MediaPass, Microsoft Put Music Videos in Your Hip Pocket

MediaPass, Microsoft Put Music Videos in Your Hip Pocket

MediaPass Music Video Download Service Offers Popular Artists for Windows Mobile-Based Devices

AUSTIN, Texas, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaPass(R) Network LLC is launching today a new music video download service for Windows Mobile-based devices, making it possible to watch music videos on portable handheld devices wherever you go. The music video services, announced at the year's premier music industry event, South by Southwest 2005, will deliver videos that can be played back on Windows Mobile-based Portable Media Centers and select Smartphones and Pocket PCs.

Available at www.mediapass.net/musicvideodownloads, the mobile download service allows MediaPass Music subscribers access to download free music videos via a 30-day license to download videos to load onto portable devices.

The service is delivering the latest content from popular artists such as Emma Bunton, Kate Ryan, as well as up-and-coming bands including Slunt, Submersed and The Comas.

"We are ecstatic to be at the forefront of digital music videos on the go," says Daniel Harris, President & CEO of MediaPass. "MediaPass has always supported emerging artists, and we're excited to be working with innovative Windows Mobile technology to make that happen in new and unique ways."

"Windows Mobile is the choice for people who, beyond a fantastic music-listening experience, also want a fantastic music video-watching experience," said John Pollard, director of Windows Mobile applications and services marketing at Microsoft. "MediaPass is helping to deliver more videos for these devices, making it easy to find, transfer and enjoy music videos wherever you are."

About MediaPass

MediaPass Network, LLC ( http://www.mediapass.net/ ) has served as the webcast partner for events in North America and Europe including: 2002-2003-2004 American Dance Music Awards, Voodoo Festival, UK's Mobo Awards, and club events nationwide. Having established one of the largest content provider networks in North America, MediaPass(R) strives to provide its audiences rich media content that is convenient and meaningful.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software -- any time, any place and on any device.

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Source: MediaPass Network, LLC

CONTACT: Tina Conley, +1-425-452-5400, or tconley@webershandwick.com, or Nicole Nolte, +1-425-452-5400, or nnolte@webershandwick.com, both of Weber Shandwick, for MediaPass Network, LLC

Web site: http://www.mediapass.net/

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