AGS Software Appoints Jerry W. Hoegner to Board of Directors

Jim O'Bryan · Post by **Jim O'Bryan** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 2:59 pm

AGS Software Appoints Jerry W. Hoegner to Board of Directors

LAKEWOOD, OH â€“ September 15, 2008: AGS Software today announced the appointment of Jerry W. Hoegner to its Board of Directors. AGS develops technology products and services for the publishing and media industries, as well as schools, communities and their city halls. AGSâ€™ flagship product is its revolutionary NinthEstate multimedia platform, a software as service product that enables simultaneous publication of periodicals, multi-media(TV, Radio) and websites by as few as one or two people.

Mr. Hoegner brings substantial experience to AGS from his career in the advertising and newspaper industries. Prior to his retirement, he served as director of marketing services for The Plain Dealer for 15 years. Before joining The Plain Dealer, he was a senior marketing executive for Higbees, the May Company and Halle Brothers. Mr. Hoegner has been a resident of Lakewood, Ohio for 43 years.

He commented, â€œI am excited to join the Board of AGS Software and look forward to helping this exciting Lakewood business grow. I have enjoyed reading the Lakewood Observer since it commenced publication. The Observer has demonstrated its ability to use NinthEstate Media to publish a quality paper in both print and online for the last five years now. I see great potential for growth as AGS rolls out this innovative solution to the needs of communities for local news coverage and advertising.â€

Mr. Hoegner will also serve on the Lakewood Observer Community Advisory Board.

AGS Software clients, including the Lakewood Observer, the Heights Observer and the Westlake Bay Village Observer use NinthEstate to integrate publication of print editions with online capabilities, along with the coordination of schools and civic groups. The Lakewood Observer, a biweekly newspaper with circulation of over 15,000, has published over 100 editions since its launch in 2004.

About AGS Software Development Inc.
AGS Software is a leading developer of software-as-a-service (SAAS) packages for schools, communities and their city halls, and media, including its revolutionary NinthEstate Media, a multimedia platform that integrates publication of community and regional newspapers with operation of their websites and other online activities and events. NinthEstate supports community formation and promotes reader participation in content creation for print and online media. NinthEstate Media has been created, tested and deployed by the founders of the Lakewood Observer. AGS Software offers its product as a software-as-a-service license for schools, communities and their city halls, as well as to print and online publishers. Its revolutionary NinthEstate Media package serves the high-growth hyperlocal media market with a remotely hosted software environment that allows publishers to outsource a significant portion of their IT requirements. Designed for profitable use by groups as small as one or two members, NinthEstate provides publishers and community organizations with a cost-effective, easy-to-use solution that coordinates all aspects of their operations.

About the Lakewood Observer
The Lakewood Observer was founded by a core group of citizens with over 200 years of residency, education, and life experience in and around Lakewood. Our volunteer staff of over 100 has over 1,000 years of active participation in Lakewood; its schools, politics, civic, business and social events. What makes us unique is our mission: to help this city know itself better than any city has before. We accomplish this goal by engaging all residents and businesses. The Lakewood Observer is the city's "Small Town Newspaper," a single source for news, schedules activities, and announcements.

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Gary Rice · Post by **Gary Rice** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:58 pm

Jim,

Congratulations regarding bringing Jerry on board!

I really think that you've hit a home run adding him to your AGI team. Dad and I think the world of Jerry. Be sure to tell him "Hello" and "Best Wishes" from us!

Gary, with Bob

Jim O'Bryan · Post by **Jim O'Bryan** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 7:53 am

Gary Rice wrote:Jim,

Congratulations regarding bringing Jerry on board!

Great fit, at the right time for AGS and Jerry. He has already made a solid positive impact on the LO, Observers, and AGS.

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David Lay · Post by **David Lay** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:03 am

Congrats!

In a time where the major media are making huge cutbacks, I'm glad to see the LO family growing.

Jim O'Bryan · Post by **Jim O'Bryan** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:25 am

David Lay wrote: In a time where the major media are making huge cutbacks, I'm glad to see the LO family growing.

David

When you are ready for one in Iowa let me know.

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