from DSSResources.comNew rock the vote mobile application helps voters identify their ideal presidential candidate matchLOS ANGELES and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Aug. 13, 2004 -- Today, Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) and Rock the Vote announced the debut of the new Rock the Vote Mobile Find Your Candidate application, a first-of-its-kind wireless questionnaire that assists voters in making the right choice for them when it comes to picking a leader in November. As the presidential election draws near, the new application, which merges the latest in wireless technology with a topical survey, represents the most current Rock the Vote Mobile initiative designed to encourage young adults to vote in 2004. To experience the new Rock the Vote Mobile Find Your Candidate application, consumers can simply download the application to a Java(TM) technology-enabled mobile handset or follow the questionnaire via a WAP interface. Questions posed in the survey focus on substantial social and political issues at the forefront of this year's campaign including war, taxes and the environment. Responses are weighed and, following the completion of the questionnaire, participants are presented with the name of the major party candidate who most closely aligns with their views. "With the launch of the Find Your Candidate application, the Rock the Vote Mobile initiative continues to empower young voters to take an active role in the upcoming election," said Kathleen Finato, Senior Director of Marketing for Motorola, Inc. "The application provides individuals with a new vehicle to obtain and interpret valuable information to encourage active participation in our country's election process." "Find Your Candidate is an excellent application to help inform and mobilize the young wireless generation as they make their choice for the next President of the United States," said Jehmu Greene, Rock the Vote President and CEO. "Young people are constantly on the go, and Rock the Vote Mobile provides them the tools they need to stay informed in this election season." Pricing and Availability The Rock the Vote Mobile Find Your Candidate application is available for download now on http://www.rtvmo.com. The application is free of charge to all Rock the Vote Mobile participants. Call and/or data charges may apply and your phone must be capable of text messaging. Consumers interested in getting involved in Rock the Vote Mobile can opt- in to the program at the campaign Web site at http://www.rockthevote.com/mobile or by texting ROCKME from their mobile handset to RTMVO. Participation in Rock the Vote Mobile is free of charge. Call and/or data charges may apply and your phone must be capable of text messaging. About Rock the Vote Mobile A collaborative effort between Rock the Vote and Motorola, Rock the Vote Mobile is an initiative to engage, inform and motivate young voters to become loud participants in the 2004 election through the fusion of election year grassroots initiatives, wireless technology and pop culture. By encouraging young adults to opt-in at http://www.rockthevote.com/mobile, this campaign seeks to provide a wireless pulse of young Americans on crucial political issues via the convenience of mobile phones, with an ultimate goal of mobilizing 20,000,000 young voters this November. About Motorola Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) is a global leader in wireless, broadband and automotive communications technologies that help make life smarter, safer, simpler, synchronized and fun. Sales in 2003 were US$27.1 billion. Motorola creates innovative technological solutions that benefit people at home, at work and on the move. The company also is a progressive corporate citizen dedicated to operating ethically, protecting the environment and supporting the communities in which it does business. For more information: http://www.motorola.com. MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. SOURCE Motorola, Inc. Web Site: http://www.motorola.com |