Paltalk, the World's Largest Online Video Chat Community, Hosts Videoblogger Amanda Congdon for Live Discussion Open to the Public
Congdon joins four million active members communicating live with video and voice in chat rooms that hold thousands.
New York, NY (PRWEB) February 7, 2007 -- Paltalk, the largest online video chat community with more than four million active members, today announced videoblogger Amanda Congdon will host a live video chat open to the public on February 9, 2007 at 9 pm e.s.t. Paltalk members will be able to ask Congdon real-time questions in voice- and video-enabled chat rooms that use patented technology to allow thousands of users to simultaneously communicate with her and each other.
One of the first break-out stars to cross-over from online to offline, Congdon shot to fame as the host of Rocketboom, one of the Internet's most popular videoblogs. She now stars in a personal videoblog hosted by blip.tv, which can be watched at StarringAmandaCongdon,com or at AmandaCongdon.blip.tv. Amanda is also the host of a weekly segment on ABCNews.com and is developing a series for the HBO network. She recently completed a tour of the country promoting the environment and citizen journalism called Amanda Across America.
"We are proud to have Amanda Congdon, who personifies the best of the Web 2.0 spirit of open communication, take part in a live video chat on Paltalk and join our community of more than 4 million active members," said Joel Smernoff, President and COO, Paltalk. "Our users love original content, and we are excited to offer them an exciting way to engage with Amanda that is truly interactive."
Paltalk answers the demands of users who crave a way to communicate beyond the text and one-to-one discussions offered on most online communication programs. Paltalk has become one of the most popular online services, with more than 50 million downloads accounting for eight billion voice minutes per year. People use Paltalk to socialize, talk politics, pick stocks, learn languages and even sing karaoke.
"I'm excited to be taking part in a chat on Paltalk," said Amanda Congdon. "I'm looking forward to taking some questions online, seeing the faces of the people in the room and allowing them to see and hear me in real-time."
Paltalk includes features such as Super IMTM, a patented function that allows users to pull in up to nine friends from around the world into one Instant Messenger window for a live video and voice chat session. Paltalk also features enhanced video streaming to near broadcast-level quality, full duplex audio, multi-player gaming and music provided through a special partnership with Real Rhapsody.
New York-based Paltalk was founded over 8 years ago and survived the first Internet bubble, becoming a profitable company by offering quality communication products for personal and professional use. Paltalk was the first company to launch an Instant Messenger with video and voice capability combined with an online buddy list.
For more information or to access the chat, users should visit www.paltalk.com/amandacongdon. The Paltalk Amanda Congdon Live chat will take place February 9, 2007 at 9 pm e.s.t.
About Paltalk
Paltalk (www.paltalk.com) is the largest video chat community on the Internet with over four million active members participating in live voice- and video-enabled chat rooms. Our patented technology allows thousands of simultaneous users to communicate via video and audio all in the same chat room. The Paltalk Messenger is compatible with leading instant messaging (IM) services, allowing users to transfer existing buddy lists, combine all their contacts, and talk to friends who use other IM programs. Founded in 1998, Paltalk is a privately held company based in New York. Paltalk also owns and operates HearMe (www.hearme.com), a B2B Web conferencing service. Paltalk was the first company to launch video and voice combined with an online buddy list in one package.
About Amanda Congdon
Amanda Congdon is the Co-President of Oxmour Entertainment. She is a videoblogger, writer, actress and producer of StarringAmandaCongdon.com. In addition she is a correspondent for ABCNews.com. She is currently developing a show for HBO that will feature both television and online components. Last fall, Amanda traveled across the country as part of her Amanda Across America project, where she chronicled her trip and promoted environmental issues via videoblog.
About blip.tv
Blip.tv is the video sharing site focused on shows. Blip.tv carries and distributes thousands of episodic programs, from sitcoms and news magazines to video diaries. The shows are hosted on blip.tv itself and syndicated to websites throughout the Internet. Blip.tv was named the top video sharing site on the Internet by Light Reading and by PC World.
To Access the Chat
For media interested in participating in, or listening to, the video chat with Amanda Congdon, please contact Philip Ramirez at (212) 780-0200 x. 103 or follow the instructions below:
1. Download and register for a free Paltalk messenger account at www.paltalk.com.
2. Before the chat starts, open the Paltalk messenger.
3. Click on the Chat Rooms Tab.
4. The chat will be listed under the Featured Chat Rooms section.
5. You can also go to www.paltalk.com/amandacongdon for information about the chat.
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