NEW YORK, July 25 /EMWNews/ -- Business for Diplomatic Action has

unanimously elected to its board Andrew Susman, CEO & Co-Founder of Studio

One Networks.



    "We enthusiastically welcome Andrew Susman to our board," said Keith

Reinhard, President of BDA and Chairman Emeritus of DDB Worldwide. "At a

time when understanding among nations is more important than ever, his

communications and executive skills will provide a valuable contribution to

BDA," added Reinhard.



    Business for Diplomatic Action (BDA) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit

organization whose mission is to enlist the U.S. business community in

actions to improve the standing and reputation of America in the world.

Business for Diplomatic Action is leading the private sector effort to

provide constructive business solutions for public diplomacy programs and

initiatives.



    Mr. Susman said, "There never has been a time in history when the world

needed more understanding, civility and help among nations. The aim of the

BDA to promote these goals through the international business community is

indeed praiseworthy."



    Studio One Networks is the global leader in creating and syndicating

original programs online for many of the world's foremost corporations

including Nestle, Procter & Gamble, Symantec and Bridgestone.



    Mr. Susman is also Chairman and Founder of the Internet Content

Syndication Council. He is a graduate of Brown University. He joins other

prominent New York-based business leaders on the Business for Diplomatic

Action board, including: Allen Rosenshine, Chairman Emeritus of BBDO

Worldwide; Alan Siegel, Chairman of Siegel Gale; Gary Knell, President &

CEO of Sesame Workshop; Harris Diamond, CEO of Weber Shandwick Worldwide;

Lou Capozzi, Chairman Emeritus of the Publicis Public Relations & Corporate

Communications



    Prior to founding Studio One Networks, Mr. Susman was the Director of

Business Development for Time Inc. New Media. Prior to Time Inc., Mr.

Susman was with Young & Rubicam. He serves on the Board of Directors of the

Advertising Educational Foundation, is the Founding Chairman of the

Internet Content Syndication Council, and is the Chairman of the

Interactive Advertising Bureau's Sponsorship Committee.