Kickanotch Mobile Adds Six Industry Veterans to Leadership Team to Drive Mobile Platform Development, Customer Acquisition and Strategic Partnerships

KANSAS CITY, Kan., Dec. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kickanotch Mobile, one of the nation's fastest-growing mobile media application and ad network companies, today announced the addition of six mobile, technology and media industry veterans to its executive team. The news follows Kickanotch's recent round of venture funding with 42 Ventures, and supports its rapid client growth and reputation as one of the most innovative mobile companies in the nation.

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"At Kickanotch, we're developing unrivaled mobile applications and advertising channels for our broadcasting and corporate customers with innovations like the REVkick platform. This is something that investors, employees and clientele recognize, and is the reason for our continued growth. We're hiring the best of the best to take this company, our technologies and our user experience to the next level," said Andy Lynn, Kickanotch CEO.

Kickanotch's entire executive team will be based out of the company's Kansas City headquarters.

Brent Osterhaus – VP of operations: At Kickanotch, Osterhaus will focus on managing internal processes and infrastructure development. He joins Kickanotch from Orlando-based Infopia USA, where he most recently served as the IT director. Prior to Infopia, Osterhaus served as the operating director, North America, for Travelport Inc. 

Steve Pint – VP of mobile engineering & architecture: Pint's expertise in developing and implementing robust Web technologies will enhance Kickanotch's mobile platform. Pint bring years of mobile app development experience from tech businesses that include Handmark and MobiTV, where he served as a lead mobile app engineer.

Page Olson – VP of media partnerships: Olson brings more than 30 years of broadcast media sales and management experience. Olson comes to Kickanotch from Entercom Radio, and will work with radio stations nationwide to maximize mobile revenue opportunities and audience engagement.

Scott Macintosh – VP of products: Macintosh's focus on technology and new Kickanotch mobile features will allow clients to build robust media strategies and capitalize on Kickanotch's revolutionary mobile products. Macintosh was previously a multi-media consultant and journalist, and has contributed to The New York Times, Agency France-Presse, NPR and The Christian Science Monitor.

Bill Harper – VP of architecture and innovation: Harper joins Kickanotch after a long career as an independent software and management consultant. At Kickanotch, Harper will lead platform architecture development and strategy for the company's current and future initiatives. He received both his bachelor and master degrees from MIT's Sloan School of Management.

Travis Lupton – VP of business development: Lupton will drive sales and partnership efforts, with a focus on developing client evangelists for Kickanotch. Lupton comes to Kickanotch from C&A Industries. He brings years of business development and executive-level sales experience. 

About Kickanotch Mobile

Kickanotch Mobile provides broadcasters and publishers the world's most engaging mobile applications, increasing user engagement through "addicting" custom native apps. With its game-changing content management software, REVkick, mobile app advertising and monetization has never been so easy. With the REVkick ad management platform, media clients can access and manage the freshest ad inventory and most relevant local content for their audiences. Kickanotch's REVkick platform is designed to increase adverting sales and profits by targeting consumers on virtually any mobile device.

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