Technology Veteran Will Lead Development of TV Industry's First Cross-Platform Ad Sales System
NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2010 — INVISION, INC., the leading provider of advertising planning and sales solutions to the media industry, today announced the appointment of Dwight Gibbs as Chief Information Officer (CIO). Gibbs will drive INVISION's continued development of innovative ad sales and management tools, including the development of the industry's first cross-platform solution, unifying ad sales and management across traditional and new media. Prior to this position, Gibbs spent more than 20 years serving in senior technology management roles with companies ranging from INPUT to Legg Mason, Capital One, and The Motley Fool.
"Technology should make our lives easier and more efficient, and that's what INVISION has always done with our leading advertising sales solutions in the television industry," said Lynda Clarizio, CEO of INVISION. "Dwight's extensive experience will ensure our continued success in the TV ad sales space while helping our partners move aggressively into the rapidly growing digital space. With Dwight leading our technology team, we believe INVISION is uniquely positioned to deliver the preeminent cross-platform solution for traditional and advanced television, mobile, and digital media."
"In a converging world, broadcast and cable operators shouldn't have to build a Rube Goldberg system of overlapping tools and software to manage their advertising sales across traditional outlets and new media," said Gibbs. "The television industry needs a unified solution to reach viewers wherever they are and deliver the most effective advertising. I'm excited to help INVISION extend its leadership from its existing tools into these critical new areas."
Offered on both an enterprise and hosted basis, INVISION's software-based solutions manage the sale of more than $12 billion in annual television advertising inventory. Through its optimization technology, the company helps its customers increase the revenue yield on available advertising inventory. INVISION has established valuable and trusted relationships with a wide array of customers representing over 40 media outlets such as Comcast, NBC Universal, Sony Pictures Television, and Univision.
About Dwight Gibbs:
Prior to joining INVISION, Dwight served as the Senior Vice President of Technology at INPUT where he was responsible for technology operations and strategy. Previously, Dwight worked for Legg Mason Capital Management as Chief Technology Officer, where he rebuilt an in-house technology platform to provide best-in-class systems and services to internal and external clients. Dwight was the Director of Technology Acceleration at Capital One where he worked directly with the CTO to develop technology strategy and evaluate new technology. Dwight also served as CIO of TextOre, Inc., a Northrop Grumman backed text mining company, and CTO of The Motley Fool, Inc., an online investment educator. Dwight holds an MBA from Georgetown University; an MS in Management Information Systems from The University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce; and a BS in Commerce from The University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce.
About INVISION, INC.:
Founded in 1993, INVISION, INC. (http://www.invisioninc.com) develops software to support the ad sales and traffic processes for cable networks, broadcast networks, television syndicators and Hispanic-focused media. With offices in New York and Atlanta, INVISION's clients include BET, Bloomberg, Bravo, CNBC, E! Entertainment Television, Galavision, Game Show Network, G4/Tech TV, TV Guide Network, Hallmark Channel, NBC Universal, ION, Sony Pictures Television, Telemundo, Telefutura, WGN America, Azteca America, Univision, Warner Bros. and The Weather Channel.
Contact:
Andrew Weinstein
202-667-4967
andrewwstn[at]aol.com
Mike Zablocki
917-522-8530
mzablocki[at]invisioninc.com
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