Chyron Announces Appointment of Steve Ellis to VP of Worldwide Sales.

MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Chyron announces the appointment of Steve Ellis as Vice President of Worldwide Sales. Formerly with Vizrt as Vice President of Sales for US and Canada and with Pinnacle Systems as Director of Sales for the U.S and Latin America, Ellis brings to Chyron a diverse and comprehensive understanding of the broadcast graphics marketplace.

According to Chyron CEO Michael Wellesley-Wesley, "Steve was a perfect choice for the position. His highly successful track record is a result of his expertise, contacts and technical knowledge of broadcast graphics. The addition of Steve to our team is a testimony to the growing momentum that Chyron is experiencing worldwide with our real-time, 2D and 3D graphics solutions for HD and SD production, and Steve will be instrumental in taking Chyron to the next level as we continue introducing new products and expanding our market."

Ellis will oversee worldwide sales of Chyron's full graphics systems product line, including the Duet family featuring the new HyperX HD/SD switchable system with powerful 3D graphics capabilities for live applications. Ellis points to the advantages of Chyron's graphics technology by saying, "The Duet HyperX is a perfect example of Chyron ingenuity. It is the right product at exactly the right time. It was designed for broadcasters who want true real-time production of 3D graphics in any format at an unbeatable price point."

Ellis adds, "As the broadcast community strives to stand out in a highly competitive environment, they will continue to look to Chyron graphics systems as a winning solution. Chyron has always maintained a leadership position in the broadcast graphic marketplace, and the future has never looked brighter. It's a great time for broadcasters as Chyron is again raising the technology bar with new and innovative graphics solutions, and I'm very excited about Chyron's ability to change the way people look at television."

Ellis can be reached by phone at 201-755-6883 or via email: [e-mail].

About Chyron:

Founded in 1966, Chyron introduced the character generator for television and continues to define and dominate the world of broadcast graphics. Winner of two technology Emmys for outstanding achievement, Chyron has proven itself as the undisputed leader in the industry with its unmatched real-time 2D and 3D graphics creation systems for High Definition and SD broadcasts. For more information about Chyron products and services, please visit the company web sites at www.chyron.com and www.chytv.com (OTC BB: CYRO).

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