• by July 27, 2004

Imaginova, a multimedia company that deals with space, science, and technological innovation, announced today the hiring of three senior executives and the promotion of another. Joining the company are MARA GARDNER as vice president, marketing; CRAIG BESNOY as vice president, business development; and SETH MEYERS who was appointed earlier this year as vice president, product development, consumer products and experiences. JASON HOCH, with the company since 2000, has been promoted to vice president, Internet operations. Gardner joins Imaginova from Warner Bros. Entertainment UK where she was vice president, marketing. Besnoy joins the company from Artist Direct, an online destination for music, where he was senior vice president, business development and sales. Prior to joining the company, Meyers served as president of Frontline Education, a publisher of professional development and curriculum services. Hoch joined Imaginova in 2000 from Starport.com, a space and education-themed media company where he was director of operations.