PassAlong Networks to Power New Online Digital Music Store, GrazeMusic.com for Musicland

PassAlong Networks to Power New Online Digital Music Store, GrazeMusic.com for Musicland

MINNEAPOLIS and FRANKLIN, Tenn., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PassAlong Networks, developer of innovative technologies for digital music, and Musicland Group Inc., a leading entertainment retailer and parent company to Sam Goody, Media Play and Suncoast Motion Picture Company stores, today announced PassAlong Networks will power Musicland's online digital music offering, GrazeMusic.com. The initiative is part of Musicland's launch of its new Graze prototype, a non-traditional retail environment, found in Sam Goody stores, that offers wireless products and the latest in digital technology and content.

"We are excited to be working with Musicland on the launch of their digital download site," said Dave Jaworski, CEO and Co-Founder of PassAlong Networks. "By powering GrazeMusic.com, we are innovating the traditional retail model by helping Musicland provide consumers with a unique online and in-store experience."

Starting today customers will be able to access GrazeMusic's more than one million "live" tracks licensed by PassAlong from the major record labels and independent catalogs. GrazeCards, preloaded gift cards, can be used for digital music purchases in the Graze retail outlet or to download tracks at GrazeMusic.com.

"We chose PassAlong Networks because of their shared vision for the future of digital music," Musicland's CEO Jack Chadsey said. "Their 1Pass program and OnTour provide competitive differentiation in the digital space."

PassAlong's private-label digital download solutions enable organizations to quickly build a fully customizable online community making it convenient for consumers to obtain digital music legally. Among the features of the PassAlong platform is the industry's first Passing & Points(TM) program, which allows members to earn points toward future purchases by recommending and passing songs to friends via instant messenger or email. Another unique feature offered through PassAlong is OnTour(TM), which notifies users of concert dates based on their music library and regional preference. OnTour also allows users to browse by venue, obtain directions, and purchase tickets from within the application.

In addition to GrazeMusic.com, PassAlong Networks also powers Songtouch.com, PassAlong.com, and the largest store on eBay (http://pulse.ebay.com/), and is the only company to power multiple stores within Microsoft Windows Media Player. PassAlong is certified Microsoft PlaysForSure and can also be accessed from Yahoo! Audio Search at http://audio.search.yahoo.com/.

About PassAlong Networks

PassAlong Networks is an innovative technology company providing consumers, creators, labels and studios with solutions that improve the way people experience digital entertainment. Its technology platform -- p2pREVOLUTION(TM) -- provides the foundation for two innovative B2B2C applications: a suite of unique commercial, private-label applications that compel consumers to legally acquire content from digital music services, and FREEDOM(TM), which provides security options for creators and copyright holders wherever their digital content moves or resides.

With a music library of more than 1.6 million licensed songs, one million live songs, and the industry's first Passing-and-Points(TM) program, PassAlong Networks-powered brands foster community, make it convenient for consumers to acquire music and empower users by allowing them to monetize and protect their music libraries. Founded in 2002, PassAlong Networks is privately held and based in Franklin, Tenn. For more information visit http://www.passalongnetworks.com/.

About Musicland

Musicland Group Inc. is a leading national specialty retailer of music, movies and games that appeal to trend-conscious, entertainment-focused consumers. The company is expanding and diversifying its key entertainment offerings to satisfy the changing needs of its consumers. Musicland operates nearly 900 retail stores and online under the names Sam Goody (samgoody.com), Media Play (mediaplay.com) and Suncoast Motion Picture Company (suncoast.com) in 48 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

Source: PassAlong Networks

CONTACT: Alyssa Greiner, of Connors Communications, +1-212-798-1420,
agreiner@connors.com

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