MONTREAL, June 20, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- A.G. Media Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets:AMGJ) is pleased to announce that Sony BMG (NYSE:SNE) platinum selling artist "Mary Mary" will host a live celebrity chat on July 12, 2005 on the GospelCity website. This live event follows the recent launch of Mary Mary's new album promotion on the site. This event is part of the Interactive Marketing Agreement announced by A.G. Media earlier this month.
Mary Mary's fans, who have purchased over $15 million in gross product sales since their smash debut single, are eagerly anticipating the release of Mary Mary's third album -- self titled "Mary Mary".
Record labels and artists recognize the power of "Live Celebrity Online chats," which can be held in either audio or text formats, to connect directly with their fan base in a live environment. Fans have the opportunity to type in questions and then the artist responds live on the site. A.G. Media expects more record labels to sign up for this interactive tool this summer in order to gain access to GospelCity.com's wide audience.
A.G. Media is also excited about another signing of an online Interactive Marketing Agreement with Sony BMG Christian Music Artist William Murphy. A Detroit native, Mr. Murphy served alongside his Pastor, Bishop Eddie L. Long at the 15,000 member New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta. Murphy wrote the hit song "Praise Is What I Do" which has sold over 200,000 copies. His new album is slated for a Fall 2005 release on Sony BMG with the online launch on GospelCity.com.
"Our belief and continued dedication in developing Christian and Gospel music on our site has positioned GospelCity.com as a powerful marketing vehicle for record labels and artists reaching out to a large Christian audience. We are very proud that Sony BMG has chosen us again and again to launch new albums from artists Mary Mary, Kirk Franklin, through imprint label Fo Yo Soul Productions, and now William Murphy," said Richard Picart, COO of A.G. Media Group.
GospelCity.com continues to be the online brand of choice for presenting and promoting Christian mainstream and inspirational artists. Previous artists presented on the site include Mary Mary, Ruben Studdard, Gladys Knight, Smokie Norful, Kirk Franklin, R. Kelly, amongst others.
As a leading source for mainstream advertisers to access the 4 billion-dollar Christian music industry, GospelCity.com continues to provide advertisers a valuable medium to target their customers.
About A.G. Media Group, Inc.
A.G. Media Group (http://www.agmediagrp.com) was established to become a leading Christian media holding company comprising Christian-based Internet, print, radio and television related content properties and technology development services. A.G. Media is also focused on the development of valuable, high demand content for distribution through multiple media outlets and through its continually growing audience base.
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