Atlanta, Ga. - January 31, 2006
Pathfire Announces that Rick
Young has been Promoted to
Vice President, Product Management
Atlanta, GA, January 31, 2006-
Pathfire, the leading provider of digital media
content distribution and management services
for the broadcast, media and entertainment industries,
is pleased to announce the promotion of Rick
Young to the position of Vice President, Product
Management.
In his role, Rick is responsible
for leading the design and implementation of
all of Pathfire's high value media and entertainment
solutions. Rick's extensive knowledge of the
industry has helped Pathfire translate business
requirements into its successful Digital Media
Gateway (DMG) and Pathfire Direct solutions,
as well as expand its broadcast station solution
offerings.
Rick Young has over 15 years experience
in media technology. Prior to joining Pathfire,
Rick has worked for both content providers and
media technology companies. At ABC Television,
Rick led the operations and technology agenda
for ABC NewsOne, the network's affiliate news
service. While working at the Associated Press,
Rick was a member of the initial team responsible
for development and deployment of the AP's newsroom
computer system product line. Rick earned a
B.A. in Broadcast/Cable, focusing in media management,
from The Pennsylvania State University.
About Pathfire (www.pathfire.com)
Pathfire (www.pathfire.com), headquartered
in Atlanta, is the leading provider of digital
content distribution and management solutions
for the broadcast, media and entertainment industries,
supplying innovative digital solutions, from
distribution to air, for broadcasters, news
organizations, television networks, Hollywood
studios and other media companies. Pathfire's
Digital Media Gateway (DMG) is an advanced
digital IP store-and-forward platform, delivering
news stories, syndicated programming, advertising
spots, and video news releases to more than
1,300 broadcasters throughout North America.
Press Contact for Pathfire:
Brad Ferris
770.619.0801
bferris@pathfire.com