The Mob Now Accessible Through Verizon Wireless

Off-Deck Product is Now Available to Nearly 175 Million Subscribers

Denver, CO - August 17th, 2006 - 9 Squared, Inc., the leader in mobile media solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of Verizon Wireless as a carrier for The Mob. With the addition of Verizon Wireless in August, 2006, The Mob is now available to nearly 175 million wireless subscribers.

The Mob, a Direct to Consumer portal via Internet and WAP, allows customers the opportunity to personalize their cell phone for a more intimate feel by giving them the opportunity to purchase credits and choose from a vast assortment of realtones, ringtones, games and wallpapers. The Mob is one of several off-deck products that 9 Squared channels its partners' content through, others include RingToneJukeBox.com and the In Crowd.

The mobile media solutions company supports a Direct to Consumer approach of The Mob through advertisements on MTV, MTV2 and BET. Commercials include a call-to-action encouraging customers to text in and "Join The Family". In addition to national television placement, Web banners are advertised on delegated sites that utilize star power by artists and celebrities such as Akon, Diddy and Snoop Dogg.

Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving nearly 57 million customers nationwide. The distribution through Verizon for The Mob offers further reach to mobile consumers for 9 Squared.

"With Verizon Wireless on board, our national media campaigns have the ability to access millions more potential subscribers," notes Ted Suh, Chief Marketing Officer at 9 Squared. "Customers will find that the Mob offers the best user experience in mobile content."

Media Contacts

Zed:
Shea Purdy Gerhardt, Director of Marketing, USA
Phone: 1.303.567.6389
Email: MediaRelations.usa@zed.com

Weber Shandwick for Zed:
Jaclyn Ruckle
Phone: 1.425.452.5432
Email: JRuckle@WeberShandwick.com