M&A Media Group, LLC (M&AMG) is Pleased to Announce Michael A. Krafft, CEO and Managing Partner Pursuing Ph.D in Applied Management and Decision Sciences in Finance

New York, NY, May 02, 2008 --(PR.com)-- M&A Media Group, LLC (M&AMG) is pleased to announce today Michael A. Krafft, CEO and Managing Partner at age 52 with noteworthy academic and career contributions to social change and sustainable economic growth worldwide is pursuing a Ph.D in Applied Management and Decision Sciences in Finance Degree at Walden University. His interest in obtaining a doctorial degree is to further his current expertise as an executive and advance his contribution to the domains of knowledge in international finance, strategy and planning and competitiveness advisory.

“Earning my Ph.D in Applied Management and Decision Sciences – Finance uniquely aligns my personal/professional interests and goals by defining success with my degree in complementary terms – some based purely on financial returns, others in macro-economic growth, and others in terms of improved social equity across the developing world. In other words; doing well, as well as doing good by helping build prosperity in developing economies is what this degree means to me” said Mr. Krafft.

Mr. Krafft further stated “I am humbled to be accepted to Walden’s doctorial program and although my research was not academic centric, it produced actionable analysis and quantitative research aimed at converging communications, media and technology industries in emerging market clusters in Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. Focus of my research was evaluating market opportunities, mitigating risk and developing sound strategic and tactical plans. I am eager to embark on this cutting edge research program at Walden which will materialize in tremendous added value to our service solutions and resource to our clients at M&AMG.”

Mr. Krafft established unprecedented avenues of growth with StoryFirst; the first U.S.-funded television, radio and broadband network in the former Soviet Union, reporting to Peter Gerwe, Chairman/CEO. Financed by Universal Studios, Morgan Stanley, DLJ, Westwood One, Harris Allied and News Corp resulting in today’s CTC Network. In 2006 the signal was carried by 330 television stations across Russia with an advertising market share of 15.4%. As an executive with Metromedia, he helped create global cluster strategies in Asia, Latin America, CEE, the former Soviet Union and Central Asia. During his career, Mr. Krafft has participated in, and/or led, over 50 joint venture agreements, mergers and acquisitions within a variety of industries; specializing in media and communications. Metromedia’s infrastructure footprint became a conduit for distribution of content owned by Metromedia through MGM, Orion and Sterling Films.

Mr. Krafft spent 8 years in global assignments prior to his appointment as Vice President, Corporate Development for TIW, a global telecommunications company with subscribers clustered in Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. The two operating companies in Romania (Connex) and the Czech Republic (Oskar) were sold to Vodafone for $3.5 billion in March of 2005. He was based in Prague directing new venture development. Over 20 years, Michael has built deep relationships with leading strategic and institutional investors, private equity funds, fund of funds, hedge funds and venture capital firms.

Michael holds a Master of Business Administration Degree in International Management from Thunderbird, American Graduate School of International Management and is proficient in Russian and a former board member of the Russian National Orchestra. His specialty is M&A in growth, buyouts and late stage companies investment banking advisory with a focus on broadcast radio and television, programming and content, telecommunications, outdoor advertising, publishing, wireless communication, and internet services.

M&A Media Group, LLC (M&AMG) is a boutique investment bank that provides financial advisory services. It offers mergers and acquisitions advisory, divestitures, management buy-outs, debt and equity financing, fairness opinions, business valuation, and leveraged recapitalization consulting services. Additionally, the firm provides transaction due diligence, negotiation, and document preparation services. It caters to media, entertainment, communications, and information technology sectors. The firm’s clientele includes Discovery Communications, Alliance Atlantis Canada, BBC-America, CBS Corp, and CBS International. It partners with OTF Group, Monitor Group, Kaufman Foundation, and Canaccord Adams. M&AMG was founded in 1999 and is based Seattle, Washington with additional offices in San Francisco, California and New York, New York.

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