Acupuncture Today and Ultimate You Team to Provide Acupuncture Services and Information to Millions Via ABC, NBC and Other Major Media Companies!
In a recently signed agreement, Acupuncture Today will provide the acupuncture and Oriental medicine content for the websites of ABC and NBC television stations as well as ABC, Citadel and Clear Channel radio station websites. According to the agreement, Acupuncture Today will provide important news and information about all aspects of acupuncture and Oriental medicine to an estimated seven million unique visitors each month.
The ability to reach millions of viewers and listeners was made possible by Ultimate You, a marketing company that is quickly developing the largest network of content-rich multi-media websites in the country. Ultimate You is responsible for the content on websites supporting the corporately owned, local stations of ABC television, NBC television, ABC radio, and Citadel Communications.
Ultimate You is very interested in all aspects of alternative health; they have specifically included sections for this information, along with a directory and marketing services for massage acupuncturists:
"We strongly believe in the value of acupuncture and Asian healing. This is why every website in our network contains a special channel that will feature the latest news and information about acupuncture provided by Acupuncture Today. As part of our commitment to the profession, we have created a single provider directory that will be featured on all of the websites. This way, a listed Asian healing provider has exposure to interested consumers across the country in addition to their own community."
- Kevin Gardner, President - Ultimate You.
Ultimate You's network of television and radio station websites is growing at a steady rate. Each website follows a format that provides millions of visitors with information on all aspects of health. In their efforts to fulfill the need for Asian healing content, they sought Acupuncture Today's publisher, MPAmedia:
"While some may see us as two competing web companies, this is not how we see it. There is a tremendous synergy that can happen when companies like ours and Ultimate You work together. The most important benefit to this synergy is that millions of people will learn and become aware of the benefits of acupuncture and Asian healing for their overall health. By matching our content to their provider directory, UltimateYou gives every therapist the opportunity to enjoy maximum exposure to those most interested in Asian healing."
- Don Petersen, Acupuncture Today publisher.
In addition to content, the Ultimate You websites will also encourage interested consumers to subscribe to an e-mail health newsletter, currently being developed by Acupuncture Today. The newsletter is being designed to provide monthly news and information that will serve as a reminder of the benefits of acupuncture and all aspects of Asian healing.
There is a nominal monthly fee to be featured on Ultimate You's network of over 100 websites. Acupuncturists who would like more information about this opportunity should contact Mark Rinehart at 1-888-703-0077.
A list of the current television and radio stations included in Ultimate You's network:
| Call Letters: | Station Name: | Website: |
| Alabama - Birmingham | ||
| WVTM-TV | NBC Channel 13 | www.nbc13.com |
| WRAX* | 107.7 FM | www.wrax.com |
| WYSF* | 94.5 FM | www.softrock945.com |
| WZRR* | 99.5 FM | www.wzrr.com |
| Arkansas - Little Rock | ||
| KVLO | 102.9 K-Love | www.k-love.com |
| KURB | B98.5 | www.b98.com |
| KLAL | Alice 107.7 | www.alice1077.com |
| KIPR* | 92.3 FM | www.power923.com |
| KOKY* | 102.1 FM | www.koky.com |
| KARN* | 92 AM/102.5 FM/107.1 FM | www.920karn.com |
| California - Fresno | ||
| KFSN-TV | ABC Channel 30 | www.kfsn.com |
| Los Angeles | ||
| KNBC-TV | NBC Channel 4 | www.nbc4la.com |
| Modesto | ||
| KHOP | Planet 95 | www.khop.com |
| KATM | Kat Country 103 | www.cat103.com |
| KDJK/ KHKK* | The Hawk 103.9 FM / 104.1 | www.104thehawk.com |
| KESP* | 730 AM | www.espnradio970.com |
| San Diego | ||
| KNSD-TV | NBC Channel 7/39 | www.nbc739.com |
| Colorado Colorado Springs | ||
| KKMG | 98.9 Magic FM | www.989magicfm.com |
| KKFM | 98.1 FM | www.kkfm.com |
| KSPZ* | 92.9 FM | www.oldies929.com |
| KVOR* | 740 AM | www.kvor.com |
| KUBL* | 1300 AM | (to be determined) |
| Connecticut Hartford | ||
| WVIT-TV | NBC Channel 30 | www.nbc30.com |
| District of Columbia - Washington | ||
| WRC-TV | NBC Channel 4 | www.nbc4.com |
| WRQX | MIX 107.3 FM | www.mix1073fm.com |
| WJZW | SMOOTH JAZZ 105.9 | www.smoothjazz1059.com |
| WMAL | NEWS/TALK AM 630 | www.wmal.com |
| Florida - Miami | ||
| WTVJ-TV | NBC Channel 6 | www.nbc6.net |
| Illinois - Chicago | ||
| WMAQ-TV | NBC Channel 5 | www.nbc5.com |
| WLS-TV | ABC Channel 7 | www.abc7chicago.com |
| Maine - Portland | ||
| WTPN | The Point 98.9 | www.989thepoint.com |
| WHOM | 94.9 WHOM | www.whom949.com |
| WJBQ | Q 97.9 | www.wjbq.com |
| WBLM* | 102.9 FM | www.wblm.com |
| WCYI / WCYY* | 3.9 FM / 94.3 FM | www.wcyy.com |
| Michigan - Flint | ||
| WJRT-TV | ABC Channel 12 | www.wjrt.com |
| Lansing | ||
| WVFN* | 730 AM | www.730amthefan.com |
| WJIM* | 97.5 FM | www.oldies975.com |
| WJIM* | 1240 AM | www.newstalk1240.com |
| WMMQ* | 94.9 FM | www.wmmq.com |
| WFMK* | 99.1 FM | www.wfmk.com |
| WITL* | 100.7 FM | www.witl.com |
| Saginaw | ||
| WIOG | 102.5 WIOG | www.wiog.com |
| WHNN* | 96.1 FM | www.whnn.com |
| WKZQ* | 93.3 FM | www.z93kqz.com |
| WILZ/WYLZ* | 104.5 FM / 100.9 FM | www.wheelz.fm |
| Minnesota - Minneapolis & St. Paul | ||
| QRS* | 92 KQRS | www.92kqrs.com |
| V105* | FM Twin Cities Groove | www.v105.com |
| KXXR* | 93 X | www.93x.com |
| Nevada - Las Vegas | ||
| KFMS | KISS 101.9 | www.kfms.com |
| KSNE | Sunny 106.5 | www.ksne.com |
| KWNR | New Country KWNR 95.5 | www.kwnr.com |
| KQOL | KQOL 93.1 | www.kqol.com |
| New Hampshire - Portsmouth | ||
| WPKQ/WOKQ* | 103.7 FM / 97.5 FM | www.wokq.com |
| WSAK/WSHK* | 102.1 FM / 105.3 FM | www.shark1053.com |
| New Mexico - Albuquerque | ||
| KRST | 92.3 KRST | www.92.3krst.com |
| KMGA | 99.5 Magic FM | www.99.5magicfm.com |
| KKOB | KKOB 93.3 FM / 770 AM | www.kkobfm.com |
| KNML* | 610 AM | www.610thesportsanimal.com |
| KTZO* | 103.3 FM | www.1033thezone.com |
| KHFM* | 95.5 FM | www.khfm.com |
| KTBL* | 1050 AM | www.1050kbull.com |
| KBZ * | 96.3 FM | www.963thebuzzard.com |
| New York - Buffalo | ||
| WEDG* | 103.3 FM | www.wedg.com |
| WGRF* | 96.9 FM | www.97rock.com |
| WHTT* | 104.1 FM | www.oldies104.com |
| New York City | ||
| WNBC-TV | NBC Channel 4 | www.newschannel4.com |
| WABC-TV | ABC Channel 7 | www.wabc.com |
| North Carolina - Raleigh | ||
| WNCN-TV | NBC Channel 17 | www.nbc17.com |
| WTVD-TV | ABC Channel 11 | www.wtvd.com |
| Ohio - Columbus | ||
| WCMH-TV | NBC Channel 4 | www.nbc4columbus.com |
| Toledo | ||
| WTVG-TV | ABC Channel 13 | www.13abc.com |
| Oklahoma - Oklahoma City | ||
| KATT | KATT Rock 100.5 | www.katt.com |
| KKWD | WILD 97.9 | www.wild979.com |
| KYIS | KISS 98.9 | www.kyis.com |
| WWLS* | 640 AM / 104.9 FM | www.thesportsanimal.com |
| Pennsylvania - Allentown/Bethlehem | ||
| WCTO* | 96.1 FM | www.catcountry96.com |
| WLEV* | 100.7 FM | www.wlev.com |
| Charlestown | ||
| WTMA* | 1250 AM | www.wtma.com |
| WNKT* | 107.5 FM | www.catcountry1075.com |
| WSSX* | 95.1 FM | www.95sx.com |
| WSUY* | 96.9 FM | www.sunny969.com |
| WTMZ* | 910 AM | www.910thezone.com |
| WXTC* | 1390 AM | www.heaven1390.com |
| WWWZ* | 93.3 FM | www.z93jamz.com |
| WMGL* | 101.7 FM | www.magic1017.com |
| Philadelphia | ||
| WCAU-TV | NBC Channel 10 | www.nbc10.com |
| WPVI-TV | ABC Channel 6 | www.wpvi.com |
| Rhode Island - East Providence | ||
| WWLI | Lite Rock 105 | www.lite105.com |
| WPRO | 92 Pro FM | www.92profm.com |
| WSKO* | 790 AM | www.790thescore.com |
| WZRA / WZRI* | 99.7 FM / 100.3 FM | www.z100providence.com |
| WPRO* | 630 AM | www.630wpro.com |
| Providence & New Bedford | ||
| WJAR-TV | NBC Channel 10 | www.nbc10wjar.com |
| Tennessee - Knoxville | ||
| WIVK | WIVK 107.7 | www.wivk.com |
| WSMJ* | 98.7 FM | www.wsmj.net |
| WNOX* | 990 AM / 99.1 FM | www.newstalk99.com |
| Texas - Dallas | ||
| KXAS-TV | NBC Channel 5 | www.nbc5i.com |
| WBAP | News/Talk 820 | www.wbap.com |
| KMEO | Memories 96.7 | www.kmeo.com |
| KSCS | 96.3 KSCS The Country Leader | www.kscs.com |
| ESPN | ESPN 103.3 FM | www.espn1033.com |
| Utah - Salt Lake City | ||
| KBEE | B98.7 | www.b987.com |
| KBER | KBER 101.1 | www.kber.com |
| KENZ | 107.5 The End | www.1075.com |
| KUBL | KBULL 93 (93.3) | www.kbull93.com |
| KFNZ | 1320 All Sports | www.1320kfan.com |
* Denotes those stations whose websites are currently being developed. Ultimate You will be adding an additional 34 television markets by September 15, so if you did not see your market in the broadcast list about, please call Mark Rinehart at 1-888-703-0077.
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