EBS HIGHLIGHTS EXPANSION with KEY APPOINTMENTS

EBS HIGHLIGHTS EXPANSION WITH KEY APPOINTMENTS 18 November 2014

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EBS, the leading full-service provider of EPG data for platforms and channels worldwide, has further expanded its team with the appointments of Andree L ke as Managing Editor and Neville Stratton as New Business Manager. This announcement follows the recent launch of EBS' Pawa software solution and portfolio of Pawa EPG data services. Pawa provides a multi-platform, multi-territory, scalable offering that enables EPG data to be aggregated, restructured and delivered to any platform.

L ke, who has worked in the TV listings industry for more than nine years, joins EBS from Global Listings where he most recently held the role of Production Manager. His new role at EBS will see a strong focus on quality control and quality assurance measures, ensuring that the high standards already set are only bettered as the business continues to grow.

He will work closely with EBS' existing team of two senior editors and seven sub-editors, to oversee production of schedules and EPGs. With a keen eye for detail and great experience, he will also produce and manage his own portfolio of channels .

I'm delighted to join EBS and look forward to further pushing the company forwards. EBS has a strong editorial team and I'm enjoying working with them, making a positive contribution towards the company's goals.

Stratton has held roles in both the television and publishing sectors, including 12 years at ITV, where he held the position of Sales Operations Group Head. At EBS he will be responsible for managing the new business sales process from initial prospecting and qualification of clients, through to handling of new accounts.

Commenting on his appointment Stratton said, I'm delighted to take up this role at EBS, the aim is to continue to ensure that EBS is at the forefront of customers' minds when sourcing intelligent EPG data and listing expertise. The EPG is an increasingly vital tool, and making channel's aware about the possibilities will also be important.

Keith Bedford, EBS Managing Director adds, We're very happy to announce this latest expansion at EBS. We've achieved a number of key successes during 2014 and this announcement further improves our editorial skillset and strong commitment to our existing and new client base.

About EBS:

EBS is a UK-based, full service provider of EPG data and metadata for platforms and channels worldwide. Founded in 1988, EBS New Media Ltd has developed the company's flagship, in-house scheduling application, Pawa for both linear and on demand television, covering four areas: TV Channel Services, TV Platform Services, Download-to-Own/VoD and TV Listings Services. EBS has a team of experienced editors who research and write EPG synopses, and provide further editorial, translation and distribution services. Complementary to Pawa is EBS' database of listings for over 650 UK and Irish TV and radio stations. It delivers accurate, enhanced TV schedules to publishers and developers, as well as powering the DigiGuide application, which provides industry professionals and consumers alike, with in-depth data and metadata. For further information about EBS please see www.ebs.tv . For further information about Pawa please see www.pawa.tv.

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