About
The Company
Modified Media™ is a privately held technology and media production company founded in 2004 by Doug Taylor. The company is committed to building software products and services that simplify online communication as well as delivering high quality online programming. From PodcastPeople®, the Internet’s most advanced publishing platform to SoundBite, the popular MP3 utility for Facebook users, as well as consulting and digital media production, we’re making online media easier for everyone.
The Space
Our sales, support, and production facility is housed in a 200 hundred-year-old grain mill across from the Brandywine River Museum which is located in the heart of Chadds Ford, PA.
Doug Taylor
Founder and CEO
Doug Taylor is the visionary founder and CEO of Modified Media™, Inc. A respected entertainment and media executive, Doug has founded and operated a broad range of companies in technology, entertainment, marketing & advertising and consulting which have serviced a wide variety of national and international clients including Harrahs Entertainment, Caesars Entertainment, Hilton Casinos, Boyd Gaming, Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation, The Mills Corporation, Electric Factory Concerts, New York University, City of Philadelphia and the City of Cincinnati. A pioneer in the podcasting industry, Doug created the world’s most advanced web publishing platform, PodcastPeople in 2004 which today serves thousands of customers around the globe. Doug’s unwavering commitment to exceptional customer experiences and service is at the core of everything he builds – be it software or stage shows.
To learn more about Doug, visit his personal site at DougTaylor.com
Jill Taylor
CFO
Jill Taylor is the CFO of Modified Media™ Inc. where she has handled all financial aspects of the company since its founding. Jill began a 12-year career as an Equity Options Specialist on the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, first at Cooper Neff and Associates, where Jill’s portfolio focused on banking and retail stocks including Home Depot, Bank of Boston and Service Merchandise. As a Senior Options Trader for Tague Van der Moolen Jill was the specialist for Harley Davidson, Georgia Pacific and Fannie Mae and was responsible for all day trading, risk management and long-term investment strategies. Jill’s former career in the fast-paced world of floor trading has prepared her well for life in the start-up culture. Jill graduated magna cum laude from the University of Delaware, with a BS in Business Administration, double majoring in Financial Management and Economics.
Bob Blaisse
Business Development
Robert W. “Bob” Blaisse is responsible for business development at Modified Media™, Inc. Prior to joining Modified Media™, Bob was Senior Technical Accounts Manager for Fortune 100 companies at Vertex, Inc. and prior to Vertex Bob was Vice President of Sales for Vantage Software Technologies. An early adopter of technology, Bob was the GM of Search & Reference at Infonautics, Inc. where he lead a $13M profit center through the Internets first subscription-based service known as eLibrary.com. Bob holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from two academic institutions within the Philadelphia region where he resides with his wife and four young sons.
Matthew Orenshaw
Mutimedia Developer
When Matt heard that Modified Media™, Inc. was opening their new offices in his hometown of Chadds Ford, PA, in late 2006, he jumped at the opportunity to work for an emerging new-media company. As a graduate from Drexel University with major in Digital Media, Matt deals with the latest digital technologies that surround our daily lives. At Modified Media™, Matt uses his diverse skill-set to work on a variety of internal and external projects which include graphic design, web development, as well as video production and editing. Some of Matt’s work can be seen throughout the PodcastPeople application and the redesigned modifiedmedia.com.
Matthew Bischoff
Web Strategist
A resident of southern New Jersey, Matt has been working since early 2005 as the Web Strategist for Modified Media™, Inc. Matt began his first podcast, ESC Radio! in September of 2004 which makes him the first teenager to utilize the technology and the 10th person in the world to create a podcast. At his show’s peak he had over 7,000 weekly listeners from over 30 countries. Matt is also listed on indiePodder.org, the birthplace of podcasting as a “Podcast Pioneer” for his early efforts in the space. In addition, he’s been interviewed by the LA Times, Red Herring magazine, and the Star-Ledger for his contribution to podcasting.
To learn more about Matt, visit his personal site at MatthewBischoff.com.
Chris Warner
Studio Manager
Christopher Warner has more than 20 years experience operating, managing and performing in studios throughout the greater Philadelphia area. As the owner and executive producer of the acclaimed Top Ten Studios in Glenolden, PA, Chris has recorded more than a thousand artists with diverse styles ranging from Gospel and Punk to Hard Rock and Funk. Chris brings a wide range of experiences to Modified Media™ from scheduling, maintenance and engineering to producing, mastering and digital distribution. Chris is proficient with Pro Tools and ADAT recording platforms and has mastery of Vegas, Audacity and Sound Forge software programs. To learn more about Chris and to see his work visit his personal site at chriswarner.podcastpeople.com
Hercules Avello
Application Developer
Being a gamer from birth, it's only natural that Hercules began his professional career in gaming. He attended Full Sail University, graduating in late 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Game Development, specializing in gameplay programming. Since, he has expanded his toolset to include web programming. Today, Hercules is proficient with C++, HTML, PHP, and the Facebook API, amongst many other skills. At Modified Media™, he is a general programmer, currently working mostly on the SoundBite application. You can see some of his work throughout the SoundBite Facebook application, or, for more information, visit his personal website at herkyavello.com.




