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"What they make is a video jukebox, which is very cool?-."
Gerry Forbes, CJAY 92
Morning Show Host
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Designers and engineers have created a powerful media debut and product launch attracting attention from two of Calgary's most watched television news operations.
CFCN Television, the number one rated Calgary news station sent a camera crew and reporter. The stories appeared on both the 5 and 6pm newscasts.
"A Calgary company has developed a neat new jukebox?-a video jukebox?-".
Ian White,
CFCN News Anchor
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Global Television, the number two station sent a camera crew. Global ran the story on their flagship 6 pm newscast.
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"The next generation of jukebox has been?- unveiled and it was designed and built right here in Calgary"
Tony Tighe,
Global TV News Anchor
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Shaw TV also sent a reporter and camera providing repeat coverage of the event over a 24-hour period.
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In addition the launch drew on-air attention from Gerry Forbes, one of Calgary's top rated morning radio personalities. Zymeta Video Jukeboxes were also featured on CHQR Talk Radio "Tech Talk"
All the television stories featured prominent interview clips with Zymeta president & CEO Peter Lafontaine
"There are all kinds of entertainment applications we can see"
Terry McArthur,
Universal
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Showcasing LED Smart's Video Jukebox at The Cocktail Club in the trendy 17th Avenue area increased the already intense media interest in the story. The Cocktail Club was a test location for the sophisticated new entertainment system. The innovative media availability session allowed reporters easy access to the Club's owner and to patrons.
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"Now customers can not only watch videos, but I can do my own in-house promotions as well. That's a great feature. Plus it's a revenue generator ?-I don't know why anyone wouldn't want one"
Dwight Jacobs,
Cocktail Club Owner
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The club location also provided compelling TV pictures of customers actually using and enjoying the new machine.
"It's an incredible machine. It's great for the bar"
Dean Folk, Cocktail Club patron in CFCN interview.
Calgary media were clearly delighted with the fact that Zymeta Jukebox is a local story with immense potential.
"A group of Calgary businessmen have gone a few steps further and launched their new video jukebox for the next generation"
Kimber Pipella,
Shaw TV Reporter
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