Web Host, Paid, Selected by Boston Pops Conductor

Updated on Friday, August 18th, 2006 at 11:01 am

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Worcester, Massachusetts - (Cheap Web Hosting Directory) - August 18, 2006 - Celebrity web hosting and services provider, Paid, Inc., has inked a contract with Boston Pops Conductor, Keith Lockhart, to provide marketing, management and merchandising services.

As part of the two-year contract, Paid will:

— Design and manage Mr. Lockhart’s personal web site
— Manage merchandise sales and fulfillment
— Oversee creation and sales of VIP ticket packages
— Provide memorabilia authentication services
— Serve as Mr. Lockhart’s agent to represent him for endorsement and appearance opportunities
– Manage all branding.

Mr. Lockhard commented, ”I’ve been impressed by Paid’s creativity and thoroughness in building fan loyalty and artists’ brands through interactive online channels and offline activities for other celebrities. There are thousands of fan inquiries and event/endorsement opportunities that come in to my office each month. I’m thrilled to now have Paid as a single resource that can expertly manage all of these areas for me. I’m looking forward to working with Paid to manage my personal appearance and corporate marketing opportunities as well as create an exciting forum for fan interaction, news, activities, ticket packages and other merchandise.”

Kristen Kuliga, VP of Paid celebrity services noted, ”Keith is one of the nation’s, if not the world’s, most beloved and prolific conductors, largely due to his ability to present a fascinating balance of classical symphonic and popular repertory that appeals to a wide audience without compromising musical sophistication or artistic quality. We’re looking forward to providing agent representation in securing endorsement and appearance opportunities that will best enhance his brand. Additionally, we’re excited about the opportunity to aggregate his many fans into a cohesive community where they can easily access the information, merchandise or interaction they desire. This will be a win-win-win situation for Keith, his fans and Paid.”

Mr. Lockhart, the 20th conductor to lead the Boston Pops, was named to the post in 1995 at the age of 35. Under Mr. Lockhart’s direction, the orchestra has broadened its touring activities, performing to enthusiastic audiences in concert halls and sports arenas across the country. One of the industry’s most active conductors, he has conducted more than 900 concerts in Symphony Hall and around the world, including 28 national tours, four overseas tours of Japan and Korea, and performances at Carnegie Hall. He has appeared with the Pops in more than 60 television shows, including 38 new programs for PBS’ Evening at Pops, holiday specials and award winning telecasts. He conducted the Pops with Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith for the 2006 July 4th Celebration on CBS TV and in June appeared on the David Letterman show with several Pops players and My Morning Jacket. In 2002, he led the Boston Pops in the pre-game show of Super Bowl XXXVI at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans — an orchestral first.

In 2005, Mr. Lockhart and the Boston Pops released ”America,” the orchestra’s second self-produced and distributed recording, on Boston Pops Recordings, which followed the ”Sleigh Ride” in November 2004. In addition to ”America” and ”Sleigh Ride,” The Boston Pops, under Mr. Lockhart, has released eight critically acclaimed albums on the RCA Victor label. Mr. Lockhart also has been music director of the Utah Symphony since 1998 and led them in a performance during the Opening Exercises of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. As a guest artist, Mr. Lockhart has conducted major symphony orchestras and chamber orchestras throughout the world.

Paid, Inc.’s celebrity services provides famous people with official web sites and fan club services that include e-commerce storefronts, ticketing and fan experience packages, and web site content. The Company also sponsors autograph signing events and other sports marketing services for sports clientele. Using proprietary patent-pending technology, Paid’s patent-pending AuctionInc brand shipping calculation and auction management software and services are utilized to streamline online auctions, ecommerce and web site development and hosting.

For more information about Paid, please visit: www.paid.com.