SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA--(Marketwire - Oct. 11, 2011) - Bitzio, Inc. (OTCBB:BTZO) today announced that it will launch "The App Code" to over 2,000 registered attendees at its premier private [ webinar ] tonight at 6pm PST.

The new program, "The App Code", will teach the everyday person interested in getting into the mobile app business, the details on how to build apps for free, market them for free, how you can make money within only 15 days and ultimately, how to sell their apps in a very competitive space.

The mobile applications market is expected to increase in revenues from $10.2 billion in 2010 to $100 billion by 2015.¹ The App Code is targeted at people who want to take advantage of a surging market, where mobile downloads is expected to grow from 10.9B to 183B over the same period. ²

Bitzio recognizes the App-ification of the world movement. Yesterday, Facebook joined the mobile app market with the introduction of its [ iPad app ]. The latest Apple [ iPhone 4S preorders ] topped one million in one day.

The App Code is designed to give the everyday person a step by step guide on how to monetize their apps quickly and be part of the Bitzio app network. This network enables developers and the everyday person to strategically link their apps and leverage the network to extend their apps to new communities like never before.

"I am very excited to bring our first product to market," said Gordon McDougall, CEO of Bitzio. "With the expertise of [ Amish Shah ], a key member of our Bitzio team, we want to extend our deep knowledge of mobile apps to developers and the everyday person locally and globally. We want to start to nurture and build relationships with this community to aggressively build our base of mobile app community. This is the first of many events that we will hold to not only spread the knowledge but create awareness for Bitzio with our core audience. I look forward to a great event tonight."

To learn the strategies on how to make money with mobile apps, visit: [ http://www.TheAppCode.com ]

[1] Research2Guidance, IDC

[2] IDC Forecasts Nearly 183 Billion Annual Mobile App Downloads by 2015: Monetization Challenges Driving Business Model Evolution, June 28, 2011, International Data Corporation (IDC), published by Businesswire.

About Bitzio, Inc.

Bitzio, Inc. is a company with a strong focus on smartphone applications, social media and marketing optimization. We work with developers of mobile applications to dramatically improve their marketing reach, sales conversion, revenue and bottom line profits. We envision a mobile community where mobile applications enable people to connect in new and meaningful ways, and where Bitzio is a key driving force enabling these connections. For more information on the company, visit us at [ www.bitzio.com ]. Learn about Bitzio Inc. Watch the [ video ].

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