Impressionists Voice Tones

Picked up on USA Today, in an article on comedy careers launched via the Web.

"Downloadable comedy cellphone ringtones that feature impressionists and other humurous material instead of traditional sounds already account for 7% to 14% of the $600 million U.S. ringtone market, according to industry tracker M:Metrics

Their novelty and appeal could propel growth faster than musical ringtones, says M:Metrics analyst Seamus McAteer.

Sprint/Nextel's Comedy on the Go offerings include a 24/7 channel of stand-up comedians and three just-launched humor channels, says Jeff Hallock, head of consumer marketing and strategy."

emily | 11:40 AM | Voice Tones |
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