Happenings Media Welcomes Brian Dengler as Legal Advisor

July 6, 2012 - PRLog -- Brian Dengler, an attorney at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP who specializes in information technology; privacy; new media and advertising, has joined Happenings Media, a network of hyperlocal digital lifestyle magazines, as an official legal advisor. In this position, Dengler will offer guidance in the continued development of the unique hyperlocal licensee network.

"With the media industry quickly evolving as publications adjust to a digital environment, we are thrilled to have someone of Brian's unique legal expertise join Happenings Media in an advisory role," explains co-founder Angela Giovine.

Prior to joining Happenings Media, Dengler held a position as vice president and associate general counsel of America Online, Inc. (AOL LLC), where he served as chief counsel of AOL's CompuServe and Netscape Division. He also advised private and public colleges and universities on copyright, privacy and technology issues and developed e-media management curriculum and course materials for Kent State University. In 1999, Dengler was appointment by the Virginia General Assembly to serve on its Advisory Panel No. 5 of the Joint Commission on Technology and Science. He later studied and recommended passage of uniform electronic commerce laws for the Commonwealth.

Founded in January 2011, Happenings Media is a network of digital lifestyle magazines that provide entertaining, informative, & interactive hyperlocal content. Based on the success of their flagship magazine, Bucks Happening, Happenings Media magazines share insights about dining, culture, shopping, entertainment, people and events in the communities that the serve. Using these platforms, Happenings Media provides local, regional, & national advertisers the ability to engage readers with creative, integrated digital marketing campaigns. Brian Dengler joins Rick Blair, former CEO of Examiner.com, as an advisor to Happenings Media.