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Airo Takes 99x Wireless at Music Midtown

Atlanta based Airo Wireless Media announces today that they are partnering with 99X (WNNX-FM) to provide instant information at Music Midtown 2001. Subscribers (at wwww.99x.com)will have a chance to connect with insider information, up-to-the-minute concert schedules and interactive contests for Music Midtown thanks to Airos wireless messaging service. This event will launch Airo's service. Music Midtown is the Southeasts largest outdoor concert with over 130 bands performing May 4-6th. More information about Airo can be found at www.airo.tv

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Contact: Caren Cohen
678-587-0998
caren@ccmediaonline.com


Airo Takes 99x Wireless at Music Midtown!

Atlanta, GA (May 3, 2001) - Airo Wireless Media today announced their partnership with 99X (WNNX-FM) to provide instant information about Music Midtown 2001 for festivalgoers. Listeners will have a chance to connect with insider information, up-to-the-minute concert schedules and interactive contests for Music Midtown thanks to Airos wireless messaging service. Music Midtown is the Southeasts largest outdoor concert with over 130 bands performing May 4-6th.

We are excited to launch our service with 99X. The stations website has been recognized as one of the countrys top radio Internet sites and its listeners are technologically savvy. By registering for Airos services at www.99x.com we can offer fans an enhanced Music Midtown experience by providing up to the minute information and exclusive offers," says James McCraw, Airo V.P. of Marketing.

99X Director of Internet Initiatives, Jim Dougherty states, In accordance with our on-air broadcast, 99X.com is always on the cutting edge with the latest technology for our listeners. Our program with Airo, Wireless@99X.com, is only one of many examples of staying in the fore-front."

In addition to receiving information about the three-day festival, users of Airos service will also be able to participate in exclusive 99X contests. For example, one of the contests will allow winners to meet their favorite bands. Attendees can also register at the 99x website to receive wireless messages about performers start times.

Airo offers consumers instant information at the moment and location the user desires. Subscribers to the service will only get information about Music Midtown 2001. Listeners sign up on the 99X website and then accept the service through their phone ensuring that only the information requested is received. This makes receiving wireless messages not only fun and exciting but also pertinent and useful.

Wireless Internet access and text messaging are about to take off in the U.S. 99X agrees with this vision and is leading its industry by adopting our technology to improve its listeners experience" explains Thomas Ventulett, Airo President.

99x.com has been recognized in the industry for its advanced technology and solid design. Dubbed the godfather of Radio and the Internet" by Radio Ink magazine, the website was also named one of The 50 Best Radio Station Websites in the World" by the publication. As the first commercial radio station website, 99x.com has been named the Best Radio Station Website" by the Web Marketing Association every year since 1998 and recently received recognition from Media Audit as possessing the highest market penetration of any other radio station website.

Air2Web, a leading wireless platform provider, provides Airos backend connectitivity. Air2Web has taken numerous companies wireless including UPS, CBS Sportsline, Bass Hotels & Resorts (Holiday Inns), and Lexmark International. Airo also chose the Air2Web platform to enable its front end content management application and services.

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About Airo
Airo provides a versatile wireless solution that enables users to provide time-sensitive, geographically relevant, exclusive and entertaining information to wireless handsets such as phones and PDAs. Airos platform can be used to build SMS (Short Messaging Service) or WAP (Wireless Applications Protocol) content. Airo is specifically designed to allow users the ability to quickly and easily develop a real-time messaging campaign. Airo is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and can be reached at www.airo.tv or at
404-526-9700.

About 99X
99X (WNNX-FM) is Atlantas only New Rock radio station and is owned and operated by Susquehanna Media Corporation. Visit them at www.99x.com.

About Air2Web

Air2Web, based in Atlanta, provides the platform necessary to wirelessly enable all types
of applications including critical back-end CRM, ERP, SFA, or SCM systems. Air2Web
provides a rich programming environment that enables wireless delivery to all devices through a single coding effort. In addition, Air2Web offers a powerful gateway to carriers and networks worldwide for seamless support of global implementations offering sophisticated text and data blending. Air2Web claims as customers the largest number of enterprises with high-volume production applications including UPS, ING Barings, Lexmark International, Bass Hotels & Resorts, DotsConnect, Digital Insight, CBS Sportsline, and other leading media, finance, travel, transportation, and e-commerce companies. For more information about Air2Web, please visit http://www.air2web.com.


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