Talkway, Inc. and MindSpring Enterprises Tuesday announced an agreement that makes
Talkway the selected audio and video email communications provider to
MindSpring members.
When new customers sign up for MindSpring Internet services through the
company’s digital video camera promotion, they will also have the opportunity
to select Talkway’s services through a co-branded Web site, which allows users to create, edit and
stream personal audio and video messages by e-mail or over the
Internet.
MindSpring members also may take advantage of the company’s digital video
camera offer and select Talkway’s services by going to the MindSpring Members
Only site.
Talkway’s Talk More Ways services are designed to enable users to
record audio and video streams on the Web, eliminating large file attachments
and the need for downloadable software for the recipient, and include them in
e-mail, greeting cards and discussion groups.
“Talkway’s Talk More Ways services provide people with a quick and simple way
to create and distribute engaging, personal messages to those they care
about,” said Fabrice Hamaide, president and CEO of Talkway. “Because messages
are streamed through the Talkway Web site, people can record as much as they
want without worrying about taxing their recipients’ email or causing trouble
for system administrators and Internet service providers around the world.”
“MindSpring is dedicated to providing our members with the latest in Internet
access technology,” said Erika Jolly, vice president of Consumer Access
Products, MindSpring. “Talkway’s Talk More Ways services offer a free and
personal alternative to traditional electronic messages. Now, our members can
instantly connect with their friends and family by sending audio and video
message in addition to traditional e-mail messages.”
Mindspring announced in September it will be merging with fellow ISP Earthlink Networks to create an ISP with more than 3 million subscribers. There was no word on whether the Talkway agreement will extend to Eathlink customers.
