Jim (and all),
Don't we all wish we could know tomorrow's closing prices today?? A great deal of emphasis is being place on the CCI website and justifiably so. For one thing, it showed all the "bashers" that TSIG, who, BTW, have never hyped their stock, have been straight shooters all along. People claimed the website was "vaporware", but quite obviously it's not. I personally have no concern about when the launch date will be and I would rather they "deglitch" it as much as humanly possible before actually "coming-out". I won't trade this stock under any circumstances as I have no idea when the next TSIG news will break, but I will look at any price dips to add to my position. I've said this many times, but my stock in TSIG is a long-term investment... hopefully to pass on to my grandchildren (I've got five).
I hope investors and potential investors will not forget the broadness of TSIG. Although the following copies of PRs will make this post rather long, I hope some people will be able to read between the lines.
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PR Newswire, Thursday, May 14, 1998 at 09:25
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- TeleServices International Group Inc. (BB: TSIG), a fully integrated provider of outsourced teleservices, today announced that it has named Timothy J. Heidemann Director of Call Center Operations. Mr. Heidemann will be directly responsible for the management of the Company's call center activities, which includes the absorption of TeleServices most recent acquisition; Internet music retailer, Compact Connection, Inc. Formerly with AT&T (NYSE:T), Mr. Heidemann brings 15 years of experience in teleservices call center and direct mail/direct marketing channel management. He has consulted to AT&T's largest inbound clients including Continental Airlines, Amoco Motor Club, Mead Data Corp. and Thompson Vacations Inc. Mr. Heidemann also managed AT&T's largest consumer acquisition telemarketing program from 1994-1996. The program generated over $80 million in outsourced teleservices per year and resulted in $30 million of incremental new revenue to AT&T each year. "Tim brings to our Company a proven ability that combines operational expertise and strong motivational and leadership skills," stated Robert Gordon, Chairman of TeleServices International Group Inc. "He is an important addition to our management team." TeleServices International Group Inc. is an independent provider of fully integrated global teleservices to companies focused on selling products and services through toll-free numbers and the Internet. The Company's wide array of teleservices includes telephone sales/order capturing, customer service and product support as well as direct-response advertising.
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PR Newswire, Friday, June 12, 1998 at 10:20
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- TeleServices International Group Inc. (BB: TSIG), a fully integrated provider for outsourced teleservices, announced today that it has completed a management reorganization, naming a new Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of Marketing Communications, Vice President Sales, Vice President Account Management/Customer Service and Director of Call Center Operations. The new management team is responsible for TSIG and its subsidiaries: Visitors Services International Corp., American International Travel, Inc. and its newest acquisition, Compact Connection, Inc.
The new management team is headed by Alyce Cucurullo, who has served as a management consultant to TSIG since April, 1998, and will become its Chief Operating Officer. Ms. Cucurullo has an established track record and strong credentials in the teleservices industry, most recently serving as Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer of IQI Inc., the fifth largest inbound/outbound teleservices agency in the U.S.
Catherine Krell is named Vice President Marketing Communications. She has extensive experience in both the travel and tourism and consumer products industries where she has held senior management positions with leading advertising agencies in New York and Los Angeles.
Jeannie Lewin is named Vice President Sales and Richard Olson is named Vice President Account Management/Customer Service. Both individuals have over 25 years of combined experience in the hospitality and tourism industries.
Timothy Heidemann is named Director of Call Center Operations and has over 15 years of experience in managing teleservices call centers and direct mail/direct marketing.
Robert Gordon, Chairman of TSIG, who will also serve as its Chief Executive Officer stated: "The new management team has proven track records within their individual industry expertise. They are committed to growing TSIG and its subsidiaries into a premier outsourced teleservices provider. You will see the result of their efforts in the restructuring of VSI, AIT and the soon to be announced product launch of Compact Connection Inc." "This new team is building our business for long-term success. They are a focused, cohesive team that has a clear vision of the tasks ahead."
********************************************************************** I hope now the credibility of TSIG is better established. I am thrilled and delighted with the CCI website, but, judging by the above new management team, I truly believe, and it is my opinion, that TSIG will become a major, if not the major player in the field in the years ahead. Let the traders and MMs have their fun. I'd rather be looking at my ownership in, as Norms has said... this "underdog"... a few years down the road.
Best always,
Marty
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