VeriSign(R) And RCA Music Group Collaborate on Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party

VeriSign(R) And RCA Music Group Collaborate on Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party

VeriSign Will Showcase Jamster! Mobile Content Services

NEW YORK, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN), the leading provider of intelligent infrastructure services for the Internet and telecommunications networks, announced today they will team up with the RCA Music Group for Clive Davis' legendary Pre-Grammy Party to present Jamster! Mobile Content Services to party guests.

VeriSign will be on-site at the celebration demonstrating its Jamster! Mobile Content Services, which enable customers to download ringtones, games and graphics straight to their wireless phone. Jamster! is embarking on an extensive marketing campaign for mobile content in the U.S. Jamster! utilizes Short Message Services (SMS) to promote specific content and drive new revenue for artist's Party guests will be able to view and test the latest in Jamster! content during the Clive Davis party on February 12th.

This annual event, which occurs on the eve of the Grammy Awards, long-ago established itself as the destination for A-list celebrities, Grammy winners, Hollywood stars, sports legends, authors and influential entertainment industry executives. The evening consists of cocktails, a sit-down dinner and performances from some of the biggest names in music.

"The mobile content industry is growing rapidly with the increasing availability of new services that bridge the entertainment and technology worlds," said Vernon Irvin, Executive Vice President, VeriSign Communications Services. "VeriSign is thrilled about the collaboration with the RCA Music Group and to present leaders in the entertainment industry who attend Clive Davis' legendary annual event with access to the latest mobile ringtones from leading artists as well as introducing consumers to a new and fun way to personalize their mobile experience."

Tom Corson, EVP GM Arista/J Records said, "We're delighted to have VeriSign's Jamster! join us for what will be one of the entertainment industry's biggest events. Their inventive mobile service will bring even more entertainment value to our guests, and in addition, will introduce them to new business opportunities and concepts in this exciting time of wireless content."

In recent years, performers at Clive Davis' legendary Pre-Grammy Party have included Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, Maroon5, Foo Fighters, Annie Lennox, Stevie Wonder and Luther Vandross, Jamie Foxx, Kanye West, Usher, Carlos Santana and Wyclef Jean, P. Diddy, Patti LaBelle, Tony Bennett, Rod Stewart, Justin Timberlake, Earth Wind and Fire, among others.

Attendees have included Jennifer Lopez, Prince, Sidney Poitier, Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey, Chris Rock, Mary J. Blige, Antonio Banderas, Jackie Collins, Mariah Carey, Jerry Seinfeld, Magic Johnson, Britney Spears, Martha Stewart, Quincy Jones, Howard Stern, Penny Marshall, Evander Holyfield and more.

This year's performance lineup is kept secret until the night of the show. The event happens at the legendary Beverly Hills hotel.

About VeriSign and Jamster!

VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN), operates intelligent infrastructure services that enable businesses and individuals to find, connect, secure, and transact across today's complex global networks. Additional news and information about the company is available at http://www.verisign.com/.

Jamster!, operating worldwide, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of VeriSign. Jamster! delivers mobile content services-including ring tones, popular music, graphics, and games-to carriers and consumers. Jamster! is a trusted partner with proven mobile content delivery and a robust catalog of downloadable content including ring tones, popular music, graphics, and games.

About RCA Music Group

The RCA Music Group, which includes J Records, RCA Records and Arista Records, is a BMG-owned label group. The J Records roster is home to platinum superstars Alicia Keys, Rod Stewart, Annie Lennox, Luther Vandross, Ruben Studdard, Maroon5, Cassidy and Monica among others. RCA Records is home to superstar artists Christina Aguilera, Dave Matthews Band, Foo Fighters, The Strokes, Velvet Revolver, Clay Aiken, Kelly Clarkson, Heather Headley and more. The Arista Records family includes all-time superstars Sarah McLachlan, Santana, Dido, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Babyface and Kenny G.


Source: RCA Music Group

CONTACT: Mika El-Baz, +1-646-840-5670, mika.elbaz@sonybmg.com, or Sarah
Weinstein Dennison, +1-646-840-5672, sarah.weinstein@sonybmg.com, both of the
RCA Music Group; Leslie Rubin, VeriSign, +1-650-426-5363, lrubin@verisign.com,
for VeriSign and Jamster!; Tom McCallum, VeriSign Investor Relations,
+1-650-426-3744, tmccallum@verisign.com

Web site: http://www.verisign.com/


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