December 13, 2007

AIS Media Inc. CEO, Thomas Harpointner, was interviewed by Ames Tribune to discuss what consumers should be on the look out for while shopping online this holiday season. His statements included:

"Cyber Monday" also kicked off what is expected to be the largest e-commerce holiday season ever. Web sites are expected to generate an estimated $30 billion in sales between "Cyber Monday" and Christmas day compared to nearly $25 billion in 2006, said Thomas Harpointner, CEO of AIS Media, an e-business solutions provider.

But whether you are an old pro to shopping online or a newbie, there are a few things everybody needs to know before they voyage out into cyberspace this holiday season with their credit card in hand and willingness to divulge personal information in exchange for holiday cheer.

Avoid identity theft
"When shopping online, there are great deals to be had," Harpointner said. "But with those big deals, also comes the risk of getting ripped off."

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About AIS Media
AIS Media, Inc. is an award-winning developer and marketer of proprietary Web applications and professional Web services aimed to meet the needs of small and medium-size businesses. Specific AIS Media products include Excerpo® Storefront (http://www.ExcerpoStorefront.com) and Excerpo® Mail (http://www.ExcerpoMail.com), which enables businesses to conduct e-commerce and run permission-based email marketing programs, respectively. Professional services include interactive media, web site development, credit card merchant services, search engine optimization (SEO) and managed hosting. AIS Media markets its services directly and through its global network of certified partners. For more information on AIS Media’s services and to locate a partner, visit www.aismedia.com

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