Brand Thunder Launches Interactive Browser Theme for Major League Gaming by Brand Thunder

COLUMBUS, OH – February 22, 2011 – Brand Thunder LLC (http://www.brandthunder.com), the custom browser specialists, announced today the launch of the official interactive browser theme for Major League Gaming (MLG), the world’s largest professional video game league and provider of cross platform online videogame competition. Available for Firefox and Internet Explorer, the MLG browser theme is designed to keep gamers connected to the MLG network of sites and is a free download available at http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/promos/download-the-mlg-browser-theme-for-firefox-and-internet-explorer.

The MLG browser theme serves as another communication conduit between MLG and its vast community of competitive console and PC gamers.  MLG reaches roughly 4.5 million consumers each month online and attracts more than 4,000 new members daily at majorleaguegaming.com.

In addition to providing a visual identity for the MLG community, the browser theme streams news from MLG’s GameBattles and Pro Circuit sites, the sidebar pulls the latest videos and tweets, and it provides easy connectivity to the MLG Facebook page and You Tube channel.

“The MLG browser theme is much more than a cool skin,” said Patrick Murphy, founder and CEO of Brand Thunder.  “It’s about informing the community so they take advantage of all the tournaments, events and forums available through MLG.”

Brand Thunder’s interactive themes provide an extreme makeover of the Internet browser.  They are free, lightweight active customizations that can include themes, toolbars, sidebars and other content or functionality.

About Brand Thunder:
Formed in April 2007, Brand Thunder creates extreme makeovers for the Internet browser.  Brands enjoy a persistent connection to their Internet consumer driving more website visits and increased revenue.  Through a software installation, end users change the drab Internet browser into an immersive experience from their favorite sports team, entertainment franchise or Internet site.  The interactive browser themes feature official logos, colors, content and functionality, and can also extend capabilities including video, music players or other Internet widgets. Current business partners and clients include Bing, CBSSports.com College Network, The Daily Beast, Huffington Post, NASCAR, NBA, NCAA, NFL, NHL and Universal Music. Samples found at http://brandthunder.com/gallery/.

Contact:
Patrick Murphy, CEO
Brand Thunder, LLC
614-304-1316

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Brand Thunder Launches Thunder Themes the Browser Theme Destination by Brand Thunder

COLUMBUS, OH – February 16, 2011– Brand Thunder LLC (http://www.brandthunder.com), the custom browser theme specialists, announced today the only site dedicated to free browser-theme downloads, Thunder Themes (http://thunderthemes.com).  Thunder Themes is the official headquarters for branded themes for Firefox, Internet Explorer, and soon Chrome, Turn your Internet browser into an active news source for your  favorite news site, entertainer, sports team, or simply find a fun theme that fits your lifestyle.

While most browser theme programs allow the user to only “decorate” their browser with an image, on ThunderThemes.com the user selects themes that are interactive and add a contextual and functional experience to the browser as well.  An interactive Weather browser theme, powered by WeatherBug, will automatically update the background based on local weather conditions, The Hockey News theme will feed live news to the top of your browser and the NASCAR Nationwide Series theme will keep you up to date on the latest news from your favorite drivers.  The browser themes can include a host of features like streaming music, videos, or links to top sites like Facebook and Twitter.

A visit to the Thunder Themes web site will provide you with a fun, easy to use searching experience.  All themes are categorized and a screen shot is provided so that the actual browser theme can be viewed before downloading. The new, custom browser theme is an add-on to your existing browser so all settings, bookmarks and favorites remain the same.

Thunder Themes is from Brand Thunder, the leader in official custom branded browser themes and creators of digital experiences for fans of all types.

About Brand Thunder:
Formed in April 2007, Brand Thunder creates extreme makeovers for the Internet browser.  Brands enjoy a persistent connection to their Internet consumer driving more website visits and increased revenue.  Through a software installation, end users change the drab Internet browser into an immersive experience from their favorite sports team, entertainment franchise or Internet site.  The interactive browser themes feature official logos, colors, content and functionality, and can also extend capabilities including video, music players or other Internet widgets. Current business partners and clients include Bing, CBSSports.com College Network, The Daily Beast, Huffington Post, NASCAR, NBA, NCAA, NFL, NHL and Universal Music. Samples found at http://thunderthemes.com.

Contact:
Patrick Murphy, CEO
Brand Thunder, LLC
614-304-1316

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Bob Marley Browser Theme Among Finalists for About.com Reader’s Choice Awards by Brand Thunder

For the second year in a row, About.Com is putting Brand Thunder in the spotlight with a nomination for one of 2011’s Best Browser Themes.

Our highly popular Bob Marley browser theme captured the attention of About.Com and has been selected as a finalist in the 2011 About.com Reader’s Choice awards. Voting is open between now and March 8, with the winner being announced on March 15.

Brand Thunder won this celebrated award last year with its Indianapolis Colts browser theme.  The Bob Marley browser theme is equally as stirring.  Designed for the Firefox and Internet Explorer web browsers, Brand Thunder offers four Bob Marley image options easily accessible from the theme selector buttons. The new browsers offer fans a direct link to bobmarley.com—the source for all Marley Family news and music –and links to the Bob Marley community via Facebook and Twitter.

While Brand Thunder is confident in its browser themes, we are delighted to be in contention with some of the best in the business.

• Late Night Google Chrome browser theme
• LavaFox Firefox browser theme
• NASA Night Launch Firefox browser theme
• Z1-Glass Opera browser skin

Ultimately, however, it is up to our fans, users and clients to help us achieve this award. To vote for Brand Thunder, cast your ballot by clicking the Bob Marley Theme link at http://browsers.about.com/od/allaboutwebbrowsers/ss/2011-readers-choice-awards-web-browsers-voting_7.htm.

We trust we have what it takes to continue to deliver the very best high-impact, extreme makeovers for Internet browsers. Brand  Thunder’s interactive browser themes are lightweight, active customizations that can include themes, toolbars, sidebars and other content or functionality. And the possibilities are endless.

Thank you, in advance, for your vote and for all of your encouragement.

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Browser Themes for the Mountain West Conference by Brand Thunder

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From the gridiron to the diamond, Mountain West Conference teams enjoyed a banner year in 2009-10. For the third consecutive year, the MWC sent a record five football teams to bowl games, posting the best win percentage among the 11 FBS conferences.  A league-record four men’s basketball teams represented the Mountain West in the 2010 NCAA Tournament.  In women’s basketball, the Aztecs became the fourth MWC team to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.  TCU became the first Mountain West team to win a NCAA baseball super regional and advance to the College World Series.  Four Mountain West individuals received national player/coach of the year honors in their respective sports.  And there are plenty of other examples of the stellar performance.

How do you build on an amazing year?  You include the fans in more of the action.  The Mountain West Conference browser themes are available for each of the conferences schools, so whether you’re a student, alumni or just a fan of MWC sports – you’ll find a browser theme to love.  Each theme keeps you up-to-date with the latest news across the whole range of athletics programs for that school.  Check out the links below to find and download the one you like most.

• Air Force Academy browser theme
• CSU Rams browser theme
• San Diego State Aztecs browser theme
• TCU Horned Frogs browser theme
• UNLV Rebels browser theme
• Utah Utes browser theme
• Wyoming Cowboys browser theme

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Conference USA Getting Their Browser Themes by Brand Thunder

C-USA is joining the ranks of the elite schools that offer fans, students and alumni official athletics browser themes. Each theme carries the colors and style of the its C-USA school.  Plus, there is news, Facebook, Twitter, tickets and more.  Everything the fans of Conference USA sports needs.

Find your schools theme here:

• East Carolina Pirates browser theme
• UH Cougars browser theme
• Marshall Thundering Herd browser theme
• Memphis Tigers browser theme
• Southern Miss Golden Eagles
• Tulsa Golden Hurricane browser theme
• UCF Knights browser theme

Or capture the energy of the entire conference with the C-USA browser theme.  Either way, it’s a sure win.

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