Cate Lombardo : Marketing

Cate Lombardo’s background is in the world of entertainment PR, specializing in technology, film and interactive gaming. Cate’s experience with high profile clients such as Codemasters, Konami and RedOctane, has garnered press in publications such as Wired Magazine, Time, Rollingstone, and Business Week. Cate assisted in the launch of successful titles such as Guitar Hero III, and Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80’s. In addition to traditional gaming, Cate has expanded her expertise to include social networks, mobile gaming, episodic gaming, virtual worlds and film.

Cate Lombardo began her marketing career in Chicago at Midway Games. There she worked in public relations, writing press materials and managing media coverage. Cate provided support for numerous Midway titles including Stranglehold, Blacksite: Area 51, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon and Unreal tournament III.

Cate Lombardo graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a bachelor’s degree in
Marketing Communications, and a concentration in Public Relations.