PRISMIQ and Snapfish Partner to Bring Online Photo Sharing and Printing to the Living Room

Strategic Insights -

San Mateo, Calif.-based PRISMIQ, Inc., a leader in networked entertainment devices and software, and Snapfish, the leading online photo service, have announced a strategic partnership to enable PRISMIQ customers to access Snapfish's online photo sharing and printing services directly from their TVs. This partnership aims to bring the convenience of online photo sharing and printing to the living room, making it easier for consumers to view, share, and print their digital photos.

Key Takeaways:

  • The partnership between PRISMIQ and Snapfish will enable PRISMIQ customers to access Snapfish's online photo sharing and printing services directly from their TVs.
  • PRISMIQ customers will receive 15 free 4x6 digital camera prints from Snapfish and can develop one roll of film for free by signing up at http://www.snapfish.com/PRISMIQ.
  • The partnership will also provide PRISMIQ customers with free online photo sharing and unlimited free storage for all of their digital photos.
  • Snapfish has 7 million members and over 200 million images online, making it the fastest growing website on the Internet.
  • Snapfish has received the prestigious 2003 Rising Star Award at the 7th Annual Webby Awards for demonstrating the fastest growth on the Internet.
  • PRISMIQ's entertainment gateway products, including the PRISMIQ MediaPlayer and the PRISMIQ MediaPlayer/Recorder, will be showcased at the 2004 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
  • The partnership is a strategic move by both companies to extend existing PC-centric and Internet-based services into the living room for consumers and service providers.

Statistics:

  • 15 free 4x6 digital camera prints available to PRISMIQ customers upon signing up at http://www.snapfish.com/PRISMIQ.
  • 7 million members and over 200 million images online for Snapfish.
  • 200 million images online, with an additional 10 million images added every week.
  • 98% of Snapfish customers recommend the service to friends.
  • Snapfish has been rated the number one online photo service in surveys from PC Data.
  • Snapfish offers film-quality prints on Kodak paper for as low as 19 cents each.
  • $2.99 per roll for developing film and receiving a full set of prints on Kodak paper, plus online sharing and storage.

Sources:

  • PR Newswire: "PRISMIQ, Inc. and Snapfish Announce Strategic Partnership" (January 8, 2004)
  • Snapfish: http://www.snapfish.com/
  • PRISMIQ, Inc.: http://www.prismiq.com/
  • PC Data: "Snapfish rated number one online photo service"
  • Popular Photography: "Snapfish receives top quality ratings"
  • Yahoo! Internet Life: "Snapfish receives top quality ratings"
  • Webby Awards: "2003 Rising Star Award"