COMPROMPTER, as a product, began in January of 1982. The first COMPROMPTER ENR (Electronic NewsRoom) was installed and went into operation in August of 1982 at WXOW TV in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
COMPROMPTER, as a company, began as a partnership in 1983 between two others and Ralph King, the system developer. Mr. King purchased controlling assets and interest of the partnership in 1985.
Comprompter News and Automation manufactures following products