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For Immediate Release
CHYRON PARTNERS WITH BIM TO PROVIDE UGC
DELIVERY FOR YOUNEWSTV VIEWERS
Melville, NY – September 24, 2007: Chyron Corporation (OTC BB: CHYN.OB) has today announced plans to integrate its innovative WAPSTR Mobile Video Suite with Broadcast Interactive Media's (BIM) popular YouNewsTV™ platform. Madison, WI, based BIM is a leading provider of locally-focused Web solutions for television and radio broadcasters.
This technology partnership will enable the full range of YouNewsTV's viewers generated still and video content to be available to television stations for instant seamless on-air use, providing an unprecedented level of web and television Broadcast integration. The integration of WAPSTR and the YouNewsTV platform will shortly enter beta test at a number of client sites over the next few months.According to Bill Hendler, Chyron's Chief Technology Officer, "Television Broadcasters have recognized the important financial and strategic benefits of incorporating viewer generated photos and videos into news and entertainment programming. Cell phone cameras have become a vital tool for 'Citizen Journalism,' and Web based content sharing communities have emerged as the most important new media market. The combination of Chyron's WAPSTR and YouNewsTV will offer Broadcasters an unparalleled opportunity to integrate Web based user content into their existing on-air workflow."
Since its launch in May this year (2007), YouNewsTV is already live in over 40 markets in the United States. Many TV stations are daily airing user-generated video through the use of YouNewsTV and manually moving materials from website to playout (see http://www.wtvh.com/news/local/9744947.html as an example). The combination of Chyron's WAPSTR and YouNewsTV completed the "last mile," seamlessly integrating YouNewsTV directly with the newsroom.Timur Yarnall, CEO of Broadcast Interactive Media added, "Chyron is a name that is synonymous with quality products. We are very happy to be partnering to provide viewers with a delivery mechanism for broadcasting their footage both online and on-air. The news model is changing very quickly and it is important that the audience and our clients are able to take full advantage of today's remarkable technology."
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About Chyron
With unwavering clarity of vision, Chyron continues to define and dominate the world of broadcast graphics. Winner of numerous awards, including two Emmys, Chyron has proven itself as the undisputed leader in the industry. From the entry-level MicroX to the HD/SD-switchable HyperX² with Lyric PRO, Chyron’s exceptional product line brings unmatched, 2D and 3D graphics creation and performance to the most demanding studio and mobile operations. Rounding out Chyron’s graphics offerings are still and clip servers, channel branding and telestration systems, graphic asset management and XMP integration solutions and the award-winning WAPSTR mobile phone newsgathering application. The ChyTV product line leverages Chyron’s broadcast expertise with video graphics devices for microcasting and digital displays. Chyron holds a patent on technology that enables the integration of live television graphics data with a broad range of interactive media platforms and consumer electronics devices. With over 40 years of experience, Chyron has a unique history of service and support for its products that far exceeds that of most manufacturers.. For more information about Chyron products and services, please visit the company websites at www.chyron.com and www.chytv.com (OTC BB:CHYN.OB).
About Broadcast Interactive Media
Based in New York City and Madison, WI, Broadcast Interactive Media (www.broadcast-interactive.com) is the leading provider of locally focused Web solutions for television and radio broadcasters. Offerings include a comprehensive suite of revenue-generating programs, video streaming, content feeds, and technology development. Customers include groups such as Fisher Communications, Journal Broadcast Group, Meredith Broadcasting, Schurz Communications, Freedom Communications, and Granite Television.
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