Friendfinder Inc welcomes Harvey Kaplan as its Mobile Champion
 

PALO ALTO, Calif. - The rumors are true: Harvey Kaplan has joined the staff at FriendFinder Inc. In his new capacity as mobile champion (which is his official title, according to FriendFinder Marketing Director Legendary Lars), Kaplan will define and develop opportunities in the mobile realm for both FriendFinder and Streamray Inc.


FriendFinder, a division of Various Inc., operates a number of dating sites in both the mainstream and adult markets and an associated affiliate program. Streamray operates live-cam communities and an associated affiliate program.

?It?s all true,? Kaplan told AVNOnline.com on Wednesday. ?My first official day here was March 13. FriendFinder brought me in to champion their entry into the mobile environment.?

According to Kaplan, FriendFinder is developing a proprietary dating application for the mobile space that will translate all of the functionality of the company?s popular dating websites to the small screen. Initially, the company plans to offer the mobile products off-deck via a Web interface, but FriendFinder hopes to migrate the solution to carrier decks worldwide in the near future. Because many of FriendFinder?s offerings are not sexually explicit ? consisting primarily of soft-core photos, profiles, and text messages ? the company feels its services are a natural match for mobile carriers? needs.

The FriendFinder mobile initiative should be operating in full swing by summer, both Kaplan and Lars said.

?We brought Harvey in to take the FriendFinder strategy to another level and research new opportunities,? Lars said. ?Harvey is known as ?the man? when it comes to mobile strategies and solutions. We?re super-happy to have him on board, and we expect great things from him.?

Lars also said FriendFinder and Streamray (at which he serves as president) are ?exploring all aspects of mobile ? not just dating and cams. We?re on a fast track with this. Cams.com will be migrating to mobile, as well, offering live webcam interaction on the mobile phone ? chat, video, everything.?

Prior to joining FriendFinder, Kaplan served as executive vice president for strategic business development at adult Video-on-Demand powerhouse AEBN.

?Originally I was supposed to be there on a three-month contract as the director of mobile operations for Xobile [AEBN?s mobile subsidiary],? Kaplan said of his previous employment. ?I was there almost two years, and now Xobile has a globally recognized brand. I plan to do the same thing for FriendFinder. That?s my passion: taking concepts from the cradle to success.?

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Good stuff Harvey & Lars.

The future is looking good :)

Thanks Jason, looking forward to working on more deals with you as well !


This market is on fire, and about to explode :)

So does this mean AFF will start offering VOD :-)

Jay

heh its far too early for me , i thought you said a "MOBILE CHAPLAIN"

Ahh the future just keeps getting brighter, eh Lars? :)

Congrats to the parties involed :)

Harvey, it was great meeting you and partying during 3GSM here in Barcelona. Congratulations on your new role. Everyone at NoCreditCard.com is excited to see where you help take FriendFinder on mobile and we look forward to working with you guys soon. See you in Phoenix baby! :thumbsup

Welcome aboard Harvey.

Big Harv I will miss our cuddle sessions in Charlotte. Good luck to you in Cali.

That place is turning into the Hall of Justice... filled with superheroes. Bravo!

They could use him on Big Church :1orglaugh

I concur...

Harvey, I do believe we have some nice conversations to look forward to :thumbsup

Interesting .. Good luck to all concerned :thumbsup

Welcome! I can't wait to see what you can do for us. It all sounds so exciting. :)

OK I guess..... You know I have got nothing but love for ya Hal!

Thank you Brother, I miss ya already! But I love AFF and Cali!

The harv man is mucho caliente

Congrats guys. I have known Harvey for years and he is an awesome addition to AFF.

I have no doubt you will both benefit from this addition. Harvey, will I see you in PHX?

Matt

What's up Matt....... How are ya? I do not know about PHX things are a little busy for me now and I do not want to take a break until I have a handle on everything here but I will buy you a few drinks in FL......Cool?

P.S. Thanks for the kind words... It feels great to be here!

Great hanging with you in Spain too brother! I look forward to causing as much or more trouble with you and the no credit card crew next year!:thumbsup

well well well. thats good news for everyone involved. I guess we'll have to do our thing with AFF then Harv? I actually think its a better fit anyway. Let me know bro.

I agree and after a little setteling in we should move on it can you resend the docs to me? Hit me up on ICQ if you want to talk more.

Wow, this is great news! Congrats to both of you.
Lars, you can'tgo wrong doing business with Harvey, he is the best:thumbsup

Thanks Honey Your the best! I can not wait to see you again!

Hot stuff! Congrats to both you guys!

Thanks Things are great here and will only get better

aff and mobile brought together by the best... thats gonna be a cash cow.

nice catch for both parties. good job and good luck.

Congrats - looking forward to good stuff from this

Well done Harv, enjoy Nor Cal!:winkwink:

Thanks man I am feeling good about AFF mobile

Congrats on the new gig and the great addition to the AFF team!

I have enormous respect for Harvhahaha8217;s hunger to achieve results of the highest quality in everything he takes on. I think AFF will be the beneficiary of this tenacity. Congratulation!

Thank you to everyone for showing you support on this one. It was not an easy move but one I think needed to be done for everyone involved to benefit.:thumbsup

Great addition! Harv is top notch. Congrats to both parties involved. :)

Thank you sweetie! I miss you and your signifigant other!

Wow! You just keep moving onward and upward. Congrats sweety!

best of luck harvey

whoa good news.. congrats harv

Congrads Harv!

Thank you! The hits just keep on coming for me! :thumbsup

Thanks for giving the folks here a heads up on my arrival...LOL now everyone knows........:) It was great working with you bud!

Best of luck in the new ventures :)

Thank GOD we FINALLY got you out of Charlotte...

Just kidding:) Good luck at AFF Harv, i LOVE that job title!

Thanks man keep in touch and lets get that picture to me so I can post it here!!!!!!!!!! Title to read what to do and not do in the adult industry"..:)

HARV-- U DA MAAAAAANNNN!!!!!!:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

Thank you sweetie you know I luv ya!

harv and i have the same haircut

Hey I love my hair cut!

Just ran accross this , Congrats to all involved:thumbsup