ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Dec. 10, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- BuyServices Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Buy.com, announced today that it will supply a pure eCommerce outsource solution for the online shopping areas on three MTV Networks music properties: SHOP.MTV.com, SHOP.VH1.com and SHOP.CMT.com. BuyServices will help create a multi-category product offering to consumers by operating back-end, front-end, distribution, payment and customer support through a series of web interfaces.
SHOP.MTV.com provides consumers with a new dimension to the MTV and MTV2 programming experience by offering a full array of music and entertainment merchandise. In addition to MTV-licensed goods, users will have the ability to select from a full catalogue of over one million apparel and products including CDs, books, movies, games and gadgets via the BuyServices platform. BuyServices will provide similar shopping experiences on VH1.com and CMT.com.
"Our audience has clearly voiced that they want to purchase products related to popular MTV and MTV2 artists and programs," said Nusrat Durrani, Vice-President, eCommerce for MTV Networks Music Group. "SHOP.MTV.COM not only provides online shoppers with the opportunity to purchase merchandise connected to the MTV and MTV2 brands, but a place to find all of the music and entertainment-related products they desire."
"We look forward to teaming with MTV Networks to provide the infrastructure to support and fuel these three sites," said Sherman Atkinson, president of BuyServices. "The scope of this project has allowed us to partner with the various MTVN properties to offer a great new place where people can find a great selection of merchandise relevant to their favorite MTV , VH1 and CMT shows, artists, music and entertainment."
Since its spin-out from Buy.com in June 2002, BuyServices -- which offers e-commerce solutions as well as digital music solutions to companies providing Internet, wireless and interactive TV applications -- has built and powered online stores for Linksys, BuyMusic, Maxim, Stuff and Blender magazines, Fandango, UGO Networks and The Campus Hub.
BuyServices offers fully hosted e-commerce solutions for content providers, information portals, wireless service providers and niche e-tailers looking to extend their product offering. BuyServices' turnkey "commerce in a box" solution allows companies to leverage their brand and current customers via their own storefront, while at the same time taking advantage of immediate "plug-and-play" e-commerce capabilities that the engine offers.
In addition, BuyServices offers site development, hosting, transaction processing, content management, fulfillment, reconciliation, customer service and merchandising services through its complete managed services offering.
About BuyServices
BuyServices is a division of BuyNetwork, a family of companies that also includes Buy.com(r), BuyMusic.com and BuyMagazine. BuyServices develops and operates a cross platform capable, fully hosted e-commerce solution for content providers, information portals and wireless service providers, as well as providing digital service capabilities for music downloads. With the combined talent of experienced e-commerce professionals, BuyServices' goal is to become the premier outsource e-commerce provider. For more information, please visit the company's web site at www.buyservices.com