Quickflix enters online DVD distribution deal with Ticketek

Friday, 2 June, 2006 - 13:05

Perth-based online movie rental subscription company Quickflix Ltd has announced a distribution deal with entertainment events website Ticketek, for the promotion of the Quickflix service to Ticketek's online customer base.

Quickflix believes that Ticketek represents an excellent channel for the promotion of its movie rental subscription service, targeting consumers who make their entertainment purchases online.

The deal with Ticketek extends the company's network of distribution partners which includes Optus, ninemsn, and Yahoo!7 and recent deals announced with Hoyts and Coles Online.

Last week Quickflix also announced that it had upgraded its distribution agreement with Optus with a marketing campaign to commence targeting Optus' broadband customers.

Ticketek is Australia's leading ticketing agency for sports and entertainment industries and, according to AC Nielsen figures, its website is ranked in the top 4 online retailers in Australia.

 

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Quickflix Enters Distribution Deal With Ticketek

31 May 2006: Australia's leading independent online movie rental subscription company, Quickflix (QFX) today announced that it had entered a distribution deal with Australia's top entertainment events website Ticketek, for the promotion of the Quickflix service to its online customer base. Ticketek is Australia's leading ticketing agency for sports and entertainment industries and its website www.ticketek.com.au is ranked in the top 4 online retailers in Australia (source: AC Nielsen19th Australian Internet User Survey November 2005).
The Company believes that Ticketek represents an excellent channel for the promotion of its movie rental subscription service targeting consumers who make their entertainment purchases online. The deal with Ticketek extends the Company's network of distribution partners which includes Optus, ninemsn, and Yahoo!7 and recent deals announced with Hoyts and Coles Online. Last week Quickflix also announced that it had upgraded its distribution agreement with Optus with a marketing campaign to commence targeting Optus' broadband customers.

About Quickflix
Quickflix (www.quickflix.com.au) is an online home entertainment company and Australia's leading independent provider of online movie rental subscription services, offering customers a choice of over 20,000 movie and TV series titles to rent or purchase, powerful search and browse over 50,000 actors and directors, and personal recommendations. Quickflix offers a range of rental subscription plans with no deadlines or late fees and free home delivery. Quickflix services customers all across Australia from fulfillment centres in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Quickflix is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX Code: QFX).

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