Skip Brand Joins Martini Media Network as CEO

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Thu Oct 23, 2008 8:01am EDT

Veteran Sales and Business Development Executive Named CEO of
                    Leading Affluent Media Network
SAN FRANCISCO--(Business Wire)--
Martini Media Network (http://www.Martinimedianetwork.com), the
leading media network targeted to affluent individuals, today
announced that Skip Brand has joined the company as chief executive
officer. A well respected veteran in the industry, Brand previously
held senior sales and business development positions at leading
companies such as Yahoo!, Cox Communications, and Excite@Home.

   "Martini Media targets high net-worth individuals through
lifestyle pursuits such as polo and yachting, letting luxury and
premier brands connect with these elusive consumers online," said Skip
Brand, CEO, Martini Media. "I look forward to working alongside the
entire team at Martini Media to help continue the company's success
and drive new growth."

   Brand joins Martini Media Network from Pudding Media where he was
chief revenue officer, focused on strategic partnerships. Prior to
joining Pudding Media, Brand was vice president of Business
Development and Strategy at JiWire, where he pioneered a WiFi
advertising network, which attracted some of the Internet's biggest
brands. He grew the network to more than 60 advertisers, including top
brands such as, Nokia, Bank of America, HBO, Microsoft and Dell. Brand
also held senior level business development and sales positions at
Yahoo!, Simple Devices, Excite@Home, and Cox Communications. He has a
Ph.D. in Technology Policy from Arizona State University.

   About Martini Media Network

   Martini Media Network (http://www.martinimedianetwork.com) is the
largest media network targeted to affluent consumers. Martini hosts a
curated publishing network of sites in golfing, equestrian sports,
yachting, and other leisure pursuits of high net worth consumers.
Martini Media Network offers an outstanding opportunity for premium
and luxury brand advertisers to target upscale consumers. Martini is
based in San Francisco, California. Further information can be found
at http://www.martini-corp.com.

Martini Media Network
Jill Fraser, 323-669-3964
jill.fraser@martini-corp.com

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