Network LIVE Grows International Management Team With Industry Vets Andy Brilliant and John Gaydon

Network LIVE Grows International Management Team With Industry Vets Andy Brilliant and John Gaydon

Company Expands International Reach With Opening of U.K. Office

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Network LIVE, a joint venture between America Online, XM Satellite Radio and AEG, today announced the appointment of two industry vets to drive the Company's international acquisition and distribution strategy, Andy Brilliant and John Gaydon, and the opening of its U.K. office. The appointment of Brilliant and Gaydon, in conjunction with the U.K. presence, exponentially increase the Company's access to worldwide content and territories.

As Executive Vice President, International, Andy Brilliant's responsibilities will include developing and managing global strategic relationships across multiple verticals such as wireless, TV, and broadband. Brilliant will also seek joint venture opportunities on behalf of Network LIVE to build the worldwide distribution network.

As Managing Director of Network LIVE in London, John Gaydon, a proven music business innovator with deep experience in live entertainment production and licensing, will be responsible for global content acquisition and production strategy.

"Consumer appetite for content has no boundaries, no borders and no limits. Network LIVE's immediate and ongoing response to the dynamic shift in consumer consumption is pioneering an opportunistic global model for development, acquisition and distribution of entertainment content," said Kevin Wall, Founder and CEO of Network LIVE. "With Brilliant and Gaydon joining our impressive roster of gold-standard talent, Network LIVE is aggressively executing against our overall vision of delivering highest quality live content anytime, anywhere, and on any device."

"I am extremely impressed with the innovative and opportune Network LIVE model, and look forward to expanding our international footprint," said Brilliant. "Entertainment consumption is going through a major transformation and Network LIVE's mission to create a new paradigm to define a 'network' is truly visionary. I'm looking forward to working with the team to realize the potential of this global entertainment model."

"Managers and labels recognize the power of leveraging the Network LIVE digital network to reach their artists' fans all across the world, live and on demand," said Gaydon. "As distribution becomes more and more fragmented Network LIVE's commitment and ability to deliver live entertainment across its various platforms brings unique marketing and sales opportunities for artists on a global scale."

Andy Brilliant

Brilliant is an industry expert in global cable and satellite television. Most recently, Brilliant worked with Kevin Wall to deliver Live 8 to more than 160 countries worldwide. Brilliant has held senior executive positions with HBO, ESPN, Speedvision and Outdoor Life, and Crown Media International (The Hallmark Channel). Brilliant spent nearly seventeen years with ESPN, where he architected and managed the company's international expansion efforts. During his tenure, ESPN International grew to 14 customized regional sports networks and acquired significant interests in a number of the leading sports networks around the world, including Eurosport and The Sports Network (Canada). As Deputy CEO and Executive Vice President of The Hallmark Channel, Brilliant launched the network in key markets including Taiwan, India, Argentina, Brazil, Scandinavia, Turkey and Israel.

John Gaydon

John Gaydon is a proven music industry veteran, pioneering the current live tour sponsorship model known and used today. Additionally, Gaydon brings unparalleled experience to Network LIVE in artist management, music publishing, producing, live event production and distribution, music video production and licensing. Most recently, Gaydon served as Director of Acquisitions and Productions for Eagle Rock Entertainment, where he was a supervising producer for live event DVD productions including Diana Krall, The Black Crowes, Elvis Costello and the Pixies.

A former managing director of Polygram TV International, Gaydon has sold rights to live performances around the globe including live Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. In 1993 Gaydon co-founded 3DD Entertainment and distributed U2 Live from Boston and Robbie Williams. Gaydon began by forming EG Management in 1969, launching the careers of King Crimson, Emerson Lake and Palmer, T Rex and Roxy Music. In 1981 Gaydon together with Godley & Creme formed Medialab, a leading production company, responsible for several of the 80's most beloved music videos such as Every Breath You Take by The Police and Herbie Hancock's Rockit and a string of high-profile television commercials. In addition Gaydon negotiated sponsorships for various tours including the 1982 Rolling Stones in Europe tour and David Bowie's Serious Moonlight Tour.

About Network LIVE

Network LIVE is the first 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 Satellite 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,
ext. 239, cyusim@mprm.com, for Network LIVE; or Elisa Wiefel of Network LIVE,
+1-310-550-3831, ewiefel@networklive.com

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