- Always in time for last minute shoppers, Zip.ca gift certificates are just a mouse click away -

(Ottawa) December 10, 2004 – It’s that time of year again...Canadians are preparing to deck the halls or light the menorah and huddle around the entertainment centre with loved ones to enjoy some classic holiday flicks – both old and new. Now, Zip.ca, Canada’s leading online DVD service, is offering Canadians the chance to avoid the stressful world of mall shopping in December, by going online to purchase the perfect gift for everyone on their holiday shopping list – unlimited DVDs mailed right to their friend’s door.

Just in time for the holidays, Canadian movie lovers can share the gift of convenience, selection and top-quality entertainment with those hard-to-buy-for friends, family and loved ones on their lists. Zip.ca gift certificates are available in monthly membership installments and can be purchased instantly and paid for online at www.zip.ca/giftmembership. The perfect solution for someone looking to avoid malls, send something truly unique to a friend or keep within that $25 “limit,” unlimited DVD rentals are the perfect answer for hard to buy for colleagues and friends. 

“We all know what its like to spend countless hours searching for the perfect gift for those hard to buy for people on our holiday lists,” said Rick Anderson, President and CEO of Zip.ca. “With the cold weather officially here, Canadians love to curl up at home and watch some great movies. With a gift membership for Zip.ca you can’t go wrong, it’s the perfect way to say Happy Holidays!”

Zip.ca opened its virtual doors to Canadian movie lovers on February 11, 2004 and in less than one year has become Canada’s leading online DVD service offering the best selection, best value and best service.

About Zip.ca:  Zip.ca (www.zip.ca) is Canada’s leading online DVD service, offering Canada’s largest selection, best service and best value in DVD rentals. Zip.ca offers Canada’s most extensive DVD library (over 25,000 titles and growing) and best prices for DVDs rentals.  Zip.ca provides members with 24/7 online convenience for creating and managing their own personal ZipLists of must-see DVDs, and daily delivers thousands of DVDs right to members’ doors across Canada.  For a low monthly membership fee, Zip.ca provides unlimited DVD rentals, with no deadlines, no late fees, and free two-way shipping.  DVDs can also be purchased at a discounted member price. Since opening its virtual doors to Canadian movie lovers on February 11, Zip.ca has shipped over 600,000 rental DVDs to members across Canada. Based in Ottawa, Zip.ca is a member of the Momentous.ca family of online enterprises, providing customers with high-quality high-value online services.

For more information on Zip.ca, please visit www.zip.ca

Zip.ca Media Contact: Susannah Kilroy

(416) 515-7517 (ext. 249) or susannah@zip.ca