THREAD ALERT:
SWEB NEWS: Hire ex HBO President. More news expected today rumored to be in conjunction with YAHOO.
Tuesday September 14, 4:02 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
Stockgroup.com Strengthens its Board of Directors with the
Appointment of Lee deBoer
VANCOUVER,BRITISH COLUMBIA--Stockgroup.com Holdings, Inc. (OTC BB: SWEB - news), an award winning Internet supplier of news and information on the small- and micro-cap markets and
one of the most popular destination communities on the Internet, announced today the appointment of Lee deBoer to its Board of Directors.
``As Stockgroup.com continues to assert itself as the premier supplier of small- and micro-cap information on the Internet, we are excited to add Lee deBoer to our Board of Directors,' said Marcus New, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Stockgroup.com. ``Lee's experience in helping nationally recognized companies implement strategies and negotiate deals that leverage their position in the marketplace will prove a valuable asset for Stockgroup.com. His proven track record and demonstrated leadership in new media and the on-line industry will further add to the depth and experience of our management team as we continue to expand our operations, take on new clients and move closer to the October 5 launch of the 'Next Generation' site.'
Mr. deBoer has over 20 years experience in the strategic development of national media programming, advertising sales and content development. His extensive background and knowledge of the on-line industry and start-up ventures, as well as his marketing and research accomplishments, have helped nationally recognized companies such as HBO, Inc., U.S. West (NYSE: USW - news), United News and Media (NASD: UNEWY - news) and Court TV.
Mr. deBoer spent 17 years at HBO culminating in the positions of Executive Vice President of HBO Inc. and President of its International division. Mr. deBoer played an instrumental role in helping negotiate and broker deals that significantly increased the company's presence in its International markets. His managerial and operational experience also played a pivotal role in helping shape
several of HBO's international start-up ventures.
Currently Mr. deBoer serves as President at MediaFutures, Inc. with clients in the Internet and cable broadcasting industries. He provides strategic counsel for such companies as Hearst New Media (NYSE: HTV - news), Cox Enterprises (NYSE: COX - news), Rainbow Programming as well as several emerging growth companies. Prior to joining MediaFutures, Mr. deBoer was Chief Executive Officer at New Century Network, an online company formed by a consortium of the nine leading US newspaper organizations, including, Advance Communications, Cox Communications (NYSE: COX - news), The Chicago Tribune, Hearst (NYSE: HTV - news), Gannett (NYSE: GCI - news), Knight-Ridder, Inc., The New York Times, The Washington Post and Times-Mirror. At New Century Networks, Mr. deBoer managed the team of experts that aggregated content and marketed and sold space to over 150 newspaper websites.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr. deBoer said, ``Stockgroup.com's aggressive business plan,commitment to the launch of the 'Next Generation' site and expanded operations will provide the Company with enormous new growth opportunities. I look forward to utilizing my background and
experience in helping management develop new business relationships and generate increasing traffic to their new website.'
About Stockgroup.com
Stockgroup.com was founded in 1995 and has offices in New York, San Francisco, Vancouver,
Calgary, and Toronto. Stockgroup.com is an award winning Internet supplier of news and information
on the small- and micro-cap markets and one of the most popular destination communities on the
Internet. The Company's website, www.stockgroup.com, focuses on the small- and micro-cap
markets and is one of most popular destination Communities on the Internet. In addition to providing
news and information, the Company provides Internet development and marketing services to small-
and micro-cap companies.
This release contains ``forward looking statements' within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21B of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Any statements that
express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections,
objectives, goals, assumptions or future events or performance are not statements of historical fact
and may be ``forward looking statements.' Forward looking statements are based on expectations,
estimates and projections at the time the statements are made that involve a number of risks and
uncertainties which could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those presently
anticipated. Forward looking statements in this action may be identified through the use of words
such as ``expects', ``will,' ``anticipates,' ``estimates,' ``believes,' or statements indicating certain
actions ``may,' ``could,' or ``might' occur.
Contact:
Stockgroup.com Holdings, Inc.
Marcus New
Chairman and CEO
(604) 331-0995
E-mail: marcusn@stockgroup.com
or
The MWW Group - Public Relations
Anthony Andora
Investor Contact
(201)964-2364
E-mail: Aandora@mww.com
or
The MWW Group - Public Relations
Matt Messinger
Media Contact
(201) 964-2377
E-mail: mmessing@mww.com |
