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TV Executive Joins USA Video Interactive as Chief Operating Officer; Helped Make PAX TV First Digital Broadcast Operation in United States
April 28, 2000 12:35 PM Eastern Time
MYSTIC, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 2000--William Meyer, Director of Network Operations and Engineering with Paxson Communications Corporation in West Palm Beach, Florida, has been named Chief Operating Officer of USA Video Interactive USVOE (www.usvo.com). He begins his new position in mid-May. Meyer was at Paxson for more than six years, helping build it into one of the nation's largest privately owned and operated television networks.
"We are thrilled that Bill is joining us," said Edwin Molina, President of USA Video Interactive. "His background and talents are perfect for our plans in the convergence of television and the Internet, particularly as we continue to expand our presence in the broadcast realm by bringing true interactivity to the TV viewing experience."
"I am truly looking forward to joining USA Video Interactive and have been impressed with the company since I first encountered it more than a year ago," said Meyer. "It's an outstanding opportunity to help the company realize its plans to make its mark as an innovative blended media company."
Meyer replaces Anthony J. Castagno, who has been promoted to Executive Vice President of USA Video Interactive. In this position, Castagno will work more closely with the President and the Board of Directors in setting strategic direction and overseeing new company ventures.
In his current position with Paxson Communications, Meyer developed and administered a television network operations center for the network and participated in the development of the company's Internet presence and operations. He also designed one of the first multi-channel satellite uplink centers, expanding the reach of Pax TV and related broadcasts to more than 75 percent of U.S. television viewers. Previous to this position, Meyer was Operations Manager for Paxson Communications, overseeing engineering operations at more than 70 television stations nationwide and introducing and developing the digital television initiative.
Meyer's other experience includes serving as General Manager and Chief Engineer of Polar Broadcasting of Arizona where he established and maintained the operation of two Spanish-language television station affiliates; Operations Manager and Director of Technology for BCS Cable, Inc./Animated Digital Services of Houston, Texas, where he was responsible for the operations, engineering and commercial insertions for 84 channels at 19 cable headends throughout Texas, California, Arizona and Florida; Chief Engineer of WFCT-TV66 in Tampa, Florida; Assistant Chief Engineer of TV49 and TV33 in Houston, Texas; and an Engineer with Electronics Unlimited in Houston, Texas.
Meyer holds degrees in Business Administration and Accounting from Central Michigan University, and in Electronic Engineering Technology from ITT Technical School. He is a Member of the Society for Motion Picture and Television Engineers and a Certified Television Broadcast Engineer in the Society of Broadcast Engineers.
About USA Video Interactive
USA Video Interactive is an international designer and supplier of high-tech Internet streaming video and Video-on-Demand(TM) systems, services and innovative end-to-end solutions. The USA Video Interactive technology gives users full-motion video; the unique flexibility of standard, VCR-like controls of play, fast-forward, reverse and pause; and the convenience of a standard internet-browser format for access. Its provides video images significantly faster and at a higher degree of resolution than with previously available methods; significantly overcomes bandwidth restrictions; and eliminates the blockiness and slowness of current technologies -- all at a lower cost and at or near broadcast quality. For more information on USA Video Interactive, visit www.usvo.com.
USA Video Interactive Corporate Headquarters Office: 70 Essex Street; Mystic, CT 06355; (800) 625-2200; (860) 572-1560. Canada Office: 837 West Hastings Street; Suite #507; Vancouver, B.C. V6C 3N6. Trading symbol on the US NASD OTC BB: USVOE; Trading symbol on The Canadian Venture Exchange: US. Standard & Poors Listed. CUSIP 902924208; USA Video, USA Video Interactive, Video-On-Demand and Video Yellow Pages are trademarks of USA Video Interactive. The Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX) has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
CONTACT: USA Video Interactive Tony Castagno, Media Relations, 860-572-1560 or Kevin Yorio, Investor Relations, 860-572-1560 info@usvo.com |
