Story Filed: Wednesday, October 27, 1999 7:28 PM EST

COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct 27, 1999 (ENTERTAINMENT WIRE) -- ETM Entertainment Network Inc.(R), University of Hawaii, and Safeway Inc., Wednesday announced a strategic alliance to sell event tickets through ETM's Ticket Machines(R) in select Safeway stores in Hawaii.

In addition, ETM's distribution network will offer ticket purchases through their phone center, interactive voice response (IVR) system and Internet Web site.

The first phase of installation has been completed in seven Safeway locations on the islands of Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii. The second phase will begin in November and be completed by next March.

"Safeway is pleased to play an important part in the strategic relationship with the University of Hawaii and ETM Entertainment Network," said John Obrey, General Manager of Safeway in Hawaii. "Providing our customers with valuable and convenient service as part of their shopping experience is a priority at Safeway."

"We are excited to establish a relationship with ETM, who provides cutting-edge technology that positions us well into the next millennium. It also allows our fans to purchase tickets from the islands as well as the mainland, providing an unsurpassed level of convenience," said Jim Donovan, Associate Athletic Director of the University of Hawaii.

ETM's current list of clients in Hawaii includes the University of Hawaii Athletics, Tom Moffatt Productions, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Bishop Museum, Mercedes Championships, Sony Open and Panda Associate Travel to name a few.

"We are extremely pleased to be working with Safeway stores and the University of Hawaii to provide easy, convenient and affordable access to event tickets through our four distribution channels," said Al DeJardin, vice president of Live Events.

ETM Entertainment Network Inc.(R), is a California-based international entertainment ticketing and marketing company that serves an array of movie exhibitors, stadiums and arenas, theatres and other entertainment venues.

The company operates the ETM Network, an innovative national online ticketing and advertising network consisting of an e-commerce Web site, a proprietary point-of-sale network of ETM Ticket Machines(R), an interactive voice response (IVR) "touch-tone" telephone system and a traditional phone operator-assisted order system (888/ETM-TIXS).

ETM was founded to provide a solution to those who desire an advanced ticketing and promotion network offering "24/7" access to ticket buyers.

ETM provides its clients with a full array of box office, sales and marketing products. ETM offers the ability to sell and market their events via the country's largest integrated automated kiosk network. The ETM Network allows customers to purchase tickets to events and travel related activities nationwide from any location.

ETM ticket buyers have the unique ability to place orders via the Internet, IVR or live operator telephone sales and conveniently pick the tickets up at any of ETM's more thann 400 retail locations. Located primarily in high traffic retail environments, its proprietary interactive multi-media kiosk offers customers the ability to search for event information, view promotional videos and see a graphical representation of their seat locations.

ETM clients include the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Twins, Philadelphia Phillies, the Arizona Cardinals, the New York Islanders, Shubert Ticketing Organization, San Diego Sports Arena, South Carolina's Bi-Lo Center and the North Charleston Coliseum. With its recent acquisitions Dillard's Ticketing Systems and SCAT, ETM is one of the country's premier full-service ticketing providers.

Additional clients include America West Arena, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies and the Dallas Stars. In addition, ETM has operations in the United Kingdom and has implemented its first international network in New Zealand. For more information about ETM, call 800/757-9467 or visit ETM's Web site at www.etm.com.

For more information please contact, Renee Garcia, Marketing Relations Manager at 714/427-6062.

Copyright (C) 1999 Business Wire

Newsbit furnished by:

A: NetShift Software Ltd.
A: Hughenden Yard, Marlborough, Wilts,SN8 1LT, UK
T: +44 (0)1672 511 094
F: +44 (0)1672 511 078
E: [email protected]
W: www.netshift.com

Thanks Anna!