Virgin Mobile

Virgin Mobile USA Provides Selected Preliminary Results and Guidance for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2007

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:31:52 +0000

WARREN, N.J., Feb. 4 -- Virgin Mobile USA (NYSE: VM), a leading national provider of wireless services with no annual contracts, announced today selected preliminary subscriber information and financial guidance for the fourth quarter and full year 2007. Each of the results reported are preliminary and subject to completion of full audited financial statements for the periods referenced.

In the fourth quarter 2007, the Company expects to report net customer additions of approximately 210,000, bringing the total number of net additions for 2007 to approximately 512,000. Customer additions during the quarter reflect the company's goal to attract and retain high value customers with positive return on investment. Having just passed its fifth anniversary in 2007, Virgin Mobile USA ended the year with 5,085,886 customers. » read more »

Virgin Mobile USA Names Bob Stohrer Chief Marketing Officer

admin — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:18:35 +0000

WARREN, N.J., Jan. 16 -- Virgin Mobile USA, Inc. (NYSE: VM) today announced that Bob Stohrer, currently Vice President of Brand & Integrated Marketing, has been tapped as the company's new Chief Marketing Officer. Stohrer will take on this role as Howard Handler, who has served as CMO since Virgin Mobile's launch, leaves the company.

Handler and Stohrer joined the no-contract wireless service in 2003. Both have been instrumental in driving its growth from a start-up MVNO to one of the nation's top 10 wireless providers, with a customer base of nearly five million. Following several years of impressive growth as well as the recent completion of the company's initial public offering, Handler has decided to take the next step in his career.

"Howard has been one of the key architects of Virgin Mobile USA, helping to guide and shape many aspects of the company over the last five years," said Dan Schulman, CEO of Virgin Mobile USA. "I wish him the very best of luck in the next phase of his career." » read more »

Ticketmaster Announces The Launch Of New Mobile Ticketing Service

admin — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:40:08 +0000

Ticketmaster is launching a new ticket delivery service, MobileTicket at the much anticipated V Festival Australia in 2008. Virgin Mobile customers purchasing tickets to V Festivals in Sydney, The Gold Coast, Melbourne and Perth will be the first to benefit from the new service that enables customers to receive their tickets on their mobile phone. Expecting a huge response from music fans, the line up for the 2008 V Festival will include The Smashing Pumpkins, Duran Duran, The Jesus & Mary Chain, Mika and more. For full line up details visit Ticketmaster.com.au.

MobileTicket offers the ultimate in convenience and security to customers, eliminating the need to wait for postal delivery or queue at the box office. Customers can choose the service as a delivery option online at Ticketmaster.com.au and a 2D unique barcode is generated and sent within 24 hours of purchase. Front of house staff at the V Festival venues will have the ability to scan the customer’s mobile phone display screen with special hand held scanners using AccessManager, Ticketmaster’s access control solution. » read more »

Virgin Mobile USA on a Roll With Newest Handset: MARBL by Kyocera Wireless

admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:25:27 +0000

MARBL Offers Host of Fun Wireless Features in Sleek Clamshell Design

Virgin Mobile USA is on a roll with yet another "must-have" handset for its style-savvy yet value-conscious youthful customer base this April. Sleek and stylish with two-toned black-on-black accents, MARBL by Kyocera Wireless packs a range of great features into a slim clamshell design with structured lines and rounded keys for easy texting.

Available at leading retailers nationwide and online at www.virginmobileusa.com, MARBL offers all of the essentials including a bright color display, internal antenna, text messaging capabilities, room for hundreds of contacts and a two-way speakerphone. Intuitive in design and low in price at $29.99, MARBL joins such popular Virgin Mobile handsets as the Switch_Back and Slice with Web browsing, access to search and social networking sites, and relevant, entertaining mobile content including pre-loaded wallpapers, Superphonic ringtones and fast-paced games. » read more »