s-vox
Toronto, June 02, 2008
S-VOX expands management team:
Mark Prasuhn appointed Chief Content Officer; Peter Miller joins as COO

TORONTO – S-VOX, Canada’s leading provider of programming content on spirituality, faith, personal growth and wellness, today announced an expansion and enhancement of its executive team that will enable the multimedia company to manage effectively its current growth.

Mark Prasuhn, who previously performed double duty as S-VOX’s Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President, Programming, will move into the newly created position of Chief Content Officer. Mr. Prasuhn will be responsible for programming all five of the company’s broadcast services, as well as overseeing the development and delivery of content on its digital platforms, and will chair S-VOX’s production and distribution arm, VisionTV International.

Peter Miller, a broadcasting industry professional with 20 years of broadcast and telecommunications experience, joins S-VOX today as Chief Operating Officer. In this capacity, he will oversee the Toronto-based organization’s technical operations and broadcast systems, advertising sales, business development, legal, marketing and communications, and affiliate relations functions.

Said S-VOX President and CEO Bill Roberts: “As Canada’s fastest growing independent broadcaster, we have recognized the need to build on our outstanding executive and employee team. The presence of Mr. Prasuhn and Mr. Miller exemplify our ability to attract some of the best talent in the industry.”

The appointments, effective immediately, follow S-VOX’s recent acquisition of the local over-the-air stations CHNU-TV in Vancouver and CIIT-TV in Winnipeg. These new properties join the stable of existing S-VOX channels: the multi-faith and multicultural specialty television station VisionTV, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in September, and the digital TV services One: the Body, Mind & Spirit channel and The Christian Channel.

Mark Prasuhn has been a key member of S-VOX’s executive management since joining the company in 2001, and led the successful launches of One: the Body, Mind & Spirit channel and The Christian Channel. He has served as Chief Operating Officer since November 2001, and assumed responsibility for programming in March 2007.

Said Mr. Roberts: “Under Mark Prasuhn’s leadership, we have realigned our entire programming strategy, and have realized significant growth in viewership. With new channels joining the S-VOX stable and content creation for multiple platforms assuming greater importance, Mark and his team will play a pivotal role in ensuring our continued success.”

Peter Miller is a communications lawyer and engineer whose background includes private practice and executive roles at CHUM Limited and the Canadian Association of Broadcasters.

Said Mr. Roberts: “As a small, independent broadcaster with a growing portfolio of television properties, S-VOX faces unique challenges in the marketplace. Peter Miller’s skills as a strategic thinker and negotiator and his breadth of knowledge on issues ranging from emerging technologies to the regulatory environment will make him an indispensable addition to our leadership team.”

S-VOX (www.s-vox.com) is a diversified multimedia enterprise that offers high-quality television and digital content for individuals seeking spiritual awareness and personal growth. S-VOX properties include: VisionTV, Canada's multi-faith and multicultural television broadcaster, along with the digital television services One: the Body, Mind & Spirit channel and The Christian Channel, and the local stations CHNU-TV in Vancouver and CIIT-TV in Winnipeg. Other ventures include: Vision TV International, a partnership with Toronto-based Ellis Entertainment that develops, produces and distributes original programming for the global marketplace; and Christian Media Sales, a product marketing and media buying company.