Mobile Digital Media Named Publisher and Distributor of 'For Dummies'® Series on Mobile Devices

Premier provider of mobile solutions, Mobile Digital Media (MDM), today announced it has partnered with publishing giant John Wiley & Sons, Inc. to bring a variety of titles from the venerable and highly popular 'For Dummies' series to the mobile device market.

Milpitas, CA (PRWEB) April 1, 2008 -- Premier provider of mobile solutions, Mobile Digital Media (MDM), today announced it has partnered with publishing giant John Wiley & Sons, Inc. to bring a variety of titles from the venerable and highly popular 'For Dummies' series to the mobile device market. Wiley's 'For Dummies' reference titles are written for people who know they're not dumb, but find various technical complexities, as well as exposure to entirely new experiences, makes them feel helpless. 'For Dummies' titles provide an easy-to-understand, lighthearted approach to a wide variety of topics, and all are written in a down-to-earth style, even using cartoons and humorous icons to dispel fears and inspire confidence in its readers. Topics include computing; the Internet; the home; health, mind, and spirit; making and managing money; travel; sports and leisure; and much more.

"We're thrilled to be bringing the Wiley 'For Dummies' franchise to mobile customers everywhere," said Katie Phillips, CEO of Mobile Digital Media. The 'For Dummies' brand has grown into a highly respected and relied-upon resource of top-notch reference information, and now millions of people around the world will enjoy the convenience of having these fantastic titles on their mobile devices."

"We're very excited about partnering with and working alongside Mobile Digital Media," said Nancy Ziser, Director of Digital Rights for John Wiley & Sons, Inc. "Bringing our much loved 'For Dummies' titles to the mobile market is huge not just for Wiley, but also for millions of customers. Now they can benefit from the convenience of having our indispensable reference content always available at their fingertips, serving as the perfect compliment to their busy, on-the-go lifestyles."

Mobile Digital Media plans to begin releasing 'For Dummies' mobile applications in late-May 2008. Pricing information will be forthcoming, and each title will run on a wide variety of mobile devices and platforms. For complete release date and title availability information, visit the Mobile Digital Media website at www.gomdm.com.

About Mobile Digital Media

Mobile Digital Media, or MDM, is a recognized leader in the distribution, publishing, and development of compelling solutions and content for mobile devices and smartphones. Mobile Digital Media boasts exceptional technology and distribution relationships with a wide array of world-renowned companies, including Palm, Atari, Nokia, Motricity, Handango, Motorola, World Poker Tour, Franklin Electronic Publishers, and many others. With a primary focus on providing exceptional products for the mobile gaming, reference, and utility markets, MDM's extensive distribution network spans the U.S., and its products enjoy access to tens of millions of customers through the country's most respected electronics, mobile, and smartphone retail stores and websites. For more information about Mobile Digital Media, visit www.gomdm.com.

About For Dummies®

With near universal name recognition, more than 150 million books in print, and over 1,000 topics, For Dummies is the world's bestselling reference series. With loyal customers around the globe, For Dummies enriches people's lives by making knowledge accessible in a fun and easy way. Described by the N.Y. Times as "more than a publishing phenomenon, but a sign of the times," For Dummies span every section of the bookstore, covering everything from health to history, music to math, sports to self-help, technology to travel, and more. The Dummies brand franchise has expanded with an extensive licensed product line, including DVDs, software, consumer electronics, cooking, cleaning and automotive products, craft and hobby kits, games and more. For information, visit www.dummies.com. For Dummies is a branded imprint of Wiley.

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