SXSW 2012: New Publishing Models and the Rise of the Referral Economy
Mar 12, 2012
Besides just looking out the window, you could tell the sun had finally come out in Austin when it became a lot easier to just move through the corridors of the Austin Convention Center. The sun got people out of the hallways and lifted everyone’s spirits. It also let people concentrate a bit more on SXSW’s ongoing mashup of technology-driven new business paradigms and new social practice---rather than the endless and justifiable complaints ...
Should Publishers Set Their Own Prices for E-Books?
Mar 12, 2012
Publishers should set their own prices for e-books, according to a panel at this year’s SXSW conference in Austin.
By forcing prices upon books and publishers, Amazon has been setting the terms by which e-books are sold and thereby determining the income they bring in, said Brian Altounian, CEO and president of digital distribution platform WOWIO, Inc. The company seeks to give publishers the tools to account for what e-books cost them to produce ...
Wowio Announces Corporate Rebranding To “Studio W” At 2012 SXSW Interactive Festival
Mar 6, 2012
CEO Brian Altounian speaks on panel about the transformation of book publishing models
LOS ANGELES, March 9, 2012 – WOWIO, Inc., evolving from its original format as an eBook distribution platform, announced today that it is launching its newly-revamped business model as digital content strategy expert and rebranding itself as “Studio W.” The company plans to focus on the monetization of content through the creation of custom brand strategies with distribution across multiple channels. Starting with ...
Studio W Launches CauseBooks Campaign on WOWIO
Feb 23, 2012
Celebrity Partners Use Social Media to Promote Literacy and Support Charities through the Download of Free eBooks.
LOS ANGELES, February 23, 2012 – Studio W, an emerging leader in the creation, production, distribution and monetization of digital entertainment, announced today the launch of a socially-conscious eBook campaign on its WOWIO.com eBook distribution platform. The program, dubbed CauseBooks, is an innovative digital marketing opportunity that leverages the power of ...
NEWS
Carthay Circle Publishing Announces new eBook Release
January, 2013
As you are aware, Carthay Circle Publishing has been working with Author Mackie Burt to release her debut novel, ABOVE. Her book series is going to be a hit with the Twilight and Harry Potter crowd and we cannot wait ...
Monster Offers™ Partners with WOWIO to Deliver Offers in eBooks
March 14, 2013
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. -- Monster Offers™ (MONT), a leading Daily Deal analytics provider and mobile advertising company, today announces its strategic alliance with Studio W/WOWIO, Inc. an online marketing agency, that creates, distributes, markets, and monetizes "published" material such as books, comic books, illustrated novels, graphic novels, web series, eBooks, eComics, and branded entertainment, which content is displayed through digital and traditional ...
StudioW Announces Launch of eBook Novel ABOVE
March 7, 2013
StudioW, a digital media company specializing in the creation and monetization of rich media content developed from books, comics and original published material, announced today the release of the eBook novel ABOVE under the company’s newly-formed publishing label, Carthay Circle Publishing. In a string of “firsts”, the Young Adult title is...
November 4, 2013
The new "Burning Man" pinball mobile game expands reach of comic book digital property.
SAN CLEMENTE, CA - Monster Arts (APPZ), today announces its most recent game launch of The Burning Man pinball game for digital entertainment company, WOWIO, Inc. The announcement provides insight to Monster Arts’ latest strategy of development and delivery of mobile games for companies seeking to expand the exposure and marketing power of their existing digital properties ...
WOWIO, Inc. S-1 Registration Statement Declared Effective
Jan. 8, 2014
WOWIO, Inc., a company engaged in digital media creation and content distribution and committed to developing, producing and distributing engaging entertainment properties across the digital media landscape, today announced that the company’s registration statement on Form S-1 has been declared effective by the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). WOWIO is now a fully reporting company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company has applied to have its shares quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board and is awaiting the assignment of a trading symbol...
WOWIO, Inc. Expands Advisory Board
Jan. 28, 2014
Company adds international business, digital and mobile advertising expertise to roster of key advisors
WOWIO, Inc., a company engaged in digital media creation and content distribution and committed to developing, producing and distributing engaging entertainment properties across the digital media landscape, today announced that the company has expanded its Advisory Board to include influential key executives to its existing roster. Joining the Board are Mr. Aasim Saied, Chairman and CEO of Akyumen Technologies Corp and Mr. VB Balrai Singh, President of international firm, Eng Sing Lee Investment Pte Ltd, based in Singapore...
WOWIO, Inc. Partners with Akyumen Technologies to Launch Mobile eBook Platform at 2014 SXSW Festival
March 6, 2014
Companies partnering to deliver eBooks with WOWIO’s patented ad delivery system for global distribution on mobile platforms
WOWIO, Inc., a digital media company committed to developing, producing and distributing engaging entertainment properties across the digital media landscape, today announced that the company will be launching its mobile eBook distribution platform at this year’s South By Southwest Festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas with its Florida-based partner, Akyumen Technologies Corp (http://www.akyumen.com). The two companies have been developing this platform together and are introducing it to potential technology partners and entertainment content creators at SXSW (click here to read more)
iMedia Connection: Why eBook Advertising is the Next Big Thing
March 25, 2014
In a world where more than one in five books purchased are now e-books, it's unclear why this area has been largely ignored by the marketing community. Since 2008, e-book sales have exploded by more than 4,000 percent, and it keeps growing. This trend is creating huge opportunities for marketers and advertisers looking to find non-traditional ways to connect with consumers.Read more here.
WOWIO, Inc. Approved for Quotation on the OTCBB Exchange Under Ticker Symbol “WWIO”
April 25, 2014
WOWIO, Inc. a digital media company with a patented process for inserting ads into eBooks, a mobile eBook distribution platform, and a proprietary mobile ad network, today announced that its common stock has been approved by FINRA for quotation on the OTC Market Group’s OTCBB (“OTCBB”) under the ticker symbol "WWIO".
Brian Altounian, WOWIO’s President and CEO, commented, "The trading of WOWIO’s shares will allow us to further share our unique business model and our leading technologies with a broader spectrum of global partners and investors. Read more here.
WOWIO Launches New Mobile eBook App with over 350,000 Titles
May 28, 2014
Wowio, Inc. (WWIO), a digital media company with a patented process for inserting ads into eBooks, a mobile eBook distribution platform, and a proprietary mobile ad network, today announced that it is launching a new mobile version of its eBook distribution platform with over 350,000 titles from IngramBooks. The app will be available this week on the Android operating system through GooglePlay and will be released soon on Windows Mobile and the iOS mobile platforms in the next quarter.
“We have been developing our mobile app for quite some time with our business partners Akyumen Technologies and we are excited about launching this new expansion of our business model with such a large library of fantastic titles,” said Brian Altounian, Wowio’s President and CEO. Read more here.
WOWIO and Top Cow Productions Release WILDFIRE Comic Series
June 5, 2014
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, June 5, 2014 - Wowio, Inc. (OTCBB:WWIO), an established leader in digital media creation and content distribution, committed to developing, producing and distributing engaging entertainment properties across the digital media landscape, today announced that the company has partnered with Top Cow Productions to produce and distribute a comic book series entitled WILDFIRE. Published under Top Cow’s Minotaur Press imprint and Wowio’s Carthay Circle Publishing, the 4-issue series tackles the topical issue of genetically-modified organisms (GMOs), with the first issue being released in print form in comic book stores and as an eComic on wowio.com on June 11, 2014. The series was written by Top Cow’s President Matt Hawkins, who has also adapted the series as a feature film project. Read more here.
WOWIO Announces Its Stock is Now DTC DWAC/FAST Eligible
June 16, 2014
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA June 16, 2014 – Wowio, Inc. (OTCBB:WWIO), a digital media company with a patented process for inserting ads into eBooks, a mobile eBook distribution platform, and a proprietary mobile ad network, today announced that the Depository Trust Corporation (DTC) has approved Wowio’s common stock for DWAC/FAST transfer through Wowio’s transfer agent, VStock Transfer, LLC. With this newly approved stock transfer capability, Wowio’s shareholders can now transfer their shares of WWIO electronically after buying or selling on the open market without the extra expense and delay resulting from the redundant process of requesting and transferring physical certificates.
Benefits to Wowio’s shareholders as a result of becoming DWAC/FAST approved include reducing the time from weeks to hours for stock deposits and withdrawals into brokerage accounts while eliminating the inherent risks associated with the loss and replacement of physical stock certificates. Read more here.
WOWIO Taps Robert Estareja for Corporate Development
July 29, 2014
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, July 29, 2014 – Wowio, Inc. (OTCBB:WWIO), a digital media technology company with a patented process for inserting ads into eBooks, today announced the appointment of Robert Estareja to its growing Corporate Development efforts.
Mr. Estareja is the principal of Navitus Holdings Inc., a boutique mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance advisory firm. Mr. Estareja has had experience in developing acquisition programs to increase revenue and build assets and has been effective in accomplishing several financial goals for his clientele.
WOWIO CEO Brian Altounian said, “We are very pleased and excited to have Robert join the WOWIO team in the capacity of growing our corporate and business development activities worldwide. Robert has proven to be a highly resourceful senior executive and his M&A experience coupled with his extensive business relationships make him a great fit for our growing corporate and business development efforts. With our technology development and execution strategy now well underway, Robert is a significant asset to us in reaching our goal of expanding our patent and technology around the world.” Read more HERE
July 24, 2014
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, July 24, 2014 – Wowio, Inc. (OTCBB:WWIO), a digital media technology company with a patented process for inserting ads into eBooks, a mobile eBook distribution platform, and a proprietary mobile ad network, is pleased to announce that CEO Brian Altounian will be interviewed by Bernie Brenner for his “Extreme Biz Dev” weekly podcast series. Mr. Brenner is the cofounder and EVP of Truecar.com (NASDAQ:TRUE) and the author of “The Sumo Advantage,” a #1 Amazon Bestseller and is a partner at Capital Factory in Austin, Texas.
“Extreme Biz Dev with Bernie Brenner” is an insightful look into how the strategic partnership world works by dissecting and analyzing current partnership news and interviewing key players cutting today’s high growth deals. Mr. Altounian’s interview can be found at http://www.podcastone.com/Extreme-Biz-Dev-Bernie-Brenner starting August 7, 2014 and can also be found on the Company’s corporate website athttp://www.studiowdigital.com. Read more here
Wowio Signs License Agreement with Online Entertainment Company Lookhu
Companies to create new eBook distribution channel across mobile devices
August 15, 2014
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, August 15, 2014 - Wowio, Inc. (OTCBB:WWIO), a technology development and digital media company with a patented process and a proprietary mobile ad-delivery platform that will disrupt the eBook distribution landscape, today announced that the company has entered into a license agreement with Lookhu, Inc. to distribute ad-sponsored eBooks on a new channel on Lookhu’s mobile distribution platform.
“We are very excited to launch the WOWIO channel on Lookhu and bring the power of ebooks to an audience that didn't know how fun they could be. We feel strongly that WOWIO is a diamond in the rough when it comes to under-exposed eCommerce companies. With so much quality content in the WOWIO library and the abundance of advertisers out there willing to work within the Wowio business model this should be a big hit for Lookhu, WOWIO and eBook fans alike,” commented Byron Booker, Lookhu’s CEO. “WOWIO’s perspective on digital distribution of content matches our own vision and we are excited to be partnering with them.” Read more here.
"...this is happening and the train is leaving the station and are you on the train or are you on the platform watching us go by."
-- Bernie Brenner, Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of TrueCar on the future of WOWIO
Listen to Brian's Podcast
interview here.
Wowio to Present at Firerock Capital Annual Investors Conference in New York City
September 11, 2014
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, September 11, 2014 - Wowio, Inc. (OTCBB:WWIO), a technology development and digital media company with a patented process and a proprietary mobile ad-delivery platform that will disrupt the eBook distribution landscape, today announced that the company will present at the FireRock Capital Annual Micro-Cap Conference. The conference will be held on October 28th, 2014 at The Spring Mills Landmark Building in New York City and is expected to be attended by approximately 500 investors and financial market professionals.
“The FireRock Capital conference is an excellent venue to provide an overview of our technology and provide an update on the significant progress we have made over the past year in utilizing uptrends in digital and mobile advertising to create new revenue opportunities in eBook distribution,” said Brian Altounian, WOWIO’s CEO and President. “I am excited about sharing our story with investment professionals looking to participate in innovation in this growing market.” Read more here.
WOWIO and Acquis Capital Sign Agreement to Facilitate Growth through Strategic Acquisitions
September 19, 2014
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, September 19, 2014 - Wowio, Inc. (OTCBB:WWIO), a technology development and digital media company with a patented process and a proprietary mobile ad-delivery platform that will disrupt the eBook distribution landscape, today announced that the company has entered into an Agreement with Boston-based Acquis Capital to evaluate potential strategic acquisition targets.
“We think WOWIO’s business plan to distribute eBooks and other digital media provides a strong opportunity for accelerated growth through multiple strategic acquisitions, ” commented Sam Kotch, Founding Partner of Acquis. “We are excited to have entered into this Agreement with WOWIO because we believe their intellectual property can be greatly enhanced by acquiring complementary technologies and media assets.”
Read more here.
Brian Altounian, CEO of WOWIO Inc., Interviewed by SmallCapVoice.com
October 7, 2014
AUSTIN, TX, October 7, 2014 - SmallCapVoice.com, Inc. (SCV) announced today that a new audio interview with Wowio, Inc. (WWIO), a technology development and digital media company with a patented process and a proprietary mobile ad-delivery platform that will disrupt the eBook distribution landscape, is now available. The interview can be heard at here.
Brian Altounian, CEO of WOWIO, called into SmallCapVoice.com to provide the listening audience with a comprehensive overview of the Wowio history, the highlights on the amazing year for the Company so far here in 2014, as well as his own candid insights into the goals for the Company in the remainder of 2014 and beyond. "We are excited about our Company and we know that investors want to hear from us about our future plans," stated Altounian. "Audio presentations disseminated through the web and to our shareholder base is a powerful way to get our story to a wider audience". Read more here
WOWIO Inc. To Form Wholly-Owned Subsidiary in Vancouver, Canada
October 9, 2014
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, October 9, 2014 - Wowio, Inc. (OTCBB:WWIO), a technology development and digital media company with a patented process and a proprietary mobile ad-delivery platform for eBooks, announced today that it plans to form a new subsidiary company based in Vancouver, Canada, tentatively called Wowio North, Inc. The newly formed entity will enable Wowio to form a digital media production company to access resources from the publishing, film and television, and web industries, while taking advantage of Canadian tax credits for publishing and production projects.
WOWIO’s CEO Brian Altounian commented. “We believe the new business will be an extension of our core mission to increase revenues based on the development of distribution platforms for digital content. We are committed to growing our Canadian business thereby maximizing the business’s flexibility when it comes to international content. The scalability of the new subsidiary could result in an excellent return on investment, which would be good for all the shareholders of the Company.” Read more here
WOWIO To Publish Multi-Media eBook Series by Rock Historian Marc Platt
October 15, 2014
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, October 15, 2014 -Wowio, Inc. (WWIO), a digital media technology company with a patented process for inserting ads into eBooks, a mobile eBook distribution platform, and a proprietary mobile ad network, is pleased to announce that the company has signed a deal with rock historian Marc Platt to publish and distribute his multi-platform eBook series on the history of Rock 'N Roll. The Wowio Rock & Pop eBook Series of published works will kick-off with 5 original titles: "How The Beatles Did It!" "The American Rock Revolution," "The British Rock & Pop Revolution," "36 Albums That Matter," "So You Want To Be A Rock and Roll Star. Why Songwriting Matters." All titles will include bonus Audio Notebook material.
Mr. Platt has written several music articles published in Music Connection Magazine. He is also a professional songwriter having television placements in series such as Bravo's Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and Warner Television's The Carrie Diaries. The books and Audio Notebook files will be published through WOWIO's publishing subsidiary Carthay Circle Publishing and will be available on WOWIO's proprietary mobile APP and across partner distribution platforms, including Lookhu.
Read more here
WOWIO On a Roll Announces Another Deal
October 16, 2014
Four-Issue Series of “Wildfire” comic series to be released as a Trade Paperback with Volume 2 to be released 2015
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, October 16, 2014 - WOWIO, Inc. (OTCBB: WWIO), a digital media technology company with a patented process for inserting ads into eBooks, a mobile eBook distribution platform, and a proprietary mobile ad network, is pleased to announce that the company and its publishing partner, Top Cow Productions, will be releasing the Volume 1 trade paperback of the four-issue series of “Wildfire,” the landmark series that tackled the topical issue of genetically-modified organisms (GMOs). Following the recently announced publishing deal with rock historian Marc Platt, WOWIO’s new arrangement with Top Cow Productions extends the project for a second four-issue series to be released both in print and digital formats in 2015.
“Wildfire Volume 1” will be available in time for this year’s holiday season. The series was written by Top Cow’s President Matt Hawkins, who has also adapted the series as a feature film project.
Read more here
WOWIO, Inc. Adds Industry Executive Roger Mincheff to its Advisory Board
Company adds digital advertising, branding, and media expertise to roster of key advisors
October 22, 2014
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, October 22, 2014 - WOWIO, Inc. (OTCBB:WWIO), a digital media technology company with a patented process for inserting ads into eBooks, a mobile eBook distribution platform, and a proprietary mobile ad network, is pleased to announce that the company has expanded its Advisory Board to include influential key executives to its existing roster. Joining the Board is Mr. Roger Mincheff, most recently the President of Relativity Media’s Digital Studio.
Mr. Mincheff has had a successful track record of bringing brands and content together, especially in his previous positions at Relativity and as President of Myspace Entertainment, which was the internal production and entertainment division for original programming and content for the platform. Prior to joining Myspace in 2012, he was Senior VP of Branded Entertainment at Fox Filmed Entertainment where he helped launch Fox’s first ever digital studio and led production of branded digital content across the company’s film and television production entities. (Read more here)
WOWIO ANNOUNCES EXCITING PARTNERSHIP WITH EYECUE LAB
New milestone: Partners will develop iOS Mobile APP for eBook distribution
October 23, 2014
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, October 23, 2014 – WOWIO, Inc. (OTCBB:WWIO), a digital media company with a patented process for inserting ads into eBooks, a mobile eBook distribution platform, and a proprietary mobile ad network, today announced that the company has entered into a partnership with EyeCue Lab, LLC for the development of the WOWIO iOS mobile app (Apple’s proprietary platform), which will showcase the WOWIO storefront as well as integrate the proprietary ad-delivery system to exploit the Company’s patented process.
WOWIO’s CEO, Brian Altounian, said, “We are very excited about this technology development relationship with EyeCue Lab, who has developed world-class projects with Shazam, DreamWorks and Toyota, among others. It shows that we have a product that deserves to be designed and programmed by a top-flight agency such as EyeCue Lab and we couldn’t be more thrilled.” Altounian added “we clearly have reached a new level after the exciting announcements we have recently made and this partnership is a step towards another major milestone for WOWIO that should make all of our supporters ecstatic.” Read More
WOWIO FEATURED ON WIDE WORLD OF STOCKS TELEVISION
Interview with CEO explains patented process for delivering and tracking ads in eBook readers and tablets
Broadcast Monday into more than 50 million homes on BizTV, BizTV Radio and YouToo America networks
October 27, 2014
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – October 27, 2014 – WOWIO, Inc. (OTCBB:WWIO), a technology development and digital media company with a patented process and a proprietary mobile ad-delivery platform that is expected to bring disruptive economics to the eBook distribution landscape, today announced that company CEO, Brian Altounian’s interview on Wide World of Stocks will be broadcast on Monday, October 27, 2014 into more than 50 million homes nationwide over the BizTV, BizTV Radio and YouToo America networks. Check your local listings for times.
“The technology and the IP that drives our business model and value proposition is beginning to get recognition and understanding from some of the deeper thinkers and more sophisticated investors in the space.” said company CEO, Brian Altounian, “WOWIO’s ability to serve relevant ads into eBook readers, tablets and other mobile readers, provides a breakthrough platform allowing the publishing and the advertising industry to monetize their offerings in much the same way that Google ads monetized search and email.“ Read More Here
WOWIO PRESENTING AT FIREROCK CONFERENCE IN NYC
October 28, 2014
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – October 28, 2014 – WOWIO, Inc. (OTCBB:WWIO), a digital media company with a patented process for inserting ads into eBooks, a mobile eBook distribution platform, and a proprietary mobile ad network, today announced that the company’s CEO, Brian Altounian, will present at the Firerock Conference in New York today, October 28 at 2PM EST.
FireRock Capital is a diversified financial services firm headquartered in New York City with offices in Los Angeles and Israel. The company’s annual micro-cap conference is an invitation only event that attracts hundreds of high net worth investors and financial leaders. This full day conference will also include panels comprised of top dealmakers as well as the leadership of FireRock’s portfolio companies. (Read More Here)
WOWIO AND STATION DIGITAL SIGN AD-DELIVERY PARTNERSHIP
November 5, 2014
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - November 5, 2014 – Wowio, Inc. (OTCBB:WWIO), a digital media technology company with a patented process for inserting ads into eBooks, a mobile eBook distribution platform, and a proprietary mobile ad network, is pleased to announce that the company has signed an online ad-delivery partnership with Station Digital (OCTQB: SDIG), an internet radio and digital broadcast platform provider. WOWIO's chief operating officer Jacob Morris will oversee the new ad-delivery program to generate revenue growth for both WOWIO and Station Digital.
Mr. Morris has over 17 years’ experience in the online ad delivery space and has developed agency relationships over that time as well as through WOWIO's service division dba StudioW. “I am thrilled to work with an exciting brand such as Station Digital, and I look forward to activating revenue growth for both companies,” said Mr. Morris. "With Station Digital's plan to incentivize social media sharing of high-quality streaming content, the growth opportunity is astronomical. We look forward to bringing a world-class ad-delivery program to support that initiative and expand profitability." (Read More Here)
WOWIO FEATURED ON STOCK NEWS NOW
November 11, 2014
Interview with CEO Brian Altounian at FireRock Capital Conference Details Patented Process for Delivering Ads in eBooks
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – November 11, 2014 – WOWIO, Inc. (OTCBB:WWIO), a technology development and digital media company with a patented process and a proprietary mobile ad-delivery platform that is expected to bring disruptive economics to the eBook distribution landscape, today announced that company CEO, Brian Altounian’s SNNLive Video Interview will be featured on www.stocknewsnow.com. The interview took place last week while Mr. Altounian was attending the FireRock Capital Conference in New York, where he presented WOWIO to an audience of nearly 500 investment professionals.
“We currently have two goals to accomplish at WOWIO,” said company CEO, Brian Altounian, “the first is to complete our technology development in order to execute on our goal to serve relevant ads into eBook readers, tablets and other mobile devices, and the second is to utilize the public market platform as a means of communicating the value proposition for the company.” Read More Here
WOWIO, INC. CEO PROVIDES UPDATE TO SHAREHOLDERS
December 3, 2014
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, December 3rd, 2014– Wowio, Inc. (OTCBB:WWIO), a digital media company with a patented process for inserting ads into eBooks, a mobile eBook distribution platform, and a proprietary mobile ad network, today is providing shareholders with an overview of the company’s achievements year-to-date and its positioning for 2015.
“2014 proved to be a milestone year for WOWIO,” said CEO Brian Altounian. "Top among the list of achievements, we accomplished our goal of getting out to the public market this year, giving our exiting shareholders the opportunity to have liquidation while giving new investors the opportunity to participate in this exciting space. By going to the public market, the company now has access to capital for operations and growth, in addition to using the public market forum as a means to publicize the company’s activities on a global scale.” Read more here.
WOWIO Engages Tekcapital to Identify and Expand its Technology Portfolio
January 20, 2015
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, January 20, 2015– Wowio, Inc. (OTCBB:WWIO), a digital media company with a patented process for inserting ads into eBooks, a mobile eBook distribution platform, and a proprietary mobile ad network, today is announcing its recent relationship with Tekcapital plc to identify potential technology opportunities to enhance WOWIO’s digital technology IP portfolio.
Tekcapital sources new technology from over 3,700 research institutions in over 160 countries, exploring avenues of intellectual properties for companies to acquire in order to expand, extend and enhance their current technology portfolios. “WOWIO was originally borne out of the University system when the original founders were looking for a way for their students to access textbook material without paying $200 to $500 per book,” stated Brian Altounian, the company’s CEO. “So it makes perfect sense to us that the expansion of our patent portfolio would also come from the world’s leading research institutions. Tekcapital has already identified some supplemental patents and other technology that are complementary to what we are currently developing and that may expand our horizons as we move into the execution phase of our product delivery.” Read more here.
WOWIO ANNOUNCES PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT DEAL WITH GIANTSOURCE
Companies to develop white label eBook distribution platform for publishers
February 3, 2015
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, February 3, 2015 – WOWIO, Inc. (OTCBB:WWIO), a digital media company with a patented process for inserting ads into eBooks, a mobile eBook distribution platform, and a proprietary mobile ad network, today announced that the company has entered into a development agreement with Giantsource, to develop a new white-label eBook distribution platform, utilizing WOWIO’s proprietary patented process for an eBook ad-delivery system.
Led by owner & architect Billy Niemeyer, Giantsource designs, defines and develops digital entertainment for studios and sports networks. The company, made up of engineers, architects, designers, product specialists and QA experts, has built metadata management systems, digital supply chain platforms, digital asset management systems, and rights management all the way up to consumer destinations and VOD platforms. Niemeyer and the Emmy Award winning Giantsource team have designed, managed, built and implemented platforms for Fortune 500 companies in the media and entertainment space as well as sports networks and well-known entertainment web properties. Read More here.
WOWIO Secures $5M Financing Commitment
Prefered Equity investment commitment will fund technology development and future expansion projects
April 14, 2015
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA / ACCESSWIRE / April 14, 2015 / WOWIO, Inc. (WWIO), a digital media company with a patented process for inserting ads into eBooks and a mobile eBook distribution platform, today announced that the company has secured a $5 million preferred equity investment commitment to further advance its technology development, fund expansion efforts and other working capital needs. The Preferred Equity commitment is being provided by Premier Venture Partners, LLC, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm. Terms and conditions of the investment can be found on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
WOWIO ANNOUNCES PATENT MONETIZATION PLANS
March 9, 2015
BEVERLY HILLS, CA / ACCESSWIRE / March 9, 2015 / Wowio, Inc. (WWIO), a digital media company with a patented process for inserting ads into eBooks, a mobile eBook distribution platform, and a proprietary mobile ad network, announced today that the company is making progress on the expansion and monetization of its intellectual property patent. The company is working closely with a team of patent attorneys in all matters relating to its intellectual property and has been consulting with additional patent legal experts regarding specific monetization actions on WWIO's behalf.
Today's announcement comes on the heels of a recent announcement about the company's new relationship with Tekcapital PLC (AIM:TEK) to identify potential technology opportunities to enhance and expand WOWIO's digital technology IP portfolio. "WOWIO has been following its strategic plan to monetize its IP and has adjusted the plan to accommodate changes that have occurred in the IP environment as needed," stated Brian Altounian, WOWIO's CEO. "We've solidified our patent and we are exploring options to acquire additional IP in the eBook space. This intensified effort in pursuing the patent monetization plan is in response to changes in the evolving landscape of patent law, and we have verified that there are infringers on one or more claims of our issued patent."
Letter to Shareholders - April 29, 2015
Dear Shareholders, Investors and Friends,
As we are well on our way into 2015, we are working on a number of fronts to achieve our goal of increasing shareholder value. Over the past year, we have entered into and announced numerous financing arrangements to clean up our balance sheet. While we have faced challenges with market capitalization, we don’t feel that market share price adequately reflects the true intrinsic value in our company, our technology, or our intellectual property. The market and the timing for our technology, our platform and other planned development is maturing – media consumers have wholly changed the way television content is being consumed, the way film studios market and distribute their films, the way music is being discovered and delivered and the way print media is now distributing content. Our technology development has endured several pivots while we assess the best way to address this dynamic change in digital delivery mechanisms. Mobile delivery of apps is significantly different than online delivery of product. With all of that in mind, we are trying to address several different methods and modes of delivery and we are looking at other ways to exploit our intellectual property including our library of proprietary content, our publishing business and digital media initiatives. To that end, we are making great strides with our technology development and intellectual property licensing efforts and we wanted to share some of that progress with you here. Read More Here
WOWIO Sets New Agenda in Corporate Reconstructing
Company’s CEO lays out plan to enhance net stockholders’ equity
May 14, 2015
BEVERLY HILLS, CA, May 14, 2015 - Wowio, Inc. (OTCBB:WWIO), a digital media company with a patented process for inserting ads into eBooks and a mobile eBook distribution platform, today announced that the company has begun implementation of a new plan to get the Company back on track to success. The Company has already taken steps to enhance its public disclosure on OTC Markets by remaining current in its reporting obligations. Corporately, WWIO has also designated various series of Anti-Dilutive Convertible Preferred Shares to protect its majority stakeholders. These securities will soon become available to the common shareholders. . Read More Here
Broken Road Productions Developing WILDFIRE Comic Series’ Adaptation
August 11, 2015
WOWIO and Top Cow Productions to exec produce “smart, eco-terror” project
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - Wowio, Inc. (OTCBB:WWIO), a digital media company and its publishing partner, Top Cow Productions, are working with Broken Road Productions to adapt WILDFIRE as a feature film project. The four-issue comic book series, written by Top Cow’s President Matt Hawkins, tackled the topical issue of genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) and was released in print and in digital formats and as a trade paperback. Read More Here
GD ENTERTAINMENT & TECHNOLOGY, INC. (GDET) Announces Deal with WOWIO for Donation-Sponsored Delivery of “The Son” Graphic Novel
August 25, 2015
AGOURA, CA – GD Entertainment & Technology, Inc. (OTC Markets: GDET), today announced that it has forged an agreement in principal with WOWIO, Inc. (WWIO.OTC) to provide a platform that allows readers to receive a digital download of GDET’s graphic novel, The Son, with a donation to their church or religious organization. The WOWIO platform allows for the insertion and tracking of ads directly into the eBook, and GDET will offer church groups, youth ministries and other faith-based organizations the ability to offer The Son to their constituents as a premium for their donation. “The Son” is the animated story about the life of Jesus, the world’s greatest “super hero” and is available in both digital and printed versions. Read More Here
WOWIO to Name Robert Estareja New CEO
September 15, 2015
Executive with M&A background to lead company’s growth via acquisition strategy
BEVERLY HILLS, CA, September 15, 2015 - Wowio, Inc. (OTCBB:WWIO), a digital media company announced today that Robert Estareja will take over the role of Chief Executive Officer of the company, replacing Brian Altounian after more than 6 years at its helm, effective immediately. Mr. Estareja has been involved with Wowio for over a year, initially as a consultant and then as its President over the past 10 months. His experience in mergers and acquisitions will be specifically useful as the company pursues its “growth through acquisition” strategy it outlined for investors 6 months ago. Read More Here
Letter to the Shareholders
September 21, 2015
Dear Shareholders,
By way of introduction, my name is Robert H. Estareja and I am the new Chief Executive Officer of WOWIO. I am very happy to have the opportunity to serve you all, and I am humbled by the responsibility I now have to breathe new life into this entity. As you can see, we worked very hard to bring the company current with respect to its disclosure statements. This was not easy, but I feel it was necessary to start with a clean slate. I have the knowledge and experience necessary to bring WOWIO to profitability using a common sense, strategically thought out, long term growth approach by developing acquisition programs to create and increase revenues and build assets. Read More Here