Compass Rose Media Strengthens New and Existing Opportunities With Dynamic Sales Director; Heather Shaw to Set Global Business Direction for Media Company.

Business Editors

SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 9, 2001

Compass Rose Media, a full-service communications company that provides creative strategy for high technology marketing programs, today announced it has hired Heather Shaw as the new director of sales for the company. Shaw will cultivate new business opportunities and will also be charged with maintaining consistent, effective client relationship management for Compass Rose Media's diverse repeat clientele.

"We have found in Heather the perfect combination of Internet and traditional technology background mixed with international and local sales experience," said Steve Weisser, co-founder and executive producer of Compass Rose Media. "The entire Compass Rose Media team is excited to have Heather join us, bringing her enthusiastic professionalism as well as her breadth of sales experience."

A Santa Cruz native, Shaw began her career over twelve years ago in retail. Obtaining her bilingual teaching credential in Costa Rica gave her the language background she later used to become successful in international sales positions at Photoflex and Raytek.

In 1997, Shaw went to Avevo.com (formerly OnRadio.com) where she held several different sales titles and was responsible for managing and growing a team of people. This Internet sales experience led to her next job as director of sales for Live365.com where she was responsible for $20 million in annual revenue and exceeded monthly projections by 40%.

"I look forward to setting the direction for Compass Rose Media's global business objectives and focusing on driving demand among prospective and existing clients for strategy, brand building and technology services," said Shaw.

About Compass Rose Media

Compass Rose Media (CRM) is a strategic communications and content creation company located in Santa Cruz. For nearly a decade, Compass Rose Media has been offering clients (such as Cisco Systems, Clorox, KLA/Tencor, Seagate and Sega) high-quality film and video, digital media, web content, and event production services. As a total solution in communications, CRM is recognized for its attention to detail and for the personal support extended to both partners and clients alike. Compass Rose Media's talents have been recognized with numerous local and international industry honors (including Emmy Awards, International Film and Video Awards, Telly Awards, Joey Awards, Cindy Awards, and a CINE Golden Eagle). For more information about Compass Rose Media, you can visit the web site at www.compassrosemedia.com, email [e-mail], or call 831/457-3533.