Aerosmith Fan Club Sent Paid, Inc. Sales, Shipments Soaring for December 2004

Aerosmith Fan Club Sent Paid, Inc. Sales, Shipments Soaring for December 2004 WORCESTER, Mass., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fan clubs are good for business for Paid, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PAYD) , a cutting-edge developer of celebrity web sites and services, ecommerce software and online auction collectibles seller. In the past month Paid, Inc. has processed more than 2,000 memberships for Aerosmith's official fan club, Aero Force One (AF1) (http://www.aeroforceone.com/), which recently re-opened for membership after the fan club transitioned to management by Paid, Inc. Paid, Inc.'s merchandise shipments increased 140% compared to December 2003 with the increased sales from AF1 memberships and merchandise. AF1 merchandise added more than 2,800 packages to Paid's typical December package shipment volume of 2,000 items. (Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041014/NYTH072 ) "The renewal rate for Aero Force One has been fantastic since it re-opened for membership," said Kristen Kuliga, VP for Paid, Inc. Celebrity Services. "Members are renewing in droves, despite the fact that we're offering a free trial membership grace period through February 1, 2005 for past members whose fan club memberships expired in 2004 and for those who dropped their membership prior to Paid taking over the fan club management. In addition to renewing, fans are snapping up the new merchandise items offered in the AF1 online store as fast as it becomes available. As the 120,000 registered Aerosmith fans begin to experience the tremendous programs, exclusive new products and stellar customer service under Paid, Inc.'s management, we believe that these numbers will increase dramatically." The new 16-month AF1 2005 Calendar and Aerosmith's new "You Gotta Move" DVD are the hottest selling items in AF1's online store. Since the AF1 storefront opened at Thanksgiving time, Paid has fulfilled more than 2000 merchandise items to AF1 customers. The Celebrity Services division of Paid, Inc. is responsible for AF1's promotional programs and web site (http://www.aeroforceone.com/) and integrating fan management services with Aerosmith affiliates, including their record label, radio sponsors, and Internet partners. First-timers and renewing fans can choose from two membership levels, Gold and Platinum. Fans can sign up for Gold membership at $29.99 that includes the annual Aerosmith fan club pin, personalized membership card and a newly added Aerosmith AF1 t-shirt. Or, they can opt for the new Platinum membership at $59.99, an upgrade with all of the Gold perks plus Aerosmith's new "You Gotta Move" DVD and six classic publicity photographs of the band from the Aerosmith archives reproduced for members only. All AF1 members are eligible to participate in an eclectic mix of special promotions, which recently included autographed "You Gotta Move" DVD give-aways, band promotion contests, and more than 600 free passes for the nationwide in-theater event premiering Aerosmith's "You Gotta Move" DVD on November 23 in conjunction with its retail release. Celebrity Services will continue developing and marketing new, innovative ways for people to participate in the Aerosmith fan community experience. New fan services and perks are expected to include a redesigned AF1 web site with live chats, message boards, contests, and games, enhanced premium backstage experiences and travel packages; expanded merchandising programs with limited- edition memorabilia that incorporate fan suggestions; and an AF1 Affinity Fan Card that will give fans dollars off at AF1's online store and discounts valid with other vendors. About Aerosmith: For more than 30 years, Aerosmith has defined American Rock 'n' Roll. Just a brief overview of their remarkable career is truly mind-boggling: honored Rock & Roll Hall of Famers with over 100 million albums sold, countless awards (Grammys, American Music Awards, Billboard Awards, MTV Awards), and a diehard fan-base numbering in the millions worldwide. Aerosmith recently completed another world tour in support of the group's 25th release, Honkin' On Bobo. The members of Aerosmith remain creatively vital, and are the platinum standard for artistic and commercial success in the world of music entertainment. About Paid, Inc.: Paid's innovative products and services are utilized in online auction management, ecommerce and web site development and hosting. Using proprietary technology, Paid, Inc. is a respected developer of dynamic, cutting edge celebrity web sites and ecommerce storefronts that attract tens of thousands of visitors daily. Paid's Auction Inc brand auction management and shipping calculation software utilizes Paid's patent-pending process technologies to streamline back-office and shipping processes for online auctions and e- commerce. Paid's Celebrity Services offers a broad array of services to the sports, music and entertainment industries, including fan club management, premium ticket packages, fan experiences, web site development, merchandising and special events management. Paid's Rotman Auction is an eBay Platinum Powerseller that sells thousands of items -- primarily sports, Hollywood and Americana collectibles and memorabilia -- each week on eBay. The company also builds and maintains large database-driven portals across a broad array of industries. The Company's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol PAYD. For further information visit http://www.paid.com/. Forward Looking Statements: This Press Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are based upon current expectations or beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions about future events, including matters related to the Company's expectations, band tours, plans for the AF1 programs and web site functionality. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements and the assumptions upon which they are based are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations and assumptions will prove to have been correct. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, as these statements are subject to numerous factors and uncertainties. In addition, other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are discussed in the Company's most recent filings, including Form 10-KSB with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041014/NYTH072 Source: Paid, Inc. CONTACT: Paid Celebrity Services: Kristen Kuliga, +1-617-572-7306, or Media Contact: Julie Shepherd of Accentuate PR, +1-815-479-1833, Julie@paid.com, for Paid; or Investors, Jens Dalsgaard of Redwood Consultants, LLC, +1-415-884-0348, jnsd@aol.com, for Paid; or Mitch Schneider, mschneider@msopr.com, Marcee Rondan, marcee@msopr.com, or Todd Brodginski, toddb@msopr.com, all of MSO, +1-818-380-0400, for Aerosmith Web site: http://www.paid.com/ http://www.aeroforceone.com/ ------- Profile: International Entertainment