HIPP Hipcricket Teams With YTH and Oregon Health Authority to Provide Mobile Health Reminders to Oregon Residents
Hipcricket Teams With YTH and Oregon Health Authority to Provide Mobile Health Reminders to Oregon Residents
Government Health Authority and Health Innovator Use Hipcricket Platform to Promote HIV Prevention
KIRKLAND, WA--(Marketwired - Nov 5, 2013) - Hipcricket, Inc. (OTCBB: HIPP) (OTCQB: HIPP), the one-stop mobile advertising and marketing company, today announced it has teamed with longtime client Internet Sexuality Information Services, Inc. (DBA "YTH"), a national nonprofit organization based in Oakland, California, to provide mobile mHealth services via SMS text messaging, email and voice (IVR) to Oregon residents so they can manage and prevent transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Through Hipcricket's AD LIFE® platform, YTH (formerly ISIS) and the Oregon Health Authority have built an opt-in database for HIV/STD testing, medication and prescription refill reminders, as well as weekly educational health tips. Enrolling for the mHealth alerts is free with standard text rates applying. All information stored in the system is secure, private and HIPAA compliant. The program is completely voluntary and a subscriber can choose to opt-out at any time.
Deb Levine, M.A., president and founder of YTH, said, "It's been proven that a simple reminder can improve medication adherence and overall health and wellness, ultimately reducing HIV transmission within high-risk communities. We are thrilled to be able to offer this mHealth service at the touch of a screen to all residents of the State of Oregon."
A client since 2005, YTH uses Hipcricket's platform to manage SMS messaging, opt-in membership lists, clinic and service locators, informational messages and regular reminders about HIV and STD testing. YTH has always viewed mobile as critical to its communications strategy and has been extremely successful at reaching this audience through opt-in SMS campaigns.
"YTH continues to realize the power of mobile, especially for critical health issues," said Doug Stovall, Hipcricket COO. "The reminders and educational tips for Oregon residents will surely make a difference."
More information on the program can be found at www.oregonreminders.org.
Earlier this year, it was announced that YTH would extend its mobile health program by leveraging Hipcricket's AD LIFE Mobile Site Builder to create campaign and client-specific landing pages accessible through the Mobile Web.
About Hipcricket
Hipcricket, Inc., formerly Augme Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: HIPP) (OTCQB: HIPP), provides a unified mobile engagement platform that drives awareness, sales and loyalty. The AD LIFE platform has been used by internationally recognized brands and agencies to power over 250,000 campaigns across SMS, 2D/QR codes, mobile websites, advertising networks, social media, and branded apps. Hipcricket, Inc. is headquartered in Kirkland, Wash. For additional Hipcricket news and information, please visit www.hipcricket.com or text "NEWS" to 24474.
About YTH
YTH stands for youth + tech + health. YTH is the partner of choice for those in search of new ways to advance the health of youth and young adults through technology. YTH is committed to pursuing emerging, startling, and sometimes, simple technologies that can reach young people and vulnerable populations where they are. Through our partnerships and projects, we discover what works, pilot innovative solutions, and disseminate what's truly effective. YTH makes sure that the community can learn from our findings by sharing them through our annual YTH Live conference, blog, and research.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements regarding our expected future financial position, results of operations, cash flows, financing plans, business strategy, products and services, competitive positions, growth opportunities, plans and objectives of management for future operations, as well as statements that include words such as "anticipate," "if," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "could," "should," "will," and other similar expressions are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control, which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from anticipated results, performance, or achievements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include those set forth in our Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2013, and more recent reports filed with the SEC. We undertake no obligation (and expressly disclaims any such obligation) to update or alter such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Hipcricket Media Contact:
Adam Curtis
Abel Communications
adam@abelcommunications.com
(443) 869-2197 ext. 142
Investor Relations Contact:
James Carbonara
Hayden IR
james@haydenir.com or ir@hipcricket.com
(646) 755-7412
YTH Contact:
(510) 835-9400
live@yth.org
Hipcricket Teams With YTH and Oregon Health Authority to Provide Mobile Health Reminders to Oregon Residents
Government Health Authority and Health Innovator Use Hipcricket Platform to Promote HIV Prevention
KIRKLAND, WA--(Marketwired - Nov 5, 2013) - Hipcricket, Inc. (OTCBB: HIPP) (OTCQB: HIPP), the one-stop mobile advertising and marketing company, today announced it has teamed with longtime client Internet Sexuality Information Services, Inc. (DBA "YTH"), a national nonprofit organization based in Oakland, California, to provide mobile mHealth services via SMS text messaging, email and voice (IVR) to Oregon residents so they can manage and prevent transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Through Hipcricket's AD LIFE® platform, YTH (formerly ISIS) and the Oregon Health Authority have built an opt-in database for HIV/STD testing, medication and prescription refill reminders, as well as weekly educational health tips. Enrolling for the mHealth alerts is free with standard text rates applying. All information stored in the system is secure, private and HIPAA compliant. The program is completely voluntary and a subscriber can choose to opt-out at any time.
Deb Levine, M.A., president and founder of YTH, said, "It's been proven that a simple reminder can improve medication adherence and overall health and wellness, ultimately reducing HIV transmission within high-risk communities. We are thrilled to be able to offer this mHealth service at the touch of a screen to all residents of the State of Oregon."
A client since 2005, YTH uses Hipcricket's platform to manage SMS messaging, opt-in membership lists, clinic and service locators, informational messages and regular reminders about HIV and STD testing. YTH has always viewed mobile as critical to its communications strategy and has been extremely successful at reaching this audience through opt-in SMS campaigns.
"YTH continues to realize the power of mobile, especially for critical health issues," said Doug Stovall, Hipcricket COO. "The reminders and educational tips for Oregon residents will surely make a difference."
More information on the program can be found at www.oregonreminders.org.
Earlier this year, it was announced that YTH would extend its mobile health program by leveraging Hipcricket's AD LIFE Mobile Site Builder to create campaign and client-specific landing pages accessible through the Mobile Web.
About Hipcricket
Hipcricket, Inc., formerly Augme Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: HIPP) (OTCQB: HIPP), provides a unified mobile engagement platform that drives awareness, sales and loyalty. The AD LIFE platform has been used by internationally recognized brands and agencies to power over 250,000 campaigns across SMS, 2D/QR codes, mobile websites, advertising networks, social media, and branded apps. Hipcricket, Inc. is headquartered in Kirkland, Wash. For additional Hipcricket news and information, please visit www.hipcricket.com or text "NEWS" to 24474.
About YTH
YTH stands for youth + tech + health. YTH is the partner of choice for those in search of new ways to advance the health of youth and young adults through technology. YTH is committed to pursuing emerging, startling, and sometimes, simple technologies that can reach young people and vulnerable populations where they are. Through our partnerships and projects, we discover what works, pilot innovative solutions, and disseminate what's truly effective. YTH makes sure that the community can learn from our findings by sharing them through our annual YTH Live conference, blog, and research.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements regarding our expected future financial position, results of operations, cash flows, financing plans, business strategy, products and services, competitive positions, growth opportunities, plans and objectives of management for future operations, as well as statements that include words such as "anticipate," "if," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "could," "should," "will," and other similar expressions are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control, which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from anticipated results, performance, or achievements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include those set forth in our Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2013, and more recent reports filed with the SEC. We undertake no obligation (and expressly disclaims any such obligation) to update or alter such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Hipcricket Media Contact:
Adam Curtis
Abel Communications
adam@abelcommunications.com
(443) 869-2197 ext. 142
Investor Relations Contact:
James Carbonara
Hayden IR
james@haydenir.com or ir@hipcricket.com
(646) 755-7412
YTH Contact:
(510) 835-9400
live@yth.org
