1st Nov 2007 07:00
RAMBLER MEDIA LAUNCHES RAMBLER-ICQ 6 The latest version of Rambler and ICQ's co-branded instant messaging service with new and improved features for enhanced user experience Rambler Media Ltd. ("Rambler" or "the Group"), a leading provider of internetand media services to the global Russian-speaking community, today announces thelaunch of ICQ 6, the latest version of instant messaging service, co brandedRambler-ICQ. The new service from Rambler-ICQ combines the benefits of ICQ'srobust instant messaging application with Rambler Media's top-tier content andweb services. Rambler-ICQ 6 is a unified platform that reinvents the overall usercommunication experience by offering an entire suite of digital communicationtools, integrated seamlessly in a single message window: IM, voice messaging andvideo conferencing. Rambler-ICQ 6 includes the following exciting features: -- Top notch voice capabilities - users can now enjoy high quality pc to pc calls free of charge. -- Grouped conversations - users are able to manage all active conversations in one message window by using tabs. -- Quick IM - a feature that offers users the option to send a message to a contact without opening a full message window. -- Game platform- now users can access all of ICQ's favorite games from a single 3D virtual platform. The user can invite his friend to a multi player game directly from the conversation window. Additional features, allowing users to transform their communication into aneven more personalized and intuitive experience will be available in the future. Rambler ICQ 6 is available at http://icq.rambler.ru. ICQ is the leading instant messaging provider in Russia attracting more than 6million users each month. One in every three ICQ users in Russia usesRambler-ICQ's co-branded service, which combines the benefits of ICQ's robustapplication with Rambler search, content, email and other services. "ICQ is proud to announce the launch of its flagship product, ICQ 6, inpartnership with Rambler" said Ofer Oved, VP ICQ. "Now, over 6 million users inthe Russian market benefit from a more advanced and unique experience ofcommunicating with their online community, combined with a rich content andservices offered by Rambler". Rambler Media is the exclusive reseller of all ICQ advertising inventory inRussia. With the launch of the co-branded service, Rambler and ICQ have createda tailored media vehicle for advertisers wanting to establish an ongoingdialogue with millions of young urban internet users in Russia. In 2006,Rambler-ICQ generated US$2.3 million in revenue. Mark Opzoomer, CEO of Rambler Media, commented: "We are excited by the launch ofRambler-ICQ 6, the latest version of our successful instant messaging servicewith our partners and the best version available to date. Rambler-ICQ 6 offers asuperior communication experience that will truly reinvent instant communicationby enabling users to easily interact in various ways - chat, voice and video.The service is very popular, in particular with the young audience across Russiaand we trust that this audience will quickly embrace this new version,reinforcing the strong position of the Rambler and ICQ brands in the Russianmarket." For further information, please visit www.ramblermedia.com or contact: \* TRambler Media Shared Value LimitedMark Opzoomer Nicolas DuperrierTel. +7 495 500 3826 Tel. +44 (0) 20 7321 5010 [email protected] ING Wholesale BankingDaniel Friedman / William MarleTel. +44 (0) 20 7767 1000\* T ABOUT RAMBLER MEDIA Rambler Media is a diversified Russian language media and services group whichoperates or has interests in leading internet properties including the originalRussian internet portal and search engine 'Rambler.ru', on-line newspaper'Lenta.ru', price comparison website 'Price.ru', internet tracking system'Rambler Top 100', instant messaging service 'Rambler-ICQ', high-tech portal'Ferra.ru', interactive advertising Group 'Index20' and 'contextual advertisingcompany 'Begun'. Rambler Media's shares are traded on AIM, the junior market ofthe London Stock Exchange under the symbol 'RMG'. For more information onRambler Media, visit our corporate website at www.ramblermedia.com. ABOUT ICQ ICQ is a leading instant messaging service provider with a global onlinecommunications community. The company's robust instant messaging software,enhanced communications features and dynamic community are available in 20languages free of charge at www.icq.com. ICQ, created in 1996 by theIsrael-based company, Mirabilis, is now wholly owned by AOL LLC. ICQ and theflower logo are registered trademarks of AOL LLC in the USA and other countriesin the world. Copyright Business Wire 2007Related Shares:
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