Digital Delivery Group Announces National Distribution Agreement With iC by Chief

SEATTLE (8/5/08) -- Digital Delivery Group (DDG), the leading convergence and digital products-focused distribution consortium, announced today an alliance with Chief Manufacturing, America's #1 brand of video display lifts and mounts, to be its exclusive national Home Theater distribution partner to the custom integration channel for its iC by Chief branded mount solutions.

iC by Chief is a complete line of mounting solutions for flat panel TVs, monitors, and LCD and DLP video projectors. Manufactured by Chief, iC capitalizes on 30 years of engineering expertise and innovation for professional installations, offering unique advantages for custom installers and consumers. iC mounts are designed with integrated cable management for ease of installation and displayed in informational four color packaging for ease of selection. Providing a clean finish, products like the Swing Arm Mounts allow cables to be routed and secured using convenient in-arm channels.

"We look forward to a long and productive partnership with Digital Delivery Group," states Bob Reeves, US Sales Manager, Home Theater Division at Chief. "When looking for opportunities to bring products to the consumer and custom integration market, we wanted a group committed to partnership, product training and dealer support that can focus on getting iC by Chief to the target markets. DDG is that Group."

"Chief's selection of Digital Delivery Group is a significant affirmation of our brand building partnership business model," said David Kaplan, Executive Director of DDG. "Chief defines leadership, innovation, and dealer support in home theater flat panel and projector mount solutions. This is a very exciting development for DDG."

iC by Chief is supported by custom marketing materials and displays, a complete online image library with product and application photos, US based live customer service support and Chief’s famous mountbuilder website. Please visit www.icmounts.com for more information on iC by Chief.

About Digital Delivery Group
Digital Delivery Group, a consortium of regional value added CE specialty distributors, is committed to being the leading source for sales and education of digital systems and convergence products. The members of DDG are specialists in networking products, whole house control, content storage and management, and new technology. More than just a buying group, DDG functions as a strategic resource for its vendor partners and its dealers. Digital Delivery Group’s members bring a unique level of capability to the task with many years of distributor, retail, factory and marketing experience among its members. For more information, visit www.digitaldeliverygroup.org or call David Kaplan at 509-995-1203.

About Chief
Chief Manufacturing, a division of Milestone AV Technologies, a Duchossois Group Company, has more than 30 years of proven product and service excellence. Committed to responding to industry needs in the Pro AV, Residential and Office markets, Chief offers a complete line of mounts, lifts and accessories for flat panel displays and projectors.

Chief continues to design innovative mounting solutions that complement the technology they support. With multiple product awards and patented designs, Chief provides unique mount features, and is recognized for delivering not only quality products, but knowledgeable, helpful customer service.

U.S. and Europe sales offices support a global network spanning the Americas, Europe, the Pacific Rim and beyond. Chief distribution centers are located in Minnesota and the Netherlands. www.chiefmfg.com.