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MCLEAN, Va. Nov. 12, 2008 -- Mobile Posse, Inc., a leading provider of next-generation content and
advertising solutions for mobile, announced that it has teamed up with
GasPriceWatch Group, Inc. to deliver real-time gas quotes to the idle
screen of consumer mobile phones. GasPriceWatch offers the most
comprehensive database of gas stations and gas prices in North America,
providing information for more than 130,000 gas retail outlets. Under
the terms of the agreement, GasPriceWatch will deliver up-to-date gas
prices for all grades of gas, including Regular, Mid-Grade, Premium,
Diesel, E85, and Biodiesel, to subscribers of the Mobile Posse solution.
“In this tough economy, people want to save
money in any way that they can. We are pleased to be working with
GasPriceWatch to offer our subscribers a free and easy way to receive
current gas price information on their mobile phones,”
said Jon Jackson, CEO of Mobile Posse. “We
continue to deliver on our commitment to provide topical and timely
value-added content along with valuable coupons, discounts, and savings
to consumers at no cost.”
GasPriceWatch receives fuel price information from large gasoline
retailers and independent/franchised owners, over 155,000 volunteer
spotters, and through other survey methods. Pricing information is
updated on a daily basis.
“Our mission is to help consumers find the
lowest gas prices in their neighborhood. We are delighted to be working
with Mobile Posse to share our information with consumers in a new and
innovative way,” stated Matt Kussman, Director
of Business Development, GasPriceWatch. “Through
the mobile phone, we are able to reach consumers with gas price
information when and where they need it most.”
Mobile Posse’s
approach removes key stumbling blocks to mass adoption of mobile content
and services by providing a tightly integrated and non-intrusive
consumer experience. Consumers opt-in to receive free, engaging and
valuable mobile content, along with occasional promotions and offers.
The Mobile Posse solution is currently available on a number of leading
wireless providers’ networks across the US.
About GasPriceWatch
GasPriceWatch Group, Inc. offers a powerful website and database that
provides consumers and companies with real-time fuel price and fuel
station content for any geographical location in the United States.
About Mobile Posse
Mobile Posse, Inc., a privately-held company based in McLean, Virginia, is a
leading provider of idle screen delivery solutions for mobile content
and advertising. Using proprietary patent-pending technology, Mobile
Posse allows marketers to radically enhance their reach and conversion
rates in a convenient and cost-effective manner while strengthening
relationships with consumers and carriers. Mobile Posse is the first
company to rollout and deliver permission-based content and advertising
messages to the idle screens of mobile phones in partnership with mobile
operators.
Information Source: Business Wire
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