BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Synacor, a leading technology company providing Internet solutions to the ISP, advertising and media industries, today announced the promotion of Ted May to the position of Senior Vice President, Strategy and Business Affairs.

May, a new media veteran with extensive expertise in cable and broadcast, has served as vice president of content and vice president of strategy and business affairs during more than four years with Synacor. His new position is a wide-ranging role that includes shaping corporate strategy and identifying and securing the critical partnerships that can accelerate Synacor's success in new market areas.

"The media industry is constantly evolving and it is critical for Synacor to have great talent like Ted helping us navigate our efforts to accurately evaluate and execute on those opportunities," said Tim Peterman, COO of Synacor.

Prior to joining Synacor in 2005, May had distinguished himself as a New Media pioneer in positions with several of the industry's most forward-thinking companies. May served as vice president of broadband with America Online, Inc., and was director of strategic planning and vice president of new media with Cablevisions Systems Corp.

Previously, May had been a vice president in the controller's division at Drexel Burnham Lambert, Inc. and the associate director of business planning and development at CBS Broadcasting, Inc.

May received an MBA from New York University and earned a B.F.A. from The Julliard School in Manhattan.

About Synacor

Synacor is a global technology company providing Internet Solutions to enable ISPs, media companies and advertisers to build close relationships with consumers on the Internet. Synacor's Platform Solutions include a turnkey Portal and Content solution; Single Sign-On (SSO) technology; Communication Solutions (i.e., email, calendar); a Content Management System (CMS) and a Sales & Promotion Manager (SPM). The company's Media Solutions include Synacor's Advertising Network and Value Added Services (i.e. On-line Video, Security, Storage, Games and Premium Content). Synacor is headquartered in Buffalo, NY with offices located in Los Angeles and London. For more information please visit www.synacor.com.

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