Digital Media Veteran Becomes Vice-Chairman
NEW YORK, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 08/07/07 -- Muze Inc., a worldwide
leader in digital media commerce solutions that enable search,
discovery, and consumption of entertainment media, today announced
that former EMI Music strategist Adam Klein has joined its Board of
Directors, and will assume the role of vice-chairman.
Currently president of VideoEgg Inc., a video solution for online
communities, Klein most recently served as evp of strategy and
business development at EMI Music. Prior to EMI, Klein was with MTV
Networks, where he was advisor to the chairman on overall strategy
and business development. Other experience includes a stint as evp
and president of global marketing for Hasbro, and as president and
coo of Ask Jeeves (now Ask.com). Earlier in his career, he was a
strategy consultant specializing in media with both Boston Consulting
Group (BCG) and Booz Allen Hamilton. Klein holds an MBA and a
Doctorate from Harvard Business School, where he taught strategy and
change management.
"Adam has a rich, unique background in driving the convergence of
traditional and digital media," says Muze Chairman, Bill Stensrud.
"He brings an incredible wealth of knowledge and wisdom about the
entertainment media marketplace to Muze. We're delighted to have him
on board, and we look forward to tapping into his experience to
develop new ways for our clients -- and the industry -- to be more
successful."
"By making digital entertainment media more accessible to consumers
and more profitable to stakeholders, Muze's Open Media Exchange(TM)
is
dramatically improving the health of the entire digital media value
chain," says Klein. "Muze is providing the industry with new tools
and
a low-cost infrastructure, enabling consumers to enjoy and purchase
rich media in ways that are really integrated into their lifestyles."
He adds, "Muze's OMX(TM) provides the foundation for making all types
of digital media available anywhere, anytime, creating a truly
compelling consumer experience, and one that benefits both consumers
and the industry."
About Muze Inc.
Established in 1991, Muze provides digital media commerce solutions
to businesses that enable search, discovery, and consumption of
entertainment media. Hundreds of companies worldwide -- ranging from
in-store and online retailers, portals, community sites, auction
sites, consumer electronics, and mobile providers -- rely on Muze's
rich entertainment content and digital media platform to support both
physical and digital retail commerce. Clients include Yahoo!, eBay,
O2 Germany, Best Buy, Overstock, Pricegrabber, Packet Video, Hot
Topic, Amazon, Play.com, BurnLounge, CNET, and many others. Muze has
offices in New York City, Seattle, and London. To learn more about
Muze, please visit www.muze.com
Muze Press Contact
David Z Orban
(212) 824-0349
dorban@muze.com
