Ping! Zine Launches Digital Magazine For IPad

Online, June 22, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Ping! Zine, the longest-running and most widely read print magazine for the Web hosting industry, today launched an innovative digital version of its magazine for iPad and other mobile devices, offering original articles, current news and other exclusive interactive features.

Ping! Zine Digital, which will be published monthly and is unique from the company's traditional print magazine, will enable subscribers to read and interact with content, access rich multimedia, and share articles and videos with friends. Like the print magazine, there will be no cost to subscribers.

In partnership with Yudu.com, Ping! Zine plans to broaden its digital footprint in the coming months. In addition to its application for Apple's iPad, similar applications are being developed for iPhone and Android-based devices, which includes mobile phones, tablets, and even televisions. A Blackberry application is also available. Ultimately, the new platforms will enable Ping! Zine to be a much stronger magazine.

"Ping! Zine has been long-time supporter of the print industry because printed publications are easily portable, easy to read, and not restricted by computer access. That won't change. But with last year's launch of the iPad, it has become clear that there are many ways we can improve the reader experience with digital publishing. We are able to improve quality, broaden our reach, and deliver new types of content by using a digital publishing platform, and the feedback we have received so far has been overwhelmingly positive," said Keith Duncan, Ping! Zine Publisher.

With the launch of its digital magazine, Ping! Zine will continue publishing its flagship print edition. Users can download the free iPad app at http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/ping-zine-web-hosting-magazine/id411673879?mt=8 and download the free Blackberry app at http://store.ovi.com/content/44173.

About Ping! Zine

Founded in 2002, Ping! Zine Web Hosting Magazine is the longest-running and most widely read print magazine for the web hosting industry, with over 50,000 active readers. Its audience includes Web hosting consumers, industry professionals, and business leaders. For more information about Ping! Zine, please visit http://www.pingzine.com/.