ExtendMedia Hires Two

BOSTON -- ExtendMedia Corporation (http://www.extend.com) announced that it has added two seasoned executives to its management team. Paul Nielsen, vice president of sales for content distribution, and Chris Gardner, chief marketing officer, each bring nearly 20 year of experience in digital media sales and marketing at leading firms including SeaChange International (Nasdaq: SEAC) and Verisign (Nasdaq: VRSN). The additions allow ExtendMedia to accelerate its growth in sales to content providers, telecom/cable providers, and retailers who are eager to better monetize and control their online video businesses.

“With the explosive rise in digital media commerce today, this is the time to invest for growth,” said Jim Geary, CEO of ExtendMedia. “Paul and Chris already have made substantial contributions to Extend’s business in just a short time. Their expertise will help ExtendMedia achieve even faster growth.”

ExtendMedia Inc.