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Affari Edge Announces New Hire:
Matt Sammon, Producer

TAMPA, Florida - Cosmic Waves Production, an audio and video production company, announced the hiring of Matt Sammon as Producer. He will be responsible for working with clients to produce audio and video communications for both traditional and emerging media.

"We've worked with Matt in the past," said Dave Sizemore, Cosmic Waves managing partner. “His professionalism and his skill set have been an asset for our clients. When the chance to bring Matt aboard arose, we jumped to add him to the Cosmic team. "With Jim's background," said Affari Edge managing partner Wendy Robbins, "we knew he would be an asset to our company and our clients. He brings an added dimension to Affari Edge, helping our clients with expanded services. Jim's public relations knowledge will give our customers a greater edge as they grow their businesses."

Prior to Cosmic Waves, Sammon worked for a local video production company and Clear Channel radio, as a producer for 620 WDAE. He will continue working with the Tampa Bay Lightning Radio Network producing shows as well as serving as game-day host. Sammon, a 12-year veteran of the media industry, is also an instructor with the Connecticut School of Broadcasting Tampa campus. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communications from the University of Alabama.

"I'm excited about the opportunity to get back into doing video," added Sammon. "I'm also energized bout the changing media environment. At Cosmic Waves, we're exploring creative ways to utilize new media. We can add new directions for our clients’ audio and video communications.”

Cosmic Waves Production, an Affari Edge partner company, is a full-service audio and video production company formed in 1997 with the goal of taking production to the highest level. Based in Tampa, Cosmic Waves works with clients around the world – their work has aired in Europe, South America, and Asia as well as across North America. Cosmic Waves' goal is to get people talking, not just listening.

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