Kickanotch mobile Secures $500,000 in Funding to Fuel Mobile Application Technology and Mobile Content Advertising Platform

KANSAS CITY, Kan., July 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kickanotch mobile, formerly PRONTO! mobile, today announced $500,000 in funding, only 90 days after the official launch of its mobile application and mobile marketing platform services. Massive demand for its mobile applications, advertising platform and all-inclusive mobile marketing technologies catapulted Kickanotch's growth of more than 850 percent since Q4 2010.

The funding, led by six angel investors and incentivized through the Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation (KTEC), will be used to boost the development of Kickanotch's easy-to-use mobile Cloud technology and services, mobile platform and internal team.

"Kickanotch mobile is the lifeline for companies looking to connect with mobile consumers. We provide the tools and savvy to make their apps addictive – it's a win-win for the consumer and the client," said Andy Lynn, Kickanotch CEO. "We develop mobile strategies that target a brand or media outlet's existing, loyal customers to accelerate downloads – more downloads means more revenue through mobile advertising sales opportunities."

Kickanotch allows media and corporations to implement and design addictive applications and features that enhance the user experience, and provide maximum ROI, including:

• Engaging mobile advertisements
• Daily-deal alerts
• Social media integration
• Exclusive access to content and multi-media
• QR Code technologies
• Banner advertising management
• CPC/CPM analytics tracking
• Lead generation

"Kickanotch is the perfect example of a highly innovative, tech-savvy company that is championing a new era of mobile innovation. Its tremendous growth and momentum has catalyzed mobile adoption and consumer engagement for both local and national brands," said Larry Lee, Technology Development Specialist at University of Missouri Technology Incubator. "Companies like Kickanotch represent the future of the Kansas City business community, and its leadership in mobile technologies is one of the strongest I've seen."

Kickanotch provides clients access to the projected $36 billion in mobile advertising revenue by the year 2015, and $160 billion in 2011 mobile transactions.

About Kickanotch mobile

Kickanotch mobile provides broadcasting, publishing and corporate organizations advanced, efficient and easy-to-use mobile marketing and monetization applications and platform management SaaS. Kickanotch custom applications increase adverting sales and profits and target consumers on virtually any mobile device.

SOURCE Kickanotch mobile

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