September 11, 2007
- MagClick
September 11, 2007
Press Release
Magclick Inc.
Magclick Announces Partnership with more communication in a Move to Establish Mobile Media Stronghold
Tokyo –September 11, 2007 – GMO Internet Group company, Magclick acquired 500 shares (a 5.2% stake) in the company more communication inc. on August 31 this year. At the same time the two companies agreed to join forces in the planning and development of mobile media advertising products as well as advertising sales and promotion.
Outline of the Partnership
Under the corporate concept, “Internet for Everyone” Magclick is working to strengthen sales and product development and establish a strong position in the Internet advertising field.
In the mobile Internet advertising market we are seeing significant growth in the use of sophisticated devices with rich media capability coupled with the expansion of packet data fee structures. In this market environment we are now focused mainly on mobile media. Our initiatives in this field include taking over the business Merumo, a mobile e-mail newsletter distribution service, and the July launch of mobile media management company GMO Mobile, Inc.
Now our next step is a business partnership with more communication inc. that will take advantage of the company’s planning, development and sales of mobile media advertising products. The Internet advertising experience of Magclick combined with the mobile industry knowledge of more communication will allow us to build on and strengthen our presence in the mobile media market.
more communication inc.
More communication considers the mobile telephone to be both a communication and media device. The company provides content and tools that are tailored to the needs of individual customers. We provide a platform for communication between people as well as between people and business. We strive to be the communication service business that is most in touch. The company operates in three business segments.
1. Media (advertising and content): Content sales, advertising model, communication and media development
2. Advertising Agency: media (our own and for other companies), sales to advertising agencies
3. Solutions: ASP and system development incorporating our media development knowledge.
Related Links (All links are to Japanese language sites unless otherwise indicated)
Magclick: http://www.magclick.com/
more communication: http://www.more-com.co.jp/
Media Inquiries
GMO Internet Inc. Group PR Team
E-mail: [email protected]
The GMO Internet Group
The GMO Internet Group is a leading force in the Internet industry offering one of the most comprehensive ranges of Internet services in Japan. We hold top domestic market shares in domain registration, web hosting and payment processing and we provide a host of other services including e-commerce solutions and Internet advertising to individual and corporate customers. Striving to redefine the industry and foster a vibrant Internet culture, the GMO Internet Group is continuously working to inspire enthusiasm in our customers and put smiles on their faces.more communication inc.
Company Name | more communication inc. http://www.more-com.co.jp/ |
Address | 3F Nikko Building, Hatagaya 1-1-1, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo JAPAN |
CEO | Hirotake Amamoto |
Business Description | ■Mobile media, mobile advertising, mobile affiliate businesses |
Capital | ￥25,050,000 (to be increased to \35,200,000 on 09.18.07) |
Magclick Inc.
Company Name | Magclick Inc. http://www.magclick.com/ Osaka Stock Exchange, Hercules Market: 4784 |
Address | Dogenzaka 1-10-7, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo JAPAN |
CEO | Shintaro Takahashi |
Business Description | ■Internet Advertising |
Capital | ￥1,301,560,000 |
GMO Internet Inc.
Company Name | GMO Internet Inc. http://www.gmo.jp/en (TSE First Section Code: 9449) |
Address | Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN |
CEO | Masatoshi Kumagai |
Business Description | ■Internet Use Support (Infrastructure) ■Internet Advertising Support (Media) |
Capital | ￥9,651,750,00 |