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Broadcast International Inc.

(BCST) is in the Manufacturing Industry

Market Cap:$56.4M
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$3.4M
  • Public
  • US
Dow Jones Description

Broadcast International is a leading provider of video-powered broadcast solutions, including IP, and digital satellite, Internet streaming and other types of wired/wireless network distribution. Since 1984, the company has had consistent success in building and managing private satellite networks and providing video, audio and web broadcasting solutions to businesses worldwide. The company's patented CodecSys software is a breakthrough, artificial intelligence-based video compression technology that cuts video bandwidth requirements more than 80% over satellite, cable, IP and wireless networks. By slashing bandwidth needs, CodecSys enables a new generation of applications such as streaming video to cell phones, and offers unprecedented price/ performance benefits for existing applications such as HD video. Broadcast International is a public company (OTC BB: BCST) headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

CFO, Corporate Secretary
James E. Solomon
Contact Information

7050 Union Park Avenue, #600

Salt Lake City, Utah 84047

brin.com

801-562-2252

NAICS Code All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing: 335999

Recent Events

  • Broadcast International Inks Signage Deal with Fortune 10 Financial Services Firm

    8/21/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

News & Analysis

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
James E. Solomon CFO, Corporate Secretary
Randy Turner Chief Financial Officer
Ron Bell Senior Vice President
Dan Mabey Vice President of International Development
Ken Moore Vice President of Technical Services
Mary K. Hall Vice President Client Services
Rob Chipman Vice President of Sales & Marketing
David Van Epps Senior Vice President and General Manager Broadcast International Networks

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
William Boyd Chairman of The Board of Agility Recovery Solutions
Kirby D. Cochran Board of Directors
Richard Benowitz Board of Directors

Organization Position Status
Corporate Development Services, Inc. CEO Current
Broadcast International, Inc. CFO, Corporate Secretary Current
Corporate Development Services, Inc. Owner Current
Nevada Chemicals, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Broadcast International, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Biomeridian Corporation Chairman of the Board Former
University of Utah Former

Randy was named Controller in 1991 for Broadcast International after transferring from Bonneville Market Information, a subsidiary of BI where he had been Vice President of Finance. He began his career at Bonneville International in 1979 and was named Vice President/Controller in 1986. In 1995, he was named Vice President and Treasurer for Data Broadcasting Corp., the former parent company of Broadcast International, and continued as Controller for BI. In his current role, he is responsible for the financial reporting/budgeting, cash management and oversees personnel benefits administration. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Weber State University.

Organization Position Status
Broadcast International, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Current
Broadcast International, Inc. Vice President of Finance Current
Bonneville International Corporation Former
Weber State University Bachelor of Science Degree In Accounting Former

Ron Bell joined the company in order to oversee the evolution of the company's breakthrough CodecSys software. Ron is a well-known international figure in the definition, design, development and application of a wide range of technologies including microprocessors, operating systems, and networking. Ron was involved in the evolution of the UNIX operating system while serving as the General Manager of the UNIX Systems Group at Unisys and later as its Chief Technology Officer. Most recently, Ron served as Chief Technology Officer at MathStar in Hillsboro, OR, as well as at Micro Linear in San Jose, CA. He has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Utah, and has completed management training programs at the Wharton School of Business.

Organization Position Status
Broadcast International, Inc. Senior Vice President Current
Mathstar, Inc. Chief Technology Officer Former
University of Utah M.S. In Computer Science Former
University of Utah B.S. In Electrical Engineering Former

Dan Mabey has 20+ years working in the business development sector in various leadership capacities. He directed the State of Utah International Business Development Office for 13 years. He established and administered foreign trade offices in 23 countries and provided trade and market development services for Utah businesses. He was Business Director of Gray Line Development, Tokyo, Japan. He has served on numerous boards and commissions and been the recipient of numerous recognitions. Dan received his Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree from Boise State University and a MPA from Idaho State University.

Organization Position Status
Broadcast International, Inc. Vice President of International Development Current
Idaho State University Mpa Former
Boise State University Bachelor of Arts Undergraduate Degree Former

Ken started at Broadcast International in 1990 as the company's 1st Director of MIS after 20 years in broadcast engineering and MIS. With Ken's background in broadcasting and computer related fields, he brings a wide knowledge base to the company's technical needs. In 1994, Ken was named Director of the Technical Services Group. He was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Officer in 1999. His current position as Vice President of Technical Services makes him responsible for our video and audio production facilities as well as the Repair Depot and the Technical Services Group which oversees the Internet connectivity and all microwave and telecommunication lines. He holds a Federal Communications Commission General (1st class) radio telephone operators license. He is also the facilities manager overseeing the day to day building needs of the office including security and building code compliance inspections.

Organization Position Status
Broadcast International, Inc. Vice President of Technical Services Current

Mary K. has been with Broadcast International from its inception in 1983. With over 16 years of experience in helping our customers achieve their goals while incorporating advancements in technology, she provides an invaluable perspective and knowledge base in customer service and account management. Mary K and her department have provided customers with ongoing support toward the maximum utilization of BI services. This assistance has included the development of vendor sponsored programs which have both defrayed costs and produced revenues. Mary K. has a degree from Utah State University in Business Administration and has completed additional course work at the University of Utah in Integrated Marketing Communications.

Organization Position Status
Broadcast International, Inc. Vice President Client Services Current
Utah State University Degree Former

Rob Chipman is Broadcast International's Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Most recently, he was Founder and CEO of TrainSeek, Inc., a leading online marketplace for training products and services. This is Rob's second tour of duty with BI. Before starting TrainSeek, he served as Director of Marketing, Vice president of Marketing for the Lawyers Communication Network (BI's joint venture with the American Bar Assn.) and General Manager of Business Vision (BI's satellite-delivered business training channel). Prior to BI, Rob was Founder and President of Multimark, Inc., a marketing services company and Vice President of Sales/Marketing for alternative media company AdMedia International. He began his marketing career with O. C. Tanner, an employee recognition company, holding positions in communications, marketing research and sales management. An honors graduate of the University of Utah, Rob earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications.

Organization Position Status
Broadcast International, Inc. Vice President of Sales & Marketing Current
Business Vision Inc General Manager Former
Business Vision Inc Director of Marketing Former
Broadcast International, Inc. Sales Executive Former
O.C. Tanner Company Inc. Former
University of Utah Former

David has spent over 25 years successfully developing businesses focused in media, communications, and environmental experience. As the CEO and President of ScentAir he used his business vision and entrepreneurial spirit to revolutionize the use of fragrance as an environmental marketing and branding tool. Prior to his tenure with ScentAir, he held a number of executive management positions with Muzak, the world's leading provider of music, messaging, and sound system design utilized to enhance retail environments. He is a frequent speaker on the subject of using the five senses to create dynamic business environments. David is a graduate of Ithaca College where he holds a BS in broadcast communications.

Organization Position Status
Broadcast International, Inc. Senior Vice President and General Manager Broadcast International Networks Current
Scentair CEO Former
Scentair President Former
Ithaca College Former

Organization Position Status
Broadcast International, Inc. Chairman of The Board of Agility Recovery Solutions Current

Organization Position Status
Broadcast International, Inc. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Broadcast International, Inc. Board of Directors Current

Executive News

  • Broadcast International Inks Signage Deal with Fortune 10 Financial Services Firm

    TMC Net - 8/21/09 - View Story

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     BCST $1.43 +0.02 (1.42% )
Average Volume 18,461
Shares Outstanding 39.48M
Market Cap 56.5M
Year High 2.45
Year Low 0.82
Earnings Per Share -0.37
P/E Ratio -3.86
Dividend N/A
Yield N/A
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