Video delivery used to make healthy living affordable and accessible
for all
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Limelight
Networks, Inc. (“Limelight”) (Nasdaq:LLNW), a global leader in
digital content delivery, today announced its support for “The
Launchpad Project” a body positive movement focusing on education,
exercise, nutrition and mental health produced by Limelight customer, LiveExercise.
“Limelight is a fantastic video delivery platform that we use every day
at LiveExercise,” said Blake Kassel, CEO at LiveExercise. “We are
pleased that they believe in making the world better through the power
of video and this is a cause they want to support.” LiveExercise has
been using Limelight OrchestrateTM (“Orchestrate”) Video to
power their online video content and allow them to connect live with
their global audience, giving them speed to market, video quality, and
flexibility they need to publish content from anywhere.
The Launchpad Project was established to fight obesity, a critical
health issue we all face as a society. LiveExercise is an online health
and fitness community dedicated to making healthy living affordable,
approachable, and accessible for all body types, ages, income levels,
and locations. The project is being funded through Indiegogo and runs
from now until July 13, 2014. Limelight will match donations up to
$5,000.
“Delivering a flawless video experience is critical for a company like
LiveExercise who needs to engage their online audience and build strong
relationships with their customers,” said Kirby Wadsworth, Limelight’s
Chief Marketing Officer. “As a socially responsible company, we are
helping to support this worthwhile project and are happy to be working
with Blake and his team to help them deliver on their mission to improve
lives across the world.”
Limelight is one of the world’s largest content and video delivery
networks, connected directly to hundreds of user access networks around
the world. Orchestrate Video enables customers like LiveExercise to
deliver excellent video experiences to their global audience. For more
information on Orchestrate Video, visit http://www.limelight.com/services/orchestrate-video.html.
About Limelight
Limelight Networks (NASDAQ: LLNW), a global leader in digital content
delivery, empowers customers to better engage digital audiences by
enabling them to manage and deliver digital content on any device,
anywhere in the world. The company’s award winning Limelight
Orchestrate™ platform includes an integrated suite of content delivery
technology and services that helps organizations deliver exceptional
multi-screen experiences, improve brand awareness, drive revenue, and
enhance customer relationships — all while reducing costs. For more
information, please visit www.limelight.com,
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About LiveExercise
Launched in 2009 by successful fitness entrepreneur Blake Kassel, LiveExercise.com
is the market leader for convenient and affordable online home workouts.
LiveExercise.com has something for the whole family, from Yoga and
Toning to Muscle Building, Cardio, Treadmill and Sports-specific shows
such as MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) training. LiveExercise.com caters to
all fitness levels, from absolute beginners to seasoned athletes,
enabling you to work out on your own time and in the comfort of your own
home.

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Source: Limelight Networks, Inc.