NTN BUZZTIME, INC. HONORS CO-FOUNDER PATRICK J. DOWNS
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| Thursday, 27 March 2008 00:00 |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 27, 2008 NTN BUZZTIME, INC. HONORS CO-FOUNDER PATRICK J. DOWNS Mr. Downs Passed Away Peacefully on March 16, 2008 CARLSBAD, Calif., March 27, 2008 -- NTN Buzztime, Inc. (Amex: NTN), a multi-point social interactive entertainment company, today honors the life of one of its co-founders, Patrick J. Downs, following his passing on Sunday, March 16, 2008. Mr. Downs, a pioneer in the world of interactive television, was an energetic entrepreneur who, along with his brother Dan Downs and NFL executive Don Klosterman, founded NTN Buzztime, Inc. in 1984. Under his leadership as Chairman and CEO from 1983 to 1997, NTN Buzztime, Inc. (formerly know as NTN Communications, Inc.) went public and successfully raised over $30 million. The result was a first of its kind, interactive entertainment network which is now available in approximately 3,900 bar and restaurant locations across North America and the United Kingdom. “Pat Downs touched the lives of everyone who knew him,” says Buzztime CEO Dario Santana. “His vision and passion live on in the company that he founded, and we honor him today for his commitment and entrepreneurial spirit. His many friends at Buzztime will miss him tremendously, and will never forget his legacy.” Pat is survived by his brother Dan, his children Sean, Patricia, Jimmy, Tommy and Dan, as well as his grandchildren and extended family. A memorial service will be held on March 31 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Patrick’s church in Carlsbad, CA. About NTN Buzztime, Inc. NTN Buzztime, Inc., a leader in multi-point social interactive entertainment for more than 20 years, is based in Carlsbad, CA. Buzztime is distributed in-home and out-of-home across broadband platforms including, online, cable TV, satellite TV and in approximately 3,900 restaurants, sports bars and pubs throughout North America and the United Kingdom. Buzztime entertainment is also available on electronic games and in books. For more information, please visit www.buzztime.com. COMPANY CONTACT: Jake Tauber Executive Vice President Content and Marketing NTN Buzztime, Inc. (760) 438-7400 |