Ecast Launches BarPulse

Ecast Launches BarPulse

New Monthly Survey Shows What Music America Is Listening to in Bars and Nightclubs

NEW YORK, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest songs from Grammy award-winner Alicia Keys and Chris Brown dominated music play in U.S. bars and nightclubs in November, according to the first Ecast BarPulse(TM) survey, which ranks plays of new music added each month to the Ecast broadband media network.

Ecast provides digital music to over 10,000 bars and nightclubs across the country. Each week, Ecast adds more than 1,000 tracks to its nationwide network. The new survey, to be released on or about the 15th of every month, shows the most popular song plays, nationwide, from that month's newly added content to the network.

Alicia Keys' debut song "No One" from her critically acclaimed third album "As I Am" and hip-hop/R & B crossover superstar Chris Brown's "Kiss Kiss" featuring T-Pain from his second album "Exclusive" were the number one and two songs respectively.

November 2007 BarPulse(TM)
Courtesy: Ecast, Inc.

Track Album Label Release Artist
Date
No One As I Am J Records (Sony) 11/13/07 Alicia Keys

Kiss Kiss Exclusive Jive (Sony) 11/06/07 Chris Brown
(feat. T-Pain)

Like You'll As I Am J Records (Sony) 11/13/07 Alicia Keys
Never See Me
Again

Wall to Wall Exclusive Jive (Sony) 11/06/07 Chris Brown

My Drink N' B.A.R.S. The J Records (Sony) 11/06/07 Cassidy
My 2 Step Barry Adrian
(feat. Reese Story
SwizzBeatz)

With You Exclusive Jive (Sony) 11/06/07 Chris Brown

Stupid Boy Greatest Hits Capitol (EMI) 11/20/07 Keith Urban
18 Kids

Lesson Learned As I Am J Records (Sony) 11/13/07 Alicia Keys
(feat. John
Mayer)

Wreckless Love As I Am J Records (Sony) 11/13/07 Alicia Keys

F*** Me Pumps Frank Universal (UC) 11/20/07 Amy Winehouse

"BarPulse is designed to provide a snapshot of what Americans are listening to while they are out in bars and lounges," said Lisa Tiver, senior vice president, business affairs Ecast. "Ecast patrons represent a coveted demographic -- they are typically the young trendsetters who are largely responsible for getting artists up on the charts."

"Overall, hip hop and R&B dominated in November, with new releases from Alicia Keys, Chris Brown and Cassidy," said Paul Koehler, label relations manager, Ecast. "Another interesting highlight is the long-awaited U.S. release of Amy Winehouse's album "Frank" -- although it's not a complete surprise considering she was doing well on Ecast even before she broke through to mainstream audiences."

ABOUT ECAST: Ecast operates the largest broadband touchscreen media network in the United States, providing digital music to over 10,000 bars and nightclubs across the country. The unique touchscreen music service allows locations to put the power of choice where it should be: with the consumer. Utilizing the speed and scalability of broadband, Ecast delivers music, advertising and other forms of entertainment to the young-adults most responsible for affecting purchasing decisions and consumer trends. Ecast is changing the way people listen to music in public places and revolutionizing out-of-home advertising. Ecast's investment partners include Crosslink Capital, DCM, El Dorado Ventures, Focus Ventures and Mobius Venture Capital. For more information, please visit www.ecastnetwork.com.

BarPulse is a trademark of Ecast, Inc. All other trade names are the property of their respective owners.

CONTACT INFO:
Anne Donohoe / Christa Conte
KCSA Worldwide
(212) 896-1261 / (212) 896-1238
adonohoe@kcsa.com / cconte@kcsa.com

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Source: Ecast, Inc.

CONTACT: Anne Donohoe, +1-212-896-1261, adonohoe@kcsa.com, Christa
Conte, +1-212-896-1238, cconte@kcsa.com, both of KCSA Worldwide

Web site:

http://www.ecastnetwork.com/

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