A.G. Media Group Appoints New COO.Business Editors MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 5, 2004 A.G. Media Group, Inc. newly issued symbol (NQB NQB National Quotation Bureau, Inc (now Pink Sheets) Pink Sheets: AMGJ.PK), the parent Christian media holding company of GospelCity.com, announces the appointment of Mr. Richard Picart as Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of A.G. Media Group. Richard Picart, recently served as President of Mekehla Music Group, a prominent Toronto based recording arts management firm specializing in Christian music Christian music is music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding the Christian life, as well as (in terms of contemporary music) to give a Christian alternative to main stream secular music. and consultation. Mr. Picart is an entrepreneurial executive and industry visionary with over 15 years of comprehensive entertainment and new media experience. His proven ability to effect results, cultivate marketing strategies and manage award-winning initiatives, has played a noted role in expanding the Canadian gospel music market while earning Grammy(TM), JUNO(TM), DOVE and Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America, Washington, DC, www.riaa.com) A membership association of music recording companies. Its goal is to promote the record label industry and protect the rights of copyright owners. It was a major contributor to the SDMI digital distribution system. ) recognition for his international Christian clientele. "I am thrilled to join this select team of visionaries," states Picart. "I believe our long term commitment to the true convergence The angle at which one meridian is inclined to another on the surface of the Earth. See also convergence. of Christian lifestyle content with conventional and new media will serve our audience and partners well, while yielding the fiscal returns required to ensure longevity and eclectic diversity." In 2004-Q2, Mr. Picart and A.G. Media Group President, Pierre Redding Redding, city (1990 pop. 66,462), seat of Shasta co., N central Calif., on the Sacramento River; inc. 1872. A principal tourist center for a mountain and lake region, it also has lumbering, food-processing, and diverse manufacturing. , will put forward new business and interactive marketing models to the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. recording industry that will increase their returns and extend brand value from their intellectual property and artist profiles. "Richard Picart has extensive knowledge and experience in the Christian music arena," said A.G. Media Group CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Michael Kron. "His leadership skills and widespread industry network will contribute greatly in focusing the company toward its objectives." About A.G. Media A.G. Media Group, Inc. (http://www.agmediagrp.com) was established to become a leading Christian media holding company comprising Christian-based internet, print, radio and television related content properties and technology development services. Following the acquisition of GospelCity, the Company intends to acquire other synergistic Christian media properties to establish a multi-dimensional media company. A.G. Media (or its subsidiaries) is also focused on the development of valuable, high demand content for distribution through multiple media outlets and through its continually growing audience base. GospelCity (www.gospelcity.com), a wholly-owned subsidiary of A.G. Media, operates the leading showcase, promotion and information web destination for Urban/Gospel Christian music fans and consumers who desire to access Christian music and artist information, community exchange and inspirational content. GospelCity.com currently draws an audience of over 250,000 visitors and generates over 7 million hits per month. GospelCity supplies ministries, record labels and industry trade publications with online services including promotion, web development and technology integration and cross marketing. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement This release contains forward-looking statements with respect to the results of operations and business of A.G. Media Group, Inc., which involves risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual future results could materially differ from those discussed. The company intends that such statements about the Company's future expectations, including future revenues and earnings, and all other forward looking statements be subject to the "Safe Harbors" provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. |
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