Indbroadcast 2008-04-20 Digest

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News for 2008-04-20
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Best Broadcasting Web site of 2008 to be Named by Web Marketing Association
in Annual WebAward Competition
The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries for its 12th annual international
WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward08.org. The Web Marketing
Association will once again name the Best Broadcasting Web site of 2008.
West Simsbury, CT (PRWEB) April 20, 2008 -- The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries
for its 12th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward08.org
[Web Award Web site]. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96
industries, including broadcasting web sites, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. The deadline for
broadcasting web sites to enter to be judged is May 31, 2008.
"The broadcasting industry is very competitive when it comes to Web development and companies can benefit
from the independent evaluation of their online efforts," said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing
Association. "Broadcasting web sites benefit from the abundance of video and audio content that can be
integrated into the Web pages to create a dynamic and interesting user experience."
Web sites are judged on seven criteria including design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy
writing and ease of use. Each WebAward entry is judged against other entries in its industry category and then
against an overall standard of excellence.
All entrants benefit from receiving valuable feedback in terms of their specific scores compared against the
average scores for their industry. They also may receive specific comments from the WebAward's professional
judging panel on their Web site development efforts.
Winners of a WebAward in the broadcasting category will also receive:

• Image plaque or certificate of achievement
• Increased visibility for their company
• Marketing opportunity to promote the company website to the media
• Links to your site from the highly ranked WebAward site to help SEO
• Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers
Each year the Web Marketing Association names the Best Broadcasting Website based on the scores submitted
by the competition judges. Recent winners of the Best Broadcasting Web site include:
2007 - Digitaria for KCET Online

2006 - USA Network for USA Network web site
2005 - Astral Television Networks for The Family Channel web site
2004 - Endemol Deutschland GmbH for Endemol Corporate web site
2003 - HistoryChannel.com for Comic Book Superheroes
2002 - Fry, Inc. for Fine Living Television
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A complete list of past winners and the entry form for companies who wish to compete for 2008 honors can be
found at the http://broadcasting.webaward.org [Best Broadcasting Web site page].
Using the quantifiable data collected from more than 15,000 Web site evaluations over the past decade, the
WebAwards has defined and recognized industry-specific benchmarks for successful Web sites in each of the
seven judging criteria and released an Internet Standards Assessment Report to detail the findings of the study. A
copy of the 2009 Internet Standards Assessment Report, including details regarding the broadcasting industry,
will be provided to all participants.
Judging for the 2008 WebAwards will take place in June through August and winners will be announced in
September. Judges will consist of a select group of Internet professionals who have direct experience designing
and managing Web sites,-including members of the media, interactive creative directors, site designers, content
providers and webmasters - with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web site development
and technology. Past judges have included top executives from leading organizations such as A&E Television
Networks, Agency.com, Blattner Brunner, Bridge Worldwide, The Cincinnati Enquirer, Comedy Central, Disney,
Euro RSCG, Ion Global, J. Walter Thompson, John Deere Company, New York Post Interactive, Organic, Inc.,
Refinery, R/GA, Saatchi & Saatchi, SAP, Starwood Hotels, Sun Microsystems, Warner Bros. Online, Xerox and
Zugara.
The 2008 WebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: Burst Media, PRWeb, AllBusiness,
Misukanis & Odden, Small Army, ExactTarget, ad:tech conferences, NewsUSA, MediaPost's OMMA
conference, TopRank Online Marketing, Creative Chocolate Printing Company, PhizzPop, Internet World UK,
Search Engine Strategies, Webmaster Radio, Rovion's InPerson, Snap Shots and Website Magazine.
About the WebAwards

Now in its 12th year, the annual international WebAwards competition sets the standard of excellence in 96
industry categories by evaluating Web sites and defining benchmarks based on the seven essential criteria of
successful Web site development. The goal of the Web Marketing Association, sponsor of the WebAwards, is to
provide a forum to recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing some of the most effective
Web sites on the Internet today. Entrants benefit from a Web site assessment by a professional judging panel and
the marketing opportunities presented to an award-winning Web site. For more information, visit
www.webaward08.org
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Contact Information
WILLIAM RICE
Web Marketing Association
http://www.webaward08.org
860-558-5423
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TEN Launches 2008 Big Brother Website
2008 Big Brother Australia website is bigger and better this year with great features such as
exclusive content for VIP members, Big Brother forums, video highlights, Big Brother
competitions and more!
Sydney, NSW (PRWEB) April 18, 2008 -- Same stuff as last year? I don't think so!
To coincide with the season of Australia's Big Brother 2008, TEN has launched BigBrother.com.au, with great
features such as video, news, 24/7 streaming* and a VIP lounge to name a few! This season promises to be the
biggest yet, with plenty of surprises, dramatic evictions and exciting Housemate mischief. If you miss any of it on
your television, Big Brother online has all the content to catch you up in no time. BB 08 is all about community
and allowing fans to provide feedback in a number of ways including the Rants & Raves area, Big Brother's Little
Sister (BBLS) and the 3 Mobile Mouthpiece section. The website will have a pre-show launch that can be
accessed from April 18th.
Take a peek at some of the features Big Brother website will have:
Big Brother Video

Fans can relive their favourite moments from the television show online, as well as watch exclusive video and
highlights. The site will host up to 10 minutes of live stream video per day for BB Members and unlimited access
for VIP members!
Big Brother VIP

VIP members get spoiled with a premium live stream 24/7, exclusive competitions for VIP members only,
exclusive video content, private forums, special offers, VIP slideshows, and VIP caption this (create your own
quotes for interesting pics). VIP Members must be aged 18 years and over for unlimited access to content that
won't be seen on TV! Members who sign up before May 14th will only pay $2.75/week a 12 week season pass
and will automatically go into the draw to win a trip for 2 to the Big Brother 2008 Finale!
Big Brother Forums

TEN knows that BB fans love to share their opinions. The Big Brother website will play host to an online
community with forums so everyone at home can share their views with the world online.
Big Brother Housemates

Find out all the gossip on this year's Housemates including latest news, their audition videos,
astrological/psychological profiles and quotes of the day! Members can also let their voice be heard under the
'Rants & Raves' section. Viewers can spend more time on the website getting to know who's who and staying up
to date with their favourite housemate.
Big Brother KFC Twister Diaries

This is where you can find out what the Housemates really think behind closed doors. You'll hear their true
feelings about what's happening in the house through their video diaries.
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3 Mobile Mouthpiece
For the first time, users are invited to upload video recordings of their opinions on what's happening in the house.
Some may even be shown on air!
In The House
This is the place to hang out for all official announcements, hourly updates as to what's going on in the house and
'Big Brother's Little Sister' (BBLS). BBLS will act as your insider asking the questions you want to know and
finding out all the dirt!
Big Brother Competitions

Over the course of Big Brother 2008 season, the official website will host a variety of competitions with
awesome prizes up for grabs including tickets to the Big Brother finale or $10,000 a week thanks to KFC. Fans
are encouraged to check out the 'Fun & Comps' page on the site for details on competitions, trivia, chats and
caption this.
Big Brother Hosts

Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O, the team at the forefront of Australia's highest-rating FM radio show, will host
Big Brother 2008. Kyle Sandilands is one of Australia's leading broadcasters. Kyle co-presents with Jackie O for
the breakfast show on Sydney's 2Day FM. In addition to his award winning radio work, Kyle is a judge on
Network Ten's Australian Idol. Jackie O is the leading lady of Australia's airwaves. Jackie is an acclaimed radio
and television host who is famous for her style both on and off the airwaves.
About Big Brother

With all the action unfolding in real time Big Brother sees a group of people share a house sealed from the
outside world for up to 3 months. Thirty-seven hidden cameras watch the Housemates' every move 24-hours a
day. Each week, someone has to leave the house. The last Housemate left wins the major cash prize. In the Big
Brother house everyday living combines with friendship, enmity, arguments, love, betrayal and despair to become
the stuff of a real-life soap opera. Big Brother delivers his usual twists and turns along the way and ultimately the
audience decides on who the winner will be. The show premieres Monday, April 28th (AEST) and the full
website will also be available from this date forwards.
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Contact Information
Leanna Di Benedetto
Network Ten
96500923

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BlogTV Launches New Season
LIVE streaming video website is excited to announce a fresh season of hot new shows and fun
new features!
New York (PRWEB) April 18, 2008 -- Established web video stars are crossing over to the LIVE blogTV
platform and a line-up of new hit shows is gracing blogTV's online airwaves. To enhance the experience of the
live blogTV platform, a set of online service improvements have been applied: customizable profile pages and a
new all-in-one live/video player.
Among the new web-celebrity personas you will be able to see the famous iJUSTINE. Justine "iJustine" Ezarik
made global headlines last summer when she received a 100-page phone bill as a result of using her iPhone to
send more than 30,000 text messages. Ezarik's video of the event was seen by millions online and on television,
leading to a change in the way iPhone customers are billed.
An additional talent in the new season is Christine Gambito (aka HappySlip). HappySlip is one of the Web's
biggest and brightest stars. She currently ranks as Youtube's #5 Most Subscribed to Artist of All-Time. In peak
months, Christine's website HappySlip.com has attracted 306,600 unique visits with 758,908 page views.
On the new season of blogTV you can also see 17-year-old Kevin Wu (KevJumba). Kevin is among youtube's
most popular artists. He ranks amongst the top Subscribed-to list in many categories on the popular video sharing
site, including #4 All-Time (Overall) and #4 All-Time (Comedians).
More to see on blogTV's new season is the multi-talented Billy Reid. Reid (aka VERYTASTEFUL) is a
comedian, musician, host and animator. He has appeared on The Comedy Network, Vh1's Best Week Ever,
Sketch With Kevin McDonald, CBC On Demand, CBC Radio 3, KVOS OCTV, Zed Television, and the Gemini
Awards. Most recently Billy was a writer, producer and co-host for CBC's television show "Exposure".
Enhancing the experience of the live blogTV platform is now available with a set of new features and
improvements. BlogTV's new personal profile pages enable users to style their own backgrounds, add photos,
customize their own show banner and embed widgets. This means that our growing community of musicians, for
example, can package up their live performances, recorded shows, personal style and display and sell their own
music via mp3 widgets, all in one place!
We have also granted our content creators more tools to broaden their audience outside the blogTV platform. The
new live player is double the size and will deliver a new experience for broadcasters and viewers. These new
features will give our users the creativity and tools to brand their show as well as put out a fresh and personalized
face to their fellow blogTV buddies.
About blogTV.com
Founded in June 2006, blogTV.com is a leader in online video and LIVE broadcasting, and is a popular web
location where viewers from all over the world can come share their personal talents and opinions; LIVE!
BlogTV.com is extraordinarily easy to navigate - no matter who you are or where you come from you will be able
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to use and enjoy all of blogTV's features.
BlogTV has quickly become a favorite among the blogging community and can boast a lofty 600 individual
broadcasters daily; giving viewers plenty of entertainment styles to choose from!
BlogTV.com is a revolutionary UGC website that enables anyone with a Webcam, DV cam or 3G phone to
create their own show and broadcast it LIVE online. The LIVE broadcasting platform incorporates an option to
invite a co-host to your show and an easy-to-use chat room to stay in touch with your viewers.
BlogTV.com launched a Facebook application six months ago. The application mimics the blogTV.com website
functionalities and enables users to watch and broadcast LIVE shows.
BlogTV.com is a well recognized platform that has won several awards worldwide including the 3gsm "Best
Made for Mobile" award and "New Trend Leader" award at the GMCA, Seoul digital forum.
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Contact Information
Nir Ofir
Blog TV
http://www.blogtv.com
+1 646 652 6160

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Article: How Online Videos Boost the Travel and Hospitality Industry
While no one can deny that Internet videos are the new "it" factor, many businesses within the
travel and hospitality industries have yet to take advantage of this medium. A new article from
Fathom SEO shows why businesses in the travel industry should have professionally produced
video on their websites.
Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) April 17, 2008 -- To highlight the benefits of online video for the travel and hospitality
industry, Fathom SEO has released a new article, "Meant for Each Other: Travel & Hospitality Industry and
Online Video." http://www.fathomseo.com/hospitalityvideo/
While user-generated videos are flooding the Internet, many video sharing sites have channels specifically
dedicated to Travel. Most of the videos found there are user-generated, meaning corporate hotel chains, travel and
tourism bureaus, and international attractions have yet to fully grasp the power of online videos.
"The emergence of corporate video production allows businesses to set themselves apart from the pack," said Jim
Kukral, Internet Video Marketing Specialist at Fathom SEO. "It just makes sense for hotels, resorts and other
travel destinations to take advantage of this form of self-promotion. If you don't produce professional videos for
your website and travel portal sites, you're letting your competitors and amateur videos get a gain on your
potential - and precious - travel dollars."
Websites dedicated to travel videos are mostly filled with user-submitted online videos. It's a big piece of the pie
left uneaten by the travel and hospitality industry, says Kukral.
"You have just seconds to capture a prospective customer's attention when they're on your website or if they're
surfing through a travel portal site," he said. "Why not build an emotional connection with them - as well as
increase your reservation requests - with a professional online video? The whole purpose of your website is to
bring the visitor into your experience. With online video, it's done. You're able to showcase a powerful, engaging
video to visitors 24 hours a day, across the globe."
About Fathom SEO:

Fathom SEO is a Search Engine Marketing firm specializing in SEO, Pay-Per-Click, Opt-in Email Marketing and
Internet Video Production. Fathom SEO's team of online video specialists can help plan video production, film
videos on site, and professionally edit and distribute online videos to a company's website and other online video
sharing sites.
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Contact Information
Dominic Litten
Fathom SEO
http://www.fathomseo.com
216-369-2220

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Yellow Magic Wins GOLD YPA Award for Mobile Yellow Pages Directory
Publishing Software 'MagicCarpet Mobile'
The Yellow Pages Association (YPA) recognized Yellow Magic Incorporated with the GOLD
Industry Excellence Award for Software Innovation which allows YP Directory Publishers to
provide access to their directories from Mobile Phones/PDAs for consumer use.
Murrieta, CA (PRWEB) April 17, 2008 -- Yellow Magic Incorporated, a global provider of print and electronic
directory publishing software solutions for the Yellow Pages Industry, announced today that featured presenters
of the 2008 Las Vegas Yellow Pages Association Conference (YPA) and Exhibition, Neg Norton, President of
YPA and David C. Swanson, R.H. Donnelley's chairman and CEO and chairman of YPA, awarded
California-based Yellow Magic the GOLD top honors for Industry Excellence for Process Innovation for their
new MagicCarpet Mobile software, which allows YP Publishers the ability to have their directories accessed by
consumers using Mobile Phones and PDA devices.
Ronald Gale Mintle, Yellow Magic's CEO/President, was delighted to be recognized by the YPA in Las Vegas
and was proud to demonstrate MagicCarpet Mobile at the Conference accessing recent Canadian YP customer
CANWEST's (NYSE: CWG), Yellow Pages Directory, GoLive! which searches local Name listings, Category
listings and provides extended search results, maps, SMS messages, banner ads, and more! "We are so thrilled
that so many publishers, large and small, are testing and using MagicCarpet Mobile for mobile phone directory
publishing around the globe, including the USA, several international countries such as Canada, Brunei, Thailand,
China, starting soon in Antigua," reported Mintle. "Access to Mobile Phone Yellow Page Directories offer a no
charge alternative to directory assistance toll calls for consumers and provide the truest sense of local targeted
search results for consumers who are mobile and more able to make a purchasing decision, and take action. This
is the next step in the evolution of YP directories, and it answers consumer demand for information on-the-go and
purchasing behavior," Mintle concluded.
About Yellow Magic Incorporated

Yellow Magic Incorporated is an international software developer for Publishers of Yellow Pages and
Directories. Yellow Magic's suite of software programs include complete business management and directory
publishing software components which help reduce costs, errors, and overtime, while improving quality and
increasing productivity and revenue. They allow longer sales canvasses and shorter production cycles. Component
programs include sales management, data verification, contract entry, free listing management, ad tracking,
management reports, commissions, billing, collections, font management, pagination, distribution and more for
both printed and electronic directories (CD-ROM, Internet and Mobile). YM's customers have published
directories in over 45 countries using 19 different languages and range from small publishers to some of the
largest publishers in the world.
Yellow Magic is headquartered in Murrieta, CA USA with several regional offices around the globe. Members of
the YPA, ADP and ADPAI. Visit us at www.YellowMagic.com
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Contact Information
Paula Menard
Yellow Magic Incorporated
http://www.yellowmagic.com
951-506-4005

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HDTV Industry CEO and Publisher Warns Consumers not to be Fooled into
Buying an HDTV
Consumers must arm themselves with facts so as not to be duped during the frenzy over the
government mandated digital transition
Portola, CA (PRWEB) April 16, 2008 -- The Chisholm Network's (http://www.ProjectorCentral.com;
http://www.HDTVSolutions.com and http://www.BigScreenForums.com), success derives from the critical
consumer information it provides to those researching the projector and HDTV industries. A commitment to
public service spurred Chisholm to utilize its resources to educate consumers about the Feb 2009 government
mandated switch to digital television. Chisholm has also identified that the government's campaign may be used
as a sales tool for some retailers anxious to sell flat screen HDTV's to those who don't necessarily need them.
"Out of fear and misinformation, consumers, may be misled by retail sales reps and ambiguous marketing
campaigns into thinking that they must buy an HDTV or lose their over the air television broadcasting when the
DTV transition takes place," says Dave Dicklich, Chisholm CEO. "The reality is that if you subscribe to satellite
or cable services, this transition will not affect you. Likewise, if you bought a TV in the last few years and it has a
digital tuner (ATSC), you will not notice the change. You will need a converter box only if you don't fall into one
of the above categories"
The government has set up a website and phone number 1-888-DTV-2009 at which consumers can apply for a
$40 coupon to cover some of the cost of a converter box. The important thing to for consumers to remember is
that they don't need a high definition TV (HDTV) to accommodate this transition. An HDTV is only necessary if
they want to view the digital programming in "high definition."
It is a fact that on February 17, 2009, network analog broadcasts will cease forever and leave 15-20 million
Americans who do not take action effectively left "in the dark." It is critical that all consumers become informed,
understand their options, and are not hoodwinked into spending their money on systems they do not necessarily
need.
For an easily understood explanation of the DTV transition and all matters pertaining to the high definition
experience, visit http://www.hdtvsolutions.com/dtv_transition.htm
About the Chisholm Network

The Chisholm Network covers all large area video displays providing services to buyers, sellers and
manufacturers. ProjectorCentral.com;HDTVSolutions.com.BigScreenForums.com are industry renowned for
providing up to date information and critical evaluation of emerging technologies and current offerings in the
video display industry. Chisholm is trusted as the only unbiased comprehensive interface for side by side product
comparisons anywhere.
Contact:
Elizabeth Dourley
Director of Marketing
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The Chisholm Network
206-817-9082
www.ProjectorCentral.com
www.HDTVSolutions.com
www.BigScreenForums.com
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Contact Information
Elizabeth Dourley
The Chisholm Network
http://www.chisholm.com
206-817-9082

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The Search for America's Fastest Chihuahua Is On
Orlando Race B-roll Footage Available via Satellite & Pathfire April 19
(Vocus) April 17, 2008--
WHAT:
The yearly search for America’s fastest Chihuahua is on! Thousands of pint-sized competitors with
larger-than-life personalities will show their might during 15 regional championships held nationwide over the
next three weekends.
Coming this Saturday, April 19, Orlando’s fastest portable pooches will sprint – or stroll – down a 1/18th furlong
(35-foot-long) race track at the Florida Mall PETCO. The winner will head to San Diego to compete against 14
other regional champions in front of cheering crowds at PETCO Park, Aug. 31. Only one will triumph as
America’s fastest Chihuahua
B-roll footage from the Orlando race will be made available to news stations.
WHEN:
Saturday, April 19, 2008, 10 a.m.
WHERE:
Florida Mall PETCO
1778 West Sandlake Rd.
Orlando, FL 32809
407-251-4211
B-ROLL:
Date: April 19
Time: 17:30 - 17:45 ET FIRM
Satellite: Galaxy 26 / C10 (Analog)
Orb Loc: 93 W
D/L: 3900 – Horizontal
Audio: 6.2 / 6.8
PATHFIRE:
“PETCO Unleashed 2008: Search for America’s Fastest Chihuahua”
VNF Provider A Locator Page
WHY:
To celebrate the joy companion animals bring to their pet parents and to bring attention to millions of adoptable
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pets – including Chihuahuas – waiting for loving homes nationwide.
WHO:
PETCO is a privately held specialty retailer that provides products, services and advice that make it easier for our
customers to be great pet parents. We operate more than 900 stores in 49 states and the District of Columbia, as
well as a leading pet products and information destination at www.PETCO.com. Our nonprofit organization, The
PETCO Foundation, has raised more than $41 million since its inception in 1999 to help promote and improve the
welfare of companion animals. In conjunction with the foundation, we work with and support more than 5,000
local animal welfare groups across the country to help find homes for more than 200,000 adoptable animals every
year.
CONTACT:
Marta Karpinska-Dean, PETCO, 858.444.5575, martak @ petco.com
Robert Anderson, LFHP Productions, 919.585.2163, roba @ lfhp.net
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Contact Information
Marta Karpinska-Dean
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.
http://www.PETCO.com
858.444.5575

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SNL Kagan Study Sees Growth in Latin American DTH and IPTV
Investments by Telefónica and Telmex expected to encourage digital pay-TV rollouts in 2008.
Monterey, Ca. (Vocus) April 17, 2008-- SNL Kagan’s newest study, “Global Multichannel Special Report:
Trends in LatAm Telecom Insurgence,” explores pay-TV competition in Latin America and how international
telecoms Telefónica and Telmex are capitalizing on market opportunities created by digital cable’s slow
emergence in the region.
“Heavy investments over the last two years have positioned Telefónica and Telmex in many of the region’s most
active markets, including Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile and Peru,” says Josh Hizon, SNL Kagan
Analyst. “With accelerated spending in 2007, Telefónica’s and Telmex’s moves have invigorated LatAm’s digital
TV outlook, and even more capital commitments are pledged in 2008.”
Despite a cloudy regulatory environment, both players have been actively entering new markets. According to
SNL Kagan, Telefónica’s LatAm pay-TV investments include cable and MMDS buyouts, as well as launches of
independent DTH platforms. Telmex has grown LatAm-TV subs via DTH or cable buyouts. Throughout Latin
America, both of these players and local telecoms are aggressively pursuing triple-play strategies to take on
incumbent MSOs and each other.
The SNL Kagan study finds Telmex and Telefónica claimed 4.8 million pay-TV subscribers in Latin America at
the end of 2007. Along with others, these two telco heavyweights are expected to develop an increasingly
significant base of pay-TV subscribers, supported by regulatory changes and continued CapEx funded by their
lucrative fixed-voice, broadband and cellular phone businesses. According to Ben Reneker, Senior Analyst for
SNL Kagan, “The Latin American pay-TV market needed a spark to ignite the DTV fires, and it's clear Telmex
and Telefónica are providing the heat.“
Studies such as "Global Multichannel Special Report: Trends in LatAm Telecom Insurgence” are available
exclusively as part of the SNL Kagan Information Service. For more information on this study and other media
and communications data sets within the SNL Kagan Information Service, call (866) 296-3743 or e-mail
SNLKaganSales @ snl.com.
About SNL Kagan

SNL Kagan is a comprehensive resource for financial intelligence in the media and communications sector,
including the broadcasting, cable, entertainment, motion picture, telecom, wireless, satellite, publishing and new
media industries. The SNL Kagan suite of products integrates breaking news, comprehensive data and expert
analysis into an electronic database available online and updated around the clock. For more information, visit
www.snlkagan.com.
About Kagan Media Appraisals

Kagan Media Appraisals, the consulting arm of SNL Kagan, offers custom studies, white papers, briefings,
business plans, research reports and appraisals from SNL Kagan’s team of expert analysts. KMA is recognized
industry wide for actionable advisories, expert opinions, best practices, regulatory assessments and market data.
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Contact KaganConsulting @ snl.com or (831) 624-1536 for more information.
SNL Contact
Richard Wilkes
Director of Marketing
Tel. 434.951.7715
rwilkes @ snl.com
SNL Financial * One SNL Plaza * Charlottesville, VA * 22902 * 434.977.1600
Other office locations: Ahmedabad, India; Arlington, VA; Boston, MA; Islamabad, Pakistan; Jersey City, NJ;
London, England; Monterey, CA; New York, NY.
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Contact Information
Rick Wilkes
SNL Financial
http://www.snlkagan.com
434-951-7715

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RTcom USA Announces New Innovative High-Definition Converters
New Cost-Effective HDS-Series Supports Both Upscaling and Downscaling of Digital Signals.
Las Vegas, N.V. (PRWEB) April 17, 2008 -- RTcom USA Inc., provider of digital connectivity solutions for
professional and consumer audio-visual and personal computer systems, today announced the HDS-Series, an
innovative and high-performance family of high-definition converters.
With models for converting HD SDI/SDI to DVI or SDI to HDMI, the HDS-Series converters support both
upscaling and downscaling for PC and HDTV timing. The new HDS-Series will be on display at the RTcom USA
booth, #SL14813, at the 2008 National Association of Broadcasters show in Las Vegas, NV.
The ideal solution for broadcast engineers, the HDS-Series is a cost-effective solution giving newsrooms the
ability to avoid having to invest in costly HD-SDI/SDI compatible monitors or displays.
"At RTcom we strive to provide our users with innovative solutions developed to simplify highly complex and
potentially costly applications," said Joon Ryu, president of RTcom USA. "The HDS-Series for both DVI and
HDMI is a revolutionary technology that is both practical and versatile, and we're proud to unveil the converters
at NAB 2008."
HDS-Series
* Optimized for DVI monitors
* Supports high resolutions up to 1920*1080@ 60Hz
* Supports up/downscaling for PC and HDTV timing
* Supports 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios
Technical Specifications
•Inputs:
SMPTE-259/292/296 SDI/HD-SDI
Input Formats: 1080i, 1080p, 720p, 525i, 625i, VGA to SXGA
•Outputs: DVI-D (E-DDC and E-EDID compatible)
1 Looping SDI outputs of the SDI inputs
Supported Output Displays (native resolution)

800 x 600 -- SVGA
848 x 480 -- Plasma
852 x 480 -- Plasma
1024 x 600 -- WSVGA
1024 x 768 -- XGA
1280 x 720 -- HDTV (720p)
1280 x 768 -- WXGA
1280 x 960 -- 4:3 SXGA
1280 x 1024 -- SXGA
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1360 x 768 -- Plasma
1366 x 768 -- Plasma
1400 x 1050 -- Projector
1600 x 1024 -- WSXGA
1680 x 1050 -- Apple 20" Cinema HD
1920 x 1080 -- HDTV (1080p)
RTcom USA is located at Booth SL14813 in South Hall #2 of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
RTcom USA's online press kit: www.virtualpressoffice.com/kit/RTcomNAB2008. Media contact for

information and booth tours: Crystal DeCotiis at (cdecotiis @ randjpr.com) or (908) 938-7572.
About RTcom USA

RTcom USA Inc., headquartered in Sparta, N.J., is a leading manufacturer of professional digital A/V and PC
connectivity products in the digital connectivity market. As an industry pioneer, RTcom USA works closely with
the major international standards-setting bodies to develop and tailor its products for the needs of system
integrators, home theater consumers and A/V equipment manufacturers. The company's products, sold under the
Digital Extender® brand, include fiber optic DVI/HDMI extension systems, HDTV switchers, distribution
amplifiers, matrix routers, signal converters, digital cables and adapters. Visit www.digitalextender.com for more
information.
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Contact Information
Crystal DeCotiis
RTcom USA
http://www.digitalextender.com
(908) 722-5757

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Black Television News Channel Announces Carriage Agreement with Comcast
Black Television News Channel (BTNC), the nation's only African-American news network,
announces a multi-year carriage agreement with Comcast. Under the agreement, BTNC expects
that it will be added to Comcast systems in the following key African American markets:
Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit, Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Baltimore.
Washington, DC (PRWEB) April 16, 2008 -- Black Television News Channel (BTNC), the nation's only
African-American news network, scheduled to launch in 2009, today announced a multi-year carriage agreement
with Comcast (CMCSA, CMCSK), the country's leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications
products and services. Under the agreement, BTNC expects that it will be added to Comcast systems in the
following key African American markets: Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit, Washington, D.C., Atlanta and
Baltimore.
BTNC will be a 24/7 cable news network that provides original news programming with a distinctly
African-American perspective, and therefore helps fill a major gap in today's media. BTNC is the endeavor of
J.C. Watts, Jr., former U.S. congressman from Oklahoma and celebrated athlete, and broadcast and cable news
veterans.
"Our unique and vast content partnerships with African American newsmakers will provide our viewers LIVE
access to the stories and people in whom our viewers have a special interest," said Watts. "With this agreement,
Comcast continues to demonstrate its commitment to working with independent programmers with diverse points
of view."
BTNC will construct the first coast-to-coast all high-definition television newsgathering infrastructure with its
network operations center located in Washington, DC.
About BTNC:
Black Television News Channel will be the nation's only provider of 24/7 cable news programming dedicated to
covering the unique perspective of African American communities. BTNC will provide access to information and
educational programming to meet the specific needs of this growing and dynamic community, which is a major
consumer of subscription television services. BTNC will provide a new voice that represents African Americans
in mainstream media and fosters political, economic, and social discourse. BTNC's programming will shed light
on the unique social, economic, and political challenges facing urban communities and help close the "image gap"
that exists today between the negative African American stereotypes perpetuated by mainstream media news and
our enterprising black communities.
Contact:
JC Watts, Jr., Chairman
Ph: 877-4MY-BTNC
Fax: (202) -207-2853
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Contact Information
JC Watts, Jr.
Black Television
http://www.btnc.tv
877-469-2862

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Element Customer Care's President Named an Editor's Choice Speaker at
Broadband Summit
Element Customer Care's President, Matt Zemon has been selected to present for an Editor's
Choice track at the fifth annual Broadband Properties Summit, the premier
Fiber-to-the-Premises industry event in Dallas, TX. Zemon's presentation will cover Return on
Investment (ROI) Models for Customer Care and Billing Services. Element provides billing
services, tech support and a customer service call center for cable, broadband and
telecommunications operators using CSG Systems software solutions.
Durham, NC (PRWEB) April 16, 2008 -- Matt Zemon, President, Element Customer Care has been selected to
present for an Editor's Choice track at the fifth annual Broadband Properties Summit in Dallas, TX. Zemon's
presentation will cover Return on Investment (ROI) Models for Customer Care and Billing Services. Element
provides billing services, tech support and a customer service call center for cable, broadband and
telecommunications operators using CSG Systems software solutions.
"It is an honor to speak at the 2008 Summit and I am especially proud to have been selected by the editors at
Broadband Properties magazine for the Technical and Business Solutions track," said Matt Zemon, President,
Element Customer Care. "This is a wonderful opportunity to share information and industry best practices about
ROI models for customer care and billing services with conference attendees from private cable operators to
municipalities."
Zemon's session will examine why you need a Tier 1 support provider for billing services, customer care and tech
support. During this session, Mr. Zemon will review different ways to scale a business and quickly get products to
market. Participants will leave with an understanding of what questions to ask to ensure that your billing,
customer service and tech support operations are maximizing your return on investment. Attendees will learn
about the options available for Tier 1 billing and customer service solutions and discuss ways that outsourcing
specific parts of your operation can increase your ROI. Zemon will be speaking as part of the Broadband
Properties Summit, Editor's Choice Track: Technical and Business Solutions: Symposium II, which takes place on
Monday, April 28, 2008 at 3:20 PM.
The 5th annual Broadband Properties Summit is the premier fiber-to-the-premises industry event. The Summit is
sponsored by some of the biggest names in telecommunications, and co-hosted by the Fiber-to-the-Home Council.
It features more than 35 educational sessions, presented by local economic development leaders, industry
analysts, property developers, and recognized technology and legal experts. The more than 1,000 attendees
expected at the 2008 Summit will include municipal officials and economic development specialists; network
builders, such as telephone and cable companies, utilities and integrators; property owners, developers, architects
and builders; and many other industry participants. Sponsors for this year's event include Verizon, Dish Network,
DirecTV, Time Warner Cable, AT&T, Comcast, Cox , Alcatel-Lucent and more.
About Element
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Element Customer Care is a Durham, NC-based company that offers CSG billing services, tech support and an
elite customer service call center. Element's partnership with CSG Systems gives its clients access to CSG's
unique combination of solutions, services and expertise to improve operational efficiencies and deliver a quality
customer experience in a competitive marketplace. In January 2008, Element, powered by CSG Systems, was
named Preferred Billing and Customer Care Provider for the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC).
Element currently supports 100,000 cable and internet subscribers and 300,000 hotel rooms with nearly 250
employees and full time contractors.
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Contact Information
Matt Zemon
Element Customer Care
http://www.elementcare.com
919-794-8773-5816

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Academy Award Nominee Pens song for feature "Horror In The Wind"
Revision Studios announced today that two time Academy Award nominee, David Zippel, and
Emmy Award winner Marc Chait, have created the closing song for its new feature length
comedy, "Horror In The Wind." The song, "Love Is the Antidote," is performed by Marc Chait
and will also appear on his new album of the same name to be released this summer. Written and
directed by Max Mitchell, "Horror In The Wind" is a comedy about two biogeneticists who invent
an airborne formula that reverses the whole world's sexual orientation. It will be released next
month.
(PRWEB) April 16, 2008 -- Revision Studios announced today that two time Academy Award nominee, David
Zippel, and Emmy Award winner Marc Chait, have created the closing song for its new feature length comedy,
"Horror In The Wind." The song, "Love Is the Antidote," is performed by Marc Chait and will also appear on his
new album of the same name to be released this summer.
David Zippel's lyrics have won him the Tony Award, two Academy Award Nominations, two Grammy
nominations and three Golden Globe nominations. He is one of few contemporary lyricists to have achieved
success on Broadway, in Hollywood and in the world of Pop music. His songs appear on over 25 million CDs
around the world. With composer Cy Coleman and bookwriter Larry Gelbart he made his Broadway debut with
City of Angels, for which he received the Tony Award, New York Drama Critics Award and Drama Desk Award,
London's Olivier Award and Evening Standard Award.
With eight time Oscar winning composer Alan Menken, he wrote the songs for Disney's animated feature film
Hercules. Michael Bolton recorded "Go The Distance," from Hercules, which was a #1 record and was
nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe. With Matthew Wilder he wrote the songs for Disney's
animated feature Mulan, which earned him his second Academy Award Nomination, his second Grammy
nomination and his third Golden Globe Nomination. "Reflection" from Mulan was recorded by Christina
Aguilera and is featured on her multi-platinum debut album. Christina and David collaborated again with Todd
Chapman to write the song "We're A Miracle," which was featured as the end title song for Pokemon, The First
Movie, on it's #1 soundtrack album.
David wrote the lyrics to Andrew Lloyd Webber's music for The Woman In White "I Believe My Heart" from
the show was a #2 single on the British pop chart and the show was nominated for 5 Olivier 2005 Awards
including Best Musical and a 2006 Tony Nomination for Best Score. His Broadway show, The Goodbye Girl,
with music by Marvin Hamlisch and a book by Neil Simon, received a Tony nomination for Best Musical and
earned him a Nomination for the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Lyrics. His lyrics for The Swan Princess, an
animated feature with music by Lex De Azevedo, were Nominated for a Golden Globe Award.
Many great singers have recorded David's songs including Stevie Wonder, Mel Torme, Ricky Martin, 98
Degrees, David Pomeranz, Cleo Laine, Linda Eder, Nancy LaMott, Sarah Brightman, Barbara Cook, Jeffrey
Osborne and Boyzone. With Michael Skloff he wrote the theme song for the hit TV sitcom Veronica's Closet.
With Mervyn Warren he wrote the theme song to the Jennifer Lopez film "The Wedding Planner."
With composer Wally Harper he has written numerous songs for singer Barbara Cook including It's Better With
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A Band and the original songs for her Broadway and West End concerts. Off Broadway, Mr. Zippel has
contributed lyrics to the A...My Name is Alice and Hal Prince's Diamonds and, Just So. A revue of his songs also
entitled It's Better With A Band played Off Broadway and the Donmar in London.
Emmy Award winning composer, Marc Chait has performed worldwide for audiences as diverse as the King of
Swaziland and Hillary Clinton. Born in Capetown, South Africa, Marc has now become an internationally
recognized composer/ songwriter known for his haunting melodies and sweeping orchestrations. His song, The
Power of One, sung by Donna Summer, was a billboard hit for 8 weeks on the charts. He is completing his debut
CD, "Love is the Antidote," produced by the renowned producers, Ivan Koutikov and Charlie Midnight.
Marc also recently finished scoring music for Disney (Disney Adventures) and the film Dying to Live which had
its worldwide debut in Los Angeles in March 2008. Marc scored and music supervised, Come Away Home
starring Paul Dooley and Martin Mull. He is currently working on the film "State of Affairs" directed by Philip
McKinley and co-writing with Ann Hampton Callaway (Tony nominated and celebrated song writer and
performer) and David Zippel (Oscar nominated lyricist and Tony award Winner).
Marc is currently co-executive producing the movie "Vivaldi" with Michel Shane, Boris Damast and Carlos
Melcer starring Joseph Fiennes, Carice van Houten, Gerard Depardieu, Jacqueline Bisset and Malcolm
McDowell. Marc recently completed "Little Man" for Showtime which won 12 best film titles around the world
2006-2007. He is also in production of a children's television series to be launched this year.
Marc has completed two BABY SERIES CD's which have become BEST sellers, called Lullabies renditions of
U2 and Bob Marley both available in all stores and downloads. Marc has just launched Yoga Safari (available on
itunes and cdbaby.com/cd/marcchait), a collection of his classical-style music with ethnic percussion and inviting
guest artists to perform that benefits the charity of their choosing.
"Horror In The Wind," a sci fi comedy starring Perren Hedderson, Morse Bicknell, Courtney Bell, Jiji Hise and
Gabe Morrison was shot almost entirely in southern New Mexico as well as Canada, Washington, New York,
London, Paris and Rome.
Written and directed by Max Mitchell, "Horror In The Wind" is a comedy about two biogeneticists who invent an
airborne formula that reverses the whole world's sexual orientation. It will be released next month.
Link for photos http://www.revision-studios.com/movies.html
More information visit www.revision-studios.com
Contact: Dick Weber 505-937-0582 or dick@revision-studios.com
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Contact Information
Max Mitchell
Revision Studios LLC
http://www.horrorinthewind.com
505-682-3240

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RAI Italian State Broadcaster Selects eMediaMonitor to Test Real Time
Content Control Solutions
Innovative research project will provide RAI with a real time system to prevent offensive content
reaching an unintended audience, Foul and obscene words will be detected and removed from the
broadcast.
Vienna, Austria (PRWEB) April 16, 2008 -- The innovative research project will provide RAI with a real-time
system to prevent offensive content reaching an unintended audience. The experimental platform can detect any
foul or obscene word from any broadcast, live or pre-recorded. The real-time application creates a small delay in
the transmission process and allows the home user to activate a filter on his decoder. Any offensive term to be
replaced with a "beep" on his TV set.
eMediaMonitor are working closely with the RAI technical team based in Turin. The ability to remove foul and
obscene language from broadcast content is seen to offer significant protection to a viewing and listening
audience.
"Matching the requirements of RAI was only possible because of our advanced Pegasus architecture" said Dr
Thomas Netousek, CEO of eMediaMonitor. "This deploys a real-time low latency audio and video mining
application". The core technology is also being used in providing solutions for other markets. These range from
real-time TV and Radio news content for use in the Financial Services Market to analysis work in call centres.
Dr Netousek commented further that "With the explosion of audio and video content on TV, Radio and the Web,
it is essential to provide appropriate monitoring and control safeguards. The development work with RAI leads
the way in delivering industry solutions".
About eMediaMonitor
eMediaMonitor headquartered in Vienna are a technology leader in providing services for Broadcast Monitoring,
Audio/Video Search and Retrieval. eMediaMonitor systems are used in a wide range of applications allowing
users access to both real-time and archive content. Specific market-based speech software delivers data and
analysis for business intelligence.
Contact: Chris Mellor

+33 961029415
+44 7967682886
About RAI
RAI is the Italian public service broadcaster operating three terrestrial television channels and three radio
channels in addition to several satellite and digital terrestrial offerings. Every day, millions of viewers and
listeners enjoy the wide range of news and programmes.
RAI Centre for Research

+ 39 011 8103163
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Contact Information
Chris Mellor
eMediaMonitor
http://www.emediamonitor.net
+33 961029415

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Barnabas Road Media Adopts Flash Streaming Media System and Rolls out
New Website Announcing the Event to Radio Broadcasters
Radio stations broadcasting online now have the option with Barnabas Road of streaming in the
Flash Media encoding system. Flash video for online advertising makes for high definition
presentations by advertisers to a radio station or media groups online audience.
Indianapolis, Indiana (PRWEB) April 16, 2008 -- Today, Barnabas Road Media (BRM) announced it is now
offering broadcast and internet radio stations MPEG 4 - ACC streaming media services via the Flash Media
Player.
The Flash Media Player is firewall friendly and the audio and video user experience is superior to other encoding
systems. Flash media content is slightly more expensive to deliver than Windows media content, but the overall
improvements make the Flash Media System better for video advertising on a radio station's media player.
BRM is fully armed with the hottest online advertising platforms offered by such companies as Ando Media,
TargetSpot, StreamAds and Bid4Spots. Flash and Windows streaming media systems are two of the most widely
used media systems and the ability to deliver high definition video advertising is a primary objective of BRM.
Paul Gathard, President of Barnabas Road, is attending the Gospel Music Association's GMA Week in Nashville,
TN starting Friday April 18. Call to arrange a conference time meeting during GMA Week with Mr. Gathard at
317-902-8080. Barnabas Road is the endorsed Streaming Media Service Provider of the Christian Music
Broadcasters (CMB) association.
See Barnabas Road Media's new website at http://www.BarnabasRoad.com. See the features of the Flash Media
System and take note of the low monthly service rates. Let BRM help your radio station deliver a better Internet
Radio experience for your online listeners while you attract more advertisers and generate a higher CPM using
one of BRM's online advertising partners.
Barnabas Road Media, Inc. was founded in 2004 and today streams hundreds of radio station broadcasts to
millions of Internet Radio listeners each month. BRM serves radio stations located in the US, Canada, Great
Britain, Western Europe, South America and Australia.
Contact BRM toll free at: 877-656-7200
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Contact Information
Paul Gathard
Barnabas Road Media, Inc.
http://www.barnabasroad.com
317-902-8080

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Siemens Executive and Wireless Industry Veteran joins Pinyon Technologies
Advisory Board
Nicholas Ord, VP Innovation, at Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH &
Co. joins Pinyon Technologies Advisory Board.
Munich, Germany and Reno, NV (PRWEB) April 15, 2008 -- Nicholas Ord, VP Innovation has joined Pinyon
Technologies Advisory Board to provide strategic insight into the Wireless industry.
Mr. Ord has worked approximately half his 15 year career in technology positions (Infineon, Siemens) and the
other half in financial and risk management (NatWest, Gerling) - both in Germany and the City of London. This
combination has enabled him in getting technology to financially perform. He has a proven track record at
Siemens where he currently heads innovation, with products servicing both consumer retail and operator
channels.
"We are delighted to have Mr. Ord join our advisory board," said Pinyon chief executive officer Debashis
Bagchi. "His experience in the wireless networking industries as well as his skills in using FMCG innovation
methods to convert technologies to products which sell, will help Pinyon identify high growth markets.
"I have been fascinated by Pinyon Technologies AirWire® Antenna technology." Ord commented. "Their
current driven shorted slot antenna technology is a patented advance over voltage driven antennas. Applying this
basic technology to the UWB, Bluetooth, WiFi and WiMax spaces may change how RF designers approach their
task. AirWire antennas achieve a matching efficiency that is of the order of 90%, providing a remarkable increase
over conventional antennas in terms of both sensitivity and power. This superior efficiency gives an increased
reach; allowing new use cases for specific target groups while reducing power consumption, yet still remaining
within existing wireless standards. I look forward to helping Pinyon focus this unique technology into the
market."
About Pinyon Technologies:

Pinyon Technologies develops designs and commercially sells antenna solutions based on a unique, patented
AirWire® technology. Pinyon's unique AirWire® technology is designed for WiFi, WiMax, Bluetooth, UWB and
mobile applications. Pinyon's robust AirWireTM technology is adaptable to other wireless applications as the
technology is scalable to multiple frequencies from 20MHz to 60 GHz. AirWire® is well suited for applications
that require high gain in a noisy multipath environment. Pinyon's business model consists of licensing as well as
manufacturing and selling antennas as end products based on the application. AirWire® enhances applications
that require the following features: high efficiency to maximize gain, customizable for precise radiation pattern
control, real-time control for beam steering, current driven for scalability, and intrinsic band pass filtering to
minimize noise.
Gerardo Gonzalez
Managing Dir., Sales
Phone: (972) 679-6765
Email: Gerardo @ pinyontech.com
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Website: www.pinyontech.com
AirWire® is a registered trademark of Pinyon Technologies. All rights reserved.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. All rights reserved.
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Contact Information
Gerardo Gonzalez
Pinyon Technologies
http://www.pinyontech.com
972-679-6765

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Visible World Raises $25 Million to Support Surging Demand For Its Intelligent
Television Advertising Platform
Leaders of the Financial, Advertising, and Media Industries Cast Their Votes for Visible World’s
Revolutionary Targeting and Customization Technology.
(Vocus) April 15, 2008 -- Visible World, creator of the leading advanced video advertising technology platform,
announced today that it has secured $25 million of C round funding. This latest round of funding is led by new
investors Adams Street Partners and AllianceBernstein. Existing investors Comcast Interactive Capital,
Dawntreader Ventures, Grey Ventures, Leucadia National, Marketing Services Risk Surety, Time Warner, and
Viacom all participated fully, with Comcast Interactive Capital also increasing its stake. Visible World will use
its new funding to support recent growth in demand for its technology – growth that has already broadened the
company’s client roster to include 7 of the top 10 automotive companies, 8 of the top 10 media companies, 4 of
the top 6 cable and telecommunications companies, and various major national brands such as Lenovo, Sears,
Kmart, and Wendy’s.
Visible World is the market leader in advanced video advertising technology, offering a revolutionary platform
that enables advertisers to create and deliver an intelliSpot™ -- an intelligent television spot that automatically
edits and swaps content on-the-fly, permitting advertisers to present the right message to the right viewer at the
right time. Visible World’s products enable advertisers to dynamically customize their television ads at the
national, local, and household levels, as well as for an online audience. Over 200 advertisers use Visible World’s
solution and tools to manage their campaigns and make real-time changes to offers, products, and creative content
based on a variety of factors such as household profile, local geography, programming, time of day, and weather.
Already the industry leader in applying automation to traditional television and household addressable
advertising, Visible World is now extending its advertising customization technology into emerging areas such as
switched digital video, personal video recorders (PVRs), video on demand (VOD), online video, and IPTV.
“Visible World is the most promising company we’ve seen in the television advertising space today,” said Jamie
Kiggen, Senior Vice President of AllianceBernstein, one of the most active investors in the media space. “To
hear Visible World’s clients describe the efficiencies and capabilities that the company has brought to their
businesses – and the associated impact on their advertising efforts – is powerful. We are looking forward to
supporting the company’s continued growth as they expand their ability to enable targeted, customized message
management across traditional and emerging video media.”
Adams Street Partners is known for investing in companies that introduce automation and technology into
industries that traditionally rely on manual processes. "We are very excited to join industry leaders Comcast,
Time Warner, and Viacom who have accelerated Visible World’s rollout of Internet-like targeting and
customization for television, which is still the broadest and most powerful marketing medium around. We all
recognize that Visible World is the only company in this field that has the scale and breadth of deployment to
meet the needs of advertisers. With partnerships with Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cablevision, Viacom, FOX,
AETN, TVGuide, Doubleclick, and others, Visible World is changing the video advertising landscape," said
partner Tom Berman.
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Visible World’s announcement comes on the heels of other exciting activity in the advanced advertising field.
The announcement of new creative initiatives for programming network upfronts, the launch of Google TV with
Dish satellite, and the recent announcement of Project Canoe, the cross-MSO initiative to roll out a common
advanced advertising platform, are all expected to accelerate Visible World’s expansion.
“We are thrilled to have attracted such strong commitment from leaders in the financial, advertising, and media
worlds at this exciting time in the industry. The additional investment in Visible World is another vote of
confidence in our ability to deliver solutions for advertisers and media sellers. The support is also another
acknowledgement of the need for a common intelligent platform to dynamically customize and target video
messages across media,” said Seth Haberman, CEO of Visible World. “We look forward to using these funds to
support our rapidly growing base of partners and clients.”
ABOUT VISIBLE WORLD

Visible World provides a complete, cross-platform solution for electronically creating, delivering, and
monitoring dynamically customized video advertisements within any media plan. Visible World’s intelliSpot ™
solution enables advertisers to edit and swap their content on-the-fly, automatically, anywhere and anytime the
spots run, to reflect the time, location, and context in which the advertisements appear. Visible World was
founded in 2000 by advertising and media veterans and is based in New York, NY. www.visibleworld.com
Contact Information:
Marina Steinberg
212.739.1943
marinas @ visibleworld.com
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Contact Information
Marina Steinberg
Visible World, Inc.
http://www.visibleworld.com
212.739.1943

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Postproduction Creative Marketing Services Company The Field Launches in
New York
Postproduction creative service company The Field announces its launch. Founder Michael
Porte is now collaborating with postproduction talents Fabrizio Rossetti, Mike Siedlecki, Joe
Orlowski, and Zak Tucker, a creative team with a cumulative catalog of cutting projects from
ESPN, Home Depot, Bank of New York, Kodak, and other editorial, advertising, virals, films, and
broadcast promotions. The Field is located in New York's Flatiron District and shares a creative
gathering space with Motion Design and animation company Nth Degree.
(PRWEB) April 15, 2008 -- Executive Producer Michael Porte, known for previous successes with audioEngine,
Crush Digital, and Mad River Post, has launched a new editorial creative collective The Field. This new team has
been assembled in Manhattan's Flatiron District, sharing space with Nth Degree to provide a full range of services
to clients. Designed to accommodate the continually evolving postproduction requirements of advertising
companies that have developed in the age of Internet films and HD television, The Field creative editorial shop
has assembled a team that will serve the commercial, broadcast, and Indie and film communities.
"When I looked at what was being required by clients in today's market, I saw a need for flexibility and
diversification," says founder Michael Porte. "With The Field, clients can have access to great talent and experts
in a variety of areas to produce whatever they need, including editorial, animation and branding for advertising,
virals, films and broadcast promotions."
This new collective offers comprehensive creative marketing services and expertise. The Field boasts the talent
of Italian editor Fabrizio Rossetti, known for his collaboration with Tony Kaye and Antoine Fuqua. Rossetti has
also worked with production companies Stink and Partizan on projects for Leo Burnett, Saatchi and Publicis.
Editor Mike Siedlecki comes to The Field straight from the Concept Farm, where he's gained attention for his
work on cutting projects for ESPN, Home Depot, and Bank of New York among others. Also joining is Joe
Orlowski, previously with Convergence, whose work includes spots for Kodak and branded content for the
Cadillac 5-Minute Film Festival. Zak Tucker from Swete Post completes the line up. Currently involved in cutting
the documentary "Who is Wyclef Jean," Tucker is the director/editor of the feature "Poster Boy" starring Karen
Allen and Michael Lerner.
Located in New York's production hub, The Field shares its space with sister company Nth Degree, a branding
and motion graphics company, and with the character animation company Flickerlab. Designed to serve the
broadcast, commercial, Indie, and film communities, The Field offers a wealth of talent and resources that can be
combined as needed.
To learn more about the capabilities of The Field commercial editorial company visit thefieldtv.com.
About The Field:

Advertising professional and entrepreneur Michael Porte has been creating media and advertising companies for
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20 years. He co-founded creative editorial company Mad River Post, and subsequently co-founded DVD
production company Crush Digital Video, Commercial Production company Calypso Films, and PR agency
Creative Exposure. In 2007, he sold his partnership stake in mix house audioEngine to run branding company Nth
Degree and start formulating creative editorial services and other capabilities at The Field.
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Contact Information
Michael Porte
The Field
http://thefieldtv.com/
(212) 253-2888

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MEDIA GLOBO Looks To The Future With MORGAN STANLEY
MEDIA GLOBO Capital Assets Allocated for MORGAN STANLEY Business Services
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 15, 2008 -- The MEDIA GLOBO Corporation (OTC : MGLO) (MGLO: PK)
announced today that it has authorized initial placement of up to $ 215 Million in corporate and affiliate(s) capital
assets with MORGAN STANLEY (NYSE: MS) . The move demonstrates MEDIA GLOBO's long-term
commitment to develop a working relationship with one of the United States' most respected investment banks.
All final business arrangements are subject to Morgan Stanley BusinesScape account compliance.
"We are still only a development stage company, and have much growing to do," said MEDIA GLOBO
Chairman Michael D. Grandon, "but we are looking ahead with promise to Morgan Stanley, as the best of the best
for facing the future in American investment banking needs."
About MORGAN STANLEY
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking,
securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients
worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals from more than 600 offices in 33
countries. Morgan Stanley reported first-quarter 2008 earnings above Wall Street projections, based on strong
stock and bond trading, and currently reports over $ 749 Billion in assets under management. The firm remains
fiscally strong among the five reigning Wall Street investment banks: Bear Stearns, Merrill Lynch, Morgan
Stanley, Lehman Brothers and Goldman Sachs. For more about Morgan Stanley, please visit:
www.morganstanley.com ; or visit a local Morgan Stanley branch office.
About MEDIA GLOBO
The MEDIA GLOBO Corporation is a development stage publicly-held Internet media asset management and
holding company; specializing in the finance, development and global deployment of innovative socially
responsible web content. As an Internet media conglomerate and part private equity firm, MGLO is currently in
development for the production of a virtual public school system, virtual health care network, and an
independently syndicated public service Internet television network. More about MGLO may be found at:
www.mediaglobocorp.com .
Additional announcements are expected as MEDIA GLOBO increases its public disclosure and awareness
through the facilities of various trading markets and regulatory authorities. For further information, please contact
MEDIA GLOBO's Investor Relations at: 866-462-9377.
Safe Harbor Statement
Included in this press announcement and referenced hereunder are The MEDIA GLOBO Corporation
forward-looking statements and projections within the meaning of Section 27a of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21e of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Although the Company believes
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that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that
such expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements will prove to be correct nor relied upon for
investment purposes.
Copyright 2008
The MEDIA GLOBO Corporation
All Rights Reserved
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Contact Information
Investor Relations
The MEDIA GLOBO Corporation
http://www.mediaglobocorp.com
866-462-9377

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Weekly Edition Videos: Gambling News From Online Casino Reports
Weekly Edition videos offer informative and entertaining online gambling related news
UK (PRWEB) April 14, 2008 -- Online Casino Reports introduces Weekly Edition - gambling related news in
video format. The informative and entertaining issues are released on a regular basis at the online gambling
community website (www.onlinecasinoreports.com/ocrlive/weeklyedition/) and on its YouTube channel (
www.youtube.com/user/ocreditor).
Weekly Edition videos include a summary of the past week's news stories, and an update on what to expect in the
coming week. "Of all the different ways that websites can get the information out, the Weekly Edition allows us
to keep it direct and fun," says Daniel O, an editor at Online Casino Reports.
Today's Internet provides more engaging ways for web users to get their information. The Weekly Edition fills a
void that was left by the online gambling world until recently. Two minute videos, presented by Online Casino
Reports anchorwoman Kate L, are available on the site and through RSS feeds as well. The videos reflect the
vision of Online Casino Reports founder, Samuel A: "We wanted to add a new and exciting format in the spirit of
Web 2.0, YouTube and the like, to our community."
Online Casino Reports has its sights set on expanding its video selection. "We will add Educational videos, Game
Guides, and Casino Reviews," says Samuel. "Throughout these developments, I see the Weekly Edition as the
core element of our brand."
Watch past Weekly Editions, and the latest from this week, at
www.onlinecasinoreports.com/ocrlive/weeklyedition/
About Online Casino Reports
Online Casino Reports connects people around the world who share a common interest -- online gambling. The
website was founded in 1997, first as a portal that offered objective reviews of gambling sites and other useful
resources, from industry news to game guides. In its new version, Online Casino Reports is a web community,
offering gamblers an added value to the portal of yore: user-rated pages, personal blogs, discussion rooms, and
rich-media videos. For additional information, visit www.onlinecasinoreports.com or contact editor @
onlinecasinoreports.com.
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Contact Information
Daniel Olinsky
Online Casino Reports
http://www.onlinecasinoreports.com/ocrlive/weeklyedition/
+44 7924 034238

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Acoustical Solutions, Inc. Launches Impressive How-To Video Library
Acoustical Solutions, Inc., an industry leader in soundproofing and noise control products and
services, is launching an impressive How-To Video Library to further increase the customer
support offered to their growing client base.
Richmond, VA (PRWEB) April 14, 2008 -- Acoustical Solutions, Inc., an industry leader in soundproofing and
noise control products and services, is launching an impressive How-To Video Library to further increase the
customer support offered to their growing client base.
The videos will be placed on AcousticalSolutions.com for convenient access to step-by-step installation guides
for some of Acoustical Solutions, Inc.'s most popular noise control products.
In addition to How-To videos, several Before & After videos will added to demonstrate how proper acoustical
treatments can enhance a wide variety of spaces.
Acoustical Solutions, Inc. Owner, Michael Binns said "The video library is one of several online enhancements
aimed to improve customer experience." Other enhancements like Acoustical Solutions, Inc.'s weekly Blog offer
insight into new products and application profiles. "The Blog has been an excellent resource for our customers,"
said Acoustical Solutions, Inc. Sales Manager, David Ingersoll. Ingersoll continued, "The addition of the video
library and the soon-to-come updated application profiles will help empower and educate our customers, placing
them in driver's seat."
Acoustical Solutions, Inc. works with a wide variety of customers from worship facilities and office buildings to
home theaters and construction companies looking for noise management--each application requires special
attention to detail in order to achieve an optimal acoustical solution. For 20 years, Acoustical Solutions, Inc. has
provided the detailed expertise needed to serve the sound management community. Acoustical Solutions offers a
full line of indoor and outdoor industrial, commercial, environmental and architectural noise control products
including enclosures, wall and fencing systems, acoustical panels, tiles, vibration and isolation control, doors and
door hardware. For more information please visit AcousticalSolutions.com or call 1-800-782-5742.
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Contact Information
Chris Ogle
Acoustical Solutions, Inc.
http://www.AcousticalSolutions.com
804-346-8350

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NewBlue Cartoonr Offers Free Cartoon Effect Plugin and Transforms Video
into Animation for Free
High-end cartoon effects are no longer the exclusive domain of Hollywood big boys thanks to
video effects plugin creator NewBlue, Inc. Now anyone using leading desktop video software can
animate live-action video by downloading NewBlue Cartoonr, the company's fast, easy and free
way to give scenes a cartoon look.
La Jolla, CA (PRWEB) April 14, 2008 -- High-end cartoon effects are no longer the exclusive domain of
Hollywood big boys thanks to video effects plugin creator NewBlue, Inc. Now anyone using leading desktop
video software can animate live-action video by downloading NewBlue Cartoonr, the company's fast, easy and
free way to give scenes a cartoon look. Users seeking free Adobe Premiere effects, free Apple Final Cut Pro
effects, free Avid Liquid effects, free Adobe After Effects plugins, free Avid Media Composer effects, free Avid
Xpress Pro effects, free Canopus Edius effects, free Pinnacle Studio effects, free Sony Vegas effects and free
Ulead VideoStudio effects can download this free video effects plugin at http://www.newbluefx.com/cartoonr.
Inspired by those stylized television ads for a major brokerage firm, NewBlue chief technology officer Todor Fay
led his team in designing a lightweight, flexible free cartoon effect plugin that instantly applies a hand-drawn,
cartoon effect to live video. Explains Fay, "With NewBlue Cartoonr, users can combine intriguing artistic effects
with the power of live action. This free cartoon effects video plugin rivals products costing hundreds of dollars."
Although valued at $250, NewBlue is offering NewBlue Cartoonr free of charge to users of all leading desktop
video editing platforms. Designed as a video effects plugin, NewBlue Cartoonr integrates directly into the Adobe
Premiere Elements, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Apple Final Cut Pro, Avid Liquid, Avid Media
Composer, Avid Xpress Pro, Canopus Edius, Pinnacle Studio, Sony Vegas and Ulead VideoStudio product lines.
When asked why the company would make NewBlue Cartoonr available at no cost to users, Fay replied, "What
better way to show the video editing community the power of NewBlueFX? We're quite convinced that once
users try NewBlue Cartoonr, they'll come back for more. And with over 100 more video effects, audio filters and
video transitions in our NewBlueFX collection of video effects plugins, we've got plenty more to offer them."
Part of the NewBlueFX line of VST audio filters and video effects plugins, NewBlue Cartoonr offers a rich
palette of preset cartoon styles and provides powerful control over drawing and painting techniques. Its elegant
user-interface, a NewBlueFX trademark, allows fine tuning of both drawing and painting techniques, resulting in
a rotoscoping effect. In addition, NewBlue Cartoonr features controls for blending in the original image to create
artistic effects with ease.
Users can download NewBlue Cartoonr, the free cartoon effect plugin, at http://www.newbluefx.com/cartoonr.
About NewBlue, Inc.

NewBlue, Inc. develops innovative audio, video and multimedia technologies for leading companies throughout
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the world. Founded in early 2002, NewBlue creates and licenses a range of proprietary technologies -- including a
series of video effects plugins video technologies, the NewBlue Audio Engine and Audiomatrix technology
platform -- that meet the varied multimedia needs of mid-and large-sized companies. Experienced developers,
musicians, artists, and software professionals with a unique and commanding set of skills, experience and talent
comprise the NewBlue team.
The company unveiled its NewBlueFX product line in 2006 to meet the needs of digital video editing enthusiasts.
The NewBlueFX collection of software plug-ins includes special audio and video effects, such as audio filters,
noise reduction, equalization, compression and dozens of sophisticated graphic filters and transitions. To date, the
NewBlueFX line includes 5 audio-oriented plug-in collections and 7 video-oriented effects and transitions
collections for the Adobe Premiere, Avid Liquid, Avid Media Composer, Avid Xpress Pro, Pinnacle Studio and
Sony Vegas desktop video product lines.
For further information on NewBlueFX and NewBlue Cartoonr, please see

http://www.newbluefx.com/media-kit.html.
NewBlue is a registered trademark and NewBlueFX and NewBlue Cartoonr are trademarks of NewBlue, Inc. All
other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. All rights reserved.
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Contact Information
Paul Devermann
NewBlue, Inc.
http://www.newbluefx.com/cartoonr
619-977-2923

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SeaMobile Europe Announces Latest Enhancement to Media ClipWay Software
Allowing Professional and Amateur Journalists to Send High Quality Live
Video Reports for a Fraction of the Cost: Remote Solution Uses BGAN
Modems and Specialized Software
SeaMobile Europe, a division of SeaMobile Enterprises and leading provider of satellite-based
broadband communications and networking services, announced today a significant product
update to its popular Media ClipWay software that allows journalists to cost-effectively file video
reports from field locations throughout the world using satellite services and BGAN modem
devices. With this enhancement, users now need only a camera and computer connected with
Media ClipWay software and two modems to uplink video at 512 kbps guaranteed transmission
speeds.
PARIS & SEATTLE (Business Wire EON) April 14, 2008 -- "The latest release of the Media ClipWay software
allows us to seamlessly combine the bandwidth available from two Inmarsat BGAN modems for improved
transmission quality," said Juliette Warter, Marketing Director for SeaMobile Europe. "Now, Media ClipWay
users can capture, compress and send live video from anyplace to anywhere in the world. The video transmits at
broadcast quality and at close to 90 percent less cost than using traditional satellite trucks while giving reporters
increased flexibility to get even closer to the story."
Today, Media ClipWay is the market's easiest to use software solution with an intuitive user interface that does
not require any additional software or technical expertise to use. Users either "live-stream" or capture video,
select compression and choose transmit to send via their computer. The software supports any communication
link including satellite, ISDN, xDSL or 3G mobility and transmits 25 or 30 frames per second of video. Currently
France 24, BFM TV, Tele Africa, Canal +, TSR, Skai TV, RTS (and numerous independent journalists) are
among industry leaders, who are utilizing Media ClipWay in their news reporting.
"Since the launch of France 24 I've been using Media ClipWay. I use it almost daily when I'm in the field and I
have been able to send breaking news back from Chad, Iraq and Chechnya without encountering any problems,"
said Franck Berruyer, a reporter for France 24. "I work alone with only a computer, a camera and a BGAN
antenna. It has the lightness and adaptability of a radio reporter's equipment, but is made for TV reporters. I am
looking forward to being in hot spots, so I can experience the full range of the system's capability while doing live
shoots in the middle of nowhere. The system's only constraint is finding power to recharge after the battery is
depleted. There is no more a need to book an SNG vehicle or find a place to transmit now that I have absolute
freedom with Media ClipWay and BGAN."
"In the world of 24 hour a day news reporting, there has never been more pressure to get stories quickly and at
the source of the news," continued Warter. "Media ClipWay can enhance the ability to make this happen.
Additionally, more and more independent journalists are involved in supplying the insatiable demand for news
content and we see Media ClipWay software becoming increasingly relevant to these types of applications."
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Media ClipWay software utilizes the Inmarsat BGAN modem that is light and robust, and has a very small
antenna that weighs only up to 2.2 kg. The software innovatively combines the bandwidth of two modems to
transmit at 512 kbps using the modems streaming IP channel. In addition to a professional media software suite,
Media ClipWay now offers a version of the software for non-media users to serve field engineers, mobile
workers, aid workers, insurance adjusters, maintenance workers and even sportsmen.
About SeaMobile Europe
For more than 15 years, SeaMobile Europe (formerly known as Geolink and now a division of SeaMobile
Enterprises) has been a pioneer in providing reliable, continuous and secure telecommunication services. The
company also provides value added services required by individuals or organizations where traditional
telecommunication infrastructures are unusable, non-existent, or simply not economically envisaged.
As a preferred partner with the world's leading satellite networks (Inmarsat, Iridium, Intelsat and Eutelsat) and
selected Land Earth Stations operators, SeaMobile Europe offers tailored telecommunications solutions and
exclusive value added services to individuals, businesses, industries and organizations worldwide. Professional
expertise rooted in broad experience, technological innovation and caring customer services are the cornerstone of
the company's growth and success.
SeaMobile Europe offers a range of products and services: Geolink Access(R) (high-speed internet access by
satellite), SeaMobile(R) Wireless (on board maritime GSM services), Oceanpost (maritime satellite access),
Catsat (world satellite fishing aid service), ClipWay(R) (video transmission software) and all required equipment
to access Inmarsat and Iridium networks.
About SeaMobile Enterprises
SeaMobile Enterprises is the dominant global service provider of at-sea communications, connectivity and
content services. Our VSAT solutions are delivered by the industry leader, Maritime Telecommunications
Network (MTN), a division of SeaMobile specializing in the maritime industry. Our global VSAT satellite
communications network offers the reliability that only "Always On - Always Available" systems can provide.
Over 350 vessels worldwide, including most cruise ships, the government and military, private yachts, ferries, the
offshore energy industry, and commercial shipping customers depend on our voice and data networks to keep
people connected anywhere in the world. Our premier services include remote access for Internet, fixed and
mobile phones, fax, television, on-board newspapers, and direct payroll deposit. For more information, visit
www.seamobile.com.
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. A number of the matters
and subject areas discussed in this press release that are not historical or current facts deal with potential future
circumstances and developments, including our future expectations concerning the operations of SeaMobile. The
discussion of such matters and subject areas is qualified by the inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding future
expectations generally and also may materially differ from SeaMobile's actual future experience involving any
one or more of such matters and subject areas. SeaMobile has attempted to identify, in context, certain of the
factors that they currently believe may cause actual future experience and results to differ from SeaMobile's
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current expectations regarding the relevant matter or subject area. This press release speaks only as of its date, and
SeaMobile disclaims any duty to update the information herein.
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Contact Information
Todd Wolfenbarger
The Summit Group
http://www.seamobile.com
1-801-244-9600

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Carla Baron, Haunting Evidence, and What Lies Beyond
Carla Baron, star of truTV's "Haunting Evidence," has just wrapped filming for Season 3, and is
now ready to set out on whatever the future may bring in the diversified scope of paranormal
programming.
(PRWEB) April 14, 2008 -- Carla Baron, star of truTV's "Haunting Evidence," has just wrapped filming for
Season 3, and is now ready to set out on whatever the future may bring in the diversified scope of paranormal
programming.
Having just wrapped the final location shoot for "Haunting Evidence" Season 3, psychic profiler Carla Baron is
now looking towards new horizons within the paranormal genre, specifically those that do not relate to the
psychic-crime field which has become her hallmark these past few years.
"I am ready for a fresh adventure - more true hauntings, the hunt for the presence of actual ghosts, or perhaps
even utilizing my abilities to predict future love matches on a new psychic reality format ... sort of a 'psychic
match.com,' if you will," Miss Baron ponders.
"The psychic-crime field has burst wide open since I came into this at pretty much its inception, but now I'd like
to get back to what inspired me to go into this realm in the first place - the unknown, is there life after death, what
lies beyond, what continues to haunt us, how can we use this ability to assist us in our daily lives and be the better
for it."
Producers, networks, studio execs, and anyone wishing to present their projects in development may contact
Carla Baron directly through her website @ www.carlabaron.net.
Look for Season 3 of truTV's "Haunting Evidence" to premiere sometime this fall. Check your local listings for
air dates / times.
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Contact Information
CARLA BARON
http://www.carlabaron.net
(818) 505-9162

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Algolith Introduces Four New Additions to Algogear Series Product Line
Algolith Inc., a leading provider of advanced image processing solutions, has expanded its
Algogear™ series with the introduction of four new products at the 2008 NAB Show taking place
at the Las Vegas Convention Center, April 14 to 17 (Booth N3414). Leveraging the value and
versatility of Algolith's core Intellectual Property (IP), the new Algogear products bring
advanced Upconversion and Frame Synchronization capabilities, to address the evolving needs
of broadcast, cable, IPTV and satellite providers.
Montreal, Canada (PRWEB) April 14, 2008 -- Algolith Inc., a leading provider of advanced image processing
solutions, has expanded its Algogear™ series with the introduction of four new products at the 2008 NAB Show
taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, April 14 to 17 (Booth N3414). Leveraging the value and
versatility of Algolith's core Intellectual Property (IP), the new Algogear products bring advanced Upconversion
and Frame Synchronization capabilities, to address the evolving needs of broadcast, cable, IPTV and satellite
providers.
The Algogear series will now comprise high-definition Upconversion cards (XVC-1001-UC and
XVC-1001-UC-BF-SA), multi-definition Frame Synchronization cards (FRS-1002-MD and
FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA), as well as the existing standard and high-definition Video Noise Reduction cards
(VNR-1000-SD and VNR-1000-HD).
High-Quality SD to HD Upconversion
The Algogear Upconverter cards (XVC-1001-UC and XVC-1001-UC-BF-SA) provide high quality conversion
from SD to HD video formats. The cards support embedded audio 16 channels (4 groups), closed caption (CC)
and time code information. The XVC-1001-UC-BF-SA model provides background fill capabilities and
user-adjustable safe area generation. The XVC-1001-UC and XVC-1001-UC-BF-SA feature Algolith's
proprietary, market-proven IP technology for de-interlacing, cadence correction and content adaptive scaling.
Full-Featured Frame Synchronization
The Frame Synchronizer cards (FRS-1002-MD and FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA) are designed for re-timing
applications in both SD and HD SDI environments on up to two channels. Additional delay can be added to the
synchronizing process in pixel, line or frame increments, with up to 11 additional frames of delay in HD. The
Frame Synchronizers also feature adjustable embedded audio (16 channels, 4 groups), and delay adjustment. The
FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA contains a video processing amplifier and programmable video legalizer. The
FRS-1002-MD and FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA provide the highest density and lowest cost-per-channel than
competitive products on the market.
"We are excited to introduce the new Upconverters and Frame Synchronizers to expand our Algogear family of
highly-modular, openGear-compatible products," said Yvan Ouellet president and CEO of Algolith Inc.
"Algogear solutions provide broadcasters with greater functionality, flexibility and world-class IP at
unprecedented price-performance."
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The Algogear Series
The Algogear series, designed specifically for the openGear frame, is comprised of FPGA-based image
processing and enhancement solutions with reprogrammable cores, allowing customers the flexibility to repurpose
the functionality of the cards over time. In addition, the series offers a number of unique and innovative features
including artifact and compression noise reduction, bandwidth reduction, multi-channel processing, and format
conversion. The 2RU openGear frame allows users a choice of cards from over 16 vendors, and can house a mix
of analog, digital, video and audio modules in the same frame; permitting broadcast professionals the freedom and
flexibility to choose the best solution for their particular application.
"The new Algogear products are a natural extension to the rest of the options offered for the openGear platform,"
said Jacques Patry, director of technology development at Algolith Inc. "The new Upconverters and Frame
Synchronizers, along with the Video Noise Reducer cards, and the full catalog of products being offered by the
openGear partners, provide a powerful alternative to the solutions already available in the marketplace today."
Availability
The new Algogear series products will be available in late Q2.
Additional Information
For more information on the complete Algogear series, visit www.algolith.com/products/broadcast/.
About Algolith Inc.
Algolith Inc., based in Montréal (Québec, Canada) is a privately held company founded in 2003 as a spin-off of
Miranda Technologies. Algolith has developed the industry's most advanced set of video processing algorithms,
leveraging more than a decade of R&D, and representing over 50 man-years of IP development. The company has
built its reputation around its patented core Intellectual Property (IP), an unparalleled portfolio of technology
which significantly improves image quality in all formats.
Algolith solutions include a series of FPGA-based image processing and enhancement cards designed to meet the
exacting needs of broadcast, cable, satellite, and IPTV providers; as well as specialized IP solutions which can be
used for FPGA or ASIC implementations by OEM and IP licensees.
With market-proven noise reduction and video format conversion solutions, Algolith's IP technology is behind
some of the industry's leading video processing solutions and is recognized worldwide as "best-in-class". Since
its inception, Algolith's mission has been firmly focused on empowering professionals with cutting-edge
technology for delivering high-quality images. For more information, visit www.algolith.com.
Contact:
Nadia Marrone
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Algolith Inc.
Marketing Communications Manager
Tel.: 514.335.9867 Ext.:3246
www.algolith.com
For High Resolution Product Images: www.algolith.com/news/image-library/
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Contact Information
Nadia Marrone
Algolith Inc.
http://www.algolith.com
514-335-9867 3246

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Algolith De-interlacing Technology Integrated with Altera 1080p Video
Framework Unveiled at NAB 2008
Algolith Inc. and Altera Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTR), today announced the integration of a
high-quality Intellectual Property (IP) core, designed by Algolith, with the Altera 1080p video
framework for their FPGAs. The Altera 1080p video framework allows systems designers to
quickly integrate Algolith's proprietary de-interlacing technology into Altera's low-cost Cyclone
FPGAs as well as their high-density, high-end Stratix FPGA-based development kits. The IP
core facilitates integration of de-interlacing for a variety of video format conversion applications
in post-production, studio editing, broadcast, cable, satellite, and IPTV environments. Algolith
and Altera will demonstrate this solution, along with their complete product lines, in their
respective booths N3414 and SL12705 at the 2008 NAB Show in the Las Vegas Convention
Center, April 14-17.
Montreal, Canada (PRWEB) April 14, 2008 -- Algolith Inc. and Altera Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTR), today
announced the integration of a high-quality Intellectual Property (IP) core, designed by Algolith, with the Altera
1080p video framework for their FPGAs. The Altera 1080p video framework allows systems designers to quickly
integrate Algolith's proprietary de-interlacing technology into Altera's low-cost Cyclone FPGAs as well as their
high-density, high-end Stratix FPGA-based development kits. The IP core facilitates integration of de-interlacing
for a variety of video format conversion applications in post-production, studio editing, broadcast, cable, satellite,
and IPTV environments. Algolith and Altera will demonstrate this solution, along with their complete product
lines, in their respective booths N3414 and SL12705 at the 2008 NAB Show in the Las Vegas Convention Center,
April 14-17.
Algolith de-interlacing technology is a motion adaptive technique for converting interlaced video to progressive
video before it is up scaled and displayed. With support for 480i to 1080i formats, the de-interlacer offers both
frame-based and per-pixel real time de-interlacing techniques. The de-interlacer is just one of the many
market-proven IP solutions offered in the Algolith IP portfolio.
"The Altera 1080p video framework combined with our IP core, opens up our de-interlacing technology to a
wide variety of customers," said Jacques Patry, director of technology development at Algolith Inc. "This
implementation will enable the future adoption of other Algolith IP modules from our IP portfolio."
The Algolith de-interlacer has been implemented on Altera FPGAs and integrated with the Altera 1080p video
framework. The Altera 1080p video framework includes a set of video and image processing modules along with
standard interfaces that allows designers to rapidly develop high-performance video systems. The framework
enables easy mix and match of video IP from different sources with the ability to customize and differentiate. The
framework is based on an open, low-overhead, interface protocol called Avalon Streaming that can efficiently
handle both video and control data.
"We are excited to partner with Algolith, and to employ their de-interlacer IP in our 1080p video framework to
help bring this highly advanced and flexible product to market," said Arun Iyengar senior director of Altera
Corporation's communications business unit. "Combining an FPGA-based solution with reusable IP building
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blocks addresses key challenges in studio and broadcast applications and promotes rapid and easy integration."
Additional Information
To learn more about the Algolith De-interlacing solution or about the complete portfolio of Algolith Intellectual
Property, visit www.algolith.com/products/intellectual-property/.
To learn more about Altera's 1080p Video Framework or about Altera video processing applications, visit
www.altera.com/broadcast.
About Algolith Inc.
Algolith Inc., based in Montréal (Québec, Canada) is a privately held company founded in 2003 as a spin-off of
Miranda Technologies. Algolith has developed the industry's most advanced set of video processing algorithms,
leveraging more than a decade of R&D, and representing over 50 man-years of IP development. The company has
built its reputation around its patented core Intellectual Property (IP), an unparalleled portfolio of technology
which significantly improves image quality in all formats.
Algolith solutions include a series of FPGA-based image processing and enhancement cards designed to meet the
exacting needs of broadcast, cable, satellite, and IPTV providers; as well as specialized IP solutions which can be
used for FPGA or ASIC implementations by OEM and IP licensees.
With market-proven noise reduction and video format conversion solutions, Algolith's IP technology is behind
some of the industry's leading video processing solutions and is recognized worldwide as "best-in-class". Since
its inception, Algolith's mission has been firmly focused on empowering professionals with cutting-edge
technology for delivering high-quality images. For more information, visit www.algolith.com.
About Altera Corporation
Altera® provides a wide range of programmable devices and HardCopy® ASICs with optimized
broadcast-related IP cores, powerful design software, and a variety of development kits to create a complete,
easy-to-use broadcast system. Their programmable solutions enable system companies to rapidly and
cost-effectively innovate, differentiate and win in their markets. Visit www.altera.com.
Contact:
Nadia Marrone
Algolith Inc.
Marketing Communications Manager
Tel.: 514.335.9867 Ext.:3246
www.algolith.com
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Contact Information
Nadia Marrone
Algolith Inc.
http://www.algolith.com
514-335-9867 3246

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New DVD Explores the Lucrative Business of Non-Fiction DVDs
The non-fiction video business is booming. This DVD shows new and experienced producers
what distributors want, how to get a good review and how to price your video. Whether you're a
video producer looking to expand your income, a subject expert looking to market your expertise,
or you just want to get a direct-response business of any type going, this new DVD and book are
right for you.
Bristol, RI (PRWEB) April 12, 2008 -- A new DVD entitled "Special Interest Video Magazine Vol. 1" by Hal
Landen is a companion video to his definitive book entitled "Secrets of Producing and Selling Successful
Videos." The video reveals many secrets of selling non-fiction DVDs. Unlike video service businesses, the special
interest or non-fiction video business lets you multiply your profits. Create a good product once and sell it MANY
times.
Hal Landen brings over 25 years of experience in the non-fiction film and video business to this project. He
founded VideoUniversity.com, which Forbes Magazine calls one of the best business-to-business web sites for
digital video production. He has freelanced for ABC's 20/20, CBS's 60 Minutes, Warner Brothers and many
others.
This magazine-style DVD offers three distinct segments all designed to help both the novice and experienced
producer improve their sales. Here are some of the things you will learn:
What Do Distributors Want?
Leslie Kussman, producer-distributor from Aquarius Media in the Boston area, shares her expertise on how to
produce and market a successful video. She should know. She has built a very successful business. Her
distribution company is always looking for videos that serve her market of hospitals, libraries, and health care
providers.
How To Get a Good Review For Your Video
Next we go to the West Coast and visit Randy Pitman the editor-publisher of Video Librarian Magazine. This
publication reviews over 200 videos every issue. You may think libraries are just for books, but today some
libraries spend $1 million a year buying DVDs. Shouldn't you get a share? Randy explains the review process
with lots of helpful examples.
Pricing Pitfalls and Opportunities
The third segment is about pricing your DVD. Why price your video at $19.95 when you can make a lot more
money at other price points. You'll learn about the psychology of prices, niche vs. mass marketing, value pricing,
and lots more. You'll even learn about a video set that sells for $1795! Watch this segment before you produce
your next video. It will put money in your pocket!
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And speaking of money, you can save it when you buy the DVD and the book together. See the web links below
for details.
DVD: Special Interest Video Magazine Vol. 1

http://www.videouniversity.com/sivdvd1.shtml [DVD Details on VideoUniversity]
Running Time: 52 minutes
Book: Secrets of Producing and Selling Successful Videos, 324 pp

ISBN-13: 978-1-888093-12-4
http://videouniversity.com/sivbook.shtml [Book Details on VideoUniversity]
Available from
Oak Tree Press
Bristol, RI
(401) 253-2800
http://www.VideoUniversity.com
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HAL LANDEN
Oak Tree Press
http://VideoUniversity.com
401-253-2800

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The Comedy Smalls 2008 Short Film Competition In Collaboration With
Paramount Comedy
Following last year's success, The Comedy Smalls in collaboration with Paramount Comedy is
back for a second year. The search is on for the best new comedy short films, and the organisers
expect a high number of entries from all over the world.
London, UK (PRWEB) April 10, 2008 -- Following last year's success, The Comedy Smalls in collaboration with
Paramount Comedy is back for a second year. The search is on for the best new comedy short films, and the
organisers expect a high number of entries from all over the world.
The Comedy Smalls brings emerging comedy writers, directors and performers together with industry executives,
providing a unique opportunity for the winner to get an original idea commissioned by Paramount Comedy. This
is a chance for new talent to be discovered by the channel who helped launch some of the UK's best loved
comedy talent including, Sasha Baron Cohen, Simon Pegg, Matt Lucas and David Walliams.
This year's theme is WORK and anyone can enter by submitting a short film of up to 5 minutes at
www.thesmalls.com. Call for entries start on April 4 and the deadline for entries is May 30, 2008. All shortlisted
films will be screened on Paramount Comedy.
Last year's winners Jamie Glassman and Matthew Steer had a 10 part series commissioned for Paramount
Comedy's Short Cuts. Clay Weiner and John Roberts have had three short films licensed by the channel.
For more information please contact:
Mira Bajagic
Events Co-ordinator
Tel: + 44 207 240 9222
The Smalls
55 Neal Street
London
About The Smalls

The Smalls is a curator of independent short film, committed to the discovery and promotion of new talent
through the website www.thesmalls.com, events and competitions.
About Paramount Comedy

- Paramount Comedy 1 and Paramount Comedy 2 are the only UK channels dedicated to comedy
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- 8.6 million adults watch Paramount Comedy Channel every month
- Of the Paramount Comedy audience 51% are ABC1 and 44% are 16-34
- Average ratings and share are up 15% year on year
- Peak time ratings are up 21% year on year compared to 3% across multi channel
- The comedy portfolio comprises of three channels - Paramount Comedy 1, Paramount Comedy 1+1 and
Paramount Comedy 2
- Paramount Comedy is the international channel brand of MTV Networks International. The channel appears on
all Pay TV platforms including cable, satellite and DSL and reaches more than 9 million homes
- Paramount Comedy 1 is targeted at a young, upmarket audience aged 16-44, with a vibrant schedule including
brand new series of Two and A Half Men, Everybody Hates Chris and South Park alongside top stand-up and
audience approved comedy. Paramount Comedy 2 shows the best of UK comedy including Monty Python, Rab C
Nesbitt and Black Books
- Paramount Comedy is 75% owned by Paramount British Pictures (Viacom), with 25% owned by BskyB
Source: Barb/Infosys Pay TV Homes Jan 1st - March 26th 2007
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The Smalls
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HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical Sales Training Series to be Broadcast Live on
Internet TV
www.ContractorSelling.com has announced that they will broadcast the next three "Total
Immersion Sales Summit's" LIVE via streaming internet TV via the internet. The week-long
HVAC, plumbing and electrical sales training sessions will be held starting April 20th, May 11th
and also on May 18th of this year. The Total Immersion Sales Summit's feature some of the most
radical "outside the box" methods of creating desire in the customers of plumbers, electricians
and HVAC techs & sales people that have ever been seen and have created the best results bar
none.
Los Angeles, Calif. (PRWEB) April 9, 2008 -- www.ContractorSelling.com has announced that they will
broadcast the next three "Total Immersion Sales Summit's" LIVE via streaming internet TV via the internet.
The week-long HVAC, plumbing and electrical sales training sessions will be held starting April 20, May 11 and
also on May 18, 2008. The Total Immersion Sales Summit's feature some of the most radical "outside the box"
methods of creating desire in the customers of plumbers, electricians and HVAC techs and sales people that have
ever been seen and have created the best results bar none.
"We have tested televising of our sales training live during the last two sessions have had fantastic results," Said
Joe Crisara, CEO and one of the sales coaches on www.ContractorSelling.com, a membership website for service
contractor's that supports this unique method with hundreds of videos, audios, articles and downloads including a
completely visual flat rate system.
All of this support information and the live broadcast of the next three sales summits are available to service
contractors for as little as $24 per month.
"Our last live TV broadcasts were watched by over 700 viewers during the two sessions held in March and
April," said Crisara. "To be able to reach that many people in the contracting industry who need our help and to
see the results of the people who tuned in were astounding."
"We had people from around the world watching and giving us feedback about their increase in revenue and
profit," Crisara continued. "Many have write and called to share their stories of how they increased their average
ticket during what has been a disastrous recession that has left many contractors grasping for answers."
The Only Live Online Sales Training Available To Contractors

The live broadcast via streaming TV is a one-of-a-kind format that allows plumbers, electricians and HVAC
contractors to improve their customer service and sales all while at the comfort of their own shop with no need to
travel.
"I guess the word is out," said Joe. "Our sign ups for the website are now on a record pace. In March we had the
single biggest gain in memberships compared to any month since we started the website in August of 2006."
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How Can You Tune In On TV and Improve Your Sales and Profit?
You can go to www.contractorselling.com and sign up for membership for little as $24 per month and receive
this Live TV sales training. There are also other more premium memberships available as well The difference
between Total Immersion and other sales training is you not only learn how to sell, but also learn the science
behind how the system works so you can fully believe the methods will work. The system sells your customer but
more importantly sells you the sales person or tech.
You Can Attend Live In Person As Well

You can also attend the sessions that are being televised live in person if you want as well. There are seats
available for the two classes in April and May in Los Angeles as well as the class in Baltimore in May as well.
"Each Total Immersion Summit lasts for six days and granted that is a lot of training." he added, "But, it's the five
weeks of follow up video tele-conferehnce coaching and results tracking the attendee get, that separates this from
any other sales training like it," Joe said. "We not only get results improvement, we guarantee it!"
Crisara also personally interviews each applicant before they are accepted. "We do this to make sure each person
we accept and who attends, will succeed," Crisara added. "We use a revolutionary method which we call
"enter-trainment" during the summit which holds the attention of students because they have fun while they
learn."
Is The Training Industry Specific?

The science of persuasion is universal so most of the class is held with multiple trades in the same class.
However, we do different break our sessions and presentations with each specific trade. The trades covered are
Residential HVAC Replacement Sales, HVAC service, Plumbing Sales & Service, Electrical Service and Sales
and Remodeling Sales.
"This sales training is for HVAC techs, HVAC Sales People, Plumbers and Electricians who already have
attended other sales training and now want to take it to the "next level." said Joe, "We have formed a selling
model that is unique in that the results are virtually immediate."
For more info on the "Total Immersion" Summit or to sign up go to our Total Immersion Website at
www.contractorselling.com or call 877-764-6304 (toll free).
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Joe Crisara
ContractorSelling.Com
http://www.contractorselling.com
877-764-6304

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Element Supports DIRECPATH Implementation Of CSG Systems' TechNet
Using CSG Systems' TechNet, Element Customer Care now has direct visibility from our call
center into DIRECPATH technicians' activities and their jobs. DIRECPATH is the first of
Element's clients to implement TechNet, a new program that creates real time visibility between
techinicians and the call center. Element provides billing services, tech support and a customer
service call center for cable, broadband and telecommunications operators using CSG Systems
software solutions.
Durham, NC (PRWEB) April 9, 2008 -- Element Customer Care now offers direct visibility into DIRECPATH
technicians' ctivities and their jobs from our call center using CSG System's TechNet. DIRECPATH is the first of
Element's clients to implement TechNet. Element provides billing services, tech support and a customer service
call center for cable, broadband and telecommunications operators using CSG Systems software solutions.
DIRECPATH offers a wide range of options such as satellite TV, broadband and/or voice for its more than
42,000 subscribers. Their technicians currently handle more than 400 jobs per day. With the new TechNet
application, field technicians will be able to receive work orders and necessary information on handheld wireless
devices directly from the Element call center. The result being greater levels of efficiency between subscribers,
dispatch, call center and technicians.
"At DIRECTPATH, we strive to give our subscribers the best possible service. We can now provide convenient
two-way communication between dispatchers and technicians through Web-enabled devices to improve customer
service using TechNet," said Henry Peraza, Chief Operating Office, DIRECPATH. "Our subscribers can be
online with an operator who is interacting directly with a field technician for the best possible flow of
communication which results in less frustration for our subscribers."
"With TechNet, our technicians will be there on time, equipped with the tools, information and skills needed to
complete work orders," said Peraza. "They will be able to perform work order completion, service changes and
upgrades, collection transactions and more both improving customer service and our bottom line."
Based on previous implementations, TechNet will allow for at least one more job per technician per day, for a
total of 10,000 more jobs in one year. In addition, TechNet stops dispatch from having to field hundreds of
nonessential calls from technicians freeing them to dispatch and better serve the subscriber.
"The better communication between our customer service representatives and technicians, the better we can
respond to DIRECPATH subscribers' needs," said Matt Zemon, President, Element Customer Care. "The
opportunity to utilize CSG's TechNet software allows for efficiencies in operations and improves customer
relations by ensuring on-time service."
About the DIRECPATH

DIRECPATH is a partnership formed by DIRECTV, the largest satellite broadcaster in the U.S. with over 15
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million users, and Hicks Holdings, a private investment firm with worldwide cable television and media
experience. Based in Dallas, Texas, DIRECPATH specializes in providing satellite video, high-speed broadband
and digital voice to the multi-family industry. DIRECPATH's objective is to lead the industry in quality service
for high-speed broadband and digital voice as well. Visit them online at http://www.direcpath.net.
About Element
Element Customer Care is a Durham, NC-based company that offers CSG billing services, tech support and an
elite customer service call center. Element's partnership with CSG Systems gives its clients access to CSG's
unique combination of solutions, services and expertise to improve operational efficiencies and deliver a quality
customer experience in a competitive marketplace. CSG's TechNet is available for all Element clients. In January
2008, Element, powered by CSG Systems, was named "Preferred Billing and Customer Care Provider" for the
National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC).
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Matt Zemon
Element Customer Care
http://www.elementcare.com
(919) 794-8773+5816

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Global Broadcast Customers Cite MAXON CINEMA 4D as Key Ingredient for
Success
Seamless Integration into Existing Pipelines Streamlines Workflow, Maximizes Efficiency
Newbury Park, CA (PRWEB) April 9, 2008 -- MAXON Computer, a leading developer of professional 3D
modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions, today revealed that creative professionals around the
world continue to adopt MAXON’s CINEMA 4D software into their 3D digital content creation workflow to
create compelling broadcast motion graphics. Efficiency, cost savings and a significant boost in workflow
productivity were cited as the primary benefits for adopting CINEMA 4D into production pipelines. The list of
the broadcast industry’s most widely recognized entities featuring 3D graphics created with CINEMA 4D
includes The Weather Channel, MTV, CMT, Comedy Central, NBC, FOX, NFL, TRU TV, TNT, TBS, HGTV,
MSNBC, ESPN, HBO, CNN, USA Network, National Geographic Channel, Univision, ABC, E!, Telefutura, Al
Jazeera, NHK (Japan), NTV (Japan), SAT (Germany), RTL (Germany), and the BBC.
“Today’s broadcast designers working in motion graphics require a reliable, fast and flexible production
workflow and are under constant pressure to deliver content that enhances broadcast production value. Our
customers’ satisfaction and reliance on CINEMA 4D underscores its ease of integration, quality and stability and
validates its value as an essential ingredient for any motion graphics production pipeline,” said Paul Babb,
president, MAXON USA. “We’re proud that so many studios and major broadcast entities around the world use
CINEMA 4D as their ‘go-to’ motion graphics and animation software and we’re committed to providing them
tools to make spectacular projects.”
Prominent MAXON broadcast design customers currently finding success with CINEMA 4D, include:
Network: The Weather Channel

Projects: The 100 Biggest Weather Moments, Epic Conditions, Weather Ventures and Forecast Earth
Broadcast designers for The Weather Channel, cable’s 24-hour weather-related news and information network,
use CINEMA 4D on an ongoing basis to help them create all of their 3D projects, including HD show openings,
recaps and animations and a multitude of climate related images and weather graphics. Of particular note was the
show package for “The 100 Biggest Weather Moments”, a large-scale, all 3D project created using over 200 3D
animations including title frames, countdown frames, the opening, bumpers and lower thirds. The design team
used CINEMA 4D to create a sweeping landscape, using a camera path that evoked visions of an "earth re-entry"
from an orbital perspective. The primarily fantasy-based imagery conveyed a larger-than-life sense of proportion
with oversized numbers for the ‘100’ countdown, a top down view of a hurricane and sun rays that resembled
Hollywood searchlights.
“The ‘100 Biggest Weather Moments’ was an enormous project requiring the creation of more than 200 3D
animations, including titles, frames, the opening, bumpers and the lower thirds. The CINEMA 4D interface is
easy to navigate, works seamlessly with Adobe After Effects, and the renders are extremely stable. In fact, I
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sometimes start a CINEMA 4D render on Friday night, maybe come in on the weekend to check on it, and when I
come to work on Monday, it’s completed. It’s never failed me.”
- Eddie Terrill, Senior Design Specialist, The Weather Channel
Studio: Troika Design Group

Projects: Golf Channel, NBC Sports ‘Sunday Night Football’ and HGTV™
Troika Design Group, based in Hollywood, California, specializes in design and branding for television networks
and shows. Troika designers turn to CINEMA 4D to address nearly every project that comes through their doors
to build environments and treatments, model out titles and logos, and work on effects — and typically handle
large 3D project files that must render on a quick turnaround. Most recently Troika created the new graphic
identity for the Golf Channel, and has used CINEMA 4D to push the bounds of motion graphics for large-scale
packages for FSN’s “FSN Final Score” and NBC Sports’ “Sunday Night Football.” Additionally, the facility also
handled the re-branding of the HGTV (Home and Garden Television Network) and NBC Universal’s “Access
Hollywood” — all of which were built and animated entirely in CINEMA 4D.
“CINEMA 4D is a unique hybrid of a creative and technical tool, and plays a large role in our production
pipeline. We work in a highly collaborative environment where our design teams have varying degrees of
animation experience. We find the CINEMA 4D interface to be extremely intuitive and easy to learn, allowing
our artists to hit the ground running. Another useful feature is the ability to bundle render files on different Macs
in our studio without going through a different render farm. This can be a real time saver. Additionally, the fluid
integration between CINEMA 4D and our primary design toolset, Adobe Creative Suite, and the fact that our
artists can easily move between design and animation, is invaluable.”
- Mark Bohman, Executive Creative Director/Partner, Troika Design Group
Studio: Thirdeye Design Group

Project: NFL Network
Thirdeye Design Group is an award winning post-production creative studio, specializing in broadcast, editorial,
and interactive design. The firm’s designers have been using CINEMA 4D for over three years, most recently to
create a 3D graphics package in full HD 1080p resolution for the NFL Network – a package that would ultimately
need to work with a second graphics package, to be produced at a later date. The designers were faced with
creating an extensive list of HD animated elements that were required for each package, making it particularly
important that all the 3D elements could be set up in a module way so changes could still be made as needed,
while keeping rendering times low.
“CINEMA 4D is the perfect choice to use for all of our 3D work because of its flexibility. We love how
CINEMA 4D lets you maintain a high level of artistic flow throughout and still lets you create dynamic, complex
environments. You never feel as if you are using a complicated interface. It's extremely robust and lets you mix
and match different effects to achieve unique results.”
- Alex Di Mella, Creative Director, Thirdeye Design Group
Studio: Red Car Chicago

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Project: TMZ TV
Red Car, an editorial and post-production company with offices across the U.S., tapped its Chicago office and the
award-winning husband and wife design team, Robert and Melissa von Bjal, to create six promotional advertising
spots for the hot online gossip site TMZ – as it transitioned from Internet entity to television show.
"We relied on CINEMA 4D as a key element to blend live action celebrity shots with animation – moving
quickly through scenes at a frantic pace – to convey the sense of paparazzi chasing ‘celebrities gone bad’, and for
much of the extruded topography and particle effects creation. CINEMA 4D’s overall ease of integration into our
workflow and features such as the MoGraph module, including the cloner tool, the 3D type tool, and the
image-based displacements capabilities are important features that enhance our motion graphic design work.”
- Robert von Bjal, Designer, Red Car Chicago
Studio: d.inc design

Project: Academy Awards “80 Years of Oscars” Montage
d.inc design, a creative marketing firm in Hermosa Beach, Calif., has been using CINEMA 4D as a primary
production tool for the past ten years in the creation of film, broadcast, print, video game and Web projects. Their
most recent high-profile project in conjunction with Hollywood based-Sweet Spot Productions – the sophisticated
graphical treatment for the four-minute “80 Years of Oscars” montage shown during this year’s Academy Awards
ceremony – and introduced by Jack Nicholson, was created entirely in CINEMA 4D.
“This was an immensely complex project that required assimilating a massive number of elements in CINEMA
4D, including 4-second redigitized clips reflecting the key moments of all the previous 79 BEST PICTURE
winners and all 79 original movie posters. It also required creating a graphical design to identify the film titles and
the year the film won an Oscar. With CINEMA 4D we efficiently generated three final 3D render passes for each
film that included the typeface for the film titles, a reflective gold frame around each poster and a shiny thin black
line around all 79 moving images. CINEMA 4D’s flexibility and its tight integration with After Effects in the
final compositing phase allowed us to create a classy look evocative of the prestigious event and output the
footage in HD format.”
- John De Temple, Designer/Animator/Creative Director, d.inc design
About CINEMA 4D
CINEMA 4D is a robust 3D animation software application. Its core application contains everything needed to
quickly and easily create high-end 3D images and animations. Additional modules provide added functionality
and customization to suit a wide array of industries. Modules can be purchased individually or in bundles.
CINEMA 4D renders scene files directly to popular editing and compositing applications including After Effects,
Final Cut, Shake, Combustion, etc., and is completely cross-platform for Windows and Mac.
About MAXON Computer

MAXON Computer is the developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions.
Its award-winning CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D software products have been used extensively in the film,
television, science, architecture, engineering and other industries. MAXON has offices in Germany, the U.S., the
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United Kingdom and Japan. MAXON products are available directly from the Web site and its worldwide reseller
channel. For additional information on MAXON, visit: www.maxon.net.
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