Randall and Thread,
This story came across this morning. Does anyone know anything about this chap. Maybe he can start things rolling.
Jim
Fonix Names Kurt Herrmann Vice President
of Marketing
Innovative Leader With Proven Experience in Strategic Marketing, Brand Building, and
Market Development Joins Executive Team
SALT LAKE CITY, July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Fonix Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: FONX - news), a leading
provider of human-user interface technology solutions for wireless, mobile, and intelligent devices, vehicle telematics, and
Internet and telephony systems, today announced the appointment of Kurt Herrmann to its senior executive team. As
Vice President of Marketing, Herrmann will focus on building and extending the Fonix brand and heading the company's
overall marketing strategy, including corporate communications, advertising, public relations, market research, product
management and market development.
``Kurt is simply one of the best marketing minds in the technology arena. His proven leadership and ability to create and
execute marketing strategies that meet market and customer needs while building awareness will be of tremendous benefit
to Fonix, its customers and shareholders,'' said Thomas Murdock, Fonix CEO. ``We're forging ahead into highly
competitive markets that require a complex technology approach, but demand simple yet comprehensive solutions. Kurt
will be instrumental in defining our direction, crafting and communicating our message and establishing our brand.''
Herrmann will oversee a vigorous effort to create and execute comprehensive marketing strategies for both embedded
systems and server-based voice solutions as well as the introduction of several new speech and pen-based products that
are scheduled to launch this year. In addition, he will direct a renewed and aggressive corporate communications initiative
including expanded brand and consumer awareness efforts via targeted advertising, strategic media events, integrated
tradeshow presence, expanded publicity, an upgraded website, defined partner programs and leveraged corporate
affiliations and relationships.
``Fonix is creating and delivering today best of breed technologies and solutions that voice-enable the Internet and help
us to easily interact with electronic devices of all kinds. Because of its leadership position in this large and rapidly
expanding market, Fonix represents the perfect blend of great upside potential, leading technology solutions, strong
customer and partner relationships and exceptional employees,'' said Herrmann. ``I look forward to playing a key role in
building upon these company strengths and executing to make it a success.''
Prior to joining Fonix, Herrmann was co-founder and Vice President of Marketing for Advocast, Inc., an online content
and community provider for the corporate advocacy trade. In his 17 year career he has held senior marketing and
management positions with high-growth technology companies, has founded two successful startups and was
responsible for the creation and success of prominent national brands and brand building efforts with Morningstar,
Ameritech, and iMall. Herrmann holds an MS in Marketing from Northwestern University and a BA from Brigham
Young University.
About Fonix Corporation
Fonix Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: FONX - news) develops and markets software products that enable intuitive
human interaction with computers, consumer electronics, and other intelligent devices. Leading chip manufactures,
independent software and hardware vendors, and other Internet content providers incorporate Fonix technology to make
their products easier and more convenient to use. Fonix products, including Text-To-Speech (TTS), Automatic Speech
Recognition (ASR), and Handwriting Recognition (HWR), provide the most natural communication solutions available.
For more information visit www.fonix.com or call (801) 553-6600.
Note: The statements released by Fonix Corporation that are not purely historical are forward-looking within the meaning
of the ``Safe Harbor'' provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding
the Company's expectations, hopes, intentions, and strategies for the future. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking
statements involve risk and uncertainties that may affect the Company's business prospects and performance. It is
important to note that the Company's actual results could differ materially from those in such forward-looking
statements. Risks specific to the information in this release include risks associated with the introduction of a new
technology product and its acceptance in the marketplace, uncertainty as to number of developers that will use the SDK
and the uncertainty relating to the Company's ability to port to new and/or additional microprocessors, the resulting
potential applications developed therefrom which may generate license revenue to the Company and fluctuations in the
microchip industry which would effect the number of chips sold which include Fonix technology. Other risk factors
including general economic, competitive, governmental, and technological factors as discussed in the Company's filings
with the SEC on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8K. The Company does not undertake any responsibility to update the
forward-looking statements contained in this release.
For investor information, please contact Michelle Aamodt, (801) 328-0161/invrel@fonix.com. |
