Investor Broadcast Network Expands Conference Call Services

On July 26, 1999, Investor Broadcast Network (then known as Vcall) announced that several companies, including Measurement Specialties, Inc. and BioReliance Corporation, would broadcast their conference calls over the internet. This move reflected the growing trend of using technology to enhance investor communication and access. By doing so, Investor Broadcast Network aimed to cater to its over 400 public company clients and more than 200,000 registered users.

Key Takeaways:

• Measurement Specialties, Inc. and BioReliance Corporation were among the first companies to use Investor Broadcast Network's conference call services.
• The services were available on the Vcall website, http://www.vcall.com, and provided access to live and on-demand conference calls.
• The move aimed to enhance investor communication and access, with no charge for listeners to access the events.
• Investor Broadcast Network, founded in 1997, was a leading broadcaster of investor events, serving over 400 public companies.
• The network provided compelling investor content through its Vcall, RadioWallStreet, and Investor Conference broadcast services.

Statistics:

• Over 200,000 registered users had access to the Vcall service.
• Investor Broadcast Network served over 400 public companies.
• The network provided its services through the Vcall website, http://www.vcall.com.
• The events were available for replay beginning approximately one hour after the live broadcast.

Sources:

• "Investor Broadcast Network Announces Availability of Live and On-Demand Conference Calls for July 1999 Earnings Calls", Business Wire, July 26, 1999.
• "About Investor Broadcast Network", Investor Broadcast Network, 1999.
• "Vcall.com", Vcall, 1999.