Chyron Corporation : Retains Lytham Partners for Investor Relations

January 12, 2012

MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 12, 2012/PRNewswire/ -- Chyron Corporation (NASDAQ: CHYR), the leading provider of graphics as a service for on-airdigital video applications, announced today the retention of Lytham Partners, LLC to conduct a national investor relations program.

Michael Wellesley-Wesley, presidentchief executive officer of Chyron, commented, "We move into 2012 with renewed confidence of improved operationalfinancial performance. We expect to benefit from expanded broadcast network investments to covertelevise the London Summer Olympicsthe U.S. presidential election, as well as the continued roll-out of our Axis World Graphics platform in the European market,our expectation of an increased contribution from our EMEALatin American operations as a result of sales force expansions made in those markets. We believe the time is right to undertake a more proactive initiative in expanding the visibility of Chyron within the national investment community."

"To that end," Mr. Wellesley-Wesley continued, "we have retained the services of Lytham Partners to chart a courseto execute a comprehensive strategy to expand our institutional shareholder base with the goal of enhancing shareholder value in the coming years as we continue to execute our strategic business plan. Lytham Partners has a demonstrated record of success in providing communicationsadvisory services that significantly enhance shareholder value based on clarity of messaging, transparencytimeliness in interfacing with investors,integrity in advising managementboard members. We look forward to a fruitful relationship."

Joseph Diaz, managing partner at Lytham Partners, commented, "Chyron is the industry leader in providing the broadcast networks, local television stations,online media organizations worldwide the rich graphics technology that dramatically improve communicationsviewer understanding. From local televisionnational news programs to sporting eventsonline media points, Chyron technology adds clarity, impactenormous value to the broadcast offerings of all its customers. We are pleased to represent this iconic brand."

About Lytham Partners

Lytham Partners, LLC provides expertiseguidance to mid-small-cap companies in the healthcare, technology, services, agricultural, industrial, aerospacedefense segments, as well as the consumercapital goods industries. The firm is dedicated to generating substantive communications programs with an emphasis on developing management credibility via data, clear articulation of achievable strategic plans,timely interaction with investors. For more information visit our website at .

About Chyron

As the pioneer of graphics as a service for all digital video media, Chyron (NASDAQ: CHYR) continues to define the world of digitalbroadcast graphics with Web, mobile, HD, 3D,newsroom integration solutions. Winner of numerous awards, including two Emmy® Awards, Chyron has proved itself as the undisputed leader in the industry with advancedgraphics offerings that include Chyron's Axis WorldGraphics online content creation softwareorder management system, on-air graphics systems, clip servers, channel branding,graphics asset management solutions. More information about Chyron productsservices is available on the company websites: . The company's investor relations information is at via the "Investors" link.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to (i) our belief that  we will experience improved operationalfinancial performance in 2012,and (ii)  our belief that we will benefit from the London Summer OlympicsUS presidential election, continued roll-out of AxisWorld Graphics in Europe,improved results in EMEALatin Americain 2012.  These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectationsare subject to certain risksuncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risksuncertainties include, but are not limited to: currentfuture economic conditions that may adversely affect our businesscustomers; our revenuesprofitability may fluctuate from period to periodtherefore may fail to meet expectations, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial conditionresults of operations; our ability to maintain adequate levels of working capital; our ability to successfully maintain the level of operating costs; our ability to obtain financing for our future needs should there be a need; our ability to incentivizeretain our current senior management teamcontinue to attractretain qualified scientific, technicalbusiness personnel; our ability to expand our Axis online graphics creation solution or to develop other new productsservices; our ability to generate sales profits from our Axis online graphics services, workflowasset management solutions; rapid technological changesnew technologies that could render certain of our productsservices to be obsolete; competitors with significantly greater financial resources; new productservice introductions by competitors; expansion into new markets; and, other factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" contained in Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, which has been filed with the SecuritiesExchange Commission, as well as any updates to those risk factors filed from time to time. All information in this press release is as of the date of the release,we undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law.

Contact:	Jerry Kieliszak	Robert Blum, Joe Dorame, Joe Diaz
	Chief Financial Officer	Lytham Partners, LLC
	Chyron Corporation	602-889-9700
	631-845-2000	[e-mail]

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