http://www.PR.com/ Latest news releases from PR.com for Wattpad Inc. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:57:15 -0500 © 2012 PR Worldwide, Inc. 60 en-us http://www.PR.com/images/logo_white.jpg http://www.PR.com/ 68 69 PR.com provides Free Press Release Distribution, & is a unique Directory of Businesses, Products, Services, & Jobs - in all industries. Find Full Company Profiles. http://www.pr.com/press-release/256317 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 03:00:00 -0400 Wattpad has partnered with major self publishing companies Smashwords, Bubok and Lulu. In recognition of the effort self-published authors invest into their social networking and promotional activities, Wattpad is launching a new Self-Published Writers Program, creating additional value for authors who include Wattpad in their online marketing efforts. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/256317 Wattpad Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/250496 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:45:00 -0400 Wattpad, the world’s largest ebook community announces new partnership with Bubok, the leading self-publishing service for authors writing in Spanish. Each month, writers from around the world visit Wattpad online and through Wattpad mobile apps to upload their stories, interact with readers, receive feedback and promote their work to millions of readers. Now, Bubok authors may connect their work with Wattpad's [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/250496 Wattpad Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/248283 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:32:00 -0400 To celebrate the Android launch, science fiction publishers Tor.com and Wattpad have joined forces to bring readers four award nominated short stories. First Flight by Mary Robinette Kowal, Eros, Philia, Agape and A Memory of Wind by Rachel Swirsky, and Overtime by Charles Strosscan can all be found for free on Wattpad's site and mobile devices. Readers will also benefit from full access to Wattpad’s catalogue of [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/248283 Wattpad Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/244789 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:30:00 -0400 Since launching the 2010 Watty Awards, Wattpad's annual writing contest, thousands of writers have submitted entries, casting their favorite celebrities to play original characters. Taylor Lautner is by far the most popular actor from the Twilight series to appear in the awards, followed by Dakota Fanning. Unlike traditional fan fiction, the authors have created stories that are completely their own and used the Twilight [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/244789 Wattpad Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/244695 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:15:00 -0400 Wattpad, the world’s most popular ebook community, and Smashwords, the leading ebook publishing and distribution platform, have announced a partnership that will open up new publishing opportunities for thousands of indie authors. Readers on Wattpad comment on a story once every seven seconds, providing a platform for writers looking to increase their presence and fan base. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/244695 Wattpad Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/240112 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:05:00 -0400 During the MTV Movie Awards on June 6th, Wattpad joined thousands of fans on Twitter to chat about the show and announce The Watty Awards. This year, the Watty Awards have tons of new categories and will give writers the opportunity to create a dream cast to play the characters in their stories. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/240112 Wattpad Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/237429 Fri, 28 May 2010 08:59:00 -0400 Wattpad has responded to the increase in mobile ereadership by adding several upgrades to its iPhone, iTouch and iPad application. Just in time for the International release of the iPad, readers can now access their favorite ebooks using Wattpad's improved app. As ebooks evolve into multimedia experiences, with embedded imagery, video elements and songs, the new Wattpad app for iPhone/iPad has made it simpler for ereaders [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/237429 Wattpad Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/236088 Tue, 25 May 2010 15:30:00 -0400 Wattpad, the world's leading ebook community, has released its 2010 First Quarter Metrics Report. This report details the ebook consumption habits of subscribers from over 160 countries. Wattpad's report provides cutting edge research on the rapidly growing ebook industry. Wattpad’s research shows an increase in the number of users accessing ebooks from their mobile devices. The report also discusses the correlation [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/236088 Wattpad Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/224170 Sat, 03 Apr 2010 03:00:00 -0400 Wattpad, the world’s most popular ebook community, today announces immediate availability of its popular mobile application for the Apple iPad. “iPad is one of the most anticipated products since the iPhone,” said Allen Lau, CEO of Wattpad. “Today we are unveiling our latest creation simultaneously with iPad’s general availability.” Wattpad for iPad is specifically optimized by making [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/224170 Wattpad Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/218246 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:05:00 -0500 Wattpad Ebook “The War Against Them: A Zombie Novel” Published by Living Dead Press. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/218246 Wattpad Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/217923 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:00 -0500 In January, Wattpad - the world’s most popular ebook community - partnered with Evan Marshall - literary agent, bestselling mystery novelist, and co-author with Martha Jewett of The Marshall Plan(R) Novel Writing Software – and launched the "Best Mystery/Suspense Novel in 10,000 Words or Less" Contest. The contest is in celebration of publication in March 2010 of Dark Alley, the third book in Evan's [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/217923 Wattpad Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/213785 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:00:00 -0500 Wattpad, the world’s most popular ebook community, today announces an ebook distribution agreement with Sony Electronics. A selection of top unique Wattpad titles will be available on Sony’s Reader Store starting today. “We are very excited to bring popular Wattpad titles to new audiences,” said Allen Lau, CEO and Co-founder of Wattpad. “We will continue to provide more titles to the Reader [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/213785 Wattpad Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/210928 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:00:00 -0500 Android was the fastest growing while iPhone’s domination continued. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/210928 Wattpad Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/210530 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:00:00 -0500 Contest Winning Title Has Over a Million Reads; New Contest Aims to Help Earthquake Victims. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/210530 Wattpad Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/208880 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:00:00 -0500 Wattpad to be Available on the New Apple Device in March 2010. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/208880 Wattpad Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/207617 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:00:00 -0500 “The Wattpad Marketplace on Lulu.com” Helps Wattpad Writers Print, Sell and Promote Their Works [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/207617 Wattpad Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/204094 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 07:00:00 -0500 Share Your Written Work and Win One of Four Copies of The Marshall Plan® Novel Writing Software [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/204094 Wattpad Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/203504 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:00:00 -0500 The World’s Most Popular Ebook Community Poised for Exponential Growth with New Investment. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/203504 Wattpad Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/188184 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0400 iPhone continues to dominate smartphone ebook usage, Blackberry reduces the gap to the front [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/188184 Wattpad Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/181536 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:28:00 -0400 New EPUB Support Paves the Way for Vast Amounts of New Content. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/181536 Wattpad Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/178582 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0400 New Version of Widely Popular “YouTube For Ebook” is Now Available on the App Store. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/178582 Wattpad Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/172346 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:00:00 -0400 Widely Popular “YouTube For Ebook” is Featured on Nokia Ovi Store’s Front Page. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/172346 Wattpad Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/171031 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Share Your Written Work and Win $1,000 Cash Plus Other Prizes. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/171031 Wattpad Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/161693 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:11:00 -0400 Widely Popular “YouTube For Ebook” is Now Available on Android Marketplace. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/161693 Wattpad Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/155548 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:01:00 -0400 iPhone dominates US ebook usage while Nokia still dominates the rest of the world. [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/155548 Wattpad Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/150491 Fri, 08 May 2009 03:00:00 -0400 Open Ebook Initiative Enables Mobile Operators and Device Manufacturers to Turn Their Entire Device Portfolio Into Powerful, Kindle-like ebook Readers [PR.com] http://www.pr.com/press-release/150491 Wattpad Inc.