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Dave Purdy of PlayNetwork Elected to International Business Music Association's Board of Directors.


Worldwide association energizes its mission with the appointment of 15-year industry veteran

REDMOND Redmond, city (1990 pop. 35,800), King co., W Wash., a suburb of Seattle, on Lake Sammamish; inc. 1912. Its economy centers around computer software (Microsoft Corp. , Wash. -- PlayNetwork PlayNetwork, Inc. is a provider of in-store entertainment solutions for retail, restaurant, and hospitality environments. History
In 1996, PlayNetwork was founded in Seattle and quickly introduced custom music programming.
, a global leader in providing integrated media experiences for businesses, today announced that Dave Purdy Purdy is a surname, and may refer to
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, Senior Vice President, VAR Services and XM for Business at PlayNetwork, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the International Business Music Association (IBMA IBMA International Bluegrass Music Association
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). Mr. Purdy brings a wealth of industry experience to the role with a deep understanding of the IBMA and the local Business Music market place across a variety of worldwide territories.

The IBMA, comprising roughly 100 members including Business Music Providers, Retail Installers, and Equipment Manufacturers throughout the world, was created to promote and maintain cooperative efforts in the industry. It was initially founded as a trade association in 1971 by a group of business operators, and is one of the oldest and most respected organizations in the industry.

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 an exciting time for the International Business Music Association," said Bud Waters, Executive Director at the IBMA. "We are thrilled thrill  
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 to add Dave Purdy to our Board of Directors, bringing with him 15 years of industry experience, creativity, and enthusiasm. Dave has a solid reputation as a progressive, highly organized leader, and we look forward to him helping the IBMA stay true to its mission and realize future objectives."

In his new role as a member of the Board of Directors, Mr. Purdy will play an integral part in the overall decision making processes of the IBMA, helping ensure that members benefit from the collective experience of the association, and providing direct, two-way communications Two-way communication is a form of transmission in which both parties involved transmit information. Common forms of two-way communication are:
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 with other top professionals in the Business Music and Systems Integration markets. He will also be working to expand the reach and deployment of new and innovative media services to IBMA members.

"As a long time member of the IBMA, I have benefited greatly from the business relationships I have developed among the Business Media resellers, providers and manufacturers that make up the membership," said Mr. Purdy. "The IBMA is made up of service focused companies that truly operate at the convergence of many of the new media and technology innovations happening right now. PlayNetwork supports the IBMA as the trade association that represents these independent businesses, and it is a real pleasure to now be in a position to help this organization grow and succeed in its mission."

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Mr. Purdy's appointment comes on the heels of the announcement that PlayNetwork acquired Channel M, the industry leading producer of customized in-store TV networks. The newly combined entity will be focused on selling the industry's most comprehensive brand package of Music, Messaging, Video Media, Systems Integration, and Advertising and Entertainment related services.

About PlayNetwork

Successful companies create experiences that bring their brand to life and touch consumers across multiple channels. PlayNetwork, Inc., specializes in the creation and distribution of entertainment media that connects the voice of the brand to the consumer across all touchpoints - in-store, online and on device. Founded in 1996, PlayNetwork is the industry's leading integrated media provider for branded music, messaging, video, entertainment promotions and event media, systems integration services, and commercial XM Satellite Radio subscriptions. The company creates high-impact media experiences that drive consumer behavior and affinity The relationship that a person has to the blood relatives of a spouse by virtue of the marriage.

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, in-store and beyond. Working with many of today's hottest brands in the retail, hospitality, health and fitness, banking, and other business environments, PlayNetwork leads the way in creating media experiences that influence and inspire, making your brand relevant and engaging for the consumer. More information is available at www.playnetwork.com or www.xm4biz biz  
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