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AlphaTrade Signs Sponsorship With NY Mets Partnership marks first for AlphaTrade in Major League Baseball |
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January 16, 2007 - Vancouver, BC - The New York Mets and AlphaTrade.com (OTC BB: APTD), an innovator for financial technology solutions, today announced a new partnership agreement with the New York Mets. The sponsorship marks AlphaTrade's first foray in Major League Baseball. As part of the sponsorship, AlphaTrade will provide a real-time ticker for fans attending Mets games at Shea Stadium which will augment AlphaTrade advertising programs. AlphaTrade will have significant presence at Shea Stadium, including two prominent permanent signage placements near each foul pole. AlphaTrade and the Mets will also jointly develop promotions and hospitality events for the 2007 season. The Mets sold a record 3.5 million tickets last year. Included in the agreement, AlphaTrade will receive significant media exposure on SportsNet New York (SNY), the television home of the Mets and will have exposure on www.mets.com and www.losmets.com. "We are thrilled to partner with the Mets at this exciting time in their history," said Penny Perfect, CEO, AlphaTrade. "The Mets' presence in the number one market in the United States -- New York City -- and their significant connection to the consumer and business sectors provide AlphaTrade a unique opportunity to impact our business through greater brand awareness and increased revenue opportunities." "Our partnership with AlphaTrade provides statistics and information for fans attending Mets games at Shea," said Dave Howard, Executive Vice President, Business Operations, New York Mets. "We look forward to working with AlphaTrade to create new platforms to benefit fans, add value for AlphaTrade's current clients, and help generate new business for our newest partner." About New York Mets The New York Mets, the defending National League East Champions in Major League Baseball sold 3,510,157 tickets for the 2006 regular season at Shea Stadium, including eight sellouts and 11 crowds in excess of 50,000. About AlphaTrade AlphaTrade is very passionate about putting the fun back into making money. We believe investing in the stock market will be the fastest growing sport in North America. What is more exciting than finding a company in your circle of influence or a company that sells a product you use and then making an investment that is profitable? We believe it is important when you are investing to have that personal connection - that is why we offer direct access from companies to investors through our advertising program. We have partnered with www.mets.com, www.kennybernstein.com and www.pbrnow.com to increase our exposure for new clients and to increase awareness for our advertisers and their products. Visit www.alphatrade.com Contact
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