Interactive One Names Mike Rich, Its Chief Product and Operating Officer

Interactive One, LLC the digital division of Radio One, Inc., today announced that former AOL Product and Programming Executive, Mike Rich, will join Interactive One as its Chief Product and Operating Officer.  Mr. Rich will drive the direction and strategy for Interactive One's network of sites and brands.  Additionally, he will help lead a differentiated multi-platform digital offering across radio, video and mobile in partnership with Interactive One's parent company, Radio One.

Rich comes to Interactive One from AOL, where as SVP and GM of AOL Entertainment, he oversaw interactive product strategy, management, marketing, editorial, audience development and syndication for AOL's flagship properties including AOL Music.  Additionally, Rich was responsible for AOL BlackVoices, Moviefone, AOL Radio, AOL Latino, and AOL Studios which produced original high quality video content for AOL's suite of sites.  Rich was honored by Hollywood Reporter as part of their 2009 Digital Power 50 list of executives leading the digital media industry.

"I am thrilled to join the Interactive One team and to further expand the opportunities for the current and future audience, so that they can enrich their lives with a compelling product and content experience," said Mike Rich.  "Radio One and Interactive One have built a truly cross-platform media company that is well-positioned to take advantage of the growth of digital on all platforms including mobile and next generation IP connected products."  

Interactive One was launched by Radio One in 2008 to complement Radio One's existing portfolio of media companies targeting the African American community.

SOURCE: Interactive One, LLC