KANAKARIS PARTICIPATES IN STREAMING MEDIA WEST '99 PANELS ON INTERNET RETAILING, PUBLISHING AND LIVE EVENTS AS SHOW POINTS WAY TO EVOLUTION of the Net
COSTA MESA, Calif., Dec 13, 1999 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Kanakaris
Communications, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: KKRSE) was a leading
participant in panel discussions at Streaming Media West 99 in San
Jose, the world's largest Internet audio and video event, with CEO Alex
Kanakaris appearing on three panel discussions. The conference opened
with a keynote address by William Gates, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft
Corporation, which focused on streaming media and new software and
hardware tools pertaining to its delivery. Mr. Gates also introduced
the Microsoft Broadband Jumpstart Initiative participants, which
include Kanakaris Communications, Inc.
In three panel discussions before the sold out Streaming Media
audience, which were also recorded for future delivery on the Streaming
Media website, CEO Kanakaris was an integral part of lively
conversation on how audio and video content is evolving on the
Internet.
The three panels were:
-- Retailing - how to use streaming media to power sales and eCommerce
online
Moderator: Frank Zammataro, Vice President, Sr. Director, Strategic
Technologies, Merrill Lynch
Kevin Aniskovich, President & COO, HealthInfo
Adam Clampitt, VP of Business Development,
Entertainment Blvd.
Alex Kanakaris, President & CEO, Kanakaris Communications
Jan Brzeski, CEO, STV
-- Turning publishing entities into audio/video-on-demand business
entities
Moderator: Marc Rauch, the Auto Channel, EVP/President
Alex Kanakaris, President & CEO, Kanakaris Communications
Foy Sperring, VP, Marketing, Audible
Steve Singer, CIO Mag
-- Cashing in on live events - business strategies for making money out of
real-time content
Moderator: Stephen Condon, VP Marketing, INTERVU
Stephen Felisan, Vice President House of Blues Digital, Inc.
Jay Hassman, Vice President, WCW Enterprises
Marc Rauch, EVP/President, The Auto Channel
Alex Kanakaris, President & CEO, Kanakaris Communications
About Kanakaris Communications, Inc.: Kanakaris provides broadcast
quality delivery of motion pictures and secure direct over-the-Internet
book delivery at the KKRS.NetWork (www.KKRS.net) as part of its
eCommerce "World Downloadable Content Leader" package of services.
For further information on Kanakaris Communications (OTC Bulletin
Board: KKRSE) and (www.kanakaris.com) contact Colby Marceau, director
of Public/Investor Relations, at 714/444-0560; fax: 714/549-8970;
e-mail: info@kanakaris.com, 3303 Harbor Blvd., No. F-3, Costa Mesa,
Calif. 92626.
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the
"Act"). In particular when used in the preceding discussion, the words
"plan," "confident that," "believe," "expect," "intend to" and similar
conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Act and are subject to risks and
uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those
expressed in any forward-looking statements. Such risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to, market conditions,
competitive factors, the ability to successfully complete additional
financings, and other risks.
SOURCE Kanakaris Communications, Inc.
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CONTACT: Colby Marceau, director of Public/Investor Relations of
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