Network LIVE Expands Executive Management Team

Network LIVE Expands Executive Management Team

Media and Technology Exec Andrew Thau Takes Reins as Chief Operating Officer; J.D. Heilprin Named SVP Strategic Development; Ron Milkes Appointed General Counsel and VP Business Legal Affairs

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Network LIVE, the first multi-platform digital entertainment network committed to redefining live programming in the digital age, today announced the expansion of its executive management team. Leading cable and technology veteran and former Fox cable exec, Andrew Thau is appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer. J.D. Heilprin, a former senior consultant to HP and MTV and founder of RioPort, has been named Senior Vice President strategic development; and Ron Milkes, former General Counsel for The Firm, Inc. has been appointed to the post of General Counsel and Vice President Legal Affairs.

In his role as chief operating officer, Thau oversees all company operations and plays an integral role in developing Network LIVE's long term strategy across the company. Thau reports directly to Network LIVE founder and CEO Kevin Wall. Thau brings nearly 15 years of media and technology experience to the company. Thau oversaw five cable networks in the United States and internationally when he served as senior vice president operations and network development of Fox Cable Networks and Fox Sports International. Thau also served as president and CEO of Be Here Technologies, a leading software technology company focused on immersive broadband and video content. Thau also served as President and CEO of VOY Network, a cable television network targeting the U.S. Hispanic market and mainstream audiences.

As senior vice president strategic development, Heilprin is charged with spearheading all facets of strategic partnerships and corporate development for Network LIVE. Most recently, Heilprin served as a strategic advisor to Hewlett Packard and Hewlett Packard Europe, focused on their global digital entertainment strategy and partnerships. Previously, he served in a similar capacity for MTV Networks. Prior to MTV, Heilprin co-founded RioPort, a leading digital audio service provider, serving as executive vice president and general manager, in addition to establishing and running the company's Los Angeles operation. RioPort served both as MTV's original partner for the distribution of digital music and one of the first companies to pursue secure distribution of music to portable devices. Heilprin also served as vice president of media and entertainment at iXL, a leading global consulting firm. At iXL, he was charged with overall responsibility for iXL's music and music-related clients, including Universal Music and the Almo Sounds record labels; artists such as Alanis Morissette, Marilyn Manson and the Warped Tour music and sports touring festival; and retailers Hot Topic and Wherehouse Music. Heilprin reports jointly to Network LIVE CEO Kevin Wall and COO Thau.

Bringing more than nine years of legal experience to the company, Milkes serves as Network LIVE's General Counsel and Vice President Business Affairs overseeing all business and legal matters for the company. Most recently Milkes served as general counsel and member of the board of directors and management committee at The Firm, Inc., the entertainment industry's largest entertainment and brand management company. There, he was responsible for all legal matters relating to the company's talent management, music, film and television production and brand acquisition and brand management divisions. Prior to The Firm, Milkes was an attorney at Alschuler Grossman Stein & Kahan where he specialized in mergers and acquisitions.

"Network LIVE's great concept, vision and business model needs to be supported by the most talented executives and seasoned leaders in their respective fields," said Kevin Wall, founder and CEO of Network LIVE. "Andrew, who joined Network LIVE early on, has terrific leadership and operational skills and brings the strategic experience and vision to take this company where we all know it can go. I welcome him, along with J.D., a veteran in digital media and technology and a proven deal maker, and Ron, one of the best entertainment attorneys out there, as we work with the rest of the management team to redefine the live entertainment business."

"Network LIVE is truly a company of the 21st Century. Our early success has been a real validation of the model and I look forward to working with this experienced team as we build out our digital programming network with some of today's most exciting artists, comedians and partners," said Thau. "Further, the additions of Heilprin and Milkes will assure us that we can effectively plan and execute our overall business strategy. Heilprin, with his deep experiences in both traditional and digital media will provide needed vision and perspective on future entertainment trends while Milkes, with a proven background in entertainment law, will provide the legal acumen necessary to ensure quality growth."

"Network LIVE has aligned the ideal core partners in AOL, XM and AEG for the prime-time of actually delivering exciting programming into the hands of digitally-enabled consumers," said J.D. Heilprin, Senior Vice President Strategic Development. "Consumers expect great programming will be available to them when they want it, and across the range of broadband, digital and traditional delivery platforms. My mission with Network LIVE is to strike the necessary partnerships that not only execute on a great business strategy, but allow terrific programming to flow legally into the hands and devices of the digital consumer."

"The live entertainment business stands at a pivotal point and Network LIVE is uniquely positioned to develop the successful formula for worldwide distribution of this content," said Ron Milkes, General Counsel and Vice President Business & Legal Affairs. "I look forward to furthering Network LIVE's mission as we work in collaboration with the artist and management community to bring their events to a global audience."

About Network LIVE

Network LIVE is the first multi-platform digital entertainment network committed to redefining live programming in the digital age by distributing live events through multiple platforms including the Internet, satellite radio and other third party global media platforms such as VOD, wireless and HDTV. A joint venture formed by entertainment and technology veteran and Executive Producer of Live8, Kevin Wall, AOL, XM Radio and AEG, the company leverages the built in audiences and resources of its partners and the proven power of live entertainment. Network LIVE will soon unveil a rich slate of live programming consisting of live music, comedy, live special events, and original programming. Network LIVE is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Source: Network LIVE

CONTACT: Candice Yusim of mPRm Public Relations, +1-323-933-3399,
cyusim@mprm.com, for Network LIVE

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