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VMIX Unveils New Video Platform, VMIX 3.0

September 24, 2008

VMIX, a leading provider of video publishing and management solutions, today unveiled new advances in its Media Management Platform. VMIX 3.0 allows publishers and content providers to more easily increase distribution channels, present more compelling media, and increase site stickiness and viewer retention, resulting in increased revenue opportunities at a lower cost of ownership.

VMIX Announces New Player Platform, Accelerates Expansion

September 24, 2008

VMIX, a leading provider of video publishing and management solutions, has rolled out a new VMIX Player and made powerful technology additions to the VMIX Media Management Platform. These technological advances come on the heels of an aggressive expansion phase for the company. With the strides made in product development, executive staffing, partnerships and Channel Programs, VMIX is displaying a strong leadership position with clients across multiple industries. These advances strengthen the flexibility and simplicity inherent to VMIX technology, while providing even greater stability and spirit of innovation to the company itself.

VMIX Teams with Akamai to Deliver Powerful Video and Rich Media Solutions to VMIX Global Partners

August 27, 2008

VMIX Media, Inc. today announced a strategic relationship with Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM) to provide comprehensive video delivery and management solutions, supporting clients with everything from multi-format upload to highly customized playback, as well as marketing and monetization strategies.

Leveraging Akamai's globally distributed platform, which offers the ability to accelerate rich media and dynamic content and applications online, VMIX will now provide a scalable and reliable framework for video delivery, meeting the demands of top media, entertainment and consumer brands.

Steve Smith Named Regional Director of Business Development at VMIX

July 29, 2008

VMIX, a leading provider of media management software and services for online publishers, today named Steve Smith Regional Director of Business Development. Smith will lead operations at the new VMIX Atlanta sales office.

"Steve's appointment gives us a seasoned Internet-application strategist with vast experience applying Web 2.0 strategies to traditional business models," President and CEO Mike Glickenhaus said, adding, "Having Steve in Atlanta gives us local access to our clients, agencies and resellers on the East Coast." As Regional Director, Smith brings over 20 years of sales and business-development experience in Internet services and entrepreneurial ventures.

Prior to joining the company, Mr. Smith served as Director of Sales and New Business Development at ThePort Network, a popular social-media platform. At ThePort, he directed executive-level sales and forged relationships with online news, broadcast and publishing partners, and professional sports.

"I recommended the VMIX platform regularly in my role at ThePort because I found it to be a robust and flexible solution that served businesses exceptionally well," Smith said. "VMIX is dedicated to innovation and customer service, whether it involves a simple or sophisticated implementation. I'm very happy to be part of the organization."

Before joining ThePort, Smith spent time in business development at Ontica, Client Network Services Inc., Vitamins.com, and KPMG LLP. He will assume his responsibilities as Regional Director of Business Development effective immediately.

Dan Charleston Named SVP of Business Development at VMIX

July 23, 2008

VMIX, a leading provider of media management software and services for online publishers and media companies, today named Dan Charleston Senior Vice President of Business Development.

"Dan brings a wealth of experience to the VMIX team," President and CEO Mike Glickenhaus said. "I'm confident that he will lead our sales team to the same levels of success he has demonstrated before."

As SVP of Business Development, Charleston brings over 27 years of sales-management experience in the broadcast arena to VMIX's national sales and business development expansion.

Mike Glickenhaus Named President and CEO of VMIX

May 15, 2008

VMIX, a leading provider of media management software and services for online publishers, today named Mike Glickenhaus President and Chief Executive Officer. Glickenhaus was recruited by VMIX Chairman of the Board and co-founder Greg Kostello, who will assume the role of Chief Technology Officer.

"We are delighted to bring in executive talent like Mike who can lead us into our next wave of growth," said Kostello.

As CEO, Glickenhaus brings 27 years of senior management experience in broadcasting and publishing as the company seeks to expand its reach.

VMIX Relaunches Website With Emphasis On
Technology Offering

March 25, 2008

VMIX announced today that it is replacing its VMIX.COM community site with a website that better represents the company's technology and service offerings.

"This is nothing new for us," said CEO Greg Kostello. "VMIX is an established leader in providing media-management and community platforms. We build products that support over 200 media, publishing and broadcast websites. We're simply changing our own website to reflect that focus."

Later this year, the company plans to launch VMIX Marketplace, a premium service that will offer original content to website publishers and allow content producers the ability to reach over 50 million uniques per month. For more information, contact helpdesk@vmix.com.

VMIX Secures $16.5 Million in Venture Funding

October 31, 2007

VMIX, the leading interactive media, video and social networking company, today announced the closing of a $16.5 million equity financing.

New investors JK&B Capital and ATA Ventures joined existing investors Mission Ventures and Enterprise Partners in this round. The funding will be applied to extending the company's lead in supplying the VMIX CORE software platform to companies and organizations across the globe.