Blockdot to Expand into New York Market

May 14, 2010 - PRLog -- Jong Woo, former President of Gamelab studios, has joined Dallas-based Blockdot, Inc. as Senior Business Development Executive to establish a presence in New York City for Blockdot’s growing portfolio of business.

Mr. Woo led Gamelab, best known for its acclaimed titles Diner Dash, Jojo’s Fashion Show and Gamestar Mechanic, to a level of critical and commercial success.  

In this new position, Mr. Woo will engage new clients and partnerships with Blockdot’s branded entertainment, mobile applications and social gaming solutions.  

“Jong’s depth of experience and success in leading innovative digital companies in a broad range of business initiatives, including sourcing and successfully closing game development deals, online and retail distribution and game console licensing, will prove invaluable in helping Blockdot expand into the New York area,” said Michael Bielinski, Vice President- Operations, Blockdot.  

“I am excited to join the Blockdot team and help this growing innovative business continue its rapid expansion into the mobile and social media arena,” said Mr. Woo.  

A graduate of Princeton University, Mr. Woo also holds an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business.

This expansion is another strategic milestone for Blockdot, which is approaching its 10-year anniversary.

For More Information Contact:

Diana Lopez
P: 214.890.4135
E: dlopez@blockdot.com  


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About Blockdot and Kewlbox
Blockdot, a Media General, Inc.  company, is a leading producer and provider of casual games, company branded advergames, mobile applications and social media platforms. Blockdot has created over 800 games and applications for a broad range of leading brands and companies, including American Airlines, AT&T, Baskin-Robbins, General Motors, Kimberly-Clark, Kraft, LEGO, Motorola, M&Ms, Universal Pictures, Unilever, and Verizon. Millions of people play Blockdot’s games on its casual game site www.kewlbox.com, which is used as a launching site for client branded game promotions and campaigns. More information on advergaming and interactive entertainment can be found at www.blockdot.com.

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Blockdot is a world-renowned and award-winning studio specializing in Interactive Entertainment and Advergaming technologies. Since 2001, Blockdot has built hundreds of entertaining experiences and online promotional strategies.