Slate Media Taps Industry Pro to Join TV Production Division

Nick Lawson will lead preproduction of two national TV programs.

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) June 16, 2008

Slate Media, Inc., today, announced that a native Floridian with solid experience in advertising and marketing has joined the Tampa-based company. Named an associate producer, Nick Lawson will be responsible primarily for leading preproduction of two national cable television shows.

"We are excited to have Nick on our team," said James Gillen, chief executive officer of Slate Media. "His training and experience will be an asset as our television production division works to deliver cutting edge, informative programming."

Most recently, Lawson was a senior account executive in the advertising and sports marketing industries and worked closely with Fortune 1000 clients.

"I'm privileged to have the opportunity to join Slate Media at such an exciting time," said Lawson. "We are working on programming that showcases interesting concepts that are brand new to most viewers. I believe there's a bright future ahead for the creative flare that makes this company and its product stand out."

Slate Media's television production division brings to life stimulating programs to air nationally on cable networks such as TLC, HGTV, the Travel Channel, FOX Business, and the Discovery Channel.

"We are producing unique television that's entertaining and educational, while carving a niche that creates a perfect fit for the respective audiences," Gillen said.

Lawson will lead preproduction of "Building it Green", a new series highlighting ways to build more environmentally friendly houses, to air on HGTV. He will also oversee preproduction of "The American Home" series, which profiles innovative home design concepts found throughout the country, to air on TLC.

Learn more about Slate Media at http://www.slatemedia.com

# # #