I am happy to announce that our client, Motionbox.com, recently acquired the personal video-sharing service, Viddyou, which is very cool and something we’re excited to share:
Motionbox announces Acquisition of Viddyou, Inc. Personal Video Sharing Service
Acquisition to accelerate Motionbox growth and provide new home for Viddyou customers.
New York, NEW YORK – October 8, 2009 — Motionbox, the leading personal video sharing service, today announced the acquisition of Viddyou personal video service. Motionbox features easy-to-use online editing tools, secure storage, advanced privacy controls, and full HD video capabilities.
“Motionbox’s HD quality, ease of use, privacy, great customer service and top tier partners like AOL, Shutterfly and Bebo have rapidly established them as the leader in personal video,” said Viddyou founder and CEO Aaron Wadler, “so it is with great pride that we are able to join Motionbox to enhance our vision of creating a high-quality easy-to-use destination for the personal video sharing community. ”
“Motionbox has been very impressed by the great user experience and video technology that Viddyou has built, along with a loyal customer base,” said Josh Grotstein, Motionbox CEO, “Motionbox and Viddyou share a common mission: to provide customers with a secure home for their precious video memories. We are very glad to welcome the Viddyou customers and team to the Motionbox family.”
Motionbox and Viddyou are working closely to assure that the transition for Viddyou customers is easy and seamless. Existing Viddyou users will be offered the opportunity to move their account information and videos to Motionbox. Viddyou Premium users will be granted Motionbox Premium subscriptions.
Viddyou customers can expect an elevated level of video performance, enhanced feature sets and superior customer service, opening the door for even greater customer loyalty.
The acquisition comes at a time of great growth for Motionbox and solidifies their position as a leader in personal video sharing.
About Motionbox:
Motionbox enables individuals and families to easily upload, edit, store, and share their personal video memories, including those that have been captured in High Definition. In addition to free membership options on Motionbox.com and via partners such as Shutterfly, Bebo, and AOL Video, Motionbox provides a subscription-based Premium service featuring HD playback and sharing, unlimited archival storage, and
download capabilities. Motionbox also offers hard-good products that allow consumers to enjoy personal videos beyond devices and computers.Visit http://www.motionbox.com for more information.
Contact Information
Stephanie Mello
Motionbox, Inc
http://www.motionbox.com
646-442-8743Please visit Abraham Harrison’s Social Media News Release (SMNR) for Motionbox: http://motionboxnews.com
