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Synacor Names Greg Jarvis Vice President of Sales, Solutions

February 12, 2014 7:00 AM EST

BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 12, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synacor Inc. (Nasdaq: SYNC), a digital advertising leader operating 40+ popular premium entertainment websites, reaching 21 million consumers, as well as being the leading provider of next-gen startpages, homescreens, award-winning TV Everywhere solutions and cloud-based Identity Management (IDM) services, today announced the appointment of Greg Jarvis to vice president of sales, solutions. In this role, Jarvis will help create unique solutions for Synacor's MVPD, broadcaster and content provider customers, bolstering Synacor's sales pipeline and creating new revenue streams for the company.

Jarvis brings more than 25 years of new media experience—spanning the U.S., Canada, Latin America and Europe—to Synacor and the knowledgebase and connections that come with it. He has a proven track record of providing strategic consulting, managing complex technical initiatives and consumer facing application design and development and leading the evaluation and strategic direction of emerging technology. Throughout his career, Jarvis played an integral role in the strategy and successful launch of several commercially-deployed online media initiatives.

Most recently, Jarvis led strategy consulting with startup, The Experience Engine, focused on a platform supporting real-time consumer experiences at venues such as theme parks, resorts and sports venues. Prior to The Experience Engine, he held sales leadership roles at Kit Digital, ioko and Deloitte Consulting. He has worked with and deployed technical and business solutions for major premium content providers and distributors such as AT&T, Televisa, Liberty Global, Verizon, NBC Universal, Qualcomm, Sony, Starz, Movielink, ClickStar, Comcast, Sesac, Warner Bros and Turner.

"At Synacor, attracting the best and the brightest talent is priority one, and we've found both an expert and a true leader in Greg Jarvis. His focused industry sales and strategy skills and proven business achievements will be tremendous assets to Synacor," said George Chamoun, EVP, Sales & Marketing, and co-founder of Synacor. "Greg's in-depth knowledge of solutions sales will help Synacor to continue to grow our business."

Jarvis holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Minnesota State University, as well as attending the M.S. program in Software Design and Development from the University of St. Thomas.

About Synacor

Synacor's white-label platform enables cable, satellite, telecom and consumer electronics companies to deliver TV Everywhere, digital entertainment, cloud-based services and apps to their end-consumers across multiple devices, strengthening those relationships while monetizing the engagement. In addition, Synacor offers digital ad inventory for brands wanting a customized, targeted, programmatic means of reaching their audiences. Synacor (Nasdaq: SYNC), is headquartered in Buffalo, NY, with tech hubs in Toronto, Ottawa and Boston, and ad sales offices in New York, Detroit and Los Angeles. For more information, visit synacor.com.

All Media. One Place. Any Device.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on the current expectations or beliefs of management of Synacor, and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors, and other factors affecting the operation of the respective businesses of Synacor. More detailed information about these factors may be found in filings by Synacor, as applicable, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including their respective Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Synacor is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any such obligation to, update or alter their respective forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

CONTACT: Media Contacts:

         Synacor Contact:
         Meredith Roth
         VP, Corporate Communications
         646-380-5141
         [email protected]

Source: Synacor


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