ABC STUDIOS’ AND FX NETWORK NAME VIP TO RUN THE COLLECTIBLE AUCTIONS PROGRAM FOR THE HIT TELEVISION SHOW ‘DIRT’
(October 2008) ABC Studios, a leading producer of television programming, and FX Networks, a producer of award winning television programming, have engaged VIP to handle its collectible auctions for the hit television show ‘Dirt. This arrangement will make it possible for Alias fans to find and bid on props and wardrobe items worn or used by their favorite characters, including Courteney Cox. These one of a kind items will be offered via weekly auctions at www.dirtauctions.com.
“ABC Studios and FX Network recognize that the loyal fans of the television show were instrumental in Dirt’s critical success and felt that making these items available was a way to reward their loyalty and support,” said Mark Kaminky, Managing Director of VIP. “The high quality of the designer items being offered will make the auctions very appealing , as will the connection to the amazing cast, including Courteney Cox.“
About VIP
VIP (www.vippartnership.com) is the leading provider of affinity based programs for entertainment properties broadcast and distributed by major media companies such as ABC, CBS, NBC Universal, Twentieth Century Fox, Paramount, FX Network and Liberty Media. VIP’s turnkey programs allow media companies to reach their fans in an interactive manner that builds fan awareness, loyalty and revenue. Since its inception in 2001, VIP has deployed its fan programs, including fan stores, custom fan merchandise, fan clubs and collectible prop and wardrobe auctions to create profitable connections among entertainment entities and their fans. VIP’s fan auctions are the top rated entertainment collectible auctions with a 100% satisfaction rating on eBay and thousands of successful offerings. These weekly auctions can be found at www.vipfanauctions.com.
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