perceptions regarding the UK's work-life balance.  The research looked at the amount of time and money the Great British public invests in a hobby or pastime and the impact of work on our free time. The findings highlight that Brits don't have enough time to do the things they enjoy doing - with 87 per cent wishing they had more free time for a hobby or pastime.  Only five per cent said they have ample free time to themselves.  More interestingly, eight per cent of respondents were unsure whether or not they had enough free time on their hands - this indicates that they either have no interest in pursuing a pastime or are simply too busy with work to notice! The old adage that Brits work long hours is alive and kicking - 45 per cent of respondents claim to work in excess of the traditional average 40 hour week and a whopping 38 per cent stated they actually work more than 60 hours each week.  Just over half of all respondents (52 per cent) stated that work severely gets in the way of their social life at least once a week.  With an additional quarter of those surveyed (26 per cent) stating their career impacts on social lives at least twice a week.  Cumulatively these two statistics convey that a little over three quarters of Brits feel that work has a noticeable - and ultimately negative - impact on the enjoyment of their free time.    Fiona Gibbins, Marketing Director of realbuzz.com said: &quot;Our research has thrown up some interesting findings.  It's staggering to see how strongly the British public feels about work impacting on their free time and ultimately getting in the way of them enjoying a pastime.  Also, about the people we find the most motivational - perhaps our work colleagues hit the spot because we spend so much time in their company?!&quot; When asked how much money people spend on a hobby or pastime the results showed that 38 per cent (slightly more than one in three of us) do not actually spend money on their hobby or pastime - which indicates a resurgence of free pastimes such as; walking, cycling, reading and jogging. The survey also considered our motivations for getting physical and it identified that we find our workmates more motivational than our family members - in terms of getting us to do something physically challenging.   This question covered activities such as; going to the gym or participating in a sport.  One in four respondents claimed that they found new acquaintances more motivational than either family or friends.  This finding implies that there are social barriers to overcome when beginning a fitness regime and these obstacles aren't that apparent when we partake in such activities with strangers. realbuzz.com encourages people to connect with like-minded users both on and offline - based on common interests and pastimes.  The site's community features are driven by the sharing of real life experiences and passions. Through interactive functions such as; video and photo uploads, community boards and social networking users can build a network of friends with similar interests.  Ultimately realbuzz.com provides an avenue to a4escapism'. Visit www.realbuzz.com to see the site. ENDS Notes to editors: * Sample: 1,000 face-to-face interviews were conducted during w/c 05 November 2007.* Selection: respondents picked to be representative of the UK population core demographics.* Source: the research was commissioned using an independent street research team. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[No more gambling with game prices]]></title>
<link>http://www.prcompass.com/Gaming_Casinos/No_more_gambling_with_game_prices/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 07:32:26 -0800</pubDate>
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<category>Gaming &amp; Casinos</category>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 26 November, 2007 -  UK gamers are losing almost half the value of a game each time they sell it on, even if it's a near-new, new release title. Research shows gamers spend up to 40 on a single new release console title. Yet when reselling, the price drops down to between 20 and 30, leaving a loss of around half the original cost of the game.Hitflip, the UK's largest game, DVD, CD and book swapping site offers an alternative to all those who are losing money from selling their near-new games.From Halo 3, to Call of Duty to some of the more classic arcade games, www.hitflip.co.uk has more than 1,000 games available for swap at any given time. &quot;Any gamer knows how frustrating it is to buy a new game at full price, only to have to settle for selling it at a reduced rate once they've played it,&quot; says Joanna Wilson, Marketing Manager, Hitflip UK.&quot;With Hitflip, gamers can swap their titles for those of the same value - so you no longer have to settle for getting less than what you paid for.&quot;Swapping sites are steadily growing in popularity throughout the UK and Hitflip offers one of the most extensive ranges of games for all platforms. Joining Hitflip is easy and takes less than 30 seconds. There is no subscription required and users pay only 79p per transfer, which protects them against fraud and damaged media.- ends -About Hitflip Hitflip (www.hitflip.co.uk) is an online, peer-to-peer swapping site for the exchange of DVDs, music CDs, games, books and audio books. Founded in 2005 in Germany, it currently boasts more than 200,000 users offering to exchange 125,000 different DVDs, 20,000 audio books and plays, more than 40,000 games, 65,000 books and 85,000 music CDs. Press contacts:Zuzanna Pasierbinska-Wilson/Emma BakkerTel. 02074946595zuzanna@custardpr.com and emma@custardpr.comwww.custardpr.com <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Doro launches two of worlda4s easiest mobile telephones]]></title>
<link>http://www.prcompass.com/ConsumerElectronics/Doro_launches_two_of_worldrsquos_easiest_mobile_telephones/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2007 08:21:41 -0800</pubDate>
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<category>Consumer Electronics</category>
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<description><![CDATA[More than four out of ten elderly people experience handling and dexterity problems and almost one in ten suffer from poor memory, creating difficulties in many every day activities. Still, most new mobile telephones are tiny, with small buttons and packed with complex features.  Identifying the need for simplicity, Swedish consumer electronics company Doro has launched the new Doro HandlePlus 324gsm and the Doro HandleEasy 326gsm.  Doro HandlePlus 324gsm: Equipped with only seven buttons, the Doro HandlePlus 324gsm is perfect for consumers with limited hand functionality or merely looking for a simpler alternative to some of the more hi-tech mobile phones on the market. The handset has just seven buttons and allows the user to pre-programme five numbers in a user-friendly ergonomic design.  This enables consumers to have quick, easy and direct access to their social and support network at the push of just one button. Programming of the Doro HandlePlus 324gsm can be done at the point of sale or by using another mobile telephone. The phone comes unlocked, making it possible to use with any gsm service provider.Doro HandleEasy 326gsm: As well as four pre-programmable buttons, the Doro HandleEasy 326gsm includes additional features, such as a number pad for dialling non-programmed phone numbers, a high-contrast LCD display, a vibrator ring tone and speaker phone capabilities. Large rubberised buttons also make the phone much more user-friendly.Complementing both products are three discreet, comfortable ear hooks for hands free calling and improved sound clarity when using DECT phones and mobile phones with hearing aids. The HearPlus eh346m assists the HandleEasy 326gsm, the HearPlus eh344m accompanies the HandlePlus 324gsm and the HearPlus eh340m model provides assistance with DECT handsets and most Sony Ericsson, Nokia and Samsung GSM mobile phones using an accessory (hsa1, 2, 3, 4, 5). Available at an RRP of 19.99, the HearPlus range can be purchased at BioAcoustics.The HandlePlus 324gsm is available from BioAcoustics (www.bioacoustics.co.uk) for RRP 79.99. The HandleEasy 326gsm is also available now at BioAcoustics and from January at Argos (www.argos.co.uk) for RRP 99.99. The HandlePlus 324gsm, HandleEasy 326gsm and the HearPlus eh346m all complement the existing Doro Care Electronics range which includes senior-focused telephones, remote controls and other home consumer products. ENDSFor further information please contact Custard PR:* Imagery and review units are availableEmma Bakkeremma@custardpr.com +44 (0)20 7494 6588 <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DVD swapping site takes a stand over 18+ movies]]></title>
<link>http://www.prcompass.com/Internet_NewMedia/DVD_swapping_site_takes_a_stand_over_18_movies-1/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 05:28:17 -0800</pubDate>
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<category>Internet &amp; New Media</category>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 5 November, 2007 - Hitflip, the UK's largest DVD, CD and book swapping site has added an over 18 verification feature to protect younger viewers from inappropriate content.Unlike other media swapping sites, Hitflip allows users younger than 18 to join its web site. With a large number of teenagers using the internet as a primary source of information, communication and content, the company sees the younger generation as a core user base.&quot;Teenage internet users should not be discriminated against. We want to give them a chance to have fun swapping DVDs and managing their own personal accounts,&quot; says Adam Finlayson, UK General Manager, Hitflip. &quot;At the same time, their parents may rest assured that their children are protected from inappropriate content.&quot;More than 2,500 over 18 certificate horror and action films are currently listed on Hitflip.co.uk, along 1,000 adult DVDs. Hitflip is the first UK web site to offer over 18 adult movies to UK residents.Joining Hitflip is easy and takes less than 30 seconds. There is no subscription required and users pay only 79p per transfer, which protects them against fraud and damaged media. In addition, there is an initial one-off fee of 5 to allow appropriate age verification. - ends -About Hitflip Hitflip (www.hitflip.co.uk) is an online, peer-to-peer swapping site for the exchange of DVDs, music CDs, games, books and audio books. Founded in 2005 in Germany, it currently boasts more than 200,000 users offering to exchange 125,000 different DVDs, 20,000 audio books and plays, more than 40,000 games, 65,000 books and 85,000 music CDs. Press contacts:Zuzanna Pasierbinska-Wilson/Emma BakkerTel. 02074946595zuzanna@custardpr.com and emma@custardpr.comwww.custardpr.com <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Crowdstorm Set To Remove Stress For UK Shoppers]]></title>
<link>http://www.prcompass.com/Internet_NewMedia/Crowdstorm_Set_To_Remove_Stress_For_UK_Shoppers/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:07:35 -0700</pubDate>
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<category>Internet &amp; New Media</category>
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<description><![CDATA[London; November 1: Today sees the launch of Crowdstorm.com - a new online service which aims to help UK shoppers make better informed purchase decisions based on the advice and recommendations of others. The site brings together a wealth of information and expert knowledge garnered from those in the know - including bloggers, journalists and other key opinion formers.  Users can not only browse buyers guides, expert and user reviews and product videos from around the web, but can also ask the a4Crowd' for advice on what they should buy. Their Crowd consists of the most knowledgeable people on the web from bloggers, experts, trusted friends and family and other users of the products.Currently up to 88% of people conduct online research before making a purchase,  this figure is greater than those who actually buy products online! The internet retail market is set to rise to a4117.1 billion in Europe alone by 2010. Currently this retail market is fragmented; users have to consult multiple sources to extract any relevant information search engines, retailer web sites, brand sites, customer reviews, expert reviews, shopping comparison sites, and blogs. This can often lead to a time consuming and frustrating experience, especially when different sources give differing opinions. Crowdstorm is set to alleviate these problems and barriers.In response to this Crowdstorm has developed an online community of expert opinion formers to save the consumer time by aggregating trusted sources of product information. Anyone can get involved and give advice and in return gain expert status and kudos. As the site grows additional categories are set to include anything and everything from wines to holidays - making it a truly inclusive shopper information tool.Based in London, Crowdstorm has a proven pedigree, developed by Philip Wilkinson, responsible for launching Kelkoo UK and founder of the UK's first price comparison website, Shopgenie. Crowdstorm will be a one stop shop for consumers who want to save time trawling through reviews sites; in effect it brings product expertise and knowledge into one place.Philip said: &quot;Crowdstorm as a concept came about because we realised that everyone likes to get the inside track on a new product, but who do you ask and who can you trust, a friend, a family member? With Crowdstorm, users have a wealth of experience and knowledge at their fingertips from reviewers, bloggers, and most importantly the people who've just bought the product. In the near future people won't research products on the web; they'll a4Crowdstorm' it.&quot; To find out more and research a product please visit www.crowdstorm.comAbout CrowdstormCrowdstorm is a product-based web destination where users can make better informed purchase decisions on a wide variety of products. These decisions are based on the advice, recommendations and knowledge of other users - who collectively form the a4crowd'.Users are able to rate the crowd's members and over time they build up a trusted network of shopping advisors.Philip Wilkinson, creator and majority shareholder of Crowdstorm, was founder of the UK's first price comparison website Shopgenie.  He later launched internet heavyweight Kelkoo UK which was sold to Yahoo! in 2004.Crowdstorm aims to revolutionise the way people decide what to buy.  The company aims to quickly establish itself as a key player within the digital lifestyle arena. Its core revenue streams come from product commission referrals and targeted brand advertising. Read more about Crowdstorm at www.crowdstorm.com.For further information please contact Custard PR on 020 7494 6595Rupert WalkerSenior Consultantrupert@custardpr.com07979 913 665 <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Britons like to fear for real]]></title>
<link>http://www.prcompass.com/Technology/Britons_like_to_fear_for_real/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:07:21 -0700</pubDate>
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<category>Technology</category>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 30 October, 2007 - Paranormal documentaries are topping UK DVD charts, according to online swapping site Hitflip. The supernatural Hollywood blockbusters are also proving well-loved amongst online swappers in the run up to Halloween.Various series of Most Haunted, Most Haunted Live and Ghost Towns are the most popular DVDs that exchange hands on the Hitflip site. In addition, Britons chose TV documentaries over any other DVD category including action, thrillers, dramas, music, comedies and many more. More than 1,500 copies of paranormal TV series have changed hands in the last month, with an additional 70 swaps requested every day.The old time classic The Exorcist is in top three of most swapped non-factual DVDs, along with The Chronicles of Riddick and The Lords of the Rings.&quot;We have seen a big increase in swaps of horror, ghost and supernatural movies in October - this certainly can be attributed to the Halloween effect,&quot; said Adam Finlayson, UK General Manager, Hitflip. &quot;However the popularity of paranormal documentaries has been consistent over the year. We believe this a testament to Britons' love affair with everything that is out of this world.&quot; While ghost TV series and movies are big DVD hits, British swappers' taste in books firmly remain with popular thrillers penned by John Grisham and Ruth Rendell, alongside recent literary successes of Zadie Smith and Mark Haddon.- ends -About Hitflip Hitflip (www.hitflip.co.uk) is an online, peer-to-peer swapping site for the exchange of DVDs, music CDs, games, books and audio books. Founded in 2005 in Germany, it currently boasts more than 200,000 users offering to exchange 125,000 different DVDs, 20,000 audio books and plays, more than 40,000 games, 65,000 books and 85,000 music CDs. There are no subscriptions or hidden costs: 79p charge per transfer protects Hitflip users against fraud and damaged media. Press contacts:Zuzanna Pasierbinska-Wilson/Emma BakkerTel. 02074946595zuzanna@custardpr.com and emma@custardpr.comwww.custardpr.com <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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