BUZ Interactive Adds Music from Universal Music Group to Its Voicemail Service

Universal Music Group announced a deal with BUZ Interactive, the provider of personalized voicemail messaging services, to give BUZ users access to Universal Music Group's music catalog. Under the agreement, thousands of new songs will be made available through the GETaBUZ voicemail messaging service.

GETaBUZ enables users to create a voicemail greeting (called a 'BUZ') that combines their voice messages with their favorite music. Users have the choice of creating a BUZ to replace their mobile phone voicemail greeting, or of sending it to anyone's mobile phone - the BUZ goes directly to the voicemail inbox of that mobile user, without causing the phone to ring.

"We are delighted to partner with BUZ whose service is strengthening the connection between artists and fans," said Rio Caraeff, Executive Vice President of Universal Music Group's eLabs, the company's new media and technologies division. "The launch of this new mobile music product is just one example of how Universal Music is continuing to cultivate online entertainment by offering our consumers even more ways to enjoy the musical experience."

"For many people, the mobile phone is the ultimate accessory, and they are always looking for new and unique ways to personalize it," said Eric Sirkin, President of BUZ Interactive. "We're excited to be partnering with Universal Music Group to make their tremendous catalog of top artists available to GETaBUZ users, providing even more options for creativity and expression."

The GETaBUZ service can be accessed online here. The service works with the existing voicemail systems on mobile phones and is compatible with all handsets in the U.S. To use the service consumers don't require any special software or hardware, just an Internet connection and a Web browser. Users can create BUZ greeting for a price ranging from $.99 to $2.49, depending on the music selected. Each new GETaBUZ user is entitled to a free greeting.