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Ad 2 Tampa Bay Celebrates Star-Studded Guest Line-Up on AdCast
7/25/2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jessica McDonald
Communications Director
communicate@ad2tampabay.org or (813) 719-0519
Tampa FL, July 25, 2007: Tonight Ad 2 Tampa Bay welcomes a star-studded guest line-up to the young professional organization’s monthly Internet webcast. Guests include boxing great and co-star of the most recent Rocky Balboafilm, Antonio Tarver. In addition, AdCast will welcome Reid Sigmon, Executive Director of the 2009 Super Bowl in TampaBay and Darcy Raymond, Vice President of Branding and Fan Experience for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. A representative from Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo will also appear to talk about the organization’s Wazoo event while Mike Compton from Tampa Digital Studios will discuss the digital media and visual communications company’s upcoming move to Ybor City. The show will close with an advertising insight segment with hosts Jessica McDonald and Carl Vervisch highlighting summer movie marketing tactics
About AdCast
AdCast is a monthly Internet webcast for young professionals in the Tampa Bay area created by Ad 2 Tampa Bay members. The show is produced by Tampa Digital Studios and highlights topics in the media industry. AdCast also emphasizes other young professional organizations in Tampa Bay and features exciting events and topics for young professionals locally. AdCast can be viewed live tonight at 6:30 p.m. on the www.Ad2TampaBay.org website. Show segments are also available on Google Video and You Tube after the show airs. Ad 2 Tampa Bay launched AdCast September 27, 2006.
AdCast Guest Line-Up
Antonio Tarver: You may recognize Antonio Tarver as Mason "The Dixon" Line, a heavyweight champion character he played in the latest Rocky Balboa installment, but in real life Tarver is an established boxer. Originally from Orlando,Florida, many know this former undisputed light heavyweight champion of the world as “Magic Man” in the ring. On AdCast, Tarver will discuss plans for his next fight, highlight his role in Rocky Balboa and discuss plans for the future. www.antonio-tarver.com
Reid Sigmon: Sigmon has been named Executive Director of the 2009 Super Bowl to be held in Tampa Bay. As Executive Director of the Host Committee, he will be responsible for ensuring the readiness of the Tampa Bay region, coordinating numerous logistics involved with the event and fulfilling all obligations of the National Football League. He serves as primary liaison to the NFL and the community for all planning and preparation for Super Bowl XLIII.
Darcy Raymond: Some know him as D-Ray, a nickname fitting for his position as Vice President of Branding and Fan Experience for the Devil Rays. He is responsible for developing a breakthrough fan experience at Tropicana Field, as well as overseeing the team's branding strategy. http://tampabay.devilrays.mlb.com
Jimmy Mela: As owner of Vintage Wine & Cellars and committee member for Lowry Park Zoo's well-known Wazoo event, Jimmy plays a large part in bringing out the party animals at this year's 12th Annual WaZoo held on August 4th. According to USA Today, this is "One of the 10 Great Beer Festivals in the Country", and proves to be a success in raising proceeds that benefit animal care and education programs at Lowry Park Zoo. www.lowryparkzoo.com
Mike Compton: Mike currently serves as Producer and Account Executive for Tampa Digital Studios, a leading digital media and visual communications company located in Tampa Bay. Tampa Digital Studios recently announced their plans to move the staff of more than 30 creatives from their current South Tampa location to facilities in Centro Ybor, as soon as this fall. Their move will strategically place them in a space that is fast-becoming known as a centerpiece for the vibrant creative community of Ybor City. www.tampadigitalstudios.com
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