Handmark Adds Two Million New Mobile Users in First Quarter Expanding Its App Network

Handmark announced that it has added more than two million users across Handmark-powered mobile properties in the first quarter of 2010.

These mobile properties include both Handmark-branded mobile apps, such as Pocket Express and TweetCaster, one of the top Twitter apps for Android and BlackBerry smartphones, as well as more than 100 mobile apps it powers for leading publishing and media brands worldwide.

Today’s news reinforces the company’s leadership in creating valuable, top-quality mobile experiences, enabling customers to have instant access to their favorite magazines, newspapers and online content anytime, anywhere. Handmark already has millions of customers actively using its mobile properties in more than 100 countries around the world, across 1,400 devices on 360 operators.

“This momentum in just three months signals accelerating growth in mobile application adoption and is a testament to the quality of the applications we deliver,” said Paul Reddick, Handmark CEO. “It’s a great start to an exciting year where we will continue to deliver rich mobile applications that connect mobile audiences with their favorite sources of information and entertainment.”

Leading media brands and publishers continue to select Handmark based on its proven ability to develop and execute end-to-end mobile solutions. Handmark supports development across all the major mobile platforms, e-Readers and tablet devices, as well as strategic distribution, monetization and on-going innovation. The company’s unique Mobile App Network drives discovery and unique monetization opportunities for its partners.

Handmark announced earlier this year it expects to support mobile applications for hundreds of brands in 2010, adding millions of new users each month. To learn more about Handmark or to see examples of brands the company supports, visit www.handmarkmobileapps.com