May 15, 2007
- JWord
May 15, 2007
Press Release
JWord Inc.
5th Anniversary of JWord Search Service
Announcing the JWord Search Point Campaign
Tokyo – April 11, 2007 – GMO Internet Company JWord, the company that operates the Japanese keyword search service of the same name, this Thursday celebrates the 5th anniversary of the JWord service. To celebrate this milestone and show our appreciation to regular JWord users we announce the JWord Search Point Campaign.
The JWord 5th Anniversary Search Point Campaign
The JWord 5th Anniversary Search Point Campaign was been made possible in a tie-up with the HMV Japan KK, HMV Online Store. Use JWord to access the HMV Online Store and purchase a CD, DVD or other product to receive double the regular number of HMV points.
Campaign Period | May 17 to June 16 | |
Details | Participate in the JWord Search Point Campaign, use JWord to search for “CD” and receive double points from the HMV online store. 1. Enter the keyword “CD” into your browser’s address bar, search bar, simultaneous search tab or the search window on a JWord partner site to access the HMV Online Store. 2. Follow the regular procedures to purchase a CD or DVD from the HMV Online Store. 3. Double points will be earned on all purchases (DVDs, books etc.) other than music CDs.* Please refer to the campaign web site for details. Keyword: CD
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* Double points on the total amount of purchase from the HMV Online Store when accessed via the JWord search results for the term CD. Offer not available in conjunction with other HMV Point Campaigns. Please visit the HMV Online Store for details regarding HMV points.
*HMV Online Store Membership Registration (free) is required to make a purchase from the HMV Online Store.
* Please be aware that points will not be awarded for download purchases from the HMV Online Store
* JWord partner search sites include BIGLOBE, excite and @nifty.
JWord
JWord Inc. receives funding from GMO Internet and Yahoo Japan Corporation. JWord is a simple and convenient Internet search service through which users can conduct a search by entering a company name, product name or other word in Japanese directly into their browser’s address bar. Over 40 million users have installed the JWord plug-in on over half of all computers in Japan (2007/4/25).
JWord also has partnerships with a number of major portal services including Yahoo! JAPAN, BIGLOBE, excite and @nifty. Easy to read symbols like the red J symbol displayed in the search results make it easy for users to access official sites and information related to their keyword. JWord is currently used by over 76%* of all search engine users in Japan (including portal networks). *Source: Household access in November 2006, NetView AMS JP, Nielsen/NetRatings
Related Links (All links are to Japanese language sites unless otherwise indicated)
Official campaign site:http://www.jword.jp/campaign/anniversary5/
HMV Online Store: http://www.hmv.co.jp/ (English available)
Media Inquiries
JWord Inc. Public Relations
E-mail: [email protected]
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, Internet advertising and online securities trading 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.
JWord Inc.
Company Name | JWord Inc. http://www.jword.jp/ |
Address | Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN |
CEO | Hideki Kokaji |
Business Description | ■JWord (Japanese search keywords) ■Technology license business |
Capital | ￥233,500,000 (including ￥95.63 million additional paid-in capital) |
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) ■Internet Finance |
Capital | ￥7,148,290,000 |