Entries for April 2009

Highwinds Network Group, Inc., a multi-platform IP services and content distribution provider, today announced that their content delivery network (CDN) streamed live online coverage of Earth Day On The National Mall on Sunday, April 19^th in Washington, DC. The live stream was available to online viewers for seven hours on Sunday afternoon at www.myspace.com/greenapplefestival and www.greenapplefestival.com. Earth Day On The National Mall was hosted by Earth Day Network and produced by the Green Apple Festival.  The event drew approximately 100,000 people to the National Mall to witness the launch of Earth Day Network’s “Green Generation” campaign. The flagship celebration was emceed by actor Chevy Chase, headlined by The Flaming Lips, and featured an eclectic lineup of music and speakers, while, across the country, Green Apple Festival brought together volunteers in coordinated, simultaneous activities in Austin, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington DC.

Highwinds Network Group, Inc., a multi-platform IP services and content distribution provider, today announced that the National Association of Broadcasters has selected Highwinds as its content delivery network (CDN) partner for the 2009 NAB Show.  Video highlights from this year’s NAB Show will be delivered to online audiences over the Highwinds CDN during and after the event, taking place April 18-23 in Las Vegas.