WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Oct. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveXLive Media, Inc. LIVX ("LiveXLive"), a global digital media company focused on live entertainment, today announced that Tad Ro has joined LiveXLive as Head of Product.  Based at LiveXLive's Los Angeles headquarters, Ro joins the company with extensive experience in digital media and product management for brands including Verizon Digital Media, TMZ, Virgin Mobile, Spin Media and Rhapsody.

As Head of Product, Ro will drive the product vision and strategy across LiveXLive's music platform, which includes LiveXLive and Slacker Radio, and will work closely with executive management and the engineering, design, marketing and sales teams to develop and launch LiveXLive's next-gen mobile, desktop and OTT/SVOD apps.  He will also manage the engineering and product staff across all divisions and offices.

"We are excited to welcome Tad to LiveXLive," said Rob Ellin, CEO and Chairman of LiveXLive.  "Tad is an innovator, and as we expand our offering around new, industry-leading monetization, engagement, and content presentation, his ability to combine technology and design to deliver a best-in-class product will be invaluable."

"I'm very excited to be joining the LiveXLive executive team," said Ro. "Livestreaming is at the forefront of the digital media revolution, and I believe that we have just scratched the surface of where we can go within the digital music industry. I look forward to driving the future of streaming music with LiveXLive as we focus on interactive digital products for the road ahead."

Ro began his career in product management at Rhapsody, then a digital music startup.  He subsequently held positions as a Director of Products and Services at Virgin Mobile, Executive Director of Digital Product at TMZ, GM of Digital Entertainment at Spin Media, and Chief Digital Officer at Levity Live.  He joins LiveXLive from Verizon Digital Media Services, where he served as Director of Product Management.  Over the course of his career, he has innovated, developed and launched digital products across mobile/web/OTT platforms and connected devices that have won numerous awards, including NAB Best of Show Award in OTT/TV Technology (Verizon Media Xperience), Mobile Excellence Awards for Best Social Network/Mobile Service (Virgin Mobile), and Webby Awards for Mobile/Apps/Website News (TMZ). 

About LiveXLive Media, Inc.

LiveXLive Media, Inc. LIVX (the "Company") is a global digital media company focused on live entertainment. The Company operates LiveXLive, one of the industry's leading live music streaming platforms; Slacker Radio, a streaming music pioneer; and also produces original music-related content. LiveXLive is the first 'live social music network', delivering premium livestreams, digital audio and on-demand music experiences from the world's top music festivals and concerts, including Rock in Rio, EDC Las Vegas, Hangout Music Festival, and many more. LiveXLive also gives audiences access to premium original content, artist exclusives and industry interviews. Through its owned and operated Internet radio service, Slacker Radio (slacker.com), LiveXLive delivers its users access to millions of songs and hundreds of expert-curated stations. The Company also operates a social influencer network, LiveXLive Influencers. The Company is headquartered in West Hollywood, CA. For more information, visit us at livexlive.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @livexlive.

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