Zinio Systems / Blue Dolphin

Zinio Systems, Inc., the recognized leader in digital publishing and marketing services, today announced it has merged with Blue Dolphin Group (BDG), a leading online magazine retailer. As part of the deal, Zinio closed a $7 million growth financing round with two new investors, North Bridge Venture Partners and Commonwealth Capital. The combined company will offer unprecedented choice to consumers with more than 1,300 popular magazine titles and many available in both print and digital formats.

Through the merger, Zinio will offer digital as an option to a new audience of print readers who can now sample digital versions of magazines before subscribing. Additionally, subscribers can immediately receive their first issue digitally, eliminating the normal six- to eight-week waiting period for print editions.

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