Henry Bros. Electronics’ CEO Jim Henry to Speak at the National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition

FAIR LAWN, N.J., July 29 /CEO News Info/ — Jim Henry, CEO of Henry Bros. Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:HBE), a turnkey provider of technology-based integrated electronic security solutions, has been invited to speak on a panel at the 2010 National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition. This year’s conference will be held in New Orleans.

The panel, entitled “Sports Safety and Security 2020: What Does Our Future Hold and How Can We Shape It” is scheduled for Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 8am EDT. Dr. Mitchell D. Erickson, Director Northeast Operation, Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate will lead a discussion that will focus on steps sports venues can take to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for fans and athletes alike.

The Sports Safety and Security Conference, sponsored by National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (“NCS4″) is a premier safety seminar in the US, gathering professionals in security and sports from throughout the country. The NCS4′s objective is to demonstrate the development of security infrastructure systems and processes, while simultaneously balancing safety, security, and spectator experience.

About Henry Bros. Electronics, Inc.

Henry Bros. Electronics (NASDAQ:HBE) provides technology-based integrated electronic security systems, services and emergency preparedness consultation to commercial enterprises and government agencies. The Company has offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Texas and Virginia.

For more information, visit http://www.hbe-inc.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement: Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward looking statements is contained under the heading of risk factors listed in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Henry Bros. Electronics Inc. does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information.

Investor Contacts:
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Todd Fromer Jim Henry, Chief Executive Officer
KCSA Strategic Communications Henry Bros. Electronics, Inc.
212-896-1215 201-794-6500
tfromer@kcsa.comjhenry@hbe-inc.com

Source: Henry Bros. Electronics, Inc.

CONTACT: Investor Contacts: Todd Fromer, KCSA Strategic Communications,
+1-212-896-1215, tfromer@kcsa.com, or Jim Henry, Chief Executive Officer,
Henry Bros. Electronics, Inc., +1-201-794-6500, jhenry@hbe-inc.com

Web Site: http://www.hbe-inc.com/

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Former Simon & Schuster President Joins FastPencil Board of Directors

Bruce Butterfield Brings Decades of Experience to Expand Next-Generation Publishing Services for Mid- and Top-Tier Authors

CAMPBELL, Calif., July 28 /CEO News Info/ — FastPencil (http://www.fastpencil.com/) today announced the addition of renowned publisher Bruce Butterfield to the company’s Board of Directors. As former president of Prentice Hall Regents/Simon & Schuster and current CEO and president of The Wittfield Group, Butterfield adds a wealth of industry knowledge and experience to the FastPencil team as an active participant and integral part in the development of a new tier of services for established leaders and top-tier authors.

“FastPencil is a welcome breath of fresh air in an industry that is undergoing an unprecedented change and I’m excited to be a part of helping shape FastPencil’s future growth,” said Bruce Butterfield. “Together we will continue to make FastPencil the ‘author’s best friend’ while expanding the services and benefits to more established writers and best-selling authors.”

“Having been in the business for over 30 years, Bruce brings enormous breadth and depth to our team of innovators at FastPencil,” said Steve Wilson, FastPencil Co-Founder and CEO. “With his help we hope to continue to empower top-notch authors who want to take advantage of revolutionary services that provide unparalleled control over timing to market, economics and simplicity in publishing from beginning to end.”

Butterfield, CEO and president of The Wittfield Group, LLC, an enterprise involved in education and publishing from print through multi-media, Internet, broadcast and film, has extensive experience in innovation and project management. Butterfield is considered an international leader in the communications, publishing and education fields having served as a global executive, president and publisher of such stand-out companies as Scholastic, Inc., Prentice Hall Regents/Simon & Schuster, and Longman/Addison-Wesley/Pearson PLC. He has participated in landmark publishing projects such as Sesame Street Books, ABC Wide World of Sports, Wildfire/Windswept, Wishing Star young adult lines and Family Album USA TV broadcasts into Asia.

FastPencil provides authors with an end-to-end solution that puts more money in writers’ pockets by stripping out the cost and complexity of traditional publishing. At FastPencil authors can sell more books and maintain complete control of content creation, price, distribution decisions and sales activity. FastPencil’s relationships with thousands of book and eBook retailers ensures that each of their authors’ books are available to the broadest possible audience and the write-once, publish anywhere approach guarantees their books can be read anywhere today and in the future.

FastPencil Features:
– Free book writing tools
– Professional book design templates
– Import manuscripts, turn blogs to books or write collaborative stories
– Connect and share through Twitter, Facebook, Gmail, AOL, Yahoo and MSN
– Author concierge services including consulting, design services and
formatting
– Collaborate with your book creation team, personal network of friends
or industry professionals
– Integrated self-publishing wizard for step-by-step assistance
– Print on Demand or to eBook formats
– Wide distribution including iBookstore, Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About FastPencil

FastPencil is leveraging the disruptive trends of self-publishing, social media, print-on-demand and eBook distribution to deliver a new unified online service that streamlines the book publishing process offering more control and higher margins for authors. The FastPencil writing and publishing service enables authors to create books online, collaborate, publish and distribute from one engaging, simple, cost-effective solution. For more information please visit FastPencil.com.

For regular FastPencil updates follow us at www.Twitter.com/FastPencil
Become a Fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/FastPencil

FastPencil is a registered trademark of FastPencil, Inc. All other registered or unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.

Media Contact:
Seana Norvell
FortyThree, Inc.
831.401.3175
FastPencil@fortythreepr.com

Source: FastPencil

CONTACT: Seana Norvell of FortyThree, Inc., +1-831-401-3175,
FastPencil@fortythreepr.com, for FastPencil

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

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Mitchell Berk Named CEO of Hilco Consumer Capital

Berk’s Consumer Products Background Called ‘The Ideal Fit’ for Company’s Brand Management and Licensing Platform.

TORONTO and NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 12 /CEO News Info/ — Jeffrey B. Hecktman, Chairman and CEO of Hilco Trading, LLC, parent company of Hilco Consumer Capital, LLC (“HCC”), announced today the appointment of Mitchell C. Berk as Chief Executive Officer of HCC. HCC is a world leader in consumer product brand management and licensing, with a stellar portfolio of assets that includes Polaroid, Sharper Image, Halston, Linens ‘N Things, Bombay Co., Ellen Tracy and Caribbean Joe.

Mr. Berk will assume the CEO position from Eric Kaup, who has served on an interim basis since February, 2010. Mr. Kaup, who also serves as general counsel for Hilco Trading, will remain actively involved with HCC’s current brand portfolio, new licensing agreements and brand acquisitions.

Mr. Berk is a successful business owner and operator, whose entrepreneurial skills and style combine vision with superb managerial, marketing and sales acumen. His greatest success came as founder and chief executive of Entertainment Marketing, Inc. (“EMI”), a company that pioneered in the entertainment, sports and lifestyle marketing categories.

Over two decades, EMI innovated and produced breakthrough campaigns to help launch and build brands for Anheuser-Busch, Phillip Morris, The Dole Foods, Burger King, General Mills, Pfizer, Hanes Hosiery, Adagio Brands and others. EMI leveraged music groups such as The Rolling Stones and Earth, Wind and Fire, and artists including Tina Turner, Celine Dion, Kenny Rogers and Tim McGraw to create exceptional marketing and sales results for clients.

Most recently, Mr. Berk founded and served as CEO of Vortex, LLC, a strategic consulting and capital provider for high-growth media and marketing enterprises in the consumer products, sports and music fields. Early in his career, Mr. Berk served as a key marketing and sales executive for Jovan Fragrances, where he helped the company achieve a fourfold growth in revenues through corporate partnerships with musical groups.

As CEO of Hilco Consumer Capital, Mr. Berk will focus on building value within the current portfolio of brands as well as new brand acquisitions. “I see enormous potential for Mitch Berk to extend our current brands into new sectors through creative licensing arrangements and acquisitions of iconic brands. Additionally, Hilco will benefit from Mitch’s expertise in forging synergistic relationships with high-profile celebrities in sports and entertainment, who can help us build greater brand awareness and preference. He is the ideal fit to lead HCC,” said Mr. Hecktman.

Commenting on his new role, Mr. Berk said, “The opportunities to create incremental growth for HCC are tremendous. I am excited to be a part of the diverse and dynamic Hilco organization. This is a great opportunity for me, both on a business level and culturally. I am committed to adding great value in the years ahead.”

About Hilco Consumer Capital and Hilco Trading, LLC

Hilco Consumer Capital, LLC (“HCC”) (www.hilcocc.com), headquartered in Toronto, is a private equity firm that makes strategic investments in consumer lifestyle brands. It is a unit of Hilco Trading, LLC (“Hilco”), (www.hilcotrading.com) a Chicago-based, international provider of diversified financial and operational services, including business asset valuations, asset acquisitions and disposition services, and business advisory services, including retail consulting, investment banking and distressed debt management. Hilco also owns three private equity investment platforms, of which HCC is one. In the aggregate, Hilco has investments in 19 portfolio companies in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and France. Together, these companies employ more than 10,000 people and show revenues approximating USD $2 billion. Hilco has offices throughout North America and in the United Kingdom.

Contact:
Richard Kaye
Executive Vice President of Hilco
+1-847-418-2711

Source: Hilco Consumer Capital, LLC

CONTACT: Richard Kaye, Executive Vice President of Hilco,
+1-847-418-2711

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

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Jason Kleiman and Bob Budington join Avison Young’s Chicago brokerage operation

CHICAGO, July 8 /CEO News Info/ — Michael McKiernan, Avison Young Principal and Managing Director of the company’s Chicago office, announced today that two leading commercial real estate brokers have joined Avison Young’s brokerage operation.

Effective immediately, Jason Kleiman becomes a Principal of Avison Young and a member of the office tenant representation group in Chicago. Kleiman was formerly Managing Principal at Lakefront Advisory Services, a corporate real estate advisory practice that focuses on the representation of users of office space.

Bob Budington joins Avison Young as senior director of Chicago’s office tenant representation group. He was most recently a Vice-President with Colliers Bennett & Kahnweiler Inc. and formerly with Golub and Company and Jones Lang LaSalle.

Avison Young is Canada’s largest independently-owned commercial real estate services company. The firm opened its first U.S. office in Chicago, IL in 2009, followed by U.S. offices in Washington, DC, Atlanta, GA and Houston, TX over the past half year.

“We are pleased to be able to unite two energetic, experienced brokers who will help Avison Young realize its vision for further growth and success in the Chicago marketplace. Their backgrounds, coupled with their strong work ethic, will provide clients with the highest quality of service,” says McKiernan.

He continues: “Jason’s experience is extensive and his focus on tenant representation is augmented by his background in corporate services. Avison Young now has a presence in the central business district and will continue to grow.”

“Bob brings a diverse background to Avison Young. His analytical experience at Jones Lang LaSalle, his landlord representation role at Golub and Company, and his tenant representation activities at Colliers provide Bob and his clients with a unique perspective on the market. Everyone here at Avison Young and our clients look forward to taking advantage of Bob’s skill sets,” says McKiernan.

Over the past 18 months, Avison Young has grown from 11 to 18 offices and from 300 to 600-plus real estate professionals in Canada and the U.S.

“In order to remain at the forefront of our highly competitive industry, Avison Young recognizes the need to continually add new resources to the company. Jason and Bob are both experienced tenant representatives with excellent reputations in the market and among their clients,” says Earl Webb, Avison Young’s President, U.S. Operations.

“They both have strong relationships with a number of Chicago-area clients with whom they have been working over the years. As we begin to build our Chicago business downtown as well as in the suburbs, we are pleased that Jason and Bob have come on board to begin what will be a rapidly-growing downtown tenant representation practice,” adds Webb.

“I am excited to be joining an organization with such an enviable track record of success, and one that is committed to expanding in all facets of the commercial real estate industry,” notes Kleiman. “I look forward to being an integral part of Avison Young’s growth and success in the U.S. marketplace.”

“I am pleased to be continuing my career at Avison Young and providing innovative real estate solutions to a wide range of clients,” says Budington. “Avison Young’s vision to build its brand across North America and beyond is something I look forward to being a part of.”

Jason Kleiman

Kleiman has more than a decade of direct transactional experience in the Downtown Chicago commercial real estate market. Prior to joining Avison Young, he was Managing Principal and founder of Lakefront Advisory Services, a corporate real estate advisory practice that focuses primarily on the representation of users of office space. Before that, he held senior brokerage roles at both the Trammell Crow Company and CB Richard Ellis.

Through his real estate career, Kleiman has developed an expertise in tenant representation with a focus on office properties. Along with a deep knowledge of the Downtown Chicago office market, Kleiman specializes in the representation of tenants with a multi-market and multi-national presence. He has been successful in the use of best practices to assist corporate clients in the creation of consistent real estate processes across a wide variety of property portfolios. On behalf of his clients, he has successfully negotiated leasing transactions in nearly every major market throughout North America.

Kleiman’s clients have included: IKON Office Solutions, Oce North America, Professional Service Industries, Dykema Gossett, IA Interior Architects, Backstop Solutions Group, PSA-Dewberry, and the French Consulate. Kleiman holds a Bachelor of Science in Business/Marketing from Indiana University and is a member of the Chicago Office Leasing Brokers Association (COLBA).

Bob Budington

Budington has more than 18 years of experience in commercial real estate with a diverse background in financial analysis, management and construction, marketing and leasing, investment and development, and acquisitions and dispositions. He has negotiated leases totaling over $200 million in value, assisted in acquisitions and dispositions of $300 million in assets, and implemented marketing and leasing programs for 3 million square feet (msf) of assets.

Specializing in strategic real estate planning and corporate advisory services, Budington joins Avison Young from Colliers Bennett & Kahnweiler Inc., where he focused on tenant representation in Downtown Chicago between 2005-2010. Prior to that, Budington was with Golub & Company where he oversaw the leasing of a 3-msf real estate portfolio. Budington began his career at LaSalle Partners (now Jones Lang LaSalle) as a financial analyst before moving to the leasing and management group in Chicago and New York.

Budington’s clients have included: Boston Options Exchange, Capital First Realty, Carlyle Group, Chicago Children’s Choir Academy, Chicago Municipal Employees Credit Union, Chicago Park District, City of Chicago, Clear Channel, Cypress Communications, International Education of Students, Krasnow Saunders Cornblath, Liston & Lafakis, Macquarie Rail, Mitsui Rail Capital, Northwestern Hospital, Northwestern University, Potbelly Sandwich Works, Premiere Radio, The PrivateBank and Trust Company, Government of Quebec, Romanucci & Blandin, Slalom Consulting, the Spencer Foundation, Two by Four Communication, and Visanow.com.

Budington is a member of the Commercial Office Leasing Brokers Association (COLBA) and Chicago Real Estate Organization (CREO). He is also a member of Metropolitan Family Services and City of Hope, and the founding member and President of the North Shore Lacrosse Club, a not-for-profit youth sports organization in suburban Chicago. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Cornell University.

Founded in 1978, Avison Young is Canada’s largest independently-owned commercial real estate services company and the only national, Canadian-owned, principal-managed real estate brokerage firm in the country. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario and ranked among Canada’s leading national commercial real estate organizations, Avison Young is a full-service commercial real estate company comprising more than 600 real estate professionals in 18 offices across Canada and in the U.S. The company provides value-added, client-centric investment sales, leasing, advisory, management, financing and mortgage placement services to owners and occupiers of office, retail, industrial and multi-residential properties.

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Editors/Reporters can now follow Avison Young on Twitter:

For industry news, press releases and market reports: www.twitter.com/avisonyoung

For Avison Young listings and deals: www.twitter.com/AYListingsDeals

Source: Avison Young (Canada) Inc.

CONTACT: comment/photos: Sherry Quan, National Director of
Communications & Media Relations: (604) 647-5098, cell: (604) 726-0959;
Michael McKiernan, Principal and Managing Director, Chicago: (847) 881-2236;
Jason Kleiman, Principal: (312) 957-7606; Bob Budington, Senior Director,
Office Tenant Representation Group, Chicago: (312) 957-7607; Earl Webb,
President, U.S. Operations: (847) 881-2237; Mark Rose, Chair and CEO: (416)
673-4028, www.avisonyoung.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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Mindspark Interactive Network Taps Gaming Industry Pro as President of IWON®

Former EVP of Operations at Majesco Entertainment to Fuel Growth of Popular Gaming Site

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 7 /CEO News Info/ — Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc. (“Mindspark”), a leading developer of online social and entertainment destinations and operating business of IAC (NASDAQ:IACI), today announced the addition of Gui Karyo to its executive team as President of casual gaming site IWON (www.iwon.com), one of the Internet’s original gaming destinations. In this role, Mr. Karyo will be responsible for leading the strategic direction and expansion of the IWON brand.

“Gui’s proven leadership in the gaming space brings valuable vision and expertise at a time when the online gaming industry is ripe with opportunity for properties with the scale, resources, and brand of IWON,” said Joey Levin, CEO, Mindspark. “The addition of Gui will help make us a stronger, more active player in this space, and we’ll continue to invest in more expansive gaming experiences for our millions of monthly active users.”

“It’s an ideal time to join the IWON and Mindspark team,” said Gui Karyo, President, IWON. “I’m incredibly thrilled about the chance to bring innovation to IWON from across the interactive entertainment space and create unique and compelling new experiences for our core audience and new players alike.”

Most recently, Mr. Karyo was Executive Vice President, Operations at Majesco Entertainment where he led the processes for product development, marketing sales and operations and increased revenue against the casual game business. Before that, Mr. Karyo was President of Publishing, Executive Vice President, Operations and CIO for Marvel Enterprises, Inc. where he launched the first digital comic initiative with Marvel Comics and participated in the company’s restructuring. Gui began his career as an electrical engineer at Lyrrus, Inc., a technology start up.

About IWON®

IWON®, one of the fastest growing casual gaming destinations on the Web, and a top 20 game site with more than 4.7 million unique visitors per month (comScore May 2010), celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2009. The site offers a range of both classic and new games, including Puzzle, Arcade, Casino, Card, Sports, Action and Board game favorites. Users can win cash and prizes instantly or through daily, weekly, monthly and annual sweepstakes opportunities. The site also features a Team Challenge initiative, awarding cash prizes to nationally recognized charities. Over the past 10 years, IWON has awarded over 500,000 prizes worth more than $72 million.

About Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc.

Mindspark, an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ:IACI), is home to some of the most popular and engaging brands on the Web. Mindspark features social and entertainment destinations including Zwinky®, IWON®, Excite®, Retrogamer(TM), Kazulah(TM), and GirlSense®, and fun and interactive products that enable users to creatively express themselves online including Webfetti(TM), My Fun Cards(TM), SmileyCentral®, Smiley Creator(TM), MyWebFace(TM), Cursor Mania(TM), and Popular Screensavers(TM).

Source: Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc.

CONTACT: Emily Florin, Mindspark Interactive Network, +1-914-826-2161

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

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Ker’s WingHouse Bar & Grill Names Marty Welch as Director of Franchise Sales

Marty Welch brings 18 Years of Industry Experience to WingHouse

LARGO, Fla., July 6 /CEO News Info/ — Ker’s WingHouse today announced that Marty Welch has been named Director of Franchise Sales. Marty will lead the franchise sales efforts in the Florida markets that have recently opened for new franchise development and further grow the WingHouse brand in select markets outside of Florida in 2011.

“With a background in all aspects of franchising, from site development to operations, Marty will play an essential roll in all future growth of the company,” said Crawford Ker, CEO/founder of Ker’s WingHouse. “Marty has joined our company with the same passion and drive that has been the core of our success for 16 years.”

Prior to joining Ker’s WingHouse Marty was Vice President of Franchise Development for FranSales Inc., a franchise brokerage for The Tilted Kilt, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit and The Egg and I Restaurants. He also was a Partner and Senior Director of Franchise Sales for Raving Brands, Inc., an Atlanta based portfolio company with direct sales responsibility for Moe’s Southwest Grill, Shane’s Rib Shack, Planet Smoothie, Monkey Joe’s Parties and Play among others. His experience further includes 11 years with Blimpie International where he served as Operations Manager, Director of Operations and Assistant Vice President of Operations of over 200 locations. He is a graduate of St. Johns University in New York.

About Ker’s WingHouse Bar & Grill

Ker’s WingHouse Bar & Grill, a wing and sports themed casual dining restaurant chain founded by NFL veteran Crawford Ker. Since it’s inception in 1994, the WingHouse mission statement has been to be “Brilliant on the Basics” – that means highly-satisfied repeat guests. Each WingHouse restaurant offers a full liquor sports bar, a full menu of American classics, their famous chicken wings and award winning hot sauces served up by WingHouse Girls. WingHouse differs from other wing concepts because they emphasize oversized portions at a great value. The oversized portions and classic American favorites include signature items like skinless naked wings and Dallas burgers. Sports memorabilia line the walls and attractive, polite, and always smiling WingHouse Girls create the restaurant’s fun-filled atmosphere, with most locations offering a game room.

For more information or to contact WingHouse, visit

www.WingHouseFranchising.com or call 866-505-9464

Source: Ker’s WingHouse Bar & Grill

CONTACT: Laurie Stacy, VP of Marketing, +1-727-535-2939,
laurie@cfkusa.com

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

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Real Madrid vs Club America in San Francisco

Historic International Soccer Match at Candlestick Park on August 4th, 2010 Tickets on sale today at 2:00 pm

SAN FRANCISCO, July 3 /CEO News Info/ — World Entertainment Sport Promotions, LLC, Marquez Brothers Entertainment and El Mexicano brand products are pleased to announce that the world’s top soccer club, Real Madrid, will face-off against Mexico’s Club America in San Francisco on August 4th at 8pm.

“We at Marquez Brothers International are proud to be able to bring Real Madrid to the bay area for their first ever match here,” proclaimed President and CEO Gustavo Marquez. “This will undoubtedly be the biggest club soccer match in the history of Northern California.”

Real Madrid is widely considered to be the world’s top soccer club with 10 players participating in this year’s World Cup. Led by legendary coach Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid features a who’s who of worldwide soccer superstars including Portuguese National Team Captain Cristiano Ronaldo, Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas, Brazilian midfielder Kaka, Argentine forward Gonzalo Higuain and Dutch midfielder Rafael Van der Vaart, among others. Real Madrid has won 30 league Championships, 17 Spanish Copa del Rey titles and 9 European Cup/Champions League titles.

“We are pleased to bring soccer’s best to San Francisco for this high-profile match,” said Manny Arias, Partner of World Entertainment Sport Promotions and former professional soccer player. “Get ready to see some amazing soccer. We invite all sports fans to join us at Candlestick Park to witness Real Madrid vs Club America on this momentous occasion.”

Club America is considered Mexico’s most popular club when it comes to fan support, history and quality play. They play their home games in Azteca Stadium, the largest stadium in Latin America, and the fifth largest in the world. National team goaltender, Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa and midfield veteran Pavel Pardo represent two of Mexico’s best in dedication, skill and physical ability.

Club America’s history is decorated with 33 championships, including 10 in the professional era and 4 in the amateur area of the Mexican League. Returning Head Coach Manuel Lapuente will most certainly have Club America ready for this rare opportunity to prove the competitive level of Mexico’s top squad.

Tickets start at $35 and go on sale on Saturday, July 3rd at 2 pm at Ticketmaster.com phones and Ticketmaster retail outlets. For additional information visit www.ElMexicanoPresents.com. Real Madrid vs Club America is presented by El Mexicano Brand Food Products.

World Entertainment Sport Promotions, LLC (WESP) with corporate offices in Gilbert, Arizona is an international promoter of sport and entertainment events, with particular emphasis on soccer international events across the World. WESP is dedicated to bring value-priced, world-class events to educated consumers.

Marquez Brothers International, Inc., with corporate offices in San Jose, California, is a manufacturer of El Mexicano cheeses and food products. Marquez Brothers Entertainment is a promoter and producer of special events presenting the best in concerts, dances, soccer matches and rodeos. The “El Mexicano” name represents quality food products for the entire family.

Source: Marquez Brothers International, Inc.

CONTACT: Tim Luce, +1-408-960-2700, Tim@MarquezBrothers.com

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Patrick McQuown Joins DOTGO as CEO

NEW YORK, July 1 /CEO News Info/ — New York-based mobile technology start-up company DOTGO today announced that mobile industry pioneer Patrick McQuown has joined the company as CEO. In his new position, McQuown will be responsible for leading the growth of DOTGO’s revolutionary mobile business.

“To be part of the DOTGO team is an exciting opportunity for me,” said McQuown. “The company’s technology is unique, simple and powerful and it allows any company to tap into the marketing potential of a device that almost everyone has–the mobile phone. It truly represents the biggest revolution to text messaging based marketing since Short Message Services (SMS) began. My goal is to bring DOTGO to the forefront of the mobile messaging and marketing business.”

McQuown has been at the forefront of mobile marketing business since the mid 1990s and has a consistent track record of success. McQuown comes from SMS services provider SinglePoint, where he developed an entire new line of business serving ad campaigns and other promotions for major media outlets, including NBC, ABC, CBS and MTV Networks. In his role as Vice President for Media, he quickly established SinglePoint as industry leader in that highly competitive space.

Prior to SinglePoint, Patrick was President, CEO and cofounder of Proteus, a leading mobile media company based out of Washington DC. Proteus’ design, technology, and strategic services include high-profile organizations such as Fox Sports, MLB, NFL, NASCAR, NCAA College Football, ABC Television, Discovery Communications, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Motorola, Newsweek, Sony, BMW, and The Washington Post. Under McQuown’s leadership, Proteus was a pioneer in the mobile space with a number of industry firsts, including the first working Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) website, and the first application that allowed a user to send an SMS from a website to a handset. In addition to wireless application development, Patrick collaborated on the launch of the Speedpass Network for ExxonMobil, the largest and most successful contactless payment technology using RFID. Proteus was sold in January 2004 to Telitas, AS a Scandinavian concern.

McQuown also is a graduate professor at Georgetown University where he instructs “Implications of Ubiquitous Network Devices”, an original course he created specifically for their Communication, Culture and Technology department.

“Patrick is a recognized leader in the rapidly growing mobile media services world, and we are proud to have him on board,” said Stefan Gromoll, President of Technology and co-founder of DOTGO. “His real-world experience will help guide DOTGO to the next level of success.”

About DOTGO

DOTGO is a powerful new mobile publishing company that allows any company, brand, or web site to quickly, easily, and cheaply offer mobile services, with particular emphasis on text messaging. DOTGO was founded in 2007 by Kenneth M. Lanzetta, a professor of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University, and Stefan Gromoll, a former graduate student in astrophysics at Stony Brook University. DOTGO has been partially funded by the National Science Foundation and recently received investment from TomorrowVentures and EPIC Ventures.

Source: DOTGO

CONTACT: Andrew Letter, DOTGO, press@dotgo.com, +1-646-706-7232 x103

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