Users Can Take a Photo or Video Clip to Create a Classified Ad With Their

Mobile Phone; Sellers Can Target Distribution, and Buyers Can Track Items,

Have Alerts Sent to Their Mobile Device

    PALM DESERT, Calif., Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- iqzone, a mobile solutions
 developer, today unveiled at DEMO 2007 the world's first mobile service for
 creating and receiving classified ads. Snap, Send, Sell(TM) -- iqzone
 allows anyone with a camera-enabled mobile device to take a photo or video
 clip of any product or service to post a classified ad. Users can also send
 text-only ads. Sellers can target ad distribution, while buyers can track
 items and have alerts sent to their mobile device.
     Developed in response to rapid growth in the online classified and
 sell-it-yourself service markets, coupled with the popularity of mobile
 devices, text messaging and photo/video sharing, iqzone is well-positioned
 to change the landscape of classified advertising to compete directly with
 print and online services.
     Gartner estimates the global number of camera phones will reach one
 billion by 2010. The online classified advertising market is also set to
 explode. JupiterResearch projects revenue in the U.S. alone will top $3.7
 billion by 2009.
     "iqzone is the next logical step in classified advertising. The
 classified market is growing exponentially and camera-enabled mobile
 devices are pervasive. Using mobile technology to globally connect
 consumers to targeted merchandise, services and promotions is a huge
 opportunity," said iqzone CEO, Michael Bates.
     Take a photo or video of any product, service or just stuff around the
 house. Text a description, price and upload to iqzone. The ad will be made
 instantly available to any targeted area for any duration of time, per the
 seller's request.
     Buyers can track items of interest by keyword or product category, and
 can either view the latest items on their iqzone page or have an alert sent
 directly to their mobile device. Users can remain anonymous and flag
 anything inappropriate.
     iqzone will be available on any device that allows users to browse the
 web. Mobile phones with built-in cameras are the most practical for the
 service, but for those that do not have mobile phones but still want to
 reach the iqzone community to buy or sell, the service can be accessed
 directly via PC or laptop.
     "We have transformed classified ad placement into a swift, easy and
 convenient process. iqzone will also be used for social networking and
 online advertising. We are in active discussions with major retailers and
 carriers," added Bates.
     iqzone will go live for consumer use in Q2, 2007. The service will be
 free of charge.
     About iqzone, inc.
     Founded in 2006, iqzone, inc. is a mobile solutions developer offering
 the world's first mobile service for creating and receiving classified ads.
 Snap, Send, Sell(TM) -- iqzone allows anyone with a camera-enabled mobile
 device to take a picture or video clip of any product or service to post a
 classified ad. Users can also send text-only ads. Sellers can target ad
 distribution, while buyers can track items and have alerts sent to their
 mobile device. iqzone, inc. is privately held and headquartered in
 Scottsdale, Arizona. www.iqzone.com
     @ DEMO 2007?
     Please visit us at Station #41, Demonstrator Pavilion, Springs
 Ballroom, Palm Desert Springs Resort & Spa, January 30 - February 1, 2007.
 www.demo.com
     Press Contact:
 
     Tisha Dore
     760.505.9676
     tishadore@iqzone.com
 
 

SOURCE  iqzone, inc.

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