Tsavo Names AOL Veteran Mike Macadaan to Head Product & Design Team
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(Business Wire)-- Tsavo Media (www.tsavo.com), a new company focused on delivering highly relevant experiences to the digital touch points in consumers' lives, has named Mike Macadaan Vice President of Product and Design. Most recently Vice President of Design at AOL, Macadaan brings to Tsavo more than 10 years' experience directing organizations in the areas of product and user experience design. He has held product and content leadership roles for such companies as TechTV, Intuit and GO.com. He is also actively involved with the Southern California start-up community as the founder of Twiistup (www.twiistup.com). At launch, Tsavo is placing its technology focus on content and how users experience media on a daily basis. Over time, the company will grow its portfolio using proprietary relevancy technology to enhance segments beyond media. "Mike has a profound understanding of how consumers interact with products and brands in this space," said Michael Jones, founder and CEO, Tsavo Media. "At Tsavo, we believe that immediate relevancy creates engagement, and that continued relevancy within the experience will foster lifetime adoption. That charter will guide Mike and his team as Tsavo goes to market." "I'm delighted to be working with Mike Jones and the Tsavo organization," Macadaan said. "At Tsavo, sustained engagement is everything. We're striving to present a custom experience to every user who touches our properties. We expect to break new ground in reaching consumers wherever they may be." Macadaan founded Twiistup in 2007. The organization connects innovative people from technology, media and entertainment. Events feature start-ups chosen to showcase their products and services to influential bloggers, investors, the media, and those interested in learning about what's hot in technology. About Tsavo Media Tsavo Media (www.tsavo.com) delivers highly relevant experiences to today's digital consumers. Initially, the company's technology will focus on content, with the goal of improving how consumers experience media. In the next phase, Tsavo's relevancy technology will enhance segments beyond media. The company is based in Santa Monica, Calif. Note to editors: a headshot of Mike Macadaan is available on request. Edge Communications, Inc. Ken Greenberg, 818-990-5001 ken@edgecommunicationsinc.com Copyright Business Wire 2008
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