GlowPoint to Provide Broadcasting Services for Aspiring Entertainers at National Talent Search; 2005 iPOP Contestants to Be Seen
July 15 2005 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Glowpoint, Inc., (NASDAQ: GLOW), the world's leading broadcast
quality IP-based video communications service provider, today
announced that it will help aspiring entertainers fulfill their
dreams by providing a live online IP-based broadcast of the 2005
iPOP event, which will be held July 17-20 in New York City. iPOP, a
national talent event developed by leaders in the fashion and
entertainment world, will be attended by actors, singers, dancers
and models who will be given the opportunity to perform directly in
front of agents, managers and casting directors who are in search
of the next big star. The online broadcast will exclusively utilize
Sony's advanced IPELA video communication products powered by
GlowPoint's broadcast quality IP-network. Expected to draw hundreds
of aspiring entertainers from across the United States, iPOP offers
young talent a unique showcase experience and intense coaching
workshops where they will have a real-life experience auditioning
as well as receiving direct feedback from important agents who can
launch their careers. For the first time at iPOP, industry
professionals, as well as family and friends of the contestants not
attending the event, will be able to watch the performances live by
visiting the iPOP web site at www.2005ipop.com. Viewers can pay for
daily access to the event and watch any of three live video streams
on demand -- showing the models, children and other talent. "At
iPOP our goal is to expose our contestants to as many industry
insiders and potential fans as possible," said Helen Rogers,
president of iPOP. "By integrating a broadcast quality video
communications solution from Sony and GlowPoint, we are allowing
our performers to be seen by the people who can really make it
happen for their careers - no matter where they are. Video
communications is an increasingly important way that we can broaden
our ability to test and deliver talent worldwide." "Through the
live online broadcast of the event, more people in more places will
be able to view the performances and discover these talented
performers," said David Trachtenberg, chief executive officer at
GlowPoint. "The 2005 iPOP event is the latest example of how Sony
and GlowPoint are teaming to offer innovative customer solutions
that leverage high quality video communication and broadcasting
services." About GlowPoint Glowpoint, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLOW) is the
world's leading broadcast quality, IP-based video communications
service provider. GlowPoint offers video conferencing, bridging and
IP broadcasting services with broadcast quality images,
telephone-like reliability, ease-of-use and a variety of features
for enterprises, mobile workers, broadcasters and consumers
worldwide. The GlowPoint network spans three continents and has
carried over 23 million IP video minutes, with an average of more
than 20,000 video calls per month worldwide. GlowPoint is
headquartered in Hillside, New Jersey. To learn more about
GlowPoint, visit us at www.glowpoint.com. The statements contained
herein, other than historical information, are or may be deemed to
be forward-looking statements and involve factors, risks and
uncertainties that may cause actual results in future periods to
differ materially from such statements. These factors, risks and
uncertainties include market acceptance and availability of new
video communication services; the nonexclusive and
terminable-at-will nature of sales agent agreements; rapid
technological change affecting demand for our services; competition
from other video communications service providers; and the
availability of sufficient financial resources to enable us to
expand our operations, as well as other risks detailed from time to
time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
"GlowPoint" is a registered trademark of Glowpoint, Inc. in the
United States and certain foreign countries. All other marks are
trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.
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