2 Million iPhone Wine Recommendations

iPhone App Makes 2 Million Wine Recommendations in First 6 Months

Hello Vino provides wine recommendations to consumers at the point of purchase through its free iPhone app and mobile Web sites.

Modesto, CA, December 04, 2009 -- The free Hello Vino iPhone app has served over 2 million wine brand recommendations to consumers since its release in June, 2009. Current trends indicate a 20% increase in recommendations each month, with tremendous 250% growth in the month of November due to Thanksgiving-related activity. December is expected to surpass previous performance due to the upcoming holidays.

Hello Vino has also launched its new advertising program, connecting brand-specific wine recommendations to consumers. The program is free for wineries to enter their wines into the Hello Vino database, which will be served to consumers at random. Wineries can then choose to purchase premium placement for their wines on a cost-per-click basis. The Hello Vino service is free to consumers and is available on any cell phone through an iPhone app, mobile Web site or text messaging.

The new brand advertising program offers wineries a highly targeted, simple to use self-service system with direct access to wine consumers. Designed to support wineries of all sizes, the program, its specifications and reporting tools are available to winery representatives on the Hello Vino Web site at http://www.HelloVino.com.

Hello Vino ranks #1 on the 5 Must-Have iPhone Apps for Wine Lovers on Mashable.com and #1 on the Top 50 Wine iPhone Apps report by Vintank, a digital think tank for the wine industry. Hello Vino offers brand recommendations with the vintage, price, winery, region, notes, reviews and industry scores (when applicable). Over 300 varietal styles are currently available to consumers searching for wine pairings, gifts, or by taste, flavor, or region.

"Hello Vino has carefully built a service to address the needs and concerns of consumers making wine purchases, and at the same time, provided a viable point of sale option for wineries in the mobile space," said Jim McNamee, co-founder and Marketing Manager.

With a growing number of iPhones being sold (7MM in Q4 2009, 33MM to date, according to Apple), Hello Vino offers both mobile advertising opportunities for brands and an intuitive, user-friendly resource for consumers. Available on iTunes, Hello Vino version 1.1 contains new features, including the ability to share pairings and wine brands to consumers' social networks through Twitter and Facebook, allowing for greater brand exposure.

About Hello Vino:

Hello Vino delivers wine recommendations to PCs and mobile phones, providing wine consumers with the perfect bottle for a meal, occasion, or gift. The free service is available on any cell phone through a mobile Web site, free iPhone app, or text messaging service.

Hello Vino launched its Web site (HelloVino.com) and mobile wine pairing service at the Boston Wine Expo on January 24, 2009. More information, including video demonstrations and photos, is available at http://www.HelloVino.com.

Contact:
Jim McNamee, Marketing Manager
jim@hellovino.com
(978) 808-6006
www.HelloVino.com

Contact Information
Hello Vino, LLC
Jim McNamee, Marketing Manager
978-808-6006
jim@hellovino.com
www.hellovino.com

User Safe iPhone Application

 iTravelAlert: The iPhone Application That Keeps Its Users Safe While Traveling

iTravelAlert is designed to provide its users with essential information on current travel warnings, disease outbreaks and more.

Panama City, Panama, December 17, 2009 -- iTravelAlert, E-MAGINE's first iPhone app, has been officially launched. E-MAGINE developed iTravelAlert to provide millions of iPhone and iPod Touch users with essential travel and health information, keeping them informed and safe. Suggested vaccinations, disease outbreak news, current travel alerts and warnings can all easily be accessed through this application. iTravelAlert is currently the only app that offers full real-time information and news on international travel safety and health. http://www.itravelalert.com

In the past, traveling was carefree but times have changed. Now the fear of terror attacks and pandemic outbreaks leave even the most seasoned traveler feeling insecure. iTravelAlert give its users peace of mind to focus on business or pleasure.

"iTravelAlert is not just for business executives or frequent travelers who want to be informed about current threats around the world, but also for families and friends who want to stay on top of what's happening in countries where their loved ones are traveling or living," said Josef Holm, CEO of E-MAGINE.

The iTravelAlert app offers the following features:
· Homeland Security News
· Emergency and Disaster News
· H1N1 Pandemic News
· Disease Outbreak News
· Avian Influenza News
· Current Travel Alerts
· Current Travel Warnings

iTravelAlert acquires all of its information from the most serious sources, such as the World Health Organization and the Department of Homeland Security. All news feeds are in real time, insuring that iTravelAlert is always up to date.

Now anybody with an iPhone or iPod Touch can stay thoroughly informed about secure traveling whenever they go anywhere in the world. The app is now available in the iTunes App Store, for USD $1.99. It can easily be found by searching for "Travel Alert." To check out the application go to http://www.itravelalert.com.

About E-MAGINE:
The E-MAGINE group is a privately owned, international information technology and business development agency with a strong focus on research and innovation.

E-MAGINE offers custom solutions, which are specifically tailored after the individual specifications of their clients.
http://www.e-magine.com

Contact Information
E-MAGINE
Claudia Stehli
0041786743232
pr@e-magine.com
http://www.itravelalert.com

Launch of National Moving Month

National Moving Month Launched in Australia

The busiest month for home moves celebrated by the launch of the first 'National Moving Month' by Citymove, with an exciting new competition to mark it.

Sydney, Australia, November 28 -- A study by Citymove has determined that December is usually the busiest month for home relocations as people rush to begin their new lives in their new home in time for the New Year, creating a fresh start across the board. With this in mind, Citymove have decided to launch 'National Moving Month'.

To mark the start of the month and to coincide with a giveaway launched in conjunction with National Moving Month, new research has been released by Citymove, discovering some of the more bizarre requests made by customers when organising removal services.

The strangest thing ever moved by Citymove was a four tonne truck full of single service handy wipes. James Wheeler, director of Citymove said: "The wipes were the kind you get when buying chicken from a fast food place, like baby wipes. Except these were being rebranded by someone and then being handed out to the prostitutes in Kings Cross for them to use after...servicing clients."

Among the many other things Citymove have relocated, customers have made requests to move:
· A small goldfish bowl (using a four tonne truck)
· 25kg of Ice cream from Sydney to Brisbane in an unrefrigerated lorry (costing $550)
· A car between states, with a dog on the backseat. (Alive, more biting than kicking)
· Australia's largest floor tiles, with each measuring 3mx2m.

However, the strangest request made to Citymove according to James was repeatedly made. "We actually had a six month period of regular phone calls from someone who always wanted to hire two 'fit and muscular men' to move one small box from one room to another. After much questioning we found out it was a drag queen looking to book herself a private show!"

The exciting giveaway Citymove is launching relates to this research. They want to find out from people, their weird and wonderful moving stories. People may visit www.nationalmovingmonth.org and send in a story, leave an email address and Citymove will be in touch to give everyone who enters a $50 voucher off their next relocation with Citymove, making sure everyone wins. For further information or interviews, contact marketing coordinator Adam Robinson either by email adam.robinson@citymove.com.au or call 1300 72 9994. Visit www.nationalmovingmonth.org throughout the month for further details on the competition, informative articles on home moves and much more.

About Citymove
Citymove have been in operation for ten years and move over 25,000 people annually. Citymove operate in all major Australian cities and handle both local and interstate moves.

Contact Information
Citymove
Adam Robinson
1300 72 9994
adam.robinson@citymove.com.au
http://www.citymove.com.au/cms/