Hulu CEO joins AdReady
SEATTLE, Nov 28, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) –
AdReady, an innovative advertising technology company, announced today the appointment of Jason Kilar, CEO of Hulu, to its board of directors. Kilar brings extensive Internet sector experience to this role, having spent nearly a decade in key management positions at Amazon.com.
As CEO of Hulu, a joint venture of News Corp. and NBC Universal, Kilar leads the growth of an online video service that aims to help people find and enjoy premium programming when, where and how they want. Previously at Amazon.com, Kilar developed the initial strategy for the company’s entry into the video and DVD businesses and ultimately became vice president and general manager of Amazon’s North American media businesses, which included the books, music, video, and DVD categories. Kilar later served as senior vice president, Worldwide Application Software, where he led an organization of hundreds of world-class technologists and he reported directly to CEO Jeff Bezos.
“Jason knows how to build scalable businesses on the Internet, and his experience at Amazon and Hulu will be invaluable as we expand,” said Aaron Finn, CEO and president of AdReady. “Jason understands first-hand the opportunities and challenges companies face as they grow, and his guidance will help us make effective choices quickly.”
“AdReady makes the luxury of effective online display advertising available to all at low-cost and in a self-service manner,” said Jason Kilar, CEO of Hulu. “I look forward to working with the management team and fellow board members to support the compelling and ambitious vision of AdReady.”
About AdReady
AdReady is an innovative advertising technology company offering the world’s most advanced self-serve online display advertising solution. AdReady offers marketers the ability to build effective online display campaigns based on proven performance creative, while publishers can tap the power of AdReady’s patent-pending platform for their advertisers through AdReady’s co-branded solutions. Seattle-based AdReady is led by a team of Internet veterans and backed by Madrona Venture Group. For more information, please visit: www.adready.com.
SOURCE: AdReady
Copyright Business Wire 2007
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