To: K.Martin who wrote (9482 ) 6/23/1999 9:55:00 AM From: Paul Lee Respond to of 17679
TV onthe WEB and MAST International Announce the Community Action Channel On the TV onthe WEB Network LIVE Press Conference Webcast to Discuss Details On Wednesday 23 June at 10:30am ET at tvontheweb.com WASHINGTON, June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- TV onthe WEB, the first interactive, community-based television network on the web and a strategic partner of Ampex Corp. (Amex: AXC), today announced the launch of the Community Action Channel, to be underwritten by MAST International of Port Orchard, Washington. The Community Action Channel on the TV onthe WEB Network at www.tvontheweb.com, will provide a venue for organizations involved in civic support efforts to build awareness and grow membership and revenue bases through live webcasts and on-line e-commerce. In addition, the channel will provide archived and interactive access to MAST International's database of CATS (Community Action Team Support) training and information materials designed to assist communities in establishing a full spectrum of innovative outreach programs. "Through sponsorships from concerned businesses and other organizations in each community, the Community Action Channel shall feature interactive, live and archivable video programming that will facilitate positive reinforcement of groups dedicated to strengthening the bonds between those that need help in the community and those that can help the community," stated Dave Gardy, Chairman and Co-CEO of TV onthe WEB, Inc. "TV onthe WEB will open up a totally new forum to empower communities and organizations trying to help those communities," stated Bob Baudrau, president of MAST International, Inc. "We are looking forward to using this tool to assist communities in learning about successful support concepts both locally and nationally." "We originally conceived of this channel when we webcast Hillary Clinton and the DC Cares summits on corporate philanthropy," remarked Gardy. "Its great to see such a live event evolve into a full-time channel." A LIVE video press conference webcast today, 23 June at 10:30am ET at www.tvontheweb.com with representatives from MAST International, Inc., and Gardy addressing the specific details of the channel.