In building out our TransVergence Summit Governing Council we worked to invite a diverse range of media and entertainment professionals and were so pleased when Rick Richter, CEO and Chairman of Ruckus Media Group joined the committee.  Rick brings years of experience in the childrens' publishing world, having served as President and Publisher of the Simon & Schuster Children’s Division for several years prior to launching Ruckus Media Group.  

Rick is also a scheduled to present at the TransVergence Summit and will share his insights on current trends in childrens' content, storytelling and new media.

Congratulations to Rick and Ruckus Media Group for their latest success featured in today's Publisher's Weekly:  

“In an unusual arrangement that could provide a model for public broadcast-driven content delivery, Ruckus Media Group is teaming with Connecticut Public TV to create a CPTV-branded platform that can deliver a variety of interactive content via mobile devices in addition to reaching a new audience of consumers. Beginning in June, the partnership will start releasing a variety of e-books, video content and interactive books featuring a mix of content from the Ruckus Media Group and CPTV….full story here:”