ZVUE Launches Retail Promo With Rock Legend Journey

by **Barb** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:35 pm

http://www.centredaily.com/business/tec ... 15598.html

Tuesday, Jul. 15, 2008
ZVUE Launches Retail Promo With Rock Legend Journey
Pre-Loaded MP3 Player With Music From Journey's New Double-CD to be Carried at Wal-Mart
SAN FRANCISCO — ZVUE Corporation (NASDAQ:ZVUE), a global digital entertainment company, today announced that ZVUE will be selling an exclusive MP3 Player pre-loaded with all 22 tracks from the new Journey double-CD, "Revelation". The Journey-branded player will be available exclusively in 3,600 Wal-Mart stores nationwide beginning July 22. The product retails for $39.88 and will be presented in gift-box packaging, designed to feature Journey with their new lead singer Arnel Pineda.

Each disc of the double-CD will feature 11 tracks; one will feature brand new material from the band while the other will feature re-recorded classic Journey hits.

The Journey-branded MP3 player comes with high-quality ZVUE Sound Headphones, 3 ft. USB Cable and 1 GB of built-in memory, which will allow customers to augment the Journey music with several hundred additional tracks of their choosing.

"We are excited about partnering with one of the greatest rock bands in history and continuing to work with Wal-Mart to provide exciting ways for customers to enjoy new and classic music. This is the second pre-loaded MP3 player to be distributed by Wal-Mart this month alone," said Jeff Oscodar, ZVUE President and CEO. "The Journey-branded MP3 player offers great value and will provide generations of customers with many hours of listening enjoyment."

About ZVUE Corporation

ZVUE Corporation (NASDAQ:ZVUE) is a global digital entertainment company. Its Popsauce Network(TM) (comprised of eBaumsWorld.com, Putfile.com, HolyLemon.com, UnOriginal.co.uk, YourDailyMedia.com, Dorks.com, FunMansion.com and ZVUE.com) is consistently among the top-five companies providing user-generated video online. ZVUE(TM) personal media players are mass-market priced and currently available for purchase online and in Wal-Mart stores throughout the U.S. For more information, visit www.zvue.com.

ZVUE, HandHeld Entertainment, Popsauce Network, eBaum's World, ZVUE Networks, eBaumsWorld.com, Putfile.com, HolyLemon.com, UnOriginal.co.uk, YourDailyMedia.com, Dorks.com, FunMansion.com, and ZVUE.com are trademarks of ZVUE Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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by **DrFU** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:55 pm

Well, crap, I don't NEED another music player...

:lol:

by **livin2do** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:56 pm

Can't wait to see this thing... will they count as additional album sales?

by **Eric** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:23 am

DrFU wrote:Well, crap, I don't NEED another music player...

I do need one...and its only $40 bucks and I don't even have to load Revelation on the mofo!

by **separate_wayz** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:27 am

livin2do wrote:Can't wait to see this thing... will they count as additional album sales?

I'm almost positive that each ZVUE sold will count as an album sold. So, each mp3 player = 1 album sold = 2 CDs sold.

Think about how many mp3 players will sell at Christmas time ...... At this pricepoint, you can buy it just for the mp3 player and ditch the Journey tunes.

So .... still think this album won't go platinum x 2? :wink:

by **Rhiannon** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:33 am

DrFU wrote:Well, crap, I don't NEED another music player...

I just bought a bum $300 80 gig iPod and had to return it. I think everything happens for a reason, don't you? :wink:

by **separate_wayz** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:43 am

Rhiannon wrote:
DrFU wrote:Well, crap, I don't NEED another music player...

I just bought a bum $300 80 gig iPod and had to return it. I think everything happens for a reason, don't you?

You can bet there'll be another Wal-Mart promotional in-store flyer with the mp3 player (and Journey) prominently featured.

Because of this new pre-loaded mp3 player and the concert tour, I'm really curious to see what the album sales look like from the end of July to the beginning of September. 'Revelation' could find itself going back up the charts, or at least holding steady in the top 20 .....

by **StoneCold** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:54 am

http://www.zvueproducts.com/start/produ ... index.html

by **Saint John** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 4:31 am

Can I get this in headphones with 2 cassettes instead? :lol:

I'm a bit technologically challenged. :oops:

by **separate_wayz** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 4:40 am

Saint John wrote:Can I get this in headphones with 2 cassettes instead? I'm a bit technologically challenged.

Funny this is, I bet this will draw a "more mature" crowd into purchasing an mp3 player who had not previously owned one at all. (I wonder how many Journey fans will buy this 'Revelation'-pre-loaded mp3 player, and then put nothing but Journey tunes on it? ..... )

But for you, SJ, we can come up with a 1976 Gremlin with an 8-track player, pre-loaded with "Infinity" ...... :wink:

by **Don** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 4:50 am

separate_wayz wrote:
Saint John wrote:Can I get this in headphones with 2 cassettes instead? I'm a bit technologically challenged.

Funny this is, I bet this will draw a "more mature" crowd into purchasing an mp3 player who had not previously owned one at all. (I wonder how many Journey fans will buy this 'Revelation'-pre-loaded mp3 player, and then put nothing but Journey tunes on it? ..... )

But for you, SJ, we can come up with a 1976 Gremlin with an 8-track player, pre-loaded with "Infinity" ......

If it comes in that funky red, white and blue they better throw in some tracks from C.W. McCall just to guarantee no returns.

by **Tito** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:28 am

separate_wayz wrote:Funny this is, I bet this will draw a "more mature" crowd into purchasing an mp3 player who had not previously owned one at all. (I wonder how many Journey fans will buy this 'Revelation'-pre-loaded mp3 player, and then put nothing but Journey tunes on it? ..... )

BINGO!!!!!!!!!!!

This taps them into this market. A market that may never had got into MP3,etc. or at least for another several years.

by **edcha** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:39 am

Eric wrote:
DrFU wrote:Well, crap, I don't NEED another music player...

I do need one...and its only $40 bucks and I don't even have to load Revelation on the mofo!

This is great! For some, this is one of those K-I-S-S things!

by **Michigan Girl** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:40 am

Tito wrote:
separate_wayz wrote:Funny this is, I bet this will draw a "more mature" crowd into purchasing an mp3 player who had not previously owned one at all. (I wonder how many Journey fans will buy this 'Revelation'-pre-loaded mp3 player, and then put nothing but Journey tunes on it? ..... )

BINGO!!!!!!!!!!!

This taps them into this market. A market that may never had got into MP3,etc. or at least for another several years.

I don't know where you guys are located, but my Senior Center has been tapped!!! :wink:

by **bluejeangirl76** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:43 am

Rhiannon wrote:
DrFU wrote:Well, crap, I don't NEED another music player...

I just bought a bum $300 80 gig iPod and had to return it. I think everything happens for a reason, don't you?

Wow, no kidding? I was gonna ask you if you were having a certain problem with that thing that I have, and see if you had it to.
So um, nevermind I guess.

As for this Journey thing. Meh. Whatever. :roll:

Do this, instead of dropping $40 for 10 new songs and 12 you already own (LOL!) get your self a 2 gb iPod Shuffle for $50, it will just about hold the entire Journey catalog from '75 to '08. And Captured.

by **Eric** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:46 am

bluejeangirl76 wrote:
Rhiannon wrote:
DrFU wrote:Well, crap, I don't NEED another music player...

I just bought a bum $300 80 gig iPod and had to return it. I think everything happens for a reason, don't you?

Wow, no kidding? I was gonna ask you if you were having a certain problem with that thing that I have, and see if you had it to.
So um, nevermind I guess.

As for this Journey thing. Meh. Whatever.
Do this, instead of dropping $40 for 10 new songs and 12 you already own (LOL!) get your self a 2 gb iPod Shuffle for $50, it will just about hold the entire Journey catalog from '75 to '08. And Captured.

Yeah...I didn't realize these had gotten so cheap...good point

by **Don** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:48 am

Eric wrote:
bluejeangirl76 wrote:
Rhiannon wrote:
DrFU wrote:Well, crap, I don't NEED another music player...

I just bought a bum $300 80 gig iPod and had to return it. I think everything happens for a reason, don't you?

Wow, no kidding? I was gonna ask you if you were having a certain problem with that thing that I have, and see if you had it to.
So um, nevermind I guess.

As for this Journey thing. Meh. Whatever.
Do this, instead of dropping $40 for 10 new songs and 12 you already own (LOL!) get your self a 2 gb iPod Shuffle for $50, it will just about hold the entire Journey catalog from '75 to '08. And Captured.

Yeah...I didn't realize these had gotten so cheap...good point

The clip on shuffle is great for exercising and jogging. You don't even notice it.

by **edcha** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:49 am

bluejeangirl76 wrote:
Rhiannon wrote:
DrFU wrote:Well, crap, I don't NEED another music player...

I just bought a bum $300 80 gig iPod and had to return it. I think everything happens for a reason, don't you?

Wow, no kidding? I was gonna ask you if you were having a certain problem with that thing that I have, and see if you had it to.
So um, nevermind I guess.

As for this Journey thing. Meh. Whatever.
Do this, instead of dropping $40 for 10 new songs and 12 you already own (LOL!) get your self a 2 gb iPod Shuffle for $50, it will just about hold the entire Journey catalog from '75 to '08. And Captured.

That makes sense, too. That is...if the senior market knows how to load songs to iPods! :lol:

by **bluejeangirl76** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:59 am

edcha wrote:
bluejeangirl76 wrote:
Rhiannon wrote:
DrFU wrote:Well, crap, I don't NEED another music player...

I just bought a bum $300 80 gig iPod and had to return it. I think everything happens for a reason, don't you?

Wow, no kidding? I was gonna ask you if you were having a certain problem with that thing that I have, and see if you had it to.
So um, nevermind I guess.

As for this Journey thing. Meh. Whatever.
Do this, instead of dropping $40 for 10 new songs and 12 you already own (LOL!) get your self a 2 gb iPod Shuffle for $50, it will just about hold the entire Journey catalog from '75 to '08. And Captured.

That makes sense, too. That is...if the senior market knows how to load songs to iPods!

Most of the "seniors" that fall under the original Journey fanbase are people between ABOUT 37 and 50. That's figuring the average concert going teenager** (16-18 ) between '78 and '86... these are, for the very most part, people who can certainly use computers and mp3 players.

**stats based on my own family, all of whom except me have seen Journey with Perry at different points in his tenure, and who now range between 37 and 50. :cry:

by **Rhiannon** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 6:04 am

bluejeangirl76 wrote:Wow, no kidding? I was gonna ask you if you were having a certain problem with that thing that I have, and see if you had it to.
So um, nevermind I guess.

I didn't tell you about me and Keith being knee-deep in the trash bags last Wednesday? (He threw out the receipt in a McDonald's bag!) Yep. First of all, it wouldn't hold a charge for longer than two solid hours of play (fully charged in the AM, played for 45 mins on my morning communte, and 1:15 on the evenings, by the time I got home... DEAD). So I went to plug it in to charge it before I took it back (to exchange it, since I figured ok, bum battery) and to restore it to factory settings. When I plugged it in it said "this device has been corrupted". Damn. Took that sumbitch back, got my money, and figured I'd wait until I get that company iPhone. Does the same thing.

by **jrnyman28** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 6:05 am

Tito wrote:
separate_wayz wrote:Funny this is, I bet this will draw a "more mature" crowd into purchasing an mp3 player who had not previously owned one at all. (I wonder how many Journey fans will buy this 'Revelation'-pre-loaded mp3 player, and then put nothing but Journey tunes on it? ..... )

BINGO!!!!!!!!!!!

This taps them into this market. A market that may never had got into MP3,etc. or at least for another several years.

just how old do you have to be to not want to own an mp3 player until this? My mom is 65 and she has made the digital transition. in fact, she did it before I did!!

by **DrFU** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:52 pm

by **Rhiannon** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 1:06 pm

DrFU wrote:

Oooohhhh.... preeeeetttyyyy....

by **Since 78** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 1:10 pm

Rhiannon wrote:
DrFU wrote:

Oooohhhh.... preeeeetttyyyy....

Gotta Buy it, just to have it!!

by **DrFU** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 1:16 pm

Rhiannon wrote:
Oooohhhh.... preeeeetttyyyy....

Shine-y too!

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by **Rhiannon** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 1:24 pm

It's mine. I'm sold just on the colors.

by **jrnyjetster** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 1:49 pm

Only 1GB of memory? That's not a whole lot...

Packaging looks very cool though...

by **Saint John** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:14 pm

Wal Mart is the 2nd greatest store on the planet...next to the liquor store of course. :lol:

by **Since 78** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:17 pm

Saint John wrote:Wal Mart is the 2nd greatest store on the planet...next to the liquor store of course.

Hey!! They sell beer and wine now too!! One stop shopping

by **Saint John** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:30 pm

Since 78 wrote:
Saint John wrote:Wal Mart is the 2nd greatest store on the planet...next to the liquor store of course.

Hey!! They sell beer and wine now too!! One stop shopping

If that's the case then they just moved up to number 1 in my latest poll!!! Seriously, I love that place.

MR

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