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Press Release Source: OpenTV Corp.
OpenTV Appoints PR Veteran Marc McCarthy Vice President, Corporate Communications
Monday October 4, 8:30 am ET
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 2004--OpenTV Corp. ("OpenTV")(Nasdaq:OPTV - News), one of the world's leading interactive television companies, today announced the appointment of public relations veteran Marc C. McCarthy to the post of vice president, corporate communications.
In his new role, McCarthy will be responsible for leading a wide variety of internal and external key strategic communications initiatives to the industry trade, business, and entertainment and consumer media. His duties will encompass brand enhancement of OpenTV's middleware solutions and related technologies in the domestic cable market, media messaging at all trade shows and conferences, both in the U.S. and overseas, and acting as spokesperson, when appropriate. McCarthy will also work closely with OpenTV's Chairman and CEO, James A. (Jim) Chiddix, and other members of the senior management team to identify important media opportunities and generate a high profile for OpenTV's market leading iTV products and services.
"Marc brings great media expertise, and will play a crucial role in marketing our rich selection of iTV solutions to the U.S. cable industry," said Chiddix. "Our worldwide installed base and experience enable us to deliver a stable, mature middleware product to operators allowing them to generate additional revenue with innovative offerings, from addressable advertising and games, to customer care and enhanced television."
McCarthy joins OpenTV from Denver-based Starz Encore Group LLC (Starz Encore), where he was the Executive Director of Communications & Entertainment Publicity for the past eight years. During his tenure, he guided the corporate communications team across a wide variety of initiatives including new programming strategies and publicity, approximately 75 award-winning original films and series, the launch and relaunch of several new and existing pay TV movie channels, brand marketing, industry and corporate affairs, the rollout of Starz Encore's Starz Super Pak and SVOD offerings, and the creation and implementation of the critically-acclaimed/award-winning BLACK STARZ! community affairs program, Reel History Educational Initiative.
Prior to joining Starz Encore, McCarthy was Director of Communications Services & National Accounts for the management-consulting firm Pierce Kennedy Hearth in Danbury, Connecticut. His over 23 years of experience include acclaimed tenures with Anglia Television, Survival Anglia, Ltd., SAL Productions and International Television Enterprises -- splitting his time between London, New York and Los Angeles -- and the communications/marketing firm Jack Morton Productions in Atlanta and Dallas.
About OpenTV
One of the world's leading interactive television companies, OpenTV provides a comprehensive suite of technology, content, games, tools, applications, and professional services that enables cable and satellite network operators in more than 95 countries to deliver and manage iTV services on all major digital TV platforms. OpenTV has its Corporate Offices in San Francisco, California and regional offices in the United States, Europe and Asia/Pacific. OpenTV and the OpenTV logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of OpenTV, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All OpenTV products and services may not be available in all geographic areas. For more information, please visit www.opentv.com.
Cautionary Language Regarding Forward-Looking Information
The foregoing information contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory factors. In particular, factors that could cause our actual results to differ include risks related to market acceptance of interactive television services and applications such as ours; delays in the development or introduction of new applications and versions of our service; technical difficulties with networks or operating systems; our ability to manage our resources effectively; changes in technologies that affect the television industry; and the protection of our proprietary information. These and other risks are more fully described in our periodic reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and can be obtained online at the Commission's Web site at www.sec.gov. Readers should consider the information contained in this release together with other publicly available information about our company for a more informed overview of our company. We disclaim any intention to obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Contact:
OpenTV Corp.
Maureen Zeljak, 415-962-5151
mzeljak@opentv.com
Marc McCarthy, 415-962-5111
mmccarthy@opentv.com |
