Amuso Debuts User Generated Game Show Site in U.S.
Amuso Launches Embeddable Media Player; Driving Web 2.0 Monetization
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Amuso.com, the online game show site,
today announced its official launch to the U.S. market along with the global
availability of its proprietary embeddable media player. The company offers
the first online talent show platform that allows consumers to create and
compete in online contests for cash, rewards and recognition. On Amuso,
contestants can pay small entry fees that roll up into cash prizes for the
winners and rewards for creators of shows. Not only does Amuso allow users to
share in the profits, but it also lets brands and non-profits run viral
contest promotions to garner supporters on any website.
"Amuso marries the traditional TV format of popular talent shows with the
online world and user generated content," said Jordi Bartomeu, CEO and
co-founder of Amuso. "The best part -- you can make money just by starting a
contest or showing off your talent."
Amuso aims to empower consumers who have always dreamed of starring in a
show but never got a break. From now on, there is no need for studio
contracts, celebrity judges or rigorous auditions; everyone can star on
Amuso.com. After only two months, Amuso has already attracted 100,000 monthly
visitors, 20,000 registered contestants and paid out over $10,000 in cash
prizes.
Just as contestants take center stage, Amuso puts brands and non-profits
in the spotlight with creative video or photo contests. "Amuso opened up a
whole new fundraising channel for us, and a great way to engage both new and
existing supporters," says Dr. Eric Ling, founder of The O Campaign for Cancer
Prevention with over 3.4 million members.
With the launch of Amuso's embeddable media player, consumers can
integrate interactive shows directly into their own websites, blogs or other
social media platforms with a simple mouse click. For brand and non-profit
partners, the embeddable media player plugs viral contest promotions into any
site, engaging audiences at no cost. Through its consumer funded and rewarding
business model, Amuso allows everyone to generate much needed funds, raise
awareness and promote their brands.
"Amuso is bringing the broadest pool of talent to the world's biggest
stage so everyone can shine," added Barak Rabinowitz, COO and co-founder at
Amuso. "By letting everyone create a show and share in the profit, we hope to
empower the media moguls of tomorrow."
Get yourself over to Amuso and have some fun. To view, play and even start
your talent show, visit http://www.amuso.com.
About Amuso
Amuso.com is an interactive media platform taking talent shows from TV to
the web. Amuso enables consumers to compete in contests, and even create their
own shows with user-generated photo and video content. Amuso widgets and
applications also make it simple and cost-effective for partners to run viral
contests on Amuso.com and across the web.
Latest Shows
The Miss Model Headshot Contest on Amuso.com attracted 1,000 aspiring
models to compete for worldwide recognition and over $500 in cash prizes.
Amateur and professional models entered the cost with a $0.80 entry fee and
global audiences voted on the winners.
View the show at:
http://www.amuso.com/gameshows/beauty/Miss-Model-Beauty-Headshot-Contest
Eric Ding, a cancer survivor and founder of The O Campaign, recruited over
3.4 million people to his online campaign for cancer prevention, and he is now
using Amuso to run fundraising campaigns for cancer research. His latest
campaign -- Smiles for Cancer Prevention -- has raised over $5,000 to date and
reached over 50,000 viewers online
View the show at:
http://www.amuso.com/gameshows/impact/SMILE-FOR-CANCER-PREVENTION
Press Contact
Paul Brady
Consort Partners
Email: paul@consortpartners.com
SOURCE Amuso.com
Paul Brady of Consort Partners, paul@consortpartners.com, for Amuso.com
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