| 7th February - Nokia is taking
the The Recording Academy® and the 50th Annual GRAMMY® Awards 'global
and mobile' by offering GRAMMY Award winning music and video programming to Nokia
customers around the world. "The GRAMMY Awards are synonymous with
the best in entertainment," said Tero Ojanpera, Executive Vice President
and head of the Nokia Entertainment and Communities business. "For the 50th
Anniversary of the Awards, we are excited to offer the best of the Awards in exclusive
video programming via the Nokia Video Centre, Medeo and other entertainment channels
to millions of Nokia device owners around the world." GRAMMY Award-winning
music is also planned to be available for download from the Nokia Music Store
as well as preloaded on selected Nokia devices in key markets. "As
mobile devices are becoming full fledged entertainment centers, The Recording
Academy is thrilled to work with Nokia to deliver a GRAMMY experience to music
fans wherever they are," said Evan Greene, Chief Marketing Officer of The
Recording Academy. "Fans around the world have a passion for the GRAMMY Awards
and our relationship with Nokia highlights our commitment to reaching out to music
lovers everywhere." About Nokia Nokia is the world leader in mobility,
driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications
industries. Nokia makes a wide range of mobile devices and provides people with
experiences in music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games and business
mobility through these devices. Nokia also provides equipment, solutions and services
for communications networks. About The Recording Academy Established
in 1957, the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc., also known
as The Recording Academy, is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers
and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition
and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY
Awards, The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development,
cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs - including
the creation of the national public education campaign What's The Download®
(www.whatsthedownload.com). For more information about The Academy, please visit
www.grammy.com. Back
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