Rolo Duartes Joins AudioNow Holdings Advisory Board

Appointment of Spanish-Language Media Executive Strengthens Advisory Team’s Expansion

April 6th, 2016 – Washington, D.C. AudioNow ® Holdings, the leading mobile distribution platform for in-language media, today announces that Rolo Duartes, former Executive Vice President of Sales for Univision Communications affiliate properties, has joined its Advisory Board. The appointment of Spanish-language media veteran Duartes further strengthens AudioNow’s distinguished Advisory Board, which includes well known leaders in global media, academia, audience research, corporate finance, operations, digital content, and media strategy.

With more than 15 years in Spanish-language media, Rolo brings a wealth of business experience to AudioNow ®. He has a strong track record of driving strategies that lead to market leadership in the industry. Rolo has played important roles in some of the most successful US-based Spanish-language media companies.

Univision Communications is the nation’s largest Spanish-language broadcaster. Mr. Duartes was responsible for directing sales across stations combining television, radio, and digital platforms accounting for more than $200 million in annual revenue. Prior to leading sales, Mr. Duartes was regional Vice President/General Manager of Univision Television Group and responsible for stations in nine markets.

He also has experience as an investment banker focused on M&A transactions at Bear Stearns. He started his career as a project engineer for Siemens Electric where he led power generation and infrastructure projects on six continents. Mr. Duartes has served in the United States Air Force and holds degrees from Harvard University (MPA), Columbia University (MBA), and University of Florida (BSEE).

Elan Blutinger, CEO of AudioNow comments, “Rolo will provide us with practical strategic focus and counsel as AudioNow continues its expansion into the Latino market providing digital distribution services that are important to audiences and boost the station’s bottom line. Rolo is uniquely qualified to strengthen our current technology and business leadership position within these markets.”

“AudioNow has developed a profitable technology-based approach for Spanish-language media to increase mobile distribution that is essential to growth as the digital landscape continues to rapidly change,” adds Rolo. “These are exciting times for AudioNow and new media and I look forward to working with them to help drive even greater success.”