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Love the London Underground? Now you can buy a Station - and New York is Next on the Line

Posted : Tue, 28 Nov 2006 08:06:00 GMT
Author : The Virtual Underground.Com
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LONDON, November 28 /PRNewswire/ -- British media student Tom Herrriott (21) has always loved that designclassic, the iconic map of the London Underground. So he has created avirtual London Underground map on an innovative new website that allowscompanies around the world to promote their business activities by purchasinga London underground station. Now a virtual New York Subway map has justjoined Tom's transport empire.
The Virtual Underground - www.thevirtualunderground.com provides linksfrom the stations to companies' websites and can be bought for a period of 3,6 or 12 months.
Whether you are a Bond Street devotee or more a Charing Cross fan, sinceits launch earlier this year the London map site has attracted over 135companies and individuals and receives up to 10,000 hits per day.
Tom Herriott says: "Internet advertising is nothing new but the VirtualUnderground allows businesses to advertise in a more unique and personal way.People may choose their particular station because their business is locatedthere, or they live there, or perhaps because it is the most focal point onthe page which means more clicks to their site!"
As well as being fun and unique in its field, the map isn't over crowdedso navigation is easy.
London stations are selling fast and it won't be long before all 305stations are sold as well as a prime location like the River Thames whichwill also be up for grabs. Tom plans to expand his website to feature othertransport maps from around the world.
Contact details: Tom Herriott Tel: +44-7736-844214 Email: info@thevirtualunderground.com
The Virtual Underground.Com
Contact details: Tom Herriott, Tel: +44-7736-844214, Email: info@thevirtualunderground.com

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