StreamTheWorld’s clients to benefit from added knowledge and expertise

Montreal, Canada, December 4, 2008—StreamTheWorld, a media streaming technology and services company that provides streaming video and audio content solutions to broadcasters worldwide, has appointed Neil Sweeney as Senior Vice President.

Yves Eric Laliberté, President and CEO, announced the appointment, adding that “Over 10 years of experience in organizations that serve various segments of the business, helping numerous broadcasters transition traditional content into new technology and emerging platforms, has given Neil a very complete understanding of the media landscape. The in-depth knowledge of strategy and business development that he brings to our executive team will be a significant plus for StreamTheWorld clients.”

Neil Sweeney most recently worked as the Director of Business Development and Strategy at CanWest Inc., where he was responsible for developing strategic plans for mobile, online and digital signage, and involved in the Canwest–Alliance Atlantis merger and in bringing Comcast's E! Entertainment channel to Canada. His prior experience spans radio, via Standard Radio, and television, where he was on the sales side of the business at CTV. He has received academic and industry recognition, including a gold medal at the 2007 Media Innovation awards for his integration of mobile technology into the Grammy Awards show.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from Carleton University in Ottawa and an MBA from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland