John Cuddihy Promoted to President and Managing Director of Lightworks Program Distribution

John Cuddihy Promoted to President and Managing Director of Lightworks Program Distribution

NEW YORK, Sept. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Effective immediately, John Cuddihy has been promoted President and Managing Director of Lightworks Program Distribution (LPD), it was announced by David A. Dreilinger, President and CEO of parent company Lightworks Enterprises Inc.

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"This promotion recognizes the terrific work John has done in helping to propel Lightworks Program Distribution into the forefront of independent distributors," said Mr. Dreilinger. "As President and Managing Director, Mr. Cuddihy will continue to run the day to day operations of LPD. He has been a critical factor in driving our sales and co-production efforts, and I have complete confidence in Mr. Cuddihy as he continues to manage this integral part of the company's business."

Mr. Cuddihy has been instrumental in expanding LPD's global distribution initiatives in traditional and new media. During his tenure, LPD has enjoyed a five-fold increase in revenue.

Mr. Cuddihy joined Lightworks Program Distribution in December, 2005. Prior thereto, he worked for such companies as Sony, A&E, New World Entertainment, ESPN, and Katz Media, among others. His vast experience encompasses international program distribution, channel development, domestic and U.S. Hispanic advertising sales. Among other accomplishments, Mr. Cuddihy oversaw the development and management of The History Channel in over 20 countries.

About Lightworks Program Distribution

Lightworks Program Distribution offers hundreds of hours of high-quality, award-winning television programming in the United States and internationally. Its original programs have aired throughout the world on major outlets such as Hallmark Channel, the BBC, ABC Australia and many others. Vertically integrated Lightworks Enterprises Inc., the parent company of Lightworks Program Distribution, encompasses television and new media production, distribution and exhibition. For more information, please visit http://www.lightworksdistribution.com/.

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CONTACT: Christine Luzano of Lightworks Program Distribution,
+1-212-485-8521, cluzano@lightworksdistribution.com

Web site:

http://www.lightworksdistribution.com/

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