Controller of Chocolate Company to Taste of Internet Success; Brad Newcomb Leaves Guittard Chocolate to Join Radiate

Business Wire, May 9, 2000

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2000

Radiate, the leading provider of ad-supported software, today announced a new addition to its management team. Brad Newcomb was today announced Radiate's new Vice President of Finance.

Prior to joining Radiate, Newcomb served as Controller for the Guittard Chocolate Company. Mr. Newcomb managed Guittard's nine-figure revenues and was instrumental in guiding the company through numerous economic and competitive challenges.

"Brad brings a variety of skills that will help Radiate continue to grow," said Ehren Maedge, Radiate's President and CEO. "We're delighted to have him on board."

"Radiate represents an exciting opportunity in an already exciting market," said Mr. Newcomb. "After researching several companies, I found that Radiate was the clear leader in both the economic feasibility and its growth potential. I look forward to helping this company realize its considerable potential."

Radiate currently has registered more than 26 million members to its network of more than 450 free, ad-supported software applications.

About Radiate

Radiate is an electronic media and software services company that distributes content to consumer desktops. Radiate delivers free software to consumers, generates new revenue streams for software providers and offers a highly targeted market to advertisers through its ad-supported software network, linking more than 26 million users with more than 450 software applications. Corporate headquarters are located in Mountain View, California. For additional information, visit Radiate on the web at www.radiate.com.