Onstream Media CEO, Randy Selman, to Present at Upcoming Trade Show News Network (TSNN) Webinar, Highlighting Results of Groundbreaking Virtual Tradeshow Survey

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., July 29 /CEO News Info/ — Onstream Media Corporation (NASDAQ:ONSM), a leading online service provider of live and on-demand Internet broadcasting, corporate web communications and virtual marketplace technology, will co-host an upcoming webinar, taking place Wednesday, August 4 at 2:00 p.m. EDT, with the Trade Show News Network (TSNN) to reveal the findings of a seminal, joint online survey on what’s driving the rapid adoption and expansion of virtual tradeshows, events and online marketplaces.

Presenters of the webinar include Randy Selman, President and CEO of Onstream Media, RD Whitney, CEO of Tarsus Online Media, Tarsus Group plc and Stephen Nold, President of TSNN.com, MTOsummit and MeetingTechOnline.com.

The presenters will reveal and expand upon the survey responses from over 800 professionals in the tradeshow industry, highlighting such key findings as:

– Virtual events have come of age proliferating, growing and gaining
momentum;
– A major paradigm shift is occurring in the events industry and where
it is headed;
– Virtual events are projected to become an $18B+ industry in 5 years;
– Green focus is drawing companies toward virtual as a way of reducing
their carbon footprint;
– 75% of responders see virtual tradeshows as an add-on or an extension
to an existing show or physical event; and
– Content is still king, followed by ease of use and cost savings.

“There are several major forces at play, creating the perfect environment for virtual tradeshows and online marketplaces to flourish moving forward, including the explosive growth of social networking and collaborative technologies, combined with the overall reduction of corporate travel budgets and need for creating new revenue streams and customer loyalty,” said RD Whitney, CEO of Tarsus Online Media. “And, the early adopters of virtual events are already beginning to reap the benefits.”

“As evidenced by the survey results, there’s a sea change taking place within the tradeshow industry and Onstream Media is seeing a lot of interest and demand for our MarketPlace365 technology as a result,” said Randy Selman, President & CEO, Onstream Media. “We’re well positioned to be one of the leading providers of virtual tradeshow and online marketplace technology due to our self-provisioned, no upfront cost model and integrated search engine optimization, social networking and other lead generation features.”

“The trade show industry is being transformed and reshaped before our very eyes as more and more tradeshow organizers realize how virtual tradeshow technology is being utilized to ‘embrace and extend’ their existing events, creating a better environment for exhibitors to be part of a dynamic, online community of like-minded individuals who openly share ideas, best practices and conduct business,” said Stephen Nold, President of TSNN.com, MTOsummit and MeetingTechOnline.com.

Onstream Media’s MarketPlace365(TM) platform enables publishers, associations, trade show promoters and entrepreneurs to rapidly and cost effectively self-deploy their own profitable, online virtual communities consisting of social networking, lead generation, multi-media content libraries, tradeshows, virtual conferences and educational facilities.

To register for the upcoming webinar, visit www.visualwebcaster.com/TSNN/70280/reg.html.

About Tarsus Group & TSNN.com:

Tarsus Group plc (London Stock Exchange: TRS.L) is an international media company with a portfolio of exhibitions, conferences, publications and online media that span across the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. With its head office in London, Tarsus also has offices in Paris (France), Milwaukee and Boca Raton (USA), Düsseldorf (Germany), Shanghai (China) and Dubai (UAE). Tarsus Group owns the Trade Show News Network (TSNN), which is the world’s leading online resource for the trade show, exhibition and event industry since 1996.

The Trade Show News Network (TSNN) is the world’s leading online resource for the trade show, exhibition and event industry since 1996. TSNN.com owns and operates the most widely consulted event database on the Internet, containing data about more than 18,000 trade shows, exhibitions, public events and conferences. TSNN features an expanding Industry News and Thought Leader blog with contributions from industry leaders and analysts. We help facilitate the exchange between buyers and sellers with over 137,000 registered website users, over 120,000 newsletter subscribers and over 3,000 LinkedIn group members and thousands of followers on Twitter. To learn more about TSNN visit www.TSNN.com

About Onstream Media:

Onstream Media Corporation (NASDAQ:ONSM) is a leading online service provider of live and on-demand Internet broadcasting, corporate web communications and virtual marketplace technology. Onstream Media’s innovative Digital Media Services Platform (DMSP) provides customers with cost effective tools for encoding, managing, indexing, and publishing content via the Internet. The DMSP provides intelligent delivery and syndication of video advertising, streaming video, mobile streaming and supports pay-per-view for online video and other rich media assets. The DMSP also provides an efficient workflow for transcoding and publishing user-generated content in combination with social networks and online video classifieds, utilizing Onstream Media’s patent-pending Auction Video(TM) technology.

The company’s MarketPlace365(TM) solution enables publishers, associations, trade show promoters and entrepreneurs to rapidly and cost effectively self-deploy their own profitable, online virtual marketplaces. In addition, Onstream Media provides live and on-demand webcasting, webinars, web and audio conferencing services. To date, almost half of the Fortune 1000 companies and 78% of the Fortune 100 CEOs and CFOs have used Onstream Media’s services. Select Onstream Media customers include: AAA, Bonnier Corporation, Dell, Disney, Georgetown University, National Press Club, PR Newswire, Shareholder.com (NASDAQ), Sony Pictures and the U.S. Government. Onstream Media’s strategic relationships include Akamai, Adobe, BT Conferencing, eBay and Qwest. For more information, visit Onstream Media at www.onstreammedia.com or call 954-917-6655.

Media Relations:
Chris Faust
Fastlane
973-226-4379
cfaust@fast-lane.net

Investor Relations:
Brett Maas
Hayden IR
646-536-7331
brett@haydenir.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this document and elsewhere by Onstream Media are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such information includes, without limitation, the business outlook, assessment of market conditions, anticipated financial and operating results, strategies, future plans, contingencies and contemplated transactions of the company. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause or contribute to actual results of company operations, or the performance or achievements of the company or industry results, to differ materially from those expressed, or implied by the forward-looking statements. In addition to any such risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed elsewhere herein, risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause or contribute to actual results differing materially from those expressed or implied for the forward- looking statements include, but are not limited to fluctuations in demand; changes to economic growth in the U.S. economy; government policies and regulations, including, but not limited to those affecting the Internet. Onstream Media undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth in Onstream Media Corporation’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Source: Onstream Media Corporation

CONTACT: Media Relations: Chris Faust, Fastlane , +1-973-226-4379,
cfaust@fast-lane.net; or Investor Relations: Brett Maas, Hayden IR,
+1-646-536-7331, brett@haydenir.com

Web Site: http://www.onstreammedia.com/

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Mobile HCM: Workforce and Talent Management on the Move

This is the latest free magazines and other related publications for CEO and Professionals titled: Mobile HCM: Workforce and Talent Management on the Move. You can get the magazines sent to your home or download the digital magazines for free… Enjoy your reading.

Organizations are advertising jobs and managing candidate relationships by smart phone, scheduling shifts via text message, delivering learning on mobile devices, and updating performance reviews from online portals via handheld devices. Organizations need to increase efficiency and address the needs of a dispersed and diverse workforce population.

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Top 10 Ways to Stop Online Brand Scams and Reduce Revenue Loss

This is the latest free magazines and other related publications for CEO and Professionals titled: Top 10 Ways to Stop Online Brand Scams and Reduce Revenue Loss. You can get the magazines sent to your home or download the digital magazines for free… Enjoy your reading.

If you’re not taking steps to prevent online brand scams, you’re probably losing money. That’s because billions of dollars are lost by companies each year due to pay per click scams, web traffic theft, the sale of counterfeit and pirated goods, and other brand abuses that can lead to:
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QJY Recruits Six Financial and Media Industry Leaders to Join Group Board of Directors

QJY Recruits Six Financial and Media Industry Leaders to Join Group Board of Directors

HONG KONG, July 9 /CEO News Info/ — Qin Jia Yuan Media Services Company Limited (HKEx: 2366, hereinafter referred to as the “Group” or “QJY”) is pleased to announce the appointment of six industry leaders in finance and media to the Group’s Board of Directors. Effective July 8th, 2010, GARY TSE will assume the role of Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Group, WAYNE CHOU will assume the role of Independent Non-Executive Director and STANLEY EMMETT THOMAS, LINCOLN PAN LIN FENG, PETER A. ZALDIVAR, and SU XIAO SHAN will assume the roles of Non-Executive Directors.

The Group is also pleased to announce that current Independent Non-Executive Director DENNIS LAM HAW SHUN will transition to the role of Non-Executive Director with responsibilities for supporting the Group’s strategy in new media and Japan and overseas market business development. Mr. Lam will remain as a member of the Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee under the board of directors of the Group.

The new Director appointees join several other media industry veterans on the Group’s Board of Directors including David Liu Yuk Chi (who worked as senior management in Aegis Corporation, McCann-Erickson), Douglas Flynn (who worked as senior management in Aegis Corporation, News Corporation), and Bernard Yiu Yan Chi (who worked as senior management in McCann-Erickson, Young & Rubicam). With the appointments today, QJY adds over 50 years of media industry experience and nearly 50 years of investment and private equity experience to the Board of QJY, which now comprises a total of 18 directors.

The board appointments support QJY’s strategy to becoming a diversified cross media company in China, with leadership in out-of-home advertising, TV channel management, television content production and new media. The 18 Board members will be responsible for monitoring the Company’s operations, and will also advise on and support the Company’s strategic direction and business development.

GARY TSE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Gary is a marketing, branding and media veteran with over 30 years’ experience across Hong Kong and China, working for global marketing agencies. Prior to joining QJY, Gary was Chairman and CEO of Draftfcb Greater China, responsible for creating a new agency model by merging Draft (world’s number two direct and digital agency) and FCB (a 100 years+ global agency). Under his leadership, Draftfcb established a leading digital advertising agency in Mainland China. Gary has advised numerous global and leading China brands including Haier, Samsung, Kraft, YUM China, Shanghai General Motors, and Beiersdorf. He also has extensive experience in working with blue chip clients across all industries in Hong Kong. Gary is a communications graduate of Hong Kong Baptist University majoring in advertising and PR.

WAYNE CHOU, INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Wayne Chou brings over 12 years of Greater China media experience to the Board of QJY. Wayne has held leadership positions across Greater China with Travelzoo, Inc. and TOM Group. Wayne worked with Star Group Limited, a company under News Corporation and was responsible for all the Taiwan operations. He has also worked with ABN-AMRO and KMPG Peat Marwick. Wayne is currently a Non-Executive Director of the Media Development Authorities, a Singapore Government Regulatory Body for Media and the managing director of Popular Holdings Limited, a company listed in Singapore. Wayne is a graduate of Murdoch University in Australia and a Certified Practising Accountant of Australia.

STANLEY EMMETT THOMAS, NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Emmett joined Advantage Partners in 2007 to lead the firm’s activities in ex-Japan Asia. Advantage Partners is one of the leading Private Equity firms in North Asia, having invested over US$ 1.5 billion in more than 30 companies over the last 13 years. He started his career in Tokyo at TSE-listed SMC Corporation, the factory automation manufacturer. After graduation from business school, he spent 18 years at the Monitor Group, the global strategy-consulting firm, working in the Cambridge, Tokyo and Hong Kong offices. For the last 10 years he served as President of Asia. He has led more than 200 consulting engagements, across a wide variety of sectors. In addition, he directly led the private equity advisory business in Asia, advising on over 30 transactions, and many portfolio company engagements. He graduated from Duke University with a B.A in Economics and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. He has resided in Asia for more than 17 years. Emmett represents First Media Holdings, a company wholly owned by funds serviced directly and indirectly by Advantage Partners LLP.

LINCOLN PAN LIN FENG, NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Lincoln is a Director with Advantage Partners and leads the firm’s expansion efforts outside Japan. He is currently one of the responsible investment professionals for GST Autoleather. Lincoln joined Advantage Partners from GE Commercial Finance where he was the Executive Director responsible for Asia internal M&A and the strategy leader for GE’s private equity, structured finance (including project financing and industrial equipment financing businesses) and special situations businesses in Asia. At GE, Lincoln led multiple transactions in Greater China and Southeast Asia for banks, non-bank finance and leasing companies. Prior to GE, Lincoln was a senior consultant with McKinsey & Company where he spent 5+ years with the financial services practice in Greater China and New York. He is qualified to practice law in the state of New York and has worked with the international law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. Lincoln holds a J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School and a B.A., magna cum laude from Williams College. Lincoln represents First Media Holdings, a company wholly owned by funds serviced directly and indirectly by Advantage Partners LLP.

PETER A. ZALDIVAR, NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Peter Zaldivar is a Principal, Co-Founder and CEO of Kabouter Management LLC, a private investment partnership focused on non-US micro-cap equities. Peter co-founded Kabouter in 2003 and brings over 15 years of experience working with small-cap companies around the world. Prior to joining Kabouter, Peter spent 6 years with Wanger Asset Management and 2 years with Thomas White International. Peter holds a J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School and a B.A. from University of Wisconsin-Madison.

SU XIAO SHAN, NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Su Xiao Shan has over 20 years of experience in marketing, public relations and advertising in the People’s Republic of China. He has occupied senior positions in marketing and advertising in various entities of Beijing CITIC group from 1990 to 2003. In 2004, Su founded his own advertising company. He is a long time partner of QJY. Su is a graduate of the Beijing Broadcasting Institute (now known as Communication University of China).

Other 12 board members consists of: non-executive directors: Dr. WONG Yu Hong, Philip, GBS, Mr. LIU Yuk Chi, David (Vice Chairman), Dr. WONG Ying Ho, Kennedy, BBS, JP, Mr. FLYNN Douglas Ronald, Ms. HO Chiu King, Pansy Catilina, Mr. OWYANG Loong Shui Ivan and Mr. LAM Haw Shun Dennis, JP; independent non-executive directors: Mr. LAU Hon Chuen, GBS, JP and Mr. HUI Koon Man, Michael, JP; and executive directors: Dr. LEUNG Anita Fung Yee Maria, Mr. YIU Yan Chi, Bernard and Mr. TSIANG Hoi Fong.

Simultaneous with the appointment of the six new Directors to the Group’s Board, three existing Directors — Kym Pfitzner, Simon Zinger and Kwei-Fen Lee — have stepped down from the Group’s Board. All have served on the Board of Directors for more than five years and will continue to contribute in their capacities as business partners of QJY.

Profile of Advantage Partners

Advantage Partners is a pioneer in the private equity industry in Japan. Founded in 1992, it began providing services to private equity funds in 1997 and today, services several funds aggregating in excess of US$3.4 billion. Advantage Partners places great importance on supporting its portfolio companies with operational improvements and strategic planning. Advantage Partners is now a substantial shareholder of QJY and will rank second upon conversion of convertible bonds and warrants.

Profile of Kabouter Management

Kabouter is a Chicago-based investment management firm with assets under management of approximately USD185 million as at 31 December 2009. Kabouter adopts a reasonable price approach by investing in small to medium size companies in non-US developed markets and benefits from their growth. Kabouter acquires QJY shares in the open market and holds over 5% of issued share capital of QJY for its long-term investment.

For enquiries, please contact:
Trimaran Corporate Communications
Senior Account Executive
Canny Liu
Tel: +852-3101-4684

Source: Qin Jia Yuan Media Services Company Limited

CONTACT: Canny Liu, Senior Account Executive of Trimaran Corporate
Communications for Qin Jia Yuan Media Services Company Limited,
+852-3101-4684

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Peer39 Adds Digital Advertising Executive Alex White as VP Product and Account Management

The Yahoo!, Right Media and DoubleClick alum joins the semantic targeting technology leader to further cement its market leading position

NEW YORK, July 8 /CEO News Info/ — Peer39, the market leader in semantic advertising targeting, today announced that Alex White will be joining the company on July 15th as VP Product and Account Management.

The tremendous growth of emerging online advertising platforms, yield optimizers and exchanges has created new opportunities to leverage the value of semantic data. Alex is joining Peer39 to facilitate more efficient and effective product and account management in order to enable the company to better manage and grow existing business and new prospects.

Unlike other targeting technologies, the Peer39 solution provides marketers with actionable insights into every impression at massive scale. The speed and simplicity of Peer39′s cross-platform standardized taxonomy allows for all advertisers and publishers to experience improved campaign results and ROI from all types of content.

Alex joins Peer39 from Yahoo!, where he led the Technology Partner segment of the company’s Global Advertising Product Marketing Group. Alex started at Yahoo! with the company’s acquisition of Right Media, a pioneer among emerging online ad platforms and the original and largest online ad exchange. He worked with a number of technology and targeting providers advising on methods, business models, and market trends; educating them on the opportunities that existed on the Exchange. He also led data strategy on the Exchange during which time he and his team devised innovative and patent pending technologies that enriched the value of impressions for all participants. Alex began his online advertising career at DoubleClick in 1998 in sales and business development positions.

“Alex adds depth and talent to Peer39′s growing executive team,” said Andy Ellenthal, Peer39′s CEO. “With his tremendous online advertising experience from some of the most innovative companies in our industry, Alex’s choice to join Peer39 is another validation of our solution, technology and strategic direction.”

“Never before have buyers been able to access such large pools of advertising inventory,” said Alex. “Peer39 delivers the true meaning of web pages, enriching the value of associated ad impressions, and going well beyond the capabilities of audience targeting. Peer39 offers advertising platforms, yield optimizers and exchanges the advantages of massive scale, speed, and clarity. I chose Peer39 because I want to be a part of a valuable emerging aspect of the online advertising ecosystem, and I believe semantic based targeting offers a tremendous opportunity for growth.”

About Peer39

Peer39 has developed proprietary semantic advertising technology that provides targeting data that accurately and efficiently matches online ads to content. The company’s patented natural language processing and machine learning algorithms are able to understand the meaning and sentiment of content, thus empowering networks, exchanges, publishers, and emerging advertising platforms to boost monetization. By processing thousands of URLs per second and enabling over a billion ad requests daily, Peer39 provides a semantic targeting solution built to address the real-time needs of today’s online advertising ecosystem. Headquartered in New York City, Peer39 maintains a research and development center in Israel. Peer39 Labs conducts primary research in semantic analysis and targeting technologies resulting in numerous patents covering its technology and business practices. For more information, please visit www.peer39.com.

CONTACT:
James Oppenheim
Peer39
(347) 410-9739
pr@peer39.com

Uriah Av-Ron
Oasis PR for Peer39
(646) 755-6120
pr@peer39.com

Source: Peer39

CONTACT: James Oppenheim, Peer39, +1-347-410-9739, pr@peer39.com, or
Uriah Av-Ron, Oasis PR for Peer39, +1-646-755-6120, pr@peer39.com

Web Site: http://www.peer39.com/

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Design Within Reach Announces New Vice Presidents of Merchandising; Creative and Marketing; Sales; and Studio Systems, Processes and Procedures

Kari Woldum, Michael Sainato, Sandra Hansel and Bethany Kemp have been promoted from within the Company.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 8 /CEO News Info/ — Design Within Reach, retailer of the world’s largest collection of modern furniture, is pleased to announce the promotions of four key leaders within the Company: Bethany Kemp, Kari Woldum, Sandra Hansel and Michael Sainato. The appointments of these vice presidents reflect Design Within Reach’s strategic commitment to the success of its ongoing growth plans.

“Each of these new appointees brings ability, knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to their respective roles,” says President and CEO John Edelman. “They have all contributed greatly to our past success and will be instrumental as we continue to build the brand and improve the profitability of the Company.”

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Bethany Kemp has truly risen through the ranks at Design Within Reach, from starting in the call center in 2001 and continuing with a series of promotions from IT systems manager to director of studio operations and finally to her present position as Vice President of Studio Systems, Processes and Procedures. Kemp has assumed responsibility of implementing new policies, procedures and company initiatives to support DWR sales and service, as well as overseeing the call center and operations teams. She holds BA degrees from UT Austin in Psychology and Japanese.

Kari Woldum’s career began in magazine publishing before she joined DWR as assistant buyer more than four years ago. Leveraging her passion for design and the modern aesthetic, Woldum’s role as merchant has spanned the DWR assortment — Upholstery, Bedroom, Floor, Classics, and Seating and Dining – including co-developing the DWR Tools For Living concept in 2009. As Vice President of Merchandising, Woldum leads a team of six buyers and assistant buyers, and works directly with Edelman in developing the full product line and its relation to the overall brand message for DWR. Woldum holds a BA in Journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Sandra Hansel spent five years as DWR’s regional director of sales for New York and the Northeast before taking on her new role as Vice President of Sales; in addition to her new national responsibilities, she will continue to oversee the New York region. Prior, she was sales manager for Baker Furniture, and she has an extensive retail background, including work for Limited Brands. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with degrees in Textiles and Communication.

Michael Sainato was Design Within Reach art director from 2005 to 2008, and after taking time off to teach at MFA Graphic Design Department at San Francisco’s Academy of Art University, has rejoined the company as Vice President of Creative and Marketing. Sainato’s career in retail began at Esprit De Corp, and later as senior art director for the Smith & Hawken and J.Crew catalogs. In his new capacity at DWR, Sainato is responsible for the look and feel of the company, including Studios, Website, marketing and advertising. Sainato earned a BA in Fine Arts, Graphic Design and Packaging from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California.

About Design Within Reach, Inc.

Design Within Reach, Inc., founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, is the source for the best in modern design. The company markets and sells its furniture and accessories to both residential and contract customers through its retail Studios in the United States and Canada, http://www.dwr.com/ and its San Francisco-based phone sales team at 1.800.944.2233.

Source: Design Within Reach, Inc.

CONTACT: Erin Brown of Design Within Reach, +1-415-722-5471, pr@dwr.com

Web Site: http://www.dwr.com/

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NTN Buzztime, Inc. Appoints Steve Mitgang to Its Board of Directors

CARLSBAD, Calif., July 7 /CEO News Info/ — NTN Buzztime, Inc. (NYSE Amex: NTN) today announced that Steve Mitgang has been appointed to its Board of Directors effective August 1, 2010.

“The Board of Directors and the Company are very fortunate to welcome an accomplished executive like Steve Mitgang to our Board. His experience in technology and marketing along with his passion for our business will make him an invaluable resource for the Board and management,” said Jeff Berg, NTN Buzztime’s Chairman of the Board.

Commenting on the appointment, NTN Buzztime’s Chief Executive Officer Michael Bush remarked, “Steve is highly accomplished within the digital media and technology industries. With his considerable success in monetizing new technologies, developing effective consumer marketing and promotional programs, and managing new product development, his insights and perspective will prove to be invaluable as we seek to sharpen our corporate strategy, and we are delighted that he will be joining us.”

Mr. Mitgang has had a significant career in business development, marketing and advertising, managing a wide range of businesses from developing and successfully exiting venture backed firms to executing new business launches for Fortune 500 companies. Most recently, Mr. Mitgang was the president and CEO of Veoh Networks, an Internet Television company. Prior to his tenure at Veoh Networks, Mr. Mitgang worked at Yahoo! where he was the senior executive credited with creating the vision and managing the production of Project Panama, Yahoo!’s new monetization platform. Mr. Mitgang joined Yahoo! after its acquisition of Overture Services, where he was the head of the Performance Marketing group. Prior to joining Overture, Mr. Mitgang was president and CEO of Keylime Software, a web analytics company that was acquired by Overture Services during Mr. Mitgang’s leadership. Mr. Mitgang has 26 years of experience in leading and managing a variety of consumer marketing and technology companies, driving them to sustainable profitability or successful exits.

About Buzztime

NTN Buzztime, Inc. (NYSE Amex: NTN) is one of the most popular interactive bar and restaurant entertainment networks. Trusted for over 25 years by restaurant, bar and pub owners, Buzztime develops trivia, card and sports games and broadcasts them on the Buzztime Network to 4,000 locations throughout North America. More than 1,000,000 registered players use a blue Playmaker or their Apple iPhone® to compete in more than 4,500,000 games each month. Players spread the word and invite friends and family to their favorite Buzztime location to enjoy an evening of fun and competition or unwind from a hectic day. Buzztime ups the fun factor – turning visitors into regulars and attracting new players every day of the week. For the most up-to-date information on NTN Buzztime, please visit http://www.buzztime.com/.

Forward-looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements which reflect management’s current views of future events and operations. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include the risk of changing economic conditions, failure of product demand or market acceptance of both existing and new products and services and the impact of competitive products and pricing. Please see NTN Buzztime, Inc.’s recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for information about these and other risks that may affect the Company. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based on information available to us on the date hereof. These statements speak only as of the date hereof, and NTN Buzztime, Inc. does not undertake to publicly update or revise any of its forward-looking statements, even if experience or future changes show that the indicated results or events will not be realized.

COMPANY CONTACT:
Kendra Berger
Chief Financial Officer
NTN Buzztime, Inc.
(760) 438-7400

CCG CONTACT:
Mark Collinson
Senior Partner
CCG Investor Relations
(310) 954-1343

Source: NTN Buzztime, Inc.

CONTACT: Kendra Berger, Chief Financial Officer of NTN Buzztime, Inc.,
+1-760-438-7400; or Mark Collinson, Senior Partner of CCG Investor Relations,
+1-310-954-1343, for NTN Buzztime, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.buzztime.com/

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Synacor Names IT Industry Veteran Peter Lee, Vice President of Information Technology

BUFFALO, N.Y., July 7 /CEO News Info/ — Synacor, a market leader building and operating personalized homepages for high-speed Internet service providers, today announced that industry veteran Peter Lee has been named Vice President of Information Technology.

Lee, brings more than 15 years IT experience to Synacor, having directed the IT operations of Intuit and Netflix, as well as having served in a senior engineering role with Oracle.

At Synacor, Lee is responsible for enhancing IT capabilities as the company expands into new markets in the United States and abroad.

“The robust technical resources that support Synacor’s platform and content solutions are central to our ability to meet the needs of our customers,” said Ron Frankel, CEO, Synacor. “The depth and breadth of Peter Lee’s expertise – most notably his experience in the online entertainment space – will enable us to continue to increase our menu of service offerings, while providing the same high level of quality and reliability that our customers have come to expect.”

As director of IT operations for Intuit, Lee established the strategy for the company’s IT infrastructure technology platform and also provided engineering and development solutions to enable Intuit’s own private Cloud Computing platform.

With Netflix, Lee served as director, IT operations and was actively involved in developing the infrastructure that supported the company’s substantial subscriber growth. Lee was responsible for the establishment and maintenance of the hardware platforms for Netflix’s e-commerce and shipping operations, as well as for the video streaming platform that enables subscribers to view films instantly online.

Lee also spent eight years in various capacities with Oracle Corporation, including director, global IT, architecture and tools management; senior director, Americas data center operations; and ultimately senior director, engineering, on demand.

Lee began his IT career with positions at Electronic Data Systems and Sprint Paranet in Michigan. A graduate of Ohio State University, Lee has a B.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.

About Synacor

Synacor is a market leader in enabling cable, telecommunications, and satellite customers to provide subscribers with the next generation of video, news, gaming and other content and services across multiple digital platforms worldwide. Synacor’s innovative technology solutions allow its partners to quickly adapt to the evolving online landscape, driving consumer engagement and generating new revenues through search, content distribution, advertising and value added services. Synacor is headquartered in Buffalo, NY with offices in Europe. For more information please visit www.synacor.com.

Source: Synacor

CONTACT: Ben Kessler, of LaunchSquad for Synacor,
synacor@launchsquad.com, +1-212-564-3554

Web Site: http://www.synacor.com/

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uVuMobile Signs Agreement With 420 University to Deliver Live and On-Demand Continuing Education Seminars

ATLANTA, June 29 /CEO News Info/ — uVuMobile(TM), Inc. (Pink Sheets: UVUM), a mobile and PC solutions and content aggregator and its wholly owned subsidiary Wasp Mobile announced today that the Company has signed an agreement with 420 University, a premier provider of Continuing Legal and Medical Education in the Medical Marijuana industry. As part of the agreement uVuMobile will be developing a broad range of on-line and mobile applications including e-Commerce, m-Commerce and apps for Android, iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry, Smartphones and other Web-enabled mobile phones.

420 University, through its agreement with uVuMobile, will deliver an industry first utilizing uVuMobile’s proprietary VXStream platform to deliver “The Science and Compassionate Care Seminar” to be held in Kalamazoo, Mich., on July 10 – 11. Through the agreement uVuMobile will supply a turnkey, Web-based virtual classroom which will stream live and on-demand video, setting a new standard in online education.

Participants can attend the live two-day, onsite seminar for $295. A world-wide live virtual presentation of the two day event can be streamed to your PC on a pay-per-view basis, utilizing uVuMobile’s VXStream platform for $79.95 and best selling author Jorge Cervantes’s presentation can be viewed for $29.95. Following the two-day event, an encore archived presentation of the seminar will be available through video on-demand. On-line tickets will go on sale July 1 at 12:01 p.m. EDT. For more information visit http://www.420university.com/.

Robert Melamede, Ph.D., a pioneer in endocannibinoid research, has joined the 420 University Advisory Board. He retired as Chairman of the Biology Department at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, where he continues to teach. Also joining the Advisory Board is Cheryl Shuman, Executive Director of The Beverly Hills Cannabis Club and Founder of Shaman Therapeutics Cannabis.

“Utilizing uVuMobile’s virtual platform makes it easy for people to have access to convenient and affordable career development options that offer superior quality in intellect, talent and technology,” said Dr. Melamede, President and CEO of Cannabis Science Inc. “Professionals need access to the most current research and knowledge that can be applied to marijuana science, medicine, and law.”

“420 University is providing serious and thoughtful educational seminars filling a vital role for those suffering from debilitating diseases,” stated William Beaton III, President and CEO of 420 University. “We are excited about launching the world’s first virtual classroom for live and on-demand Medical Marijuana seminars.”

“Our VXStream platform is ideally suited for this application and is setting a new standard in online education opportunities. Our turnkey solutions provide unlimited educational options for companies and organizations seeking to reach a broad and diverse audience,” said Richard Seifert, President and CEO of uVuMobile. “We expect that this revenue share agreement will provide substantial and sustainable cash flow for the Company.”

About uVuMobile/Wasp

uVuMobile/Wasp provides an integrated mobile and Web-based solution including software, back-end media hosting, application development, mobile marketing, messaging, content aggregation, billing, advertising and other services directed towards the mobile business-to-business market. Using its proprietary technology, proven marketing efforts and turnkey solutions, uVuMobile makes every facet of building or improving on a mobile marketing campaign relevant to current consumer trends. These services are now available to entertainment brands, carriers, developers, aggregators, distribution partners and other players in the mobile value chain. uVuMobile/Wasp offers ad supported and white label mobile video services that entail all facets under the mobile umbrella including: SMS text messaging (short code), Bluetooth /Proximity Marketing, and Mobile Web and Mobile Applications. For additional information, please visit www.uvumobile.com and www.waspmobile.com.

About 420 University

420 University is a premier provider of Continuing Legal and Medical Education programming that focuses on the forefront of knowledge in medical cannabis science and marijuana law. As a leading medical marijuana training school, 420 University provides comprehensive career development and supplemental education for individuals interested in compassionate care including patients, lawyers, doctors and caregivers. 420 University implements innovation within the online classroom while delivering superior content from industry leaders; offering professionals a flexible learning environment. In addition, 420 University facilitates live seminars and conventions for industry professionals throughout the nation. 420 University is a wholly owned subsidiary of 420 Ventures, LLC. For more information please visit www.420university.com.

Forward Looking Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties concerning uVuMobile’s business, products, and financial results. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. More information about potential risk factors that could affect our business, products, financial results, financial position and liquidity are included in uVuMobile’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and in other reports filed by uVuMobile with the SEC subsequent to the filing of such Form 10-K. All documents are available through the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval system (EDGAR) at www.sec.gov or from uVuMobile’s web site at www.uvumobile.com. uVuMobile hereby disclaims any obligation to publicly update the information provided above, including forward-looking statements, to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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Source: uVuMobile, Inc.

CONTACT: Ron Warren, +1-678-417-2000; or William Beaton, III,
+1-877-420-2420

Web Site: http://www.uvumobile.com/

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Jim Gillen Joins PowerDirect as VP of Business Development

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., June 25 /CEO News Info/ — PowerDirect Marketing announces the appointment of Jim Gillen to VP of Business Development for its Front-door Media and Marketing Services division.

Mr. Gillen comes to PowerDirect with extensive experience working with national advertisers and advertising agencies. His tenure with Cox Target Media/ValPack included development of customer acquisition and retention programs for clients such as Sears, Target, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Prior to joining PowerDirect, Mr. Gillen served as CEO of an innovative, multichannel media and public relations firm. His clients included those from the retail, consumer packaged goods, and direct response categories, as well as nonprofit organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Among his major accomplishments are the creation of two nationally aired television series that were utilized as additional advertising channels by several of his key national advertisers, as well as the development of a high profile public relations campaign for Mothers Against Drunk Driving that resulted in life saving “Interlock” legislation being signed into law in the state of Florida in 2008.

“Advertisers today need something to set them apart from the clutter of marketing messages that consumers are bombarded with through traditional channels. PowerDirect does exactly that through the ‘Science of Front-door Marketing’ and I am excited to be part of this unique, unparalleled solution,” Mr. Gillen states.

Mike Hiskett, VP of Sales at PowerDirect, comments,” Jim joins our team with a variety of valuable category experience, and we are thrilled that someone with his knowledge of national accounts is joining our team.”

PowerDirect is the market leader in “Scientific Front-Door Marketing.” The company’s services include Jumbo Specialty Door hangers, PowerShopper(TM) Co-op Polybags, PowerSampling(TM) Sample & Coupon Delivery, Real-Time Personalization(TM) (RTP) and Targeted Direct Mail. PowerDirect utilizes targeted consumer profiling and geo-targeting, provides nationwide distribution, and offers guaranteed delivery auditing via GPS technologies. PowerDirect’s clients include major advertising agencies and Fortune 500 companies including Verizon Wireless, Kohl’s and McDonald’s. For more information about PowerDirect, please contact info@powerdirect.net.

Media Contact:
Barry Gilbert
VP, Marketing
PowerDirect Marketing
bgilbert@powerdirect.net
www.powerdirect.net

Source: PowerDirect

CONTACT: Media, Barry Gilbert, VP, Marketing of PowerDirect Marketing,
+1-949-253-3445, bgilbert@powerdirect.net

Web Site: http://www.powerdirect.net/

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