The FeedRoom Inc., a leading provider of web video and digital media solutions and services, today announced that Chairman Bart Feder has stepped down and accepted a position as senior vice president, programming, for CNN/US. Marc Singer, a member of the board of directors, will resume the role of chairman.
The move ends a near-decade long tenure at The FeedRoom for Feder, who helped co-found the company in 2000 and was its CEO from November 2004 to September 2007, when he was elevated to the role of chairman following the appointment of current CEO Mark Portu. During his three-year stint as CEO with The FeedRoom, Feder played a lead role in establishing the company’s leadership position in the publishing, corporate and government sectors.
“Bart’s contributions to The FeedRoom cannot be overstated and he leaves having positioned us for future growth and success,” Portu said. “Our commitment to providing our customers with the best digital media infrastructure and solutions is as strong as it’s ever been and Bart has played a major role in that.”
Feder’s move to CNN represents a return to his professional roots. Prior to joining The FeedRoom, he was news director at WABC-TV in New York, where he received numerous local and national journalism awards including the prestigious DuPont-Columbia Silver Baton in 1998. Feder began his career as news director for network-affiliated stations in Boston, Sacramento and Jacksonville.
“The time I have spent with The FeedRoom has been among the most rewarding professional experiences of my life and it was a difficult decision knowing the tremendous opportunities that lie ahead,” Feder said. “This is an exciting new challenge and I appreciate all of the support I’ve received.”
About The FeedRoom
The FeedRoom is a leading provider of complete Web Video solutions and technology for corporations, media/publishing organizations, and government agencies. The FeedRoom's services range from video production and site integration, to encoding, content management, streaming and detailed reporting. Our solutions enable you to optimize your communication and engagement with your audiences both internally and externally. The FeedRoom offers a comprehensive set of features including: RSS feeds, UGC tools, Video blogging, Podcasting, Search Engine Optimization and a host of other tools to maximize your ROI. Clients include: Wal-Mart, General Motors, Intel, Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems, ESPN, NY Times, Conde Nast, USA Today, Business Week, the US State Department and The Pentagon. For more information, please visit www.feedroom.com.