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To: Dealer who wrote (16786)	11/16/2000 8:17:11 AM
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RNWK--RealNetworks Announces Appointment of Richard Wolpert as Strategic Adviser PR NEWSWIRE - November 15, 2000 14:05 SEATTLE, Nov 15, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- RealNetworks(R), Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK), the leader in media delivery on the Internet, today announced that Richard Wolpert will be joining the company's executive team as Strategic Adviser, focusing on a range of emerging technologies. Wolpert, who formerly served as President of Disney Online, has more than 15 years of experience in the technology arena and has created and led several successful Internet and entertainment companies. In his role as Strategic Adviser, Wolpert will drive the extension of RealNetworks' technology leadership in several areas, including digital music distribution and wireless multimedia delivery. "Richard's proven track record of identifying and capitalizing on emerging technology trends will strengthen our position as the leader in Internet media distribution," said Rob Glaser, founder and CEO, RealNetworks, Inc. "His experience will be invaluable as we execute our strategy to provide consumers and creators of content the best digital media experience available." From 1996-1998, Wolpert served as president of Disney Online, where he was responsible for the company's business and creative strategy. During his tenure, Wolpert oversaw all aspects of Disney Online's Internet initiatives, including the Web's most popular family Web site, Disney.com. Wolpert also led the development and successful operation of The Disney Store Online, Disney's e-commerce business, and Disney's Daily Blast, an online children's club. In 1998, Wolpert served as the partner in charge of Internet and technology ventures for The Yucaipa Companies, a Los Angeles-based private investment firm that completed more than $36 billion in mergers and acquisitions. Wolpert developed an Internet portfolio for the company, which included Checkout.com, GameSpy Industries, Alliance Entertainment Corporation, Talk City, and others. Wolpert also founded and developed several other technology companies, including After Hours Software, Bit Jugglers and Mind Over Technology, many of which have since merged with or been acquired by industry notables such as Adobe Systems, Compaq and Knowledge Universe. Wolpert began his career at Apple Computer in 1984, where he was involved in the early development of the Macintosh. In his capacity with RealNetworks, Wolpert will continue to be based in Los Angeles, where he also will remain active in a number of technology, investment and consulting activities. About RealNetworks RealNetworks, Inc., based in Seattle, is the recognized leader in media delivery on the Internet. It develops and markets software products and services designed to enable users of personal computers and other consumer electronic devices to send and receive audio, video and other multimedia services using the Web. Consumers can access and experience audio/video programming and download RealNetworks consumer software on the Internet at real.com . RealNetworks' systems and corporate information is located on the Internet at realnetworks.com . NOTE: RealNetworks is a registered trademark of RealNetworks, Inc. All other companies or products listed herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. SOURCE RealNetworks, Inc.