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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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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Dr. Timothy T. Shannon Tapped as President of TCS Foundation

New Not-for-Profit Is Devoted to Advancing Mission of TCS Educational System Affiliate Schools

CHICAGO, July 6 /CEO News Info/ — Timothy T. Shannon, Ph.D., was named this month as the founding president of TCS Foundation, an Illinois not-for-profit organization that oversees advancement initiatives for affiliates of TCS Education System (TCS ES), which comprises The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Garfield Park Preparatory Academy, Pacific Oaks College, Pacific Oaks Children’s School, and Santa Barbara Graduate Institute.

“Tim brings to our learning communities a brilliant career of service and leadership in the disciplines of philanthropy, alumni relations, endowment management, grant writing, government relations, and international outreach,” said TCS ES President and CEO Michael Horowitz. “He takes on this responsibility at an exciting time. TCS Foundation is our bridge to opportunity. It connects our learning community to others who share our belief that education and service can transform our world.”

Prior to being named president of the Foundation, Dr. Shannon served as vice president of institutional advancement for The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. His other leadership posts in secondary and higher education include vice president for development and alumni relations at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio, and president of the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy. He also has extensive trustee credentials, having served on boards at Xavier University, Regis University, and a host of other nonprofits.

Dr. Shannon holds Ph.D. and M.B.A. degrees from Boston College and a De.U. in Philosophy from Loyola University in Chicago. A passionate international traveler, he has experienced more than 40 countries, lived oversees, and has participated in global development fellowships in Kenya, Tanzania, India, Nepal, Thailand, Australia, Peru, Chile, and Israel.

“Whether it’s our work in Africa, with veterans, or with early childhood education on Chicago’s West Side and Southern California, the projects underway at our schools are among the most compelling I’ve ever encountered,” said Dr. Shannon. “I am honored to be called on to serve in this new capacity. I look forward to working with the Foundation board, which is always seeking committed individuals searching for an opportunity to be involved with something new and exciting.”

About TCS Foundation:

An Illinois not-for-profit organization with principal offices in Chicago, TCS Foundation benefits TCS Education System by consolidating philanthropic activities under a single umbrella and coordinating the management of all charitable assets, including endowed funds. With this enhanced management capacity, the Foundation offers donors the opportunity to take an active role in advancing the mission of transformative education that defines each of the System’s affiliated organizations, in preparing graduates as innovative, engaged, purposeful agents of change, and in improving lives in the global community. For more information, visit www.tcsfound.org.

About TCS Education System:

TCS Education System (TCS ES) was founded in 2009 as a not-for-profit organization with a mission of preparing innovative, engaged, purposeful agents of change who serve our global community.

TCS ES features a network of specialized institutions, which are backed by a model of education that prepares socially responsible, culturally competent professionals in applied fields such as psychology, health and human services, and education. TCS ES’ collection of colleges and graduate schools — The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Santa Barbara Graduate Institute, and Pacific Oaks College — each offer scholarship, training, and service opportunities directed to a specific career path while providing a transformative educational experience that ensures that the students’ personal, academic, and professional needs are met.

Other System affiliates include Garfield Park Preparatory Academy, a K-8 elementary school on Chicago’s West Side devoted to delivering a progressive, evidence-based curriculum; Pacific Oaks Children’s School in Pasadena, Calif., which provides experiential early childhood learning and daycare; TCS Online, an online education delivery and services affiliate; and TCS Foundation, which cultivates grants and charitable contributions to support community based student-learning opportunities throughout the System. For more information, visit www.tcsedsystem.org.

For a hi-res photo of Dr. Shannon, visit www.tcsfound.org/images/shannon_lg.jpg.

Source: TCS Foundation

CONTACT: Matt Nehmer of TCS Foundation, +1-312-329-6672,
mnehmer@tcsfound.org

Web Site: dhttp://www.tcsfound.org/

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