NEW YORK, April 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- DirectView Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: DIRV), a company focused on ownership and management of leading video and security technology companies, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary DirectView Security will be the exclusive security and surveillance exhibitor at the BIG Industry Show, part of the 2014 Cannabis Cup.

The 2014 event, one of the largest of its kind in the cannabis industry, will take place at the Denver Mart in Denver Colorado from April 16 through April 20, 2014.  Approximately 30,000 delegates will attend the conference, a threefold increase from 2013 making this event a focal point for this growing industry. DirectView intends to use this event as the kickoff of its aggressive sales campaign into this rapidly evolving industry.  DirectView has recently established a partnership with Legacy Construction, and has already begun a cannabis facility security installation in Colorado.  The Company sees this trade show as a perfect way to showcase its capabilities to perspective industry customers. The main marketing focus of Direct View will be to grow facilities and dispensaries where DirectView has put together the surveillance solutions needed to meet strict state compliance requirements.  The company will also exhibit its surveillance solutions to retailers, tobacconists, adult shops, convenience stores, glass galleries, wholesalers, distributors, manufacturers and others in the cannabis industry.  All attendees will receive special offers and marketing material upon registration as part of DirectView's sponsorship of the event.

Commenting on the announcement, Roger Ralston, CEO and Chairman of DirectView, stated, "We are excited to be a sponsor and exhibitor at this important industry event.  The Big Industry Show brings together businesses from across the spectrum of the cannabis industry all of which require various levels of security for their business.  We intend to use this show as a launching point to build a significant sales presence in this industry to help us rapidly grow our revenue in the years to come."

About DirectView Holdings, Inc.:

DirectView Holdings, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides security and surveillance as well as teleconferencing and services to businesses and organizations. The company operates in two divisions, Security (Video Surveillance) and Video Conferencing. The Security division offers technologies in surveillance systems providing onsite and remote video and audio surveillance, digital video recording, and services. It also sells and installs surveillance systems; and sells maintenance agreements. The company sells its products and services in the United States and internationally through direct sales force, referrals, and its Websites. The Video Conferencing division offers teleconferencing products and services that enable clients to conduct remote meetings by linking participants in geographically dispersed locations. It is involved in the sale of conferencing services based upon usage, the sale and installation of video equipment, and the sale of maintenance agreements. This division primarily provides conferencing products and services to numerous organizations ranging from law firms, banks, high tech companies and government organizations. For more information visit our websites at www.DirectViewSecurity.com / www.DirectViewInc.com

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Contact:

DirectView Holdings, Inc.
Roger Ralston
+1-212-567-1800 EXT. 111
www.DirectViewInc.com
www.DirectViewSecurity.com
IR@DirectViewInc.com  

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