SafeSell Turns Up the Volume with MP3 File Service

November 09, 2006 - Press Dispensary - Liverpool-based “do-it-yourself” digital download service SafeSell (http://www.safesell.com ) is now offering artists and record companies an additional option to distribute their audio content via iPod-compatible mp3 files. The extra option will enable consumers to play files on mobile phones, portable audio players, Windows-based personal digital assistants (PDAs) and smart phones.

The SafeSell system enables independent artists, record companies and specialist content websites to distribute audio and video content to their audience safely, using Digital Rights Management (DRM) protected downloads.

SafeSell users can add files to their own website or to community sites such as MySpace, or can distribute them through a variety of media including CD-ROM, peer-to-peer computer networks, newsgroups and email.

Users can set their own prices in up to six major currencies and can restrict the sale of their content in certain territories. They can also actively encourage their audience to copy and distribute files because SafeSell takes care of DRM protection, online payments and currency conversions. It also provides real-time accounting and monthly payments into the user’s PayPal account.

Brian Pond, SafeSell marketing director, says: “It is a major step forward that our customers will now have the ability to offer an mp3 version of their files, because this will overcome all those annoying compatibility problems which continue to frustrate the industry and alienate consumers. Once a protected file has been bought, consumers can then claim a free mp3 version from SafeSell’s servers.

“Despite this improvement, SafeSell retains its simplicity and the artist or record company will still be able to set sale prices and determine sound quality.”

Since the launch of SafeSell in July, 2006, the service has been used on web sites all over the world including the USA, Australia and South Africa. The system is free of set-up costs and users can create their own SafeSell files from a Windows-based computer in any location. The only requirements are a PayPal account, the company’s free “SafeSell Media Manager” software and a fast internet connection. SafeSell also provides a free encoding service for customers with large content volumes.

“We believe audio and video content owners appreciate the advantages of our approach over more traditional download systems,” says Brian Pond. “They can get higher returns from their sales, set their own prices, set up free promotions and get a new album online in a couple of hours.”

Dean Friedman, famous for 70’s hits such as “Lucky Stars” and “Lydia” says “I’m an independent musician myself, I’ve had hit records around the world and sold millions of units and I use SafeSell for ONE very simple reason. It works.”

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Liverpool-based SafeSell was launched in July 2006 and provides digital download distribution services for the audio and video industries. The SafeSell system allows users to create and distribute DRM-protected downloads through a variety of channels.

For further information, please contact:
Brian Pond, Marketing director, SafeSell
Tel: 0151 482 5560 Email:
Site: www.safesell.com