To: JAMES F. CLASPILL III who wrote (1924 ) 2/3/1998 4:55:00 PM From: Rich Genik Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 2985
NTN Retains GCI for Investor, Corporate Public Relations CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 3, 1998--NTN Communications, Inc. (AMEX:NTN - news), operator of the world's largest interactive games network, has selected the Los Angeles office of GCI Group, a subsidiary of Grey Advertising, as its agency of record for investor and corporate relations. GCI's primary focus will be to help communicate NTN's market leadership position in delivering live, multi-player sports and trivia games into public venues throughout the United States and Canada. ''An exciting story has been developing at NTN since the new management team took over last year,'' said Gerald Sokol, Jr., president and chief executive officer. ''We want to be sure that this story is effectively communicated to our investors, customers and partners. To accomplish this, we chose the GCI Group of Los Angeles for its broad experience in highly competitive markets, and its ability to implement an integrated communications program.'' NTN also announced that it has named Jon Williams senior financial analyst, with responsibility for internal financial analysis, including the preparation of the operating and capital budget documents; development of long-range financial projections of needs; conducting special studies dealing with cost, efficiency and effectiveness of operations; and investor relations duties. NTN Communications, Inc. is a leading producer and programmer of two-way (interactive) television, online and Internet entertainment. Based in Carlsbad, California, the company broadcasts to a variety of delivery platforms 24 hours a day, providing multi-player sports and trivia games that are among the most popular destinations on computer online and interactive cable services. The NTN Network also distributes its unique programming to more than 15 million participants per month at hospitality venues throughout North America. In addition, NTN has developed LearnStar, an innovative teaching resource used nationwide in hundreds of schools, and IWN, a technological leader in the gaming and wagering industry. More information is available on the NTN Network website at www.ntn.com. GCI Group Los Angeles is the Los Angeles office of GCI Group, the eighth largest public relations firm in the world with 55 offices in 38 countries. New York City-based GCI Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Grey Advertising, one of the ten largest advertising agencies in the world.