MENLO PARK, CA--(Marketwired) - Vobok, Inc. (www.vobok.com), developer of the first app to let you share your voice in 30-second bites on social networks, today welcomed Alan Daniels, previously SVP, Marketing and Distribution Planning at Sony Pictures Television, which was effective Saturday, June 1, 2013. Mr. Daniels will serve as the chief marketing officer at Vobok, where he will lead Vobok's initiative to introduce entertainment brands and personalities to the power of using their voice on social networks.
Vobok allows brands and personalities to record and post 30-second sound bites on their social networks, providing a powerful broadcasting platform for sharing information in a simple and instant way. Vobok readily lends itself to brand campaigns, allowing brands to record and send direct messages to their customers and even offer promotions on products, ultimately providing a more engaging and personal experience. Just as users 'like' brands on Facebook, or 'follow' brands on Twitter, they can now 'hear' brands in their own voice on Vobok.
The addition of Mr. Daniels will allow Vobok to further its vision for helping brands and personalities to better connect with their audiences. Bringing 20 years of media experience and relationships, Alan will also help Vobok with its corporate marketing strategy as well as assist upcoming television series and movies extend their reach on social media platforms.
"I am excited to join the Vobok team. Social media is a critical component for brands and personalities as they continuously expand their presence and foster deeper connections with their fans," commented Mr. Daniels. "By adding the voice component to social media, Vobok sets a new standard for interaction that has massive potential for brands."
"Voice is one of the most powerful and basic forms of communication, and we are excited to be the first to bring this capability to brands and personalities without making them sacrifice the brevity and interactivity that makes social media special," said Priyam Parikh, architect of Vobok, and founder and CEO of Vobok, Inc. "Alan is a fantastic addition to our team, and we look forward to a successful partnership together."
For a video on Vobok's capabilities, please see: Vobok - Discover the Power of Voice in 30s (http://bit.ly/129IUPg).
About Vobok, Inc.
Vobok, Inc. was founded to allow people to quickly and easily share their point of view in their own voice and let their family, friends or admirers hear what they have to say -- from anywhere, and at anytime. For more information or to download please visit www.vobok.com. You can also like us on Facebook (http://on.fb.me/17bU1O5), follow us on Twitter at @VobokInc (http://bit.ly/117AIwV), or hear us on Vobok.