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RIP CURL AND MYSPACE ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE ONLINE VIDEO PARTNERSHIP
MySpace, the world’s largest online networking site is teaming up with Rip Curl, a global leader in surfing, snowboarding and skiing to announce an exciting and exclusive online international partnership, which will see all Rip Curl video content broadcast and promoted on MySpace.
As part of the deal, the Rip Curl Search TV shows, Rip Curl International Films back catalogue, streaming and event video productions from Rip Curl-owned contests such as the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach and other international surf and snow events, will screen exclusively online on MySpace and ripcurl.com
Rebekah Horne, General Manager of Fox Interactive Media said; “This major deal signifies the start of an exciting strategy into video content on MySpace.”
“This will give MySpace users all the latest surf and snow news, exclusive footage from major surf and snow events from around the world and the ability to stream TV shows and documentaries.”
Dane Sharp, International Media Manager for Rip Curl said; "We’re really excited to announce our partnership with MySpace and we’re stoked our video content is going to be broadcast to every corner of the world."
"Rip Curl is a core board sport company and our video productions showcase the lifestyles that our surfers, snowboarders and skiers get to live. We know the MySpace members are going to love following their stories."
Rip Curl team rider Stephanie Gilmore is an avid MySpace user, using the technology to stay in touch with friends and family while she’s traveling around the world.
"It’s pretty exciting stuff," added the current ASP World No. 1 Stephanie Gilmore, who is featured in many of Rip Curl’s video productions. "It’s cool that Rip Curl – through MySpace – is going to allow the Internet world to join us on our adventures in the lives of professional surfers."
MySpace is the largest online community with over 145 million users worldwide.
Rip Curl is in over 50 countries and over its 35 year history is recognised as a leader and innovator in action board sports.