Applied Media Technologies Corporation

AMTC Launches All-New Customer Portal at my.amtc.com

Tue, 11 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Applied Media Technologies Corporation (AMTC), the nation's leader in on-hold messaging and developer of HoldDirect.com, the world's first Web-based delivery system for on-hold messaging, announced a dramatic re-imagining of its customer portal today. The new site, found at http://my.amtc.com, was launched this afternoon.

The new portal will replace both of AMTC's prior customer portals, HoldDirect.com and AMTCMessaging.com, and serve three generations of AMTC's proprietary digital players, including the iQueue II, iQueue III, iQueue 3.5, RemoteLink IP, Eos Eclipse, and Eos Horizon. Customers with accounts on either of these sites have already had their accounts transferred to the new site. HoldDirect.com will remain operational in a legacy capacity until June 1, 2010. AMTCMessaging.com has been folded into the new site.

The new site features a far simpler user interface consisting of easy-to-use icons and configurable options, and provides several new options for obtaining technical support. Customers can configure their music and messaging services, update billing information, and request new messaging production instantly using the portal. The site also adds the capability for Eos customers to create custom channels for themselves at no additional cost.

"The customer portal at my.amtc.com is an evolutionary change for our customers. Bringing all of this information into one location, where both customers and AMTC staff can work with it together, will greatly enhance the customer experience and streamline the way AMTC offers customer service. We're especially excited to retire HoldDirect.com after seven years of industry-leading service, and give our iQueue-generation customers a taste of the power and flexibility that AMTCMessaging.com users have had," enthused Matt Holden, AMTC's Senior Director of Technology.

Existing AMTC customers with any questions regarding the change are invited to contact technical support at (800) 741-2682, extension 8. Technical support is available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern, Monday through Friday.

Eos Music Expands Staff

Thu, 06 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Eos Music Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of Kalen Carey as its newest music programmer. Carey comes to Eos after a four year stint as a programmer and on-air talent at WMNF-FM in Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida. As a percussionist in several local rock and industrial bands, Carey has been part of the bay area music scene since 2003.

"Kalen makes a great addition to our team," says Eos Program Director Justin Lollie. "He comes aboard at a crucial period in the evolution of Eos, and given his widely varied music background, we feel that he will be instrumental in our continued growth."

AMTC Marketing Department Staffer Promoted

Thu, 06 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Martin Grobisen, Senior Director of Sales and Marketing at Applied Media Technologies Corporation, announced the promotion of Angela Fisher from Marketing Assistant to Marketing and Public Relations Specialist. "We are very excited for Angela to play a more prominent role in the marketing and public relations department. Additionally, we look forward to utilizing her many strengths to further awareness of our brands," said Grobisen. Fisher graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor's degree in Communications. She then began her career in media in the sales department of, Indiana radio stations, WXKE/WEXI, where she quickly rose through the ranks to become General Manager. Fisher has also served as the marketing, promotions and media director of Static Media; published a syndicated entertainment column in newspaper/magazine(s) and has extensive experience in music promotion and event management.
Fisher's hobbies include directing the PR effort of the Tampa Bay Derby Darlins, as well as, playing as a Darlin' and the occasional performance with her favorite local musicians. She is noted for her community involvement, including volunteer work with various Tampa Bay Area Chambers of Commerce, public access television, and Toys for Tots, and has served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Fisher currently serves as a mentor for new students at St Petersburg College.

AMTC Offers Eos In-store Background Music and Messaging to Church's Chicken Franchisees

Wed, 05 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Applied Media Technologies Corporation (AMTC) announced that it has been given the opportunity to reach out to Church's Chicken franchisees, to provide a specially-discounted package on Eos background music to its stores nationwide. Church's, an international brand with over $1 billion in sales per year, serves 3 million customers per week.

Eos, the lowest-cost business background music service on the market at $19.95 per month, features 65 channels of pure, uninterrupted business music, free of commercials, DJs and station IDs. No contract is required, and all music royalties are covered. AMTC distributes Eos under an agreement with Eos Music Corporation.

Along with background music, Eos will allow stores to insert AMTC-created Church's advertising messages between songs. "To me, that was the clincher," according to Tom Coppola, an AMTC Sales Manager, "Instead of music being just an overhead cost, Eos makes store music a sales tool." Coppola says, "Church's stores are enthusiastically embracing the concept. They're using the messaging to promote high-margin sides and desserts, along with things many customers aren't aware of, like catering."

Roy Orbison now playing on Eos Music

Sun, 02 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Eos Music Corporation, a service provider of background music for business, is excited to announce a licensing agreement with Orbison Records Inc. which will bring the cherished works of legendary singer-songwriter Roy Orbison to Eos. Over the span of a legendary 34 year career, Orbison wrote and recorded hits such as "Oh, Pretty Woman," "Only the Lonely" and "Blue Bayou." No fewer than 22 of his songs made the Billboard U.S. Top 40 in the 1960s. His international fame, five Grammy Awards and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 are a testament to his contributions to music the world over.

"Roy Orbison was, without a doubt, one of the most gifted musicians of his or any other time," stated Program Director Justin Lollie. "We're extremely proud to be a part of his ongoing legacy, and we aim to give his music the respect it deserves by featuring it on Eos."

Eos Music Adds New Music Programmer

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Eos Music is pleased to announce Sean Lawson as its newest Music Programmer. Lawson comes to Eos with a degree in Video/Television & Film from Hofstra University. His professional experience includes tenures as a programming assistant at WKRB-FM in New York City, an archivist for NBC Networks and a videographer on several local political campaigns in New York.

"Sean's education and diverse background makes him a phenomenal asset to Eos Music," quoted Program Director Justin Lollie. "We're lucky to have someome with so many talents on our team."

Martin Grobisen hired as Senior Director of Sales and Marketing

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

With new launches and significant growth at AMTC, the company's need for marketing professionals is on the rise. With the addition of Martin Grobisen as Senior Director of Sales and Marketing, the continued success of the company is all but guaranteed. A strong leader and mentor, Martin is comfortable in consultation with the CEO or teaching product knowledge to a room full of sales consultants.

He brings extensive strategy expertise and unbounded creativity to AMTC. With international experience in Asian, European and North American markets, Martin's work speaks the language of business, wherever business arises. His analysis of campaign metrics to determine the ROI to a granular level by tactic allows for seamless messaging realignment and continual result improvement. His teamwork, drive for excellence and ISO level project management has led to numerous awards.

"His extensive background includes telephony, high tech and consumer-facing marketing. His award winning experience will be a great addition to AMTC. We are very excited to have him onboard," says Clayton Burton, AMTC's President and CEO.

Graduating top of his class, Cum Laude from California State University, Northridge, he also participated in the Cal State Foreign Exchange Program. His list of professional accolades includes a Daytime Emmy, the 2009 Frost & Sullivan Global Emerging Biometric Solutions of the Year Award and numerous Customer Satisfaction Awards.

Martin's media production experience, encompassing TV, video, print, web, email, presentations and stage shows, is enhanced by his co-marketing and distance learning expertise; all valuable assets to the AMTC sales and marketing team. He has worked with such prestigious organizations as Verizon, Ford Motor Company, BMW, ATI Technologies, Compaq, PSCU, CIBC, the Ontario Government and St. Joseph Hospital.

Eos Music Library Now Boasts 100,000 Tracks

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Eos Music is proud to announce the acquisition of its 100,000th track of licensed music. Following its 2009 launch, Eos has worked tirelessly to negotiate licensing deals with independent labels and musicians around the world on the way to this goal. With 65 genre-specific channels of unique, high quality music available to business subscribers, Eos is well in position to contend with mainstay marketplace competitors such as Muzak.

"This comes as no surprise, given the amazing dedication of the Eos team," said Program Director Justin Lollie. "We are very proud of the success of our procurement staff, and while we certainly will recognize the achievement of this goal, we will not be content to rest upon our laurels. There is no finish line here; we continue to seek out the best music and the most talented artists in the world, and we have no reason to believe that we won't be celebrating 250,000 tracks in short order."

Eos Music Spotlighted by American Association of Independent Music

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), the trade organization serving the independent music community, has chosen Eos Music Corporation as a spotlight associate member on both its official blog and in its member newsletter. A2IM represents a unified voice representing a sector that comprises over 30% of the music industry's market share in the United States. In recognition of Eos Music's ongoing support of independent musicians the world over, A2IM has accepted Eos as a member of the organization and honored Eos with this spotlight designation.

Upon learning of the designation, Eos Program Director Justin Lollie was quoted as saying, "A2IM has long been the leading advocate for independent musicians in the U.S., and Eos strives to be the business music service that supports the independent music community. It only makes sense for us to work together, and we greatly appreciate A2IM's generous promotion of our service to its member labels."

Jonathan Allen Tapped to Lead Technical Support Department

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Applied Media Technologies Corporation (AMTC) is pleased to announce the addition of Jonathan Allen, a respected commercial sound equipment veteran, to lead its Technical Support department. In addition to managing day-to-day technical support operations, Allen will coordinate AMTC's national network of professional installation partners to ensure smooth installation of AMTC's products across the United States.

Allen joins AMTC after an eight-year tenure at New Jersey-based Bogen Communications, a leading manufacturer of commercial sound equipment. In his various roles at Bogen, Allen designed and supervised installation of on-hold messaging devices and 70-volt sound systems, as well as excelling in sales for the Florida and Alabama region. After leaving Bogen in 2007, Allen held a similar role for Advanced Engineered Systems in Tampa, Florida.

"We are extremely pleased to welcome Jonathan to the Tech Support team. His dedication, organization, and attention to the finest details of customer service are going to drive our customer service standards even higher than they were before, which we can't help but be excited about," enthused Matt Holden, Senior Director of Technology for AMTC.

AMTC President/CEO Clayton Burton Quoted in Leading Business Website

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

AMTC president and CEO Clayton Burton appears in the newest article about "on-hold" messaging at TheStreet.com

Link to the original article titled �Catchy Hold Messages Keeps Callers Engaged� below:

http://www.thestreet.com/story/10690278/1/catchy-hold-messages-keeps-callers-engaged.html

Quyen Tran Joins AMTC's R&D Team

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Applied Media Technologies Corporation (AMTC) announced today the addition of Quyen Tran to its Research and Development department. Quyen will work in AMTC's Quality Assurance team, conducting testing and quality control on all of AMTC's music, messaging, and audio equipment products as well as Web applications and internal tools.

Tran first joined AMTC in July 2009 as a contract embedded C developer and test engineer for Atmel and ARM microprocessors, working on the final push to rollout of the Eos Horizon digital music and messaging player. Prior to his arrival at AMTC, Tran served as an engineer for Jabil Defense Aerospace. More recently, Tran worked as a firmware engineer on ARM-based XM satellite radio receiver devices for SSI America in Madeira Beach.

"As we were finalizing the Horizon in preparation for release, Quyen stood head and shoulders above the rest of the contract guys we hired. We jumped at the chance to have him join AMTC on a permanent basis. Quyen's a team-first guy, and we�re thrilled to have him back with the AMTC family," expressed Matt Holden, Senior Director of Technology for AMTC.

Matt Holden Elevated to Senior Director of Technology

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Applied Media Technologies Corporation (AMTC) is proud to announce the promotion of Matt Holden, formerly Director of Research and Development, to oversee its Information Technology and Technical Support departments as well. In his new role, Holden will be responsible for all aspects of AMTC's product line, from design and development, server construction and maintenance, and post-sale support.

Holden joined AMTC in January 2006 as a sales support administrator, rising quickly through AMTC's Marketing department before accepting the opportunity to head its new Research and Development department in February 2008. Under his direction, AMTC has added four digital music and messaging players, nine new commercial speakers, and four new amplifiers to its product line. Holden also oversaw the technical challenges associated with integrating Eos Music Corporation�s music services with AMTC's existing messaging and digital player products.

"Matt has done a lot of incredible things in his four years at AMTC, from spearheading the Eos project and development of the RemoteLink IP to internal automation software that saves us hundreds of man-hours a week. We�re excited to see what he and his team can accomplish with total control of AMTC's technology resources," expressed Clayton Burton, CEO and President of AMTC.

AMTC Adds Omnidirectional Speaker to Line

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Florida-based Applied Media Technologies Corporation, the industry-leading manufacturer of commercial sound equipment, has announced the addition of a new omnidirectional speaker model to its wide array of products.

The new speaker boasts a full-frequency, 6.5-inch driver housed in an attractive, sphere-shaped plastic enclosure with a dispersion cone, allowing for 360-degree sound distribution. This allows businesses to use a single omnidirectional speaker in place of several conventional recess-mount or surface-mount speakers, resulting in dramatically reduced hardware and installation costs. The speaker supports 8-ohm, 70V and 100V connections, and can be tapped as high as 30W for high-powered audio applications or as low as 3.3W for conventional background music use.

The speaker weighs just 5 pounds (2.2 kg) and can be mounted to hard or suspended ceilings securely and easily using the included steel cable assembly. It is available in black (model EQ-SPKOMB) and white (model EQ-SPKOMW) and retails for $149.99, easily making it the most economical commercial-grade omnidirectional speaker in the market.

"In today's economy, our customers are even more cost-conscious than ever. AMTC�s new 6.5" Omnidirectional Speakers gives us yet another way to deliver superior sound quality while cutting costs," expressed Matt Holden, AMTC�s Director of Product Development.

AMTC�s 6.5" Omnidirectional Speakers will be available in the first quarter of 2010.

SIRIUS Satellite Radio Announces Holiday Season Lineup

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Sirius for Business has/will make the following changes to regularly scheduled programming to incorporate the holiday season:
Holly- Contemporary holiday music as well as traditional favorites.
November 16- December 31- Channel 3.
Holiday Tradition-Traditional holiday recordings from the '40s through the '60s by artists such as Bing Crosby, Andy Williams, Ray Conniff and Nat "King" Cole
November 16- December 25- Channel 4.
Holiday Pops-Classical Christmas carols sung by the greatest classical musicians of all-time.
December 7 - December 25- Channel 79.
Country Christmas- Wide-ranging assortment of country Christmas music.
December 7 - December 25- Channel 62
Radio Hanukkah- An extensive collection of Hanukkah music and special segments celebrating Jewish culture, including Jewish community leaders, prominent artists and various celebrities sharing personal stories and memories about the holiday season. Radio Hanukkah will also feature a live broadcast of the lighting of the National Menorah on the Ellipse in front of the White House.
December 7 - December 19.-Channel 76

Upon completion of holiday programming stations will resume normal content.

Eos Music Named Hot Product by Hotel Industry Magazine

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Eos, a new business music service, returned from its lodging industry debut at the International Hotel/Motel and Restaurant Show (IHMRS) in New York with impressive accolades. Hotel & Motel Management Magazine named Eos �Hot Product� in its November issue. �The editors of this publication get first look at every new product in the industry. To have them deem us a hot produc� is a huge compliment.� said Eos Music Corporation President and CEO Clayton Burton. "They obviously see that, at $19.95 a month with no contract, we�re going to turn the market upside down. Now more than ever hotel operators need to cut costs, and Eos is one easy way. That�s why big brands like Hyatt, Hilton, IHG and Marriott are looking at Eos as an alternative to much more expensive music brand standards." Eos is marketed exclusively by Applied Media Technologies Corporation.

SIRIUS Satellite Radio Holiday Season Lineup Announced

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Eos Music Launches Radio Transylvania

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Eos Music Corporation announced today that it has launched Radio Transylvania, its spookiest channel, just in time for All Hallow's Eve. The channel, number 556, will be added to Eos' growing Year-Round Holidays collection.

The channel prominently features the goth rock band Midnight Syndicate, the artists behind three of AOL/CBS Radio's Top 10 Halloween Music CDs of All Time. The tracks include the soundtracks for several horror films and video games, and perfectly sets the tone for Halloween festivities, having been featured at haunts such as Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Orlando.

"We're excited to bring Radio Transylvania to our ever-growing list of musical offerings here at Eos. Haunted houses, party stores, and more will be able to entertain their clientele with Halloween-themed content all year round, as opposed to just a few days on services like Muzak," professed Justin Lollie, Content Manager for Eos Music Corporation.

Eos wishes you and yours a safe and happy Halloween.

AMTC President and CEO Quoted in Leading Lodging Publication

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Clearwater, FL- Applied Media Technologies Corporation (AMTC) President and CEO Clayton Burton was interviewed for an article focusing on music in hotel outdoor space in the October 2009 issue of Hotel & Motel Management Magazine (http://www.hotelworldnetwork.com/music/subtle-or-bold-bring-music-outdoors). In the article, Burton emphasized the importance and cost-effectiveness of using music in hotel outdoor space. �If you�re trying to create an environment that will entice guests to spend time, music needs to be part of the design,� stated Burton, �Bang for your buck, it probably has more impact than anything else a hotel operator can do, especially when you�re only talking about $20 to $30 per month.� Burton also reiterated the heightened importance of hotel operators differentiating their properties in the current challenging lodging environment. �In the current market, if you can set your property apart for such a trivial cost, why wouldn�t you do it?�

The article showcased AMTC customer The Sagamore, a historic luxury resort located on Lake George in upstate New York. Sagamore Director of Information Technology Mony Demarco commented that he had reluctantly embraced the idea of outdoor music �I was out there on the fence because a lot of folks at a resort like tranquility and quiet, but all of the feedback has been positive. �AMTC designed the outdoor sound using its EQ-SPKROK weather-resistant �rock� speakers, which look like granite boulders and blended in unobtrusively with the hotel�s landscaping. AMTC, which is the foremost expert in multi-zone satellite radio installations and signal distribution, provided four separate zones of SIRIUS Music for Business, and also installed speakers throughout the interior public space of the property.

Eos Music Welcomes New Staff Member

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Eos Music is proud to welcome Stefanie Walley to its Programming Team. Stefanie was classically trained at the Pinellas County Center for The Arts where she majored in Musical Theory and Composition with an emphasis in opera. She spent the last couple years performing at festivals and clubs throughout Europe with her classic rock inspired band as lead vocalist and keys. �With her vast knowledge of music, Stefanie will help us hone our programming and build the best channels available in business music�, said Music Procurement Manager Justin Lollie.

AMTC Expands Research and Development Department

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Applied Media Technologies Corporation (AMTC), having just completed the development and launch of its Eos Horizon and Eclipse players, is expanding its research and development team with the recent hire of Thaddeus Keenan Simons. Simons will work on AMTC's next generation of Web-administered services using PHP and related technologies. Additionally, he will assist in the construction and maintenance of internal productivity tools, primarily in Java.

Simons holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, both from Hobart College in Geneva, NY. While at Hobart, he contributed to the school as a teaching assistant and completed two successful internships. Simons also earned a place on ESPN�s All-Academic and All-American Teams in recognition of his excellence as a student-athlete.

"We are proud to welcome Keenan to the team. He�s a young talent with great ideas, and he�ll be a valuable asset as we continue our quest to revolutionize the business music and messaging industries," stated Matt Holden, AMTC�s Director of Product Development.

AMTC President and CEO in Exclusive Interview on SatWaves Radio

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Clearwater FL- Satwaves Radio hosted Clayton Burton, President and CEO of Applied Media Technologies Corporation, Wednesday Sept 23rd on Brandon Matthews� Blog Talk Radio show. (Replay of show at: http://satwaves.com/blog/2009/09/24/ )
Burton and Matthews discussed the future growth prospects of the business music market and what Muzak�s bankruptcy could mean for those prospects. Burton explained that, in its heyday, Muzak boasted over 300,000 subscribers. This number has shrunken dramatically under pressure from higher-quality, lower cost, contract-free options such as AMTC�s Sirius Music for Your Business. AMTC has represented Sirius Satellite Radio for business customers since 2003, and has built a subscriber base in the tens of thousands. Burton expressed his belief that fears of Muzak customers about Muzak�s financial viability, along with heightened price-sensitivity due to current economic turmoil, will continue to drive market share from Muzak to AMTC. In addition, increased enforcement of copyright laws by the music industry is forcing businesses that have been playing music illegally to subscribe to a legitimate business music service, effectively expanding the market for AMTC�s services.
Brandon Matthews, the founder of Satwaves.com, worked in the financial industry with firms such as Morgan Stanley and American Express as a broker and analyst. Matthews currently provides news, information, and forward thinking on the satellite radio sector from a consumer and investment perspective, and has been quoted on shows such as Howard Stern. He can also be seen in the Sirius XM documentary: Stock Shock - The Movie!

AMTC Builds Eos Sales Team

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

CLEARWATER, FL -Applied Media Technologies Corporation (AMTC) welcomes Scott Swartz as it expands its sales force. Scott Swartz has a Bachelors of Science in Management Systems from the University of South Florida and eight years of sales and management experience in retail and corporate settings �With the launch of our new background music service Eos, we needed experienced, intelligent sales executives and Scott brings all of that,� said Director of Sales Anthony Chiparo

Improved Reception, Coverage Area Announced for SIRIUS Music for Business

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Applied Media Technologies Corporation (AMTC) has announced that Sirius XM, its national partner for business music, has announced two significant enhancements to their broadcast network, both of which will significantly improve reception and signal strength for businesses in certain parts of the United States and its territories.

In September, Sirius XM successfully activated FM-5, its newest and most powerful satellite. FM-5 is in a geostationary orbit, unlike the high elliptical orbit of the other three satellites in Sirius' active constellation. The special orbital characteristics of the three existing satellites eliminate reception issues caused by inclement weather. However, the signal was occasionally weakened in areas where tall obstacles surround the receiver's antenna, such as heavily urban areas and in mountainous terrain, at certain times of day as the satellite's line-of-sight became obscured. Because FM-5 does not move in the sky, stationary antennas will receive a consistently stronger signal level throughout the entire day. Coupled with Sirius' ever-expanding network of ground-level repeaters, business subscribers nationwide will experience clearer and more reliable service than ever before.

FM-5 is also capable of broadcasting to previously unreachable areas through the use of "spot beam" technology. Spot beams direct a concentrated beam of signal at a relatively small geographic area, allowing the signal to travel further at higher strength. As a result, businesses in Alaska and Hawaii will now be able to receive the Sirius Music for Business signal from the FM-5 satellite. Sirius is also in the process of installing terrestrial repeaters in major population centers in these two states to further augment signal.

Additionally, Sirius has announced that its network of terrestrial repeaters will soon be expanded to include twenty new devices which, once activated, will cover the entire United States territory of Puerto Rico. For the first time, businesses on the island territory will be able to enjoy Sirius Music for Business, at the same $29.95 price. Terrestrial repeaters receive the Sirius signal, amplify it by several times, and re-broadcast it at ground level, ensuring blanket coverage of the surrounding area.

"With the successful deployment of FM-5 and the recent FCC approval for repeaters in Puerto Rico, AMTC will be able to offer Sirius Music for Business to thousands of new businesses at higher quality than ever before. We are elated that these augmentations, both several years in the making, are now a reality. AMTC looks forward to helping business owners in Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico to 'get SIRIUS' about cutting the cost and improving the quality of their background music," said Greg Powell, AMTC's Sales Manager.

When This Coop's a Rockin', Everyone Comes Knockin'

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Applied Media Technologies Corporation (AMTC) announced that it has reached an agreement with Sonoma Chicken Coop to provide special discounted pricing on Eos Music and Sirius Music for Your Business to Sonoma Chicken Coop restaurants nationwide. Sonoma Chicken Coop is an upscale fast casual restaurant serving rotisserie chicken and other specialty foods. With locations currently in California, Sonoma Chicken Coop plans to develop restaurants nationwide.

Under the agreement, AMTC will provide two business music options: Eos Music, which offers over 40 channels of pure, uninterrupted music for $19.95 per month, and Sirius Music for Your Business, a commercial-free satellite radio package created with the specific needs of businesses in mind and available for $29.95 per month.

AMTC President Clayton Burton said, "Sonoma Chicken Coop is a unique concept in first class casual dining. We�re proud to be a part of their growth."

"Variety is an integral component in what Sonoma Chicken Coop offers," said Mark Carter, Vice President of Operations at Sonoma Chicken Coop. "We deliver variety to our diners through our menu, and now we can deliver variety to our franchises through AMTC�s music service options."

AMTC Announces Sales Hire

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

CLEARWATER, FL -Applied Media Technologies Corporation (AMTC) is happy to welcome John Seguin as the newest member of its Sales Dept. John�s years of phone sales experience with large corporations including The Home Shopping Club and Apple Enterprises make him an excellent addition to AMTC. John also comes to AMTC with a degree in data processing and computer programming. �I am excited to see AMTC continue its growth despite the downturn in the economy. I would like to welcome John to our family.� Said Director of Sales Anthony Chiparo.

AMTC Revolutionizes Messaging with RemoteLink IP

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Applied Media Technologies Corporation (AMTC), the industry�s leading provider of in-store and telephone on-hold messaging, has introduced its new RemoteLink IP digital messaging player. The Internet-enabled player gives retail stores, hotels, automotive dealerships, restaurants, and other businesses of any size the freedom to deploy professional-quality messaging for less than $5.00 per month.

The RemoteLink IP retails for $299, and is covered by a full three-year advance replacement warranty. It has no moving parts, so there's nothing to wear out or break. The player simply connects to an Ethernet router � there is no PC and no complex installation required. All traffic is transmitted via TCP/IP port 80, so the device will operate normally even in firewalled corporate environments.

A Web console, located at AMTCmessaging.com, allows customers to remotely control the messaging and player settings at an unlimited number of business locations worldwide, right from their desktops. Changes may be made to the messaging at a single business location, all locations at once, or subgroups of locations based on standard variables (city, state, etc.) or as many as 12 customer-defined variables. Programming changes and new messages are automatically downloaded on a periodic basis, typically nightly, from AMTC's central servers.

The RemoteLink IP features dual outputs, allowing one device to provide separate messaging for different uses, such as in-store and telephone on-hold messaging. Messaging can be �dayparted�, allowing different messages to play during different segments of the day. The player may be used in a stand-alone fashion or in conjunction with an external background music source, such as AMTC's Sirius Music for Business, periodically fading the background music and inserting messages at a customer-defined interval.

Managing messaging at large numbers of geographically-dispersed business locations traditionally required duplication, packaging and distribution of physical media such as tapes or CDs. The cost of such efforts made it impractical to use messaging for anything more than relatively static, informational messaging. Messaging tied to time-sensitive topics such as sales events was out of the question. In 1998 AMTC attempted to address these limitations by introducing the RemoteLink td64, a player remotely-controlled via telephone line. The device could be installed using built-in "fax sharing", a less-than-reliable technology, or on a dedicated line, which added a significant recurring cost. Because of these drawbacks, telephone download players met with limited success industry-wide, and AMTC discontinued the RemoteLink td64 in 2007.

"Centralized control is of such clear benefit to our customers, but telephone-download technology was problematic. Internet-based distribution was an obvious solution. We developed the initial specification for the RemoteLink IP back in 2001, but we weren't sure how quickly business adoption of broadband Internet would reach critical mass, so we delayed full-blown development until about two years ago. The market is now ready for this product, and it�s going to be a game-changer. For the first time, multi-location customers will be able to aggressively use messaging to drive sales, without being limited by technology, and at less than $5 a month, it�s affordable for any-sized business," enthused Matt Holden, AMTC's Director of Product Development.

AMTC Welcomes Account Executive

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

CLEARWATER, FL-Applied Media Technologies Corporation (AMTC) is proud to welcome John Krevens as the newest member of its Sales Dept. John comes to AMTC with an Associates of Arts specializing in communications. John�s sales background includes years of experience with Capital Data and Air Ambulance Network. �John has a proven record of increasing sales and a reputation as being a positive mentor to his colleagues. We�re certain he�ll be an asset to the entire organization.� said Director of Sales Anthony Chiparo.