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18/11/2024

Bitcentral Appoints Bill Bradford

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Bitcentral has appointed Bill Bradford to its Board of Directors. A seasoned industry leader with nearly three decades of experience, Bradford's expertise in digital media, technology, and transformational leadership will be pivotal in advancing Bitcentral's strategic initiatives.

Bradford's distinguished career includes leadership roles with America Online, Yahoo!, Fox, and Beachbody. Bradford led digital innovation at Fox Broadcasting Company, where he was instrumental in evolving the traditional broadcast model to a multi-platform service encompassing streaming, digital engagement, and innovative monetization strategies. His tenure included overseeing Fox.com as Senior Vice President of Digital Media, the Fox Now streaming service, and interactive features like online voting for popular shows such as American Idol and The X Factor. Bradford was also Chief Product Officer of the founding joint venture team that ultimately became the groundbreaking streaming platform Hulu.

After Fox, Bradford went on to serve as Chief Digital Officer for Beachbody where he spearheaded the company’s shift from a DVD sales model to the highly successful multi-platform subscription service, Beachbody on Demand. His strategic vision transformed the media landscape at Beachbody, creating a core engagement platform that continues to serve millions of customers today.

An accomplished graduate of West Point and former U.S. Army Captain, Bradford also holds a Master’s Degree in Operations Research from George Washington University. His impressive career trajectory further includes influential roles at Yahoo!, AOL, and Oracle.

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