Alma Media chooses Picsearch for web videos
Video Sharing puts Users in the Driver’s SeatSTOCKHOLM, Sweden, October 1, 2008 – The Finish media company, Alma Media Group, in cooperation with Swedish internet service provider, Picsearch, launches video sharing services on Estonian motors24.ee. The new video sharing service will not only allow users to view professionally produced videos on motor-related topics, but also allow them to preview and upload their own user generated content.
“Picsearch provided us a scalable solution enabling seamless integration into a diverse portfolio of sites.”
Alma Media’s Group Head of Marketplaces, Raimo Mäkilä said, “We strive to give our users the most relevant, interesting and fulfilling outlet for their automotive information needs. Therefore, it was important for us to choose a partner who is able to provide cutting–edge technological solutions as well as one who will work with us to achieve our organizational goals. Picsearch does both. Picsearch provided us a scalable solution enabling seamless integration into a diverse portfolio of sites.”
Motors24.ee is a leading internet information portal for car buyers, automotive enthusiasts and motor sports hobbyists in Estonia. The portal offers a wealth of information on the vehicle marketplace where users can buy and sell new and pre-owned cars, motorcycles, boats and even industrial machinery.
Robert Risberg, Picsearch’s CEO said, “We are delighted that we are partnering with one of the most prominent and reputable media companies in the region. The services we provide showcase how information delivery through technological innovation in media can give our partners competitive advantage in their industry.”
About Picsearch
Picsearch AB (publ) is a premium provider of multimedia search and video services. The web TV and other video services are built to be flexible and reliable, and are used today in video communities, e-commerce portals, real estate market places, auto portals, and for different video applications at news and corporate websites. Picsearch search services are market leading in relevancy and family friendliness. Picsearch powers numerous leading Internet sites as well as its own Internet properties. Picsearch was founded in 2000, is privately held and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. For more information please visit about.picsearch.com.
About Alma Media
Alma Media is a Finnish growing and internationally expanding company that invests in the future of newspapers and online media. Its best known products are the Aamulehti, Iltalehti, Kauppalehti and Etuovi.com. Net sales in 2007 totaled EUR 329 million and the operating margin was over 19%. The companys share is listed in the Mid Cap segment of the OMX Exchange’s Nordic List, trading code ALN1V.
För mer information:
Carl Sarnstrand, Communications Manager at Picsearch
Tel: +46 73 204 14 79
E-mail: carl.sarnstrand@picsearch.com
Mauri Köykkä, Director of Motors24 group
Tel: +358 40 584 2995
E-mail: mauri.koykka@almamedia.fi
Testimonials
“We needed the most relevant and family-friendly search available and Picsearch is the only company that could meet our high standards.”
Tomaž Pernovšek, Head of Portals Office at Telekom Slovenije
“It is no secret that Picsearch is a market leader within the area of multimedia search.”
Emre Kurttepeli, CEO of Mynet