LOS
ANGELES (VeriSign) - VeriSign, Inc., the leading provider of
intelligent infrastructure services for the
Internet and
telecommunications networks, announced they will team up with the RCA
Music Group for Clive Davis' legendary Pre-Grammy Party to present
Jamster!
Mobile Content Services to party guests.
VeriSign will
be on-site at the celebration demonstrating its Jamster!
Mobile Content
Services, which enable customers to download ringtones, games and
graphics straight to their wireless phone. Jamster! is embarking on an
extensive marketing campaign for mobile content in the U.S. Jamster!
utilizes Short Message Services (SMS) to promote specific content and
drive new revenue for artist's Party guests will be able to view and
test the latest in Jamster! content during the Clive Davis party on
February 12th.
This annual event, which occurs on the eve of the
Grammy Awards, long-ago established itself as the destination for
A-list celebrities, Grammy winners, Hollywood stars, sports legends,
authors and influential entertainment industry executives. The evening
consists of cocktails, a sit-down dinner and performances from some of
the biggest names in music.
"The mobile content industry is
growing rapidly with the increasing availability of new services that
bridge the entertainment and technology worlds," said Vernon Irvin,
Executive Vice President, VeriSign Communications Services. "VeriSign
is thrilled about the collaboration with the RCA
Music Group and to
present leaders in the entertainment industry who attend Clive Davis'
legendary annual event with access to the latest mobile ringtones from
leading artists as well as introducing consumers to a new and fun way
to personalize their mobile experience."
Tom Corson, EVP GM
Arista/J Records said, "We're delighted to have VeriSign's Jamster!
join us for what will be one of the entertainment industry's biggest
events. Their inventive mobile service will bring even more
entertainment value to our guests, and in addition, will introduce them
to new business opportunities and concepts in this exciting time of
wireless content."
In recent years, performers at Clive Davis'
legendary Pre-Grammy Party have included Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys,
Maroon5, Foo Fighters,
Annie Lennox,
Stevie Wonder and Luther Vandross,
Jamie Foxx, Kanye West, Usher,
Carlos Santana and Wyclef Jean, P.
Diddy, Patti LaBelle, Tony Bennett, Rod Stewart, Justin Timberlake,
Earth Wind and Fire, among others.
Attendees have included
Jennifer Lopez, Prince,
Sidney Poitier,
Jessica Simpson and Nick
Lachey, Chris Rock, Mary J. Blige, Antonio Banderas, Jackie Collins,
Mariah Carey, Jerry Seinfeld, Magic Johnson, Britney Spears, Martha
Stewart,
Quincy Jones,
Howard Stern, Penny Marshall, Evander Holyfield
and more.
This year's performance lineup is kept secret until
the night of the show. The event happens at the legendary Beverly Hills
hotel.
