In January 2007, Worldwide Mobile Marketing Corp. (WORLDWIDE), traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (WLJ) and Pink Sheets (WMBM), announced its expansion into the international market through a franchise agreement with the Agilent Group (AGILENT) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Agilent Group, an advertising and promotion firm owned by Mr. Tadele, secured the master franchise rights for Ethiopia after Mr. Tadele visited the USA. The U.S. Department of Commerce, along with the US Embassy in Addis Ababa, facilitated the agreement.
Mr. Tadele, an advertising veteran with an extensive client base in Ethiopia, will introduce real-time mobile advertising technology to the Ethiopian market. Agilent Group plans to utilize this technology to promote international AID’s awareness campaigns. Their client list includes major international brands such as Coca-Cola, Nike, GM Automobiles, and Microsoft. Mr. Tadele intends to acquire a fleet of mobile advertising vehicles to launch promotional activities.
Worldwide Mobile Marketing Corp. views Mr. Tadele’s experience and international business acumen as a significant asset. Both companies anticipate a substantial impact on mobile advertising technology in Ethiopia and neighboring countries.
About WORLDWIDE:
Worldwide Mobile Marketing Corp. (WORLDWIDE) (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: WLJ and Pink Sheets: WMBM) (www.waaglobalmedia.com) has been branding as WAA since 1995. WAA has expanded its operations nationally and is the first national mobile franchise with real-time communication vehicles. WAA’s initial goals included operating 100 vehicles with a $10,000,000 investment and expanding to 300 vehicles by 2009. WAA’s franchise model involves city-based fleet operations. Their client list includes Fortune 500 companies from Coca-Cola and IBM to Ford. WAA’s model is backed by multiple U.S. patents.
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