For the second quarter of 2014, revenue was $40.8 million, compared to $45.7 million in the previous quarter and $49.9 million in the second quarter of 2013.

“In the second quarter of 2014, we continued to make good progress in our transition into a being a multi- device, cloud-based products and services company,” said Rob Glaser, Chairman and CEO of RealNetworks. “Of particular note is RealPlayer Cloud’s rapid growth -- RealPlayer Cloud now has over 5 million users worldwide, up from over 2 million three months ago, and, in aggregate, our users are now uploading over 4.5 terabytes of video per day." RealPlayer Cloud is Real’s next generation video product and service, which makes it easy to watch, save and share video across every type of popular digital device.

“During the second quarter, we brought in Mike Mulica to lead the integration of our worldwide sales efforts across our RealPlayer and Mobile Entertainment divisions in order to strengthen our focus on partnerships with global carriers. We also redeployed Max Pellegrini to run the combined product teams and all associated direct-to-consumer marketing. On the games front, we also strengthened our senior team by bringing in Atul Bali to run our overall Games business and by bringing back Rutger Peters and Erik Goossens, the co-founders of Zylom which we acquired in 2006, to run the Casual Games part of the business.  We also just announced our new Slingo Adventure game, the first fruit of our Slingo acquisition a year ago. Finally, we also continue to be encouraged by the progress being made by Rhapsody (of which we own approximately 45%), which announced yesterday that it now has over 2 million subscribers.”

The company also announced today that Rob Glaser has been named permanent CEO of RealNetworks. See announcement at http://www.realnetworks.com/press/releases/2014/Glaser-permanent-CEO.aspx.

“While our transition plan will take time to complete and will require more capital than originally anticipated, I’m very confident that we are on the right track and making progress that is setting us up for a return to long-term growth and profitability,” said Glaser.

GAAP net loss for the second quarter of 2014 was $(21.0) million or $(0.59) per diluted share, compared to

$(18.5) million or $(0.52) per diluted share in the second quarter of 2013. Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2014 was a loss of $(13.1) million, compared to $(5.8) million for the second quarter of 2013. A reconciliation of GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA is provided in the financial tables that accompany this release.

As of June 30, 2014, the company had $195.0 million in unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, compared to $226.2 million as of December 31, 2013.

Business Outlook

For the third quarter of 2014, RealNetworks expects total revenue in the range of $33.0 million to $36.0 million. We expect adjusted EBITDA for the quarter to be a loss in the range of $(18.0) million to $(20.0) million.

Webcast and Conference Call Information

The company will host a conference call today to review results and discuss the company's performance at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT by calling 888-790-3440 or +1-517-308-9350 (Passcode: Second Quarter Earnings). A live webcast of the call will be available at http://investor.realnetworks.com and an on-demand webcast will be available approximately one hour following the conclusion of the conference call. A telephonic replay will be available until 9 p.m. PT, August 20, 2014 by calling 888-566-0046 or +1-203-369-3677 (Passcode: 6895485)

For More Information

Michael Newman, StreetConnect
 Investor Relations for RealNetworks 
+1-206-729-3625
IR@realnetworks.com 

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About RealNetworks

RealNetworks creates innovative applications and services that make it easy to connect with and enjoy digital media. RealNetworks invented the streaming media category in 1995 and continues to connect consumers with their digital media both directly and through partners, aiming to support every network, device, media type and social network. RealNetworks' corporate information is located at www.realnetworks.com/about-us.

RealNetworks, RealPlayer and GameHouse are trademarks or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. or its subsidiaries. All other companies or products listed herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement RealNetworks' consolidated financial information presented in accordance with GAAP in this press release, the company also discloses certain non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA by reportable segment, which management believes provide investors with useful information.

In the financial tables of our earnings press release, RealNetworks has included reconciliations of GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA and to adjusted EBITDA by reportable segment.

The rationale for management's use of non-GAAP measures is included in the supplementary materials presented with the earnings materials. Please refer to Exhibit 99.2 (“Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures”) to the company's report on Form 8-K, which is being submitted today to the SEC.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements relating to RealNetworks' current expectations regarding future revenue and adjusted EBITDA, our future growth, profitability, strategic focus and initiatives. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements. These statements reflect RealNetworks’ expectations as of today, and actual results may differ materially from the results predicted.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ from the results predicted include: risks associated with the implementation of RealNetworks' growth plan, strategic initiatives, and restructuring efforts; its ability to successfully introduce and monetize new products and services; competitive risks, including the growth of competing technologies, products and services, and the emergence of new entrants and competition in the market; the potential outcomes and effects of claims and legal proceedings on RealNetworks' business, prospects, financial condition or results of operations; risks associated with key customer or strategic relationships, business acquisitions and the introduction of new products and services; changes in consumer and advertising spending in response to disruptions in the global financial markets; fluctuations in foreign currencies; and changes in RealNetworks' effective tax rate. More information about potential risk factors that could affect RealNetworks' business and financial results is included in RealNetworks' annual report on Form

10-K for the most recent year ended December 31, its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and in other reports and documents filed by RealNetworks from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The preparation of RealNetworks' financial statements and forward-looking financial guidance requires the company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, and revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information, which are in effect as of their respective dates.