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![]() Makena Technologies and Capitol Music Group Partner To Bring Music Artists Into There.com
Popular Artists to Meet and Talk with Fans Virtually; Promote Upcoming Tours, Albums and
Merchandise
June 28, 2007
SAN MATEO, Calif. (June 28, 2007) - Makena Technologies, creator of the
popular social virtual world There.com, today announced a partnership
with Capitol Music Group to bring music artists into There.com. At
least five artists will make appearances in There.com over the next few
months in the newly constructed Capitol Music Group venue, The Tower, an
exclusive virtual nightclub environment where fans can meet and talk
with band members and watch videos from Capitol Music Group artists.
Interactive kiosks will be placed in popular locations throughout the
virtual world, offering the sale of both virtual and real world
merchandise.
"We know that consumers are spending a lot of time in virtual
worlds and There.com offers a completely new way to promote music, both
emerging talent and recognized artists, allowing artists to really
connect with their fan bases," said Syd Schwartz, Senior Vice
President of Digital Strategy, for Capitol Music Group. "Virtual
worlds also give us a new revenue channel to promote our artists and
sell virtual and real world branded merchandise to consumers."
Nearly anyone with a computer and Internet connection can visit The
Tower in There.com The nightclub will officially open in There.com on
July 10, with an appearance by popular rap artist MIMS. In addition to
MIMS, the scheduled lineup includes: Yellowcard, Korn, the Beastie Boys
and Lily Allen. During their appearances, artists will spend time with
their fans, answer fan questions and provide information about tours
and albums.
"Capitol Music Group is a natural fit for There.com because of our
broad demographic, brand safety, and PG-13 environment. The company
demonstrates its brand leadership by being one of the first music labels
to leverage this new medium to connect artists and fans," said
Michael Wilson, CEO of Makena Technologies. "This partnership also
demonstrates how Makena's platform can be used as the "new
film" which companies like Capitol Music Group can leverage to
build a whole new consumer experiences utilizing our user safety and
content protection features."
There.com members will find virtual merchandise for sale from each
artist appearing in The Tower. To further self-expression in the
virtual world, branded t-shirts and hoodies can be purchased by member
avatars and virtual posters can be bought for decorating virtual homes
and hangouts. Interactive Capitol Music Group kiosks placed in
locations throughout There.com will offer members the opportunity to
purchase CDs and DVDs for their real world enjoyment.
About Makena Technologies, Inc.
Makena Technologies is the parent company of There.com, a fully
interactive, 3D online virtual world where members can customize and
create their own 3D character, meet and hang out with friends in
real-time using voice and text chat, build their own virtual homes,
participate in events ranging from car races to paintball to fashion
shows and even create and sell their own virtual items. There.com is a
safe and exciting "PG-13" environment for ages 13 and up that
has something to offer nearly anyone. Makena Technologies has offices in
San Mateo, CA and Laguna Beach, CA. For more information, visit
http://www.there.com.
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