New FateSeeker Online Service Introduces Live, ``Virtual'' Dating

Business Wire, Jan 28, 2004

Entertainment Editors/Business Editors

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 2004

FateSeeker, Inc. (www.fateseeker.com) today announced the launch of an innovative and feature-rich online dating service including I-Conference, a revolutionary multimedia feature that facilitates high quality, synchronous audio and video interactions between users.

"FateSeeker has leveraged Internet users' rapid adoption of Internet broadband services and state-of-the-art conferencing technology to create the first truly 'virtual' online dating experience," said Carla Hammer, CEO of FateSeeker. "I-Conference enables users to see, talk to, and interact with other users from the comfort and privacy of their own homes, and find out if real chemistry exists before they meet in person."

I-Conference integrates with Macromedia's popular Flash Player assuring consistent and reliable playback across browsers, platforms, and devices, and requires a Web cam and microphone. Up to five simultaneous users can participate in an I-Conference session.

Importantly, I-Conference provides FateSeeker users with a level of security unmatched by the leading online dating services. I-Conference users can fully view and interact with each other online prior to first encounters, eliminating surprises and guesswork if they decide to meet.

FateSeeker also offers a broad range of distinctive programs and features that anyone who has a dial-up connection can access. "And they compare favorably with the most popular services," said Hammer.

Additional FateSeeker features include chat rooms, instant messengers, member audio/video clips, video date invitations, online forums, event calendars, astrology information, and rich search options. College Search enables campus-specific searches at over 200 of the top colleges and universities in the U.S. and U.K. At The Date Shop, visitors can purchase dating-related products and services from leading retail partners.

The full FateSeeker service will be offered free of charge for one month following launch (no credit card required). Users who participate in a special referral program can add up to three free months to their membership.

About FateSeeker

FateSeeker, Inc. is a privately held California corporation based in Sherman Oaks, CA. The company offers distinctive subscription-based B2C and B2B online services that facilitate live interactions between singles, friends, family members, and businesses worldwide. FateSeeker's featured service, I-Conference, is a revolutionary multimedia broadband solution that enables synchronous multimedia communications between users. For more information visit www.fateseeker.com.