Innovative Program with Samsung Delivers Exclusive Jonas Brothers Music and Chance to Win Trip to Atlantis with Kevin, Joe and Nick BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 27
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced
today that it will give customers the gift of a lifetime of memories when it
sends 40 lucky fans on vacation with the Jonas Brothers. Customers who
purchase the Samsung Glyde(TM) or Verizon Wireless Juke(TM) by Samsung,
register online and download V CAST Music with Rhapsody on their PCs will have
the chance to be entered into a sweepstakes to win a trip to The Bahamas to
see the Jonas Brothers perform at Atlantis, Paradise Island resort on Dec. 13,
2008. Customers can also enter for free and get more information at
www.jbconcerts.com/samsung.
Between Sept. 2 and Nov. 1, 2008, customers who purchase or upgrade to a
Samsung Glyde or Verizon Wireless Juke by Samsung at participating Verizon
Wireless or Circuit City locations, register the purchase online and install
Verizon Wireless' V CAST Music with Rhapsody software on their computers will
be able to instantly download four complimentary exclusive live versions of
songs from the Jonas Brothers' hot new album, "A Little Bit Longer."
Customers will also have the chance to be entered to win a trip to Atlantis to
see the Jonas Brothers.
"We're continuing to help fans connect with the Jonas Brothers in
innovative ways while delivering exclusive music our customers can enjoy on
their new Samsung phones," said Ed Ruth, director of digital music for
Verizon. "The Jonas Brothers are clearly the hottest act in the nation, and
this program makes dreams come true for some of our customers with the trip of
a lifetime to Atlantis."
Fans can get Jonas Brothers songs, including their latest single, "Burnin'
Up," as full-song downloads, ringtones or ringback tones. Customers who
subscribe to V CAST Music with Rhapsody, Verizon Wireless' music service that
includes a library of more than 5 million songs, can download Jonas Brothers
music to their PCs free of digital rights management (DRM) software that
restricts how and where music can be played. The music can then be side-
loaded to the Samsung Glyde or Verizon Wireless Juke by Samsung; customers
with the Samsung Glyde can also download songs over-the-air.
"Samsung is excited and proud to be chosen as the exclusive mobile phone
partner for Verizon Wireless' program with the Jonas Brothers," said Paul
Golden, vice president of strategic marketing for Samsung Telecommunications
America. "The Jonas Brothers have some of the best fans out there, and we
can't wait to meet the lucky Samsung owners who will meet the boys at Atlantis
during this special and exclusive opportunity."
The grand prize includes premium tickets to the private performance
concert featuring the Jonas Brothers at Atlantis, Paradise Island, roundtrip
airfare, hotel accommodation, car service, and $500 spending money.
"We have loved hosting the Jonas Brothers on their personal vacations to
Atlantis and are thrilled to finally have them perform for our guests," said
Michele Wiltshire, senior vice president of special events and entertainment,
Kerzner International. "Atlantis has a long history of hosting the hottest
bands for guest performances and the Jonas Brothers are an unbelievable finale
to this year's Atlantis Live! concert series."
A pop culture phenomenon of the first order, the Jonas Brothers -- Kevin,
Joe and Nick -- have taken the world by storm, creating headlines and hysteria
with their sold-out tour from coast to coast. Since the August 2007 release
of their self-titled debut album for Hollywood Records, they've racked up one
chart-topping hit after another. The brothers' new album, "A Little Bit
Longer," debuted at #1 on Billboard and was one of three Jonas Brothers albums
in the top 10 in one week -- shattering previous records for the most albums
in the top 10 for one artist. The hugely successful Burning Up tour is being
filmed for a 3D movie which will hit theaters Feb. 22, 2009. The brothers
have been honored with two 2008 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, "Video of
the Year" and "Best Pop Video," and recently starred in the Disney Channel
original movie "Camp Rock," which averaged 8.9 million viewers and was the
network's most-watched non-sequel movie ever. They also shot their own
reality TV series, "Jonas Brothers -- Living the Dream" and this fall will
star in their own Disney Channel comedy series, "J.O.N.A.S."
For more information on mobile music from Verizon Wireless, visit a
Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or visit
www.verizonwireless.com/music.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and
data network, serving 68.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge,
N.J., with 70,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of
Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more
information, go to: www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request
broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless
operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at
www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless
handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more
information, please visit www.samsungwireless.com.
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor,
telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with
2007 consolidated sales of US$103.4 billion. Employing approximately 150,000
people in 134 offices in 62 countries, the company consists of five main
business units: Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business,
Telecommunication Business and Digital Appliance Business. Recognized as one
of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading
producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more
information, please visit www.samsung.com.
About Atlantis, Paradise Island resort, The Bahamas
Atlantis, Paradise Island is the flagship resort of Kerzner International,
a leading international developer and operator of destination resorts, casinos
and luxury hotels. This unique, ocean-themed destination is located on
Paradise Island, The Bahamas, and features a variety of accommodations, all
built around a 97-acre waterscape comprised of over 20 million gallons of
fresh and saltwater lagoons, pools and habitats. Home to the largest open-air
marine habitat in the world, there are over 50,000 marine animals in lagoons
and displays, including The Dig, a maze of underwater corridors and
passageways providing a journey through ancient Atlantis. Atlantis is home to
Aquaventure, a non-stop water experience consisting of thrilling new water
slides, a mile-long river ride with high intensity rapids and wave surges, and
never-before-seen special effects. Dolphin Cay, the resort's interaction and
education center, was created with the goal of enlightening visitors about the
wonders of these remarkable ocean inhabitants. The Cove Atlantis, a 600-room
resort, features oversized rooms with a step down living space, spectacular
designs by acclaimed interior architects Jeffrey Beers and David Rockwell,
unprecedented services and amenities, private all-adult and family pools,
lavish cabanas and breathtaking views of the ocean. Atlantis is also known as
THE culinary destination in The Caribbean with a collection of restaurants
from world-renowned chefs including Nobu Matsuhisa, Jean-Georges Vongerichten
and Bobby Flay. The resort boasts an impressive collection of luxury
boutiques and shops, and the largest conference center and meeting and
convention facilities in The Caribbean.
For further information about Atlantis, Paradise Island; telephone
954-809-2000, or visit Atlantis.com. For reservations, call your travel agent
or 800-ATLANTIS.
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Island is available at news.atlantis.com. If you are new user to this site,
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