Launch of the Premier Online Indian Social Networking Destination around music and video

Released on = November 26, 2006, 6:30 pm

Press Release Author = Saffron-Media, LLC.

Industry = Internet & Online

Press Release Summary = SaffronConnect.com, the primary online social networking
platform centered around audio and video content from the Indian sub-continent,
announces its official launch. Saffron Connect is focused on serving global market
and seeks to be the first-of-its-kind online music and social networking destination
directly targeting the community from the Indian sub-continent. It will provide
innovative content and entertainment services through online, mobile, emerging, and
traditional distribution channels.

Press Release Body = For immediate release

Creation of a Hybrid "MySpace" and "iTunes" for the Global Indian market

New York, NY: - Looking for the latest Bollywood songs online? Want to learn more
about your favorite artists from the Indian sub-continent? Finally, a 'Desi Space'
with 'Desi Tunes.' SaffronConnect.com, the primary online social networking
platform centered around audio and video content from the Indian sub-continent,
announces its official launch. Saffron Connect is focused on serving global market
and seeks to be the first-of-its-kind online music and social networking destination
directly targeting the community from the Indian sub-continent. It will provide
innovative content and entertainment services through online, mobile, emerging, and
traditional distribution channels.

SaffronConnect's tagline 'Desi Space, Desi Tunes' sums up the company's vision - to
become a key online destination for a worldwide audience looking to 'connect' with
users and content from the Indian sub-continent.

In terms of content, SaffronConnect.com will include a range from established bands
to upcoming artists, major music labels to independent producers. The 'Desi' market
includes the residents of India, Pakistan, Tibet, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh,
as well as the non-resident community who live around the world.

Key Highlights of SaffronConnect.com include:

-- A platform that creates a hybrid of "MySpace" and "iTunes"- allowing independent
artists, music labels and video content owners to upload, share and sell their
content to a community of users with interests in media from the Indian
sub-continent. Users, in turn, will be able to sample, hear, download and share
songs among their friends and other members. Some key artists whose content is
currently available on Saffron Connect include RDB, Bally Sagoo, Rishi Rich, Gunjan,
Karmacy, and Bohemia. Content from Saffron Connect will also be distributed to
services such as iTunes, Yahoo Music, and more.

-- User engaging modules that integrate web profiles, blogs, instant messaging,
e-mail, music downloads, photo galleries, classified listings, events, groups,
chatrooms, and user forums to create a connected community.
The main features include:
Music: Members can search, play, and download music based on albums, new releases,
genres etc. Artists can upload music for sale and distribution.
Browse: Members can search for friends, update profiles, chat, and see who is online.
Gallery: Members can post photographs to be viewed by other members
Rate: Members can rate photographs and users.
Blogs: Members can post blogs as well as share thoughts and ideas.
Events: Members can post and browse city specific events.
Groups: Members can join different groups based on interests, etc.
Forum: Members can post questions and initiate discussions.
Poll: Members can post questions online and get feedback.

-- Creation of a social networking portal centered around audio and video content.

-- A management team with extensive online and business experience coupled with vast
music industry background from the Indian subcontinent.

SaffronConnect.com plans to enhance and support the existing infrastructure and
content as well as tap into additional distribution to create an ideal foundation on
which the company can meaningfully increase its online presence.

To generate consumer awareness, SaffronConnect.com will launch a consumer marketing
campaign, including television, print, radio and outdoor, as well as viral marketing
and it plans to roll the service out globally later in the year. Such activities
will happen simultaneously in both the US and India.

On the other hand, SaffronConnect.com will also attract companies looking to reach
the South Asian consumer through its single gateway by offering them attractive
marketing opportunities both online and offline.

About SaffronConnect.com
SaffronConnect.com is a music and social networking destination focused on serving
the global South Asian market. The activities of SaffronConnect are conducted
principally in the United States, the United Kingdom, and South Asia.

For further information, please visit www.saffronconnect.com


PRESS CONTACTS:
Peepul PR
Sri Bhattacharya/Gayatri Hingorani
646.495.6223

Web Site = http://www.saffronconnect.com

Contact Details = Email: press@saffronconnect.com

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