Multiplied Media announces new Board of Directors
Carl DeMarco, Former President of World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. adds
global marketing strength
CALGARY, Dec. 2 /CNW/ - Multiplied Media Corporation (the "Company" or
"Multiplied") (TSX:V MMC), a Calgary-based provider of mobile local search
services, is pleased to announce that Carl DeMarco has been newly elected to
the Company's Board of Directors at the Company's Annual and Special Meeting
held on December 1, 2009.
Mr. DeMarco, as former President, global business development for World
Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (WWE), played an instrumental role in WWE's
evolution in Canada and internationally. Live events, TV programming,
merchandising, licensing, sponsorship sales, new media, pay-per-view and
unprecedented philanthropy round out his many successful business activities.
"As we accelerate our growth across platforms and geographies, Mr.
DeMarco's expertise in marketing will be a welcome addition to the Board,"
said Stephen Lougheed, Chairman, Multiplied Media. "We are looking forward to
his guidance as our strategic focus turns to mass consumer adoption of
Poynt."
"I am impressed by the compelling opportunity that lies ahead of
Multiplied Media and the high quality of the management team and Board of
Directors," said Carl DeMarco, Director, Multiplied Media. "I am looking
forward to having a positive impact on the Company by leveraging my
relationships and past expertise."
Incumbent Directors Stephen Lougheed, Andrew Osis, Craig Bentham, Eugene
Chen and Randy Goebel were also re-elected to the Board.
Multiplied is also pleased to announce that Andrew Osis will be adding
the role of President to his portfolio. Additional appointments include
Lawrence Lee as Chief Financial Officer, Brad Murray as Vice President,
Technology, Margaret Glover-Campbell as Vice President, Marketing & Public
Relations and Bart McCormick as Vice President, Business Development. Murray
and Glover-Campbell have both been with the Company since November of 2006.
John Lowe has stepped down from his role of President and Director to pursue
other entrepreneurial interests, however he will continue to serve in an
advisory capacity, providing insight and advice to the Company.
About Multiplied Media Corporation
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Multiplied Media (www.multiplied.com) has developed the award-winning
application Poynt (www.mypoynt.com), the mobile local search service
available over BlackBerry smartphones. Through agreements with directory and
vertical content providers in Canada, the United States and Europe, Poynt
simplifies finding and connecting with businesses, retailers and events
wherever and whenever it is most convenient for the consumer. Headquartered
in Calgary, AB, Canada, Multiplied Media trades on the TSX Venture Exchange
under the symbol MMC.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as
that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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For further information: Anders Steele, FortyThree, Inc for Multiplied Media
Corporation, (831) 401-3175, poynt@fortythreepr.com