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Los Angeles, September 2nd, 2010 - ISM, the
leading agency representing independent game developers (
http://www.ism-agency.com/), has strengthened its
team by adding Rocco Scandizzo to its roster of industry veterans.
Previously in charge of evaluating projects and new opportunities
for publishers such as Activision Publishing and Vivendi Games,
Rocco brings to ISM a strong background in global video game
business management, licensing, marketing and developer
relations.
“Rocco Scandizzo’s network of connections with top
tier publishers and developers, coupled with his unique blend of
marketing, financial and project management skills, make him the
perfect addition to ISM,” said Clyde Grossman, Managing
Director of ISM.
Representing 10 AAA development studios for a total of more than
700 staffed developers, ISM assists creative individuals and their
companies in all phases of the development process. By employing
smart, experienced, and on-location agents throughout the global
marketplace, ISM expertly pairs its clients with global publishing
opportunities that are complimentary in creative vision and
expectation for success.
“This is an exciting new phase of my career where I can
apply my insider’s perspective to help our clients connect
with the right publishing opportunities,” said Rocco
Scandizzo. “I believe the industry is changing and there is
much that ISM can do to help its clients navigate these new waters
and thrive in this new digital era. Moreover, I finally get to work
with developers and be closer to where the games are actually made,
where the magic happens.”
Prior to joining ISM, Rocco Scandizzo spent the last seven years
working on the publisher side of the industry in positions of new
business, strategy and marketing. Formerly Director of Franchise
and License Development at Activision, and previously at Atari, THQ
and Vivendi Games, Rocco has provided financial, marketing, and
evaluation recommendations for projects worth a cumulative
+$1Billion in revenue.
About ISM:
Founded in 1996 with offices in Southern California, Northern
California, New York, and Japan, ISM (Interactive Studio
Management) is the leading agency in interactive entertainment
representing AAA studios such as: Asobo, Darkworks Studio, Digital
Extremes, Larian Studios, Nihilistic, n-Space, Reverge Labs, Saber
Interactive & Silicon Knights. On behalf of its clients, ISM
has closed over 200 publishing deals, 20 with first party
publishers.
Contact:
ISM Interactive Studio Management
pr@ism-Agency.com
310.498.9865
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