Limelight Networks Chief Financial Officer to Leave Company

TEMPE, Ariz., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Limelight Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: LLNW) today announced that Matthew Hale, Chief Financial Officer, will leave the company effective December 31, 2008. The Company has engaged an executive search firm to assist with finding a successor for Mr. Hale.

“On behalf of the board and our employees, I would like to thank Matt for his efforts at Limelight Networks. We look forward to Matt’s continued contributions as we search for a new chief financial officer,” said Jeff Lunsford, chairman and chief executive officer, Limelight Networks, Inc.

Mr. Hale joined Limelight Networks in December 2006.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning the company's operations and use of acquired technology and intellectual property. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially including, risks associated with the integration of acquired business operations and other risks described in the company’s quarter report on Form 10Q and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no duty or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason

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Limelight Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: LLNW) provides on-demand software, platform and infrastructure services that help global businesses reach and engage audiences on any mobile or Internet-connected device, enabling them to enhance their brand presence, build stronger customer relationships, optimize their advertising, and monetize their digital assets. For more information, please visit http://www.limelightnetworks.com or follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/llnw/.

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