Pathfire Announces that Rick Young has been Promoted to 
Vice President, Product Management

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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