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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. )

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REALNETWORKS, INC.
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RealNetworks, Inc.


*IMPORTANT ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION*


		Vote by Internet

		•		Go to www.envisionreports.com/RNWK

		•		Or scan the QR code with your smartphone

		•		Follow the steps outlined on the secure website

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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

RealNetworks, Inc. Annual Shareholder Meeting to be Held on September 19, 2016

Under Securities and Exchange Commission rules, you are receiving this notice that the proxy materials for the annual shareholders’ meeting are available on the Internet. Follow the instructions below to view the materials and vote online or request a copy. The items to be voted on and location of the annual meeting are on the reverse side. Your vote is important!

This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. The proxy statement and annual report to shareholders are available at:

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		Easy Online Access — A Convenient Way to View Proxy Materials and Vote
		When you go online to view materials, you can also vote your shares.
		Step 1: Go to www.envisionreports.com/RNWK to view the materials.
		Step 2: Click on Cast Your Vote or Request Materials.
		Step 3: Follow the instructions on the screen to log in.
		Step 4: Make your selection as instructed on each screen to select delivery preferences and vote.

When you go online, you can also help the environment by consenting to receive electronic delivery of future materials.


		Obtaining a Copy of the Proxy Materials – If you want to receive a copy of these documents, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed on the reverse side on or before September 5, 2016 to facilitate timely delivery.


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RealNetworks, Inc. Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Monday, September 19, 2016 in the lobby conference room at 1501 First Avenue South, Seattle, Washington 98134 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time.

Proposals to be voted on at the meeting are listed below along with the Board of Directors’ recommendations.

The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following proposals:

Election of Directors: Christopher R. Jones, Dawn G. Lepore, Dominique Trempont, and Bruce A. Jaffe.

Approval of amendments to the RealNetworks, Inc. Stock Plans.

Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation.

Ratification of KPMG LLC as independent registered public accounting firm.

PLEASE NOTE – YOU CANNOT VOTE BY RETURNING THIS NOTICE. To vote your shares you must vote online or request a paper copy of the proxy materials to receive a proxy card. If you wish to attend and vote at the meeting, please bring this notice with you.

Directions to the RealNetworks, Inc. 2016 Annual Meeting

Directions to the RealNetworks, Inc. 2016 annual meeting are available in the proxy statement which can be viewed at www.envisionreports.com/rnwk.


		Here’s how to order a copy of the proxy materials and select a future delivery preference:
		Paper copies: Current and future paper delivery requests can be submitted via the telephone, Internet or email options below.
		Email copies: Current and future email delivery requests must be submitted via the Internet following the instructions below. If you request an email copy of current materials you will receive an email with a link to the materials.
		PLEASE NOTE: You must use the number in the shaded bar on the reverse side when requesting a set of proxy materials.

		g		Internet – Go to www.envisionreports.com/RNWK. Click Cast Your Vote or Request Materials. Follow the instructions to log in and order a copy of the current meeting materials and submit your preference for email or paper delivery of future meeting materials.

		g		Telephone – Call us free of charge at 1-866-641-4276 and follow the instructions to log in and order a paper copy of the materials by mail for the current meeting. You can also submit a preference to receive a paper copy for future meetings.

		g		Email – Send email to investorvote@computershare.com with “Proxy Materials RealNetworks, Inc.” in the subject line. Include in the message your full name and address, plus the number located in the shaded bar on the reverse, and state in the email that you want a paper copy of current meeting materials. You can also state your preference to receive a paper copy for future meetings. To facilitate timely delivery, all requests for a paper copy of the proxy materials must be received by September 5, 2016.

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