TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Jan. 15, 2015) - ARHT Media Inc. ("ARHT") (TSX VENTURE:ART)(OTCQB:ARHTF), creators of digital human holograms called HumaGrams™, announced today that Kevin O'Leary, a well-known technology investor, will join its Board of Advisors.
O'Leary is an entrepreneur, investor and TV personality, best recognized for his starring roles in CBC's Dragons' Den, and ABC's Shark Tank. He had his first entrepreneurial success with The Learning Company, an educational software company he co-founded that was acquired for over 4 billion dollars. He has since launched O'Leary Funds, an investment fund company; and O'Leary Fine Wines, an award-winning wine brand. He is also a three-time #1 best-selling author of the Cold Hard Truth series of books on financial literacy.
Speaking of the partnership, Kevin O'Leary said, "I'm really pleased to be a part of this venture. Technology projects remain close to my heart, and in my opinion, will continue to be an area of massive growth now that more and more technology is a part of everyday life. It's exciting to see developments like this, which promise endless applications, and with it great opportunity for investors and early adopters."
Paul Duffy, CEO of ARHT said, "We are very proud to appoint Kevin to our advisory board. It's the addition of trailblazing names like this, the wealth of experience it offers, and the influential networks it opens up that will be responsible for getting our product out in front of the right people to make it a success."
The ARHT advisory board currently consists of musician Paul Anka (Chairman, Board of Advisors), entertainer Larry King, actor Jason Bateman, businessman Richard "Skip" Bronson, musician Michael Bublé, businessman and investor Carlos Slim and entertainment manager Irving Azoff; with Kevin O'Leary being the latest in a group of illustrious names that support ARHT's HumaGrams™.
About ARHT Media
ARHT Media Inc. creates HumaGrams™ - the worlds most believable and interactive human holograms. HumaGrams™ are generated using our Augmented Reality Holographic Technology (ARHT™), which is a scalable, repeatable and transportable form of 3D without the use of special glasses. This unique platform makes it possible for people to engage with our HumaGrams™, opening up a wide range of applications from interactive retail displays, tradeshow booths, presentations, live shows and concerts. The various applications can be integrated into multiple forms of proximity and mobile marketing tactics to connect with an audience, drive sales efforts and create memorable experiences.
ARHT Media Inc. was co-founded in 2012, by Rene Bharti (Chairman), and entertainer Paul Anka (Chairman, Board of Advisors). The company is supported by a diverse and seasoned Management team spearheaded by CEO Paul Duffy, a global entrepreneur and creator of the Digital Human Experience in online, mobile and holographic communications. ARHT Media's team brings decades of experience from fields including entertainment, technology, marketing and finance.
ARHT Media trades under the symbol "ART" on the Toronto Venture Stock Exchange and the OTCQB Exchange under the symbol "ARHTF".
For more information, please visit www.arhtmedia.com or contact the investor relations group at info@arhtmedia.com.
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