Bitcentral Welcomes Visionary Digital Leader Bill Bradford to Its Board of Directors
Bradford to Enhance Bitcentral’s Growth Strategy and Customer-Centric Solutions
Newport Beach, California(18 Nov 2024)
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., November 18, 2024 — Bitcentral, the premier provider of media solutions for broadcast and digital video, proudly announces the appointment of Bill Bradford to its Board of Directors. A seasoned industry leader with nearly three decades of experience, Bradford’s expertise in digital media, technology, and transformational leadership will be pivotal in advancing Bitcentral’s strategic initiatives.
Bradford’s distinguished career includes leadership roles with America Online, Yahoo!, Fox, and Beachbody. Bradford led digital innovation at Fox Broadcasting Company, where he was instrumental in evolving the traditional broadcast model to a multi-platform service encompassing streaming, digital engagement, and innovative monetization strategies. His tenure included overseeing Fox.com as Senior Vice President of Digital Media, the Fox Now streaming service, and interactive features like online voting for popular shows such as American Idol and The X Factor. Bradford was also Chief Product Officer of the founding joint venture team that ultimately became the groundbreaking streaming platform Hulu.
After Fox, Bradford went on to serve as Chief Digital Officer for Beachbody where he spearheaded the company’s shift from a DVD sales model to the highly successful multi-platform subscription service, Beachbody on Demand. His strategic vision transformed the media landscape at Beachbody, creating a core engagement platform that continues to serve millions of customers today.
An accomplished graduate of West Point and former U.S. Army Captain, Bradford also holds a Master’s Degree in Operations Research from George Washington University. His impressive career trajectory further includes influential roles at Yahoo!, AOL, and Oracle.
“I am honored to join Bitcentral’s Board at such a transformative period for the company,” said Bill Bradford. “I look forward to bringing my passion for technology and extensive experience in digital transformation to support Bitcentral’s vision of leading the future of media storytelling.”
Sam Kamel, CEO of Bitcentral, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome Bill Bradford. His extensive background and proven track record as a change agent will empower Bitcentral as we continue to innovate and serve our clients. His leadership, integrity and can-do spirit will be integral to our growth and customer-focused strategies.”
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About Bitcentral.
From global brands to TV stations and digital publishers, Bitcentral is driving a new future in storytelling. For over 20 years, we’ve helped broadcasters and publishers deliver the biggest stories in news, sports, and entertainment to the widest audiences. Our systems are used by over a thousand media and entertainment organizations to simplify the production, asset management, distribution, and monetization of content everywhere.
With Core News™, we provide unparalleled reliability and agility for content production. We offer fully automated playout solutions with Central Control®, ViewNexa™ provides one unified workflow that simplifies video management, streaming, consumer application experience, and distribution for broadcasters, publishers, and media companies. Learn more at www.bitcentral.com.
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