Dubai, UAE 10th October 2007 - Following the announcement of Dubai Lime's podcast availability on both Apple iTunes and Nokia Podcast in June 2007, Dubai Lime has recorded over 10,000 ipod downloads making the website the first in the Middle East to achieve sky-rocketing figures of users and record successful free-music downloads in the region. After only 4months Dubai Lime, promoters of original music scene in Dubai, has achieved global audience through the podcast downloads taking the site to the number one spot for the most downloaded podcast in the Middle East.
Dubai Lime podcast is updated every two weeks by a full time Lime Jam presenter, Ram King, at their production studios where he produces 35 to 60 minutes of pure original music for the city's budding artists. The website is then updated with a new play list and featured musicians for users to download and listen to. The podcast also receives a weekly upload of Dubai Lime's, weekly radio show on Dubai 92FM, therefore if listeners have missed the Saturday night show, they can download it from the website. Once these podcasts are on line they are automatically available on every new N-Series Nokia phones and the global iTunes store. Every podcast can be downloaded and listened to at anytime from anywhere.
"For a young web portal to record thousands of downloads in a short span is significant as this is the reflection of the brand's purpose. Achieving the number one spot for downloads confirms the need for such a portal in the region; one that promotes original music scene. Dubai Lime continues to register members locally and internationally and this means Dubai musicians can now get exposure globally through these downloads" said Rosario Rafal-Olaes Marketing Manager of Lime Green Entertainment "based on Dubai Lime's ranking on iTunes and Nokia, it is easy to determine the popularity of the site and its downloads"
Dubai Lime's podcast is user friendly and easily downloadable. For users of iTunes, they simply type in Dubai Lime onto the store browser, that automatically transfers the users onto Dubai Lime download and because the PCAST is 100% free, users can download freely without any hassles. For the Nokia Nseries, users have to install Nokia's Podcasting device before they can download from Dubai Lime. To install the device, visit www.nokia.com/podcasting browser and download to install Nokia podcasting onto the application folder.
To listen to or download Dubai Lime's Original Music on Apple iTunes or Nokia podcast log on to www.dubailime.com
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ABOUT DUBAI LIME
Dubai Lime is a website created to provide the city's multi-national community, a forum for cultural development and exchange. Dubai Lime registrants and users can experience online and offline interaction with other members. Real life community events such as music, art and cultural events are held on regular basis for Dubai Lime's registrants. Offering more than just an entertainment portal, Dubai Lime is a comprehensive tool for residents and tourists alike. The website broadcasts video clips made in Dubai, an original music podcast and listing of Dubai's events, classified section, restaurants and food venues as well as Dubai's tourist attractions.
www.dubailime.com
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Strawberry PR & Events
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Email: rahma.himid@strawberry.ae
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