15 months after partnering with Microsoft on URGE,
MTV has decided to cut its ties with Microsoft and cast its lot with with RealNetworks and Verizon.
At a news conference this morning, MTV and RealNetworks announced Rhapsody America, a new joint venture between the two companies with Verizon Wireless supporting the
mobile platform.
Rhapsody America does not have a launch date or pricing plan yet. Toffler did say that the new company will kick off integrated marketing during the live telecast of the Video Music Awards on September 9.