8th Jun 2009 07:00
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Date: |
8 June 2009 |
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On behalf of: |
NetPlay TV plc ('the Company' or 'NetPlay') |
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Embargoed for: |
0700hrs |
NetPlay TV plc
Clive Jones CBE joins as Non-Executive Chairman
NetPlay TV plc (AIM: NPT), the interactive media gaming company, is pleased to announce that Clive William Jones ('Clive') CBE has joined the Company as its Non-Executive Chairman with immediate effect. Martin Higginson will remain as Chief Executive.
Clive, 60, has had a distinguished broadcasting career that started in 1978 when he produced award winning news programmes and documentaries for ITV. He then moved into management firstly as an Editor of TVAM and then as Managing Director of Central Television, and the London News Network. He has held a number of prestigious roles in the media industry such as Chief Executive of both ITV News and Carlton UK Television. He is currently Non-Executive Chairman of GMTV and a Non-Executive Director of S4C, as well as Governor of the National Film and Television School.
The appointment further underpins NetPlay's goal to become a leading media business with a difference. The Company is now well positioned to deliver revenue generating programming to broadcasters as well as continue to develop further Internet and mobile games.
Over the past two years the Company has not only developed into a leading gaming company but has proved that live gambling is a sustainable and profitable form of entertainment. Customers are now demanding more and more "live" gaming products and as such the Company is well positioned to take advantage of this demand.
The recent Ofcom ruling reclassified TV gambling as teleshopping, as well as allowing UK terrestrial broadcasters now to broadcast teleshopping for up to six hours per day. This ruling presents the Company further opportunities to potentially offer its live TV products to wider TV audiences.
Martin Higginson, Chief Executive Officer, said:
"I'd like to welcome Clive to the NetPlay TV Board. He brings with him a wealth of experience in terms of his management skills, corporate governance and his connections in the media world.
"Over the past two years we have proved that interactive live gaming can work and we're now ready to roll out our successful formats to new broadcasters and partners alike."
Clive Jones CBE, said:
"I am delighted to be joining NetPlay TV as it consolidates its position in the market and embarks on a new period of growth. We plan to build an interactive business of both national and international scale."
Clive Jones has previously held the following directorships during the last five years:
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Current Directorship |
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GMTV Limited |
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Energetic Communications Inc |
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Skillset National Training Organisation |
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S4C |
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S4C Masnachol |
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Past Directorships |
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Broadcasters' Audience Research Board |
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Carlton 021 Limited |
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Carlton Cinema Limited |
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Carlton Digital Channels Holdings Limited |
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Carlton Digital Channels Limited |
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Carlton Entertainment Limited |
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Carlton Media Sales Limited |
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Carlton Satellite Broadcasting Limited |
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Carlton Television Holdings Limited |
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Carlton Television Limited |
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Carlton Television Trust |
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Castlecopse Limited |
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Digital 3 and 4 Limited |
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Harlech Fine Art Galleries Limited |
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Harlech Fine Art Holdings Limited |
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HTV December Ten Limited |
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HTV Group Limited |
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HTV Holdings Limited |
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HTV Limited |
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HTV Property Limited |
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ITV Sports Channel Limited |
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London News Network Limited |
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Nyne plc |
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Old Times Furnishing Limited |
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SelecTV Cable Limited |
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Setpieces Limited |
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Skillset National Training Organisation |
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Superhire Limited |
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Superhire Props Limited |
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The London Television Company Limited |
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Two Way Media Holdings Limited |
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Ultimate Films Limited |
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Ultimate Television Limited |
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Westcountry Television Limited |
Mr. Jones has confirmed that no further disclosures are required under Schedule 2 paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules.
Enquiries:
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NetPlay TV plc |
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Martin Higginson, Executive Chairman |
www.netplaytv.plc.uk |
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Via Redleaf |
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Redleaf Communications |
Tel: 020 7566 6700 |
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Emma Kane/Sanna Sumner/Mike Ward |
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Panmure Gordon |
Tel: 020 7459 3600 |
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Katherine Roe |
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Stuart Gledhill |
Notes to Editors:
Publication photographs are available from Redleaf Communications or www.redleafpr.com
About NetPlay TV plc
NetPlay TV plc is listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange (NPT).
NetPlay TV operates a number of interactive gaming services under a UK, and Malta gaming license, including Supercasino.com, Bingos.com and EuroTeleMillions.com. These services can also be viewed live on television on Sky Channel 866 - 24 hours a day, Freeview Channel 48 from 9pm - 5am and FreeSat Channel 851. The Company recently took over the production of the 'Challenge Jackpot' brand on behalf of Virgin Media Television which airs 24/7 on Virgin Media, Sky and three hours per day on Bravo 2 and Virgin 1.
The Company is focused on the delivery of a converged interactive gaming experience allowing its customers to interact with its games on a variety of platforms, TV, Internet and mobile from a common integrated wallet.
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