October 27, 2008
Leading Syndicator of Comedy Content Signs Deal to Provide Original Mobile Video Programming for Motorola U.K.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — RooftopComedy (http://www.RooftopComedy.com), the Internet Comedy Channel and foremost interactive media provider of stand-up and sketch comedy for mobile, web and broadcast outlets, has signed a syndication deal to provide original mobile video programming to Motorola's U.K. video download store, it was announced today by Will C. Rogers, the CEO of RooftopComedy.
RooftopComedy adds Motorola U.K. to its impressive list of syndication partners that include Nokia, Yahoo! News, CurrentTV, iTunes, Sprint, Current TV, YouTube, Hulu, DailyMotion, Buzzwire, Lexy, mSpot, and MobileStreams, along with many others. The original comedy programming will first be available to Motorola customers in the United Kingdom, with plans to expand to other markets globally. The comedy programming will be originated via RooftopComedy's comedy broadcasting network that enables the firm to record live performances 365 nights a year from comedy venues throughout the US, Europe and Australia, publishing original and exclusive content to each of RooftopComedy's media partners.
"The Motorola video download store in the U.K. builds on our international expansion, enabling us to create additional value for our global business partners while delivering compelling content to comedy fans in markets around the world," said Rogers. "Motorola's web-based online store provides a powerful and easy-to-use mechanism to deliver our content direct to U.K. consumers. Recording the best and, yes, funniest comics from around the world every night of the week, we can ensure that our content provides value to both Motorola and its customers."
The store is accessible through the UK website (http://www.hellomoto.co.uk). The service will soon be expanded to other European countries, such as Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
About RooftopComedy
RooftopComedy is the leading distributor of interactive comedy programming and original comedy productions.
RooftopComedy records live comedy performances every night of the week, 365 days a year from its network of comedy clubs throughout North America, Europe and Australia, distributing original comedy programming to mobile, web and broadcast outlets that include Motorola, Nokia, iTunes, Yahoo! News, Sprint, Current TV, YouTube, Hulu, DailyMotion, Buzzwire, Lexy, mSpot, MobileStreams, and Australian mobile carrier, Optus. Working with more than 3,000 professional comedians, RooftopComedy maintains a growing video library of tens of thousands of hours of stand-up comedy, sketch comedy, improvisational comedy and comedic short films. RooftopComedy produces a range of local and national events programming, including the annual National College Comedy Competition and the Aspen RooftopComedy Festival.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications. The company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next generation communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.6 billion in 2007. For more information, please visit www.motorola.com.
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