Wednesday September 13, 9:07 am Eastern Time
Press Release
TEAM Communications Group, Inc. Expands Its Board of Directors With the Appointment of David Kenin
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 2000--David Kenin, a distinguished industry veteran with over thirty years of television experience in sports and entertainment programming, has joined the Board of Directors of TEAM Communications Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:TMTV - news; Neuer Markt:TME), it was announced today by Drew S. Levin, TEAM's Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.
A longstanding television executive, Mr. Kenin has enjoyed a prolific career in the sports and entertainment industries. During his tenure as president of CBS Sports from 1994 to 1996, Mr. Kenin bolstered the division by adding college football bowl games in addition to expanding coverage of NASCAR, the PGA tour, the U.S. Open tennis matches and figure skating. He departed from CBS to launch the media-consulting firm Kenin Partners, and has consulted in new technology, sports rights, and domestic and international television. Mr. Kenin also serves as a member of the board of directors of the World Wrestling Federation.
From 1982 to 1994, Mr. Kenin served as executive vice-president of USA Networks. As the cable network's senior programming executive, he was responsible for all original productions for the USA and the Sci-Fi Channels, and was instrumental in building USA into one of the highest-rated basic cable networks. Mr. Kenin has also held executive positions at television stations in Philadelphia, Cleveland, Kansas City and Chicago. A graduate of Long Island University, Mr. Kenin holds masters degrees from the University of Oregon and Syracuse University.
``I've known David for many years and have worked closely with him throughout his numerous executive posts, including his tenure at USA Networks,'' stated Levin. ``As a highly-regarded entertainment industry veteran, he brings a wealth of experience to TEAM's distinguished Board of Directors and we are all pleased to welcome him.''
The TEAM Communications Group Board of Directors also includes Drew S. Levin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Alan Liker, a former Harvard Law School professor and Founding Director of First Charter Bank; Russell Barry, former President and Chairman of Turner Program Services; and Michael Solomon, Chief Executive Officer of Solomon Broadcasting International.
TEAM Communications Group, Inc. is a leading global production and distribution company specializing in action, adventure, dramatic and reality-based programming for worldwide distribution. The Company currently owns and distributes over 4,000 hours of programming worldwide, in addition to producing a wide variety of programming for leading U.S. and international broadcasters. TEAM maintains offices in Los Angeles, London (through its TEAM Dandelion Ltd. Operations), and Munich (through its TEAM Entertainment Germany (GmbH). It shares trade on NASDAQ-NMS (TMTV) and on the German Neuer Markt (TME).
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a ``safe harbor'' for forward-looking statements. Certain information included in this news release (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by TEAM Communications Group, Inc.) contains statements that are forward-looking, such as statements relating to consummation of the transaction, anticipated future revenues of the companies and success of current product offerings. Such forward-looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of TEAM Communications Group, Inc. For a description of additional risks and uncertainties, please refer to TEAM Communications Group, Inc. filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q.
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Contact:
United States:
TEAM Communications Group, Inc., Los Angeles
Drew S. Levin, Chairman & CEO, 310/312-4400
Fax: 310/312-4401
Press Release
TEAM Communications Group, Inc. Expands Its Board of Directors With the Appointment of David Kenin
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 2000--David Kenin, a distinguished industry veteran with over thirty years of television experience in sports and entertainment programming, has joined the Board of Directors of TEAM Communications Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:TMTV - news; Neuer Markt:TME), it was announced today by Drew S. Levin, TEAM's Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.
A longstanding television executive, Mr. Kenin has enjoyed a prolific career in the sports and entertainment industries. During his tenure as president of CBS Sports from 1994 to 1996, Mr. Kenin bolstered the division by adding college football bowl games in addition to expanding coverage of NASCAR, the PGA tour, the U.S. Open tennis matches and figure skating. He departed from CBS to launch the media-consulting firm Kenin Partners, and has consulted in new technology, sports rights, and domestic and international television. Mr. Kenin also serves as a member of the board of directors of the World Wrestling Federation.
From 1982 to 1994, Mr. Kenin served as executive vice-president of USA Networks. As the cable network's senior programming executive, he was responsible for all original productions for the USA and the Sci-Fi Channels, and was instrumental in building USA into one of the highest-rated basic cable networks. Mr. Kenin has also held executive positions at television stations in Philadelphia, Cleveland, Kansas City and Chicago. A graduate of Long Island University, Mr. Kenin holds masters degrees from the University of Oregon and Syracuse University.
``I've known David for many years and have worked closely with him throughout his numerous executive posts, including his tenure at USA Networks,'' stated Levin. ``As a highly-regarded entertainment industry veteran, he brings a wealth of experience to TEAM's distinguished Board of Directors and we are all pleased to welcome him.''
The TEAM Communications Group Board of Directors also includes Drew S. Levin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Alan Liker, a former Harvard Law School professor and Founding Director of First Charter Bank; Russell Barry, former President and Chairman of Turner Program Services; and Michael Solomon, Chief Executive Officer of Solomon Broadcasting International.
TEAM Communications Group, Inc. is a leading global production and distribution company specializing in action, adventure, dramatic and reality-based programming for worldwide distribution. The Company currently owns and distributes over 4,000 hours of programming worldwide, in addition to producing a wide variety of programming for leading U.S. and international broadcasters. TEAM maintains offices in Los Angeles, London (through its TEAM Dandelion Ltd. Operations), and Munich (through its TEAM Entertainment Germany (GmbH). It shares trade on NASDAQ-NMS (TMTV) and on the German Neuer Markt (TME).
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a ``safe harbor'' for forward-looking statements. Certain information included in this news release (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by TEAM Communications Group, Inc.) contains statements that are forward-looking, such as statements relating to consummation of the transaction, anticipated future revenues of the companies and success of current product offerings. Such forward-looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of TEAM Communications Group, Inc. For a description of additional risks and uncertainties, please refer to TEAM Communications Group, Inc. filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q.
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Contact:
United States:
TEAM Communications Group, Inc., Los Angeles
Drew S. Levin, Chairman & CEO, 310/312-4400
Fax: 310/312-4401
