Next New Networks , the new media company creating branded micro-networks on the Internet, announced today the
launch of Total MMO (www.totalmmo.com), a new online network created for the massively multi-player online gaming community. In addition, UGO Networks , an online media and entertainment company, will team up with Total MMO to be the launch partner for the network. Each new
episode will debut on UGO.com in concert with the Total MMO website and podcast feeds.
The MMOG community is exactly the type of audience we want to reach: targeted, passionate and loyal, and we are excited to bring them the first ever dedicated MMOG network, said Herb
Scannell, CEO and co-founder, Next New Networks. We are pleased to partner with UGO Networks, which is widely respected, a well established source of news for MMO gamers, and has a reach
of 10 million people every month.
The first show to be broadcast on the Total MMO network is MMO Update, a weekly video digest of MMO games news, reviews, gameplay video, and strategies and is hosted by Abra Chouinard,
who will write, produce and edit the show.
For ten years, UGO Networks has been developing interactive entertainment and video games content. UGO is building momentum within the MMO community, which will culminate in the upcoming
re-launch of Casters Realm, its MMO-focused site. UGO will showcase MMO Update at http://totalmmo.ugo.com.
Passion for videogames lives in the very DNA of our users. They are obsessed with finding compelling games content on the Web and it'ss our mission to provide it, said Vernon Church,
Chief Content Officer, UGO Networks. This partnership syncs perfectly with our revitalized commitment to the MMO world and our expanding video strategy.
About Next New Networks
Next New Networks is a media company that is creating micro-television networks over the internet for targeted communities, bringing together elements of traditional TV networks with
Internet functionality that invites viewers to contribute, share and distribute content. The company is headquartered in New York City and is privately held. For more information, please
visit www.NextNewNetworks.com
About UGO Networks, Inc.
UGO Networks is the ultimate online entertainment playground for people with Gamer DNA. UGO engages its massive audience with interactive content and information about the hottest games,
movies, TV shows, music, comics, technology, sports and celebrities. Attracting a young, predominantly male demographic, UGO reaches 10 million monthly unique U.S. visitors and over 25
million world-wide, consistently placing among Nielsen//Netratings's Top 10 multi-category entertainment properties. The company delivers customized, high impact advertising programs for
its world class client base.
Celebrating its 10th year in online media, UGO Networks, Inc. is privately held and headquartered in New York City. Experience UGO at http://www.ugo.com.
Media Contacts:
Brooke Hammerling
Brew Media Relations for Next New Networks
212-677-4835
Stephen Sumner
Weber Shandwick for UGO Networks
212-445-8475