BMG has reached a licensing agreement with Zingy that allows the wireless media company to license and distribute master recordings for use as ringtones. Among the songs available in the deal are tunes from Justin Timberlake, OutKast and Sarah McLachlan. The deal involves BMG’s catalog as well.
Zingy customers can download the recordings directly through their mobile devices or via computer.
The companies say that as part of the deal, New York-based Zingy will develop a series of mobile promotions to support BMG releases.
The ringtones will be available through Zingy’s distribution network, which includes Microsoft’s MSN, AOL and MTV. Customers can browse and download the contect through their mobile device or computer.
