First iPhone Application Under Uptown Mobile Brand Covers Best Restaurants, Lounges, Bars, Shopping & Hotels in 40 US Cities

(BLACK PR WIRE) (September 23, 2010) NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Uptown Magazine, the only luxury lifestyle magazine targeted at the affluent African American (AAA) market, announced the launch of the first Uptown Mobile branded iPhone application. Uptown Magazine City Guides offers users access, perks, VIP treatment and discounts to the hottest restaurants, bars, lounges, hotels and shopping in over 40 US cities and is available through iTunes and the iPhone App Store.

Uptown Magazine City Guides debuted as one of the top 10 most downloaded free travel applications.
Uptown Mobile was created to reach the growing affluent African American consumer base who increasingly rely on mobile devices for professional and social communications and is a natural extension of Uptown’s current offerings of print, television and online media plus targeted events.
Uptown Magazine City Guides is the first of many user-friendly entertainment and lifestyle applications that will be introduced under the Uptown Mobile brand. All of the applications include opportunities for advertiser support, with banner ads, broadband and customized opportunities.

Uptown Magazine has an ongoing commitment to expand our brand to new technology, said Co-Founder and Group Publisher Len Burnett. We have created a meaningful experience for our in-demand audience that is relevant and allows them to connect with like minded advertisers.

About Uptown Media
Founded in 2004, Uptown Media Group is the only luxury lifestyle company targeting the Affluent African American (AAA) Market. UPTOWN Magazine affords luxury purveyors the broadest access to this highly sought-after demographic. Uptown Media Group, LLC offers traditional and innovative strategies, including UPTOWN Magazine (published bi-monthly with NYC, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington DC, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Detroit and National editions; interactive website UptownLife.net,UPTOWN Social event updates and Uptown's signature events. UPTOWN Magazine is available by subscription at www.uptownlife.net and on national newsstands, including Hudson News. UPTOWN Magazine, a toast to Luxury, Lifestyle and Living.

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Source: Uptown Media Group