IRIS Distribution Kicks Off New Marketing Division -- BlinkerActive -- with Scion Campaign

Leading independent digital music distributor expands its services with the launch of a new consumer marketing division, called BlinkerActive.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) October 4, 2007 -- IRIS Distribution, the leading digital music marketing and distribution company, is pleased to announce the launch of a new in-house consumer marketing division, called BlinkerActive, whose initial client will be Scion, a marque of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Scion will be releasing a series of exclusive remixes beginning October 30 for which IRIS is also the exclusive digital distributor.

The range of services provided by IRIS to Scion and others will encompass promotion and marketing to a wide variety of outlets, including online media, radio, social networks, lifestyle destinations, music discovery sites, mobile carriers, podcasters, and bloggers worldwide. Scion features will appear on iTunes, Zune, Rhapsody, Urge and Beatport. For the first time, IRIS will be offering marketing services to clients outside of their distribution partnerships.

The releases from Scion -- TTC remixed by Ghislain Poirier and Ghislain Poirier remixed by Modeselektor; Panthers remixed by Holy Ghost!, Yellowman remixed by Max Glazer & The Federation, Betty Davis remixed by Raashan Ahmad, Headnodic and Greg Errico, and Armand Van Helden remixed by BSOD -- reflect the diverse array of genres and styles IRIS is known for; primarily electronic, rock, and hip-hop.

"For over four years, IRIS has been successfully marketing music and we're thrilled to officially launch our programs with Scion as our initial client," said Bryn Boughton, Chief Marketing Officer for IRIS. "Scion has incorporated music as an integral part of its brand and we look forward to helping it to further that through our robust digital network and promotional partners. While Scion is also an exclusive client of our distribution services, our new division will allow us to work with any label or brand, no matter what their distribution partner. That's something that really excites us."

"We're always looking for new areas to innovate our music positioning," said Jeri Yoshizu, Scion sales and promotions manager. "The Scion Audio/Visual remix project is an evolving music initiative for us. We're excited to bring new sounds to music enthusiasts."

About IRIS:
IRIS is the leading digital distribution company dedicated to the successful marketing and promotion of prominent independent music and video catalogs. Founded in 2003, IRIS provides a comprehensive suite of technical, marketing and legal services to independent record labels and physical distributors, helping them to navigate the emerging digital marketplace.

IRIS currently distributes a select group of top independent record labels including Big Dada, Burning Spear, Chemikal Underground, Duck Down Records, Gemini Sun, Ghostly International, K Records, Kemado, Kranky, Le Tigre, Megaforce, NinjaTune, Palmetto Records, Preservation Hall, Projekt, Scion and Subliminal to over 350 digital outlets, including Apple's iTunes Music Store, Beatport, eMusic, Kompakt MP3, Napster 2.0, and Real/ Rhapsody; mobile channels such as AT&T, Boost, Cingular, CosmoGirl, GroupieTunes, MobileStreams, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Zingy; as well as video outlets including Apple's iTunes Music Store, Gotuit Media, and Ruckus Networks. IRIS is based in San Francisco, California. For more information, visit www.irisdistribution.com.

About Scion:
Scion, from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., was developed with a new generation of youthful buyers in mind. Scion's mission is to provide distinctive products, the opportunity to personalize, and an innovative, consumer-driven process at the retail level. The Scion brand features three ground-breaking models. The xD is an urban subcompact five-door, featuring a muscular stance and accentuated wheel flares. The xB, an urban utility vehicle, combines remarkable interior space with iconic styling. And the tC sports coupe surprises the buyer with the convenience of a hatchback and the luxury of a standard all-glass panorama moonroof, complementing the usual wide array of features on all Scions. For more information, visit www.scion.com.

For more information about IRIS, please contact:
Audrey Faine;
415-495-6409

For more information about Scion, please contact:
Allison Takahashi.
310-468-5315

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