{"id":421,"date":"2013-01-16T19:19:21","date_gmt":"2013-01-17T03:19:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pocketkidrecords.com\/info\/?p=421"},"modified":"2013-01-16T19:19:21","modified_gmt":"2013-01-17T03:19:21","slug":"pocket-kid-records-announces-agreement-with-epic-records","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pocketkidrecords.com\/info\/pocket-kid-records-announces-agreement-with-epic-records\/","title":{"rendered":"Pocket Kid Records Announces Agreement with Epic Records"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>January 16, 2013<\/p>\n<p><strong>Los Angeles, California<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0 Pocket Kid Records, a wholly owned subsidiary of Interact-TV Incorporated (OTC: ITVI), is pleased to announce that it has signed a recording and licensing agreement with Epic Records regarding Pocket Kid\u2019s signed artist, Dead Sara.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement gives Epic the immediate right to manufacture, distribute, market and sell Dead Sara\u2019s self-titled debut album (released in April 2012) outside the United States and Canada. The agreement also calls for Epic to finance the recording and production of the next album and gives Epic exclusive worldwide rights to manufacture, distribute and sell Dead Sara\u2019s next album, which will be released with both Pocket Kid Records\u2019 and Epic\u2019s logos.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile we\u2019ve already achieved many important milestones in the development of our young record company, this relationship with Epic is a significant leap forward,\u201d commented Robert Bryan, president of both Interact-TV and Pocket Kid Records. \u201cDead Sara\u2019s first overseas tour last year created a strong interest from fans outside the U.S. who wanted access to Dead Sara\u2019s songs. Among many other important operational targets reached, the agreement with Epic will now allow us to make songs off of Dead Sara\u2019s first album available to foreign territories, and will ensure worldwide distribution going forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Bryan continued: \u201cOur Agreement with Epic places the power and financial resources of a major music industry corporation behind our Dead Sara releases. We expect a tremendous increase in fan base, name recognition, and value of the Dead Sara franchise as a result of this agreement.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Steve Medley, chairman of the board of Interact-TV commented, \u201cWe are pleased with Pocket Kid Records\u2019 performance. Everything they have done including this agreement with Epic shows that they have the knowledge, management and resources to successfully compete in today\u2019s music industry and develop and break new talent. We couldn\u2019t ask for anything more from our Pocket Kid team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">About Interact-TV<\/span>: Interact-TV Incorporated, a publicly-traded Delaware corporation (OTC: ITVI) is a diverse entertainment company with interests in various media, including recorded music products through its wholly-owned subsidiary\u2019s subsidiary Pocket Kid Records.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">About Pocket Kid Records<\/span>: Pocket Kid Records is an innovative new record company that concentrates on developing artists and providing an environment that attracts top talent by being supportive and less controlling of artists\u2019 respective visions and products than traditional multi-media companies. For more information visit PocketKidRecords.com.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">About Epic Records<\/span>: Epic Records is a multi-genre record label owned by Sony Music Entertainment, itself a subsidiary of Sony Corporation (NYSE: SNE). Run by its Chairman and CEO, Antonio \u201cL.A.\u201d Reid, Epic is the home of such varied artists as Avril Lavigne, Modest Mouse, Chevelle, Jennifer Lopez, Ozzy Osbourne and Ciara.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please contact:<br \/>\nRobert Bryan, CEO<br \/>\nInteract-TV Incorporated<br \/>\n818-334-5225 x 100<br \/>\ninfo@interact-tv-inc.com<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pocketkidrecords.com\">interact-tv-inc.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>January 16, 2013 Los Angeles, California \u2013\u00a0 Pocket Kid Records, a wholly owned subsidiary of Interact-TV Incorporated (OTC: ITVI), is pleased to announce that it has signed a recording and licensing agreement with Epic Records regarding Pocket Kid\u2019s signed artist, Dead Sara. 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