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Feld Motor Sports Announces New Monster Jam® FAST Channels in Partnership with SPACEMOB

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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PALMETTO, Fla., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Monster Jam®, the most unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans in the world, has partnered with SPACEMOB, a global media company specializing in content distribution and FAST channel development, to exclusively create, distribute, and manage new Monster Jam FAST channels.

Key Points: 
  • "We're thrilled to partner with Feld Motor Sports to launch the Monster Jam FAST channel, heralding a new era of immersive entertainment for Monster Jam fans worldwide," stated SPACEMOB CEO Loren Wilson.
  • "The Pluto TV and VIZIO Monster Jam FAST channels introduce high-quality motorsports action for new fans to discover and give existing fans their favorite Monster Jam moments once again.
  • Monster Jam FAST channels are now live on Pluto TV and on VIZIO WatchFree+ (NYSE: VZIO), VIZIO's free streaming service.
  • Monster Jam's reach extends far beyond stadiums and arenas with more than 8.4 million followers across all Monster Jam social channels.

Cineverse Announces First FAST Distribution Deal in Australia with 10 Play

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse Corp. (NASDAQ: CNVS), an innovative streaming technology and entertainment company, today announced a new distribution deal with Australia-based Network 10, a division of Paramount Global. Through this deal, Cineverse for the first time is bringing its free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels to 10 Play.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse Corp. (NASDAQ: CNVS), an innovative streaming technology and entertainment company, today announced a new distribution deal with Australia-based Network 10, a division of Paramount Global.
  • Through this deal, Cineverse for the first time is bringing its free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels to 10 Play .
  • Cineverse's Crime Hunters and Comedy Dynamics channels will be available as part of 10 Play's " Live TV with Pluto TV " lineup:
    Crime Hunters commenced March 20.
  • "They deliver two completely different fan experiences to 10 Play and we look forward to growing their audiences in Australia.

Cineverse Signs Multi-Year Deal with Konami Cross Media NY, Inc. Unveiling Exciting Programming for Anime Fans in 2024

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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"'The Quarter Century Celebration of the Trading Card Game, happening now, clearly demonstrates the longevity and popularity of the Yu-Gi-Oh! brand" said Mark Kirk, SVP Distribution for KCMNY. "We are constantly looking for ways to keep and grow our fandom, -- now spanning multiple generations -- engaged with the content in the streaming space. Partners like Cineverse help us to reach both new and loyal fans alike."

Key Points: 
  • Cineverse will continue its wide distribution of Yu-Gi-Oh!, the popular anime series, providing nearly 400 hours of content to various platforms and channel partners.
  • Additionally, as 2024 gets underway, new, captivating additions from KCMNY are being added to the lineup on Cineverse's RetroCrush ( www.retrocrush.tvwww.retrocrush.tv ).
  • "At Cineverse, we are committed to delivering unparalleled anime experiences, and our partnership with Konami Cross Media NY has helped us stay steadfast to that commitment," said Yolanda Macias, Chief Content Officer at Cineverse.
  • "We are proud to be renewing our partnership with them, and we can't wait to share the excitement with our audience in 2024."

Super Bowl Sunday Sets Records, Streaming Climbs to Six-Month High, according to Nielsen's February 2024 Report of The Gauge™

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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due in part to carrying a livestream of CBS' Super Bowl broadcast, as well as from the 1.2 billion viewing minutes captured by Halo.

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  • due in part to carrying a livestream of CBS' Super Bowl broadcast, as well as from the 1.2 billion viewing minutes captured by Halo.
  • On Super Bowl Sunday, however, the broadcast category made up over 43% of total TV usage, led by Super Bowl LVIII on CBS which generated nearly 30 billion viewing minutes alone.
  • Linear (live TV) streaming via MVPD and vMVPD apps represented 6.2% of total television usage in February.
  • Linear streaming is included in the appropriate broadcast or cable category, and is not included in the streaming category.

Adeia Renews Multi-year IP License Agreement with Paramount

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adeia Inc. (Nasdaq: ADEA), the company whose patented innovations shape the way the world explores and experiences entertainment, today announced that Paramount has renewed a multi-year license agreement for Adeia’s media intellectual property (IP) portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adeia Inc. (Nasdaq: ADEA), the company whose patented innovations shape the way the world explores and experiences entertainment, today announced that Paramount has renewed a multi-year license agreement for Adeia’s media intellectual property (IP) portfolio.
  • Paramount+ continues to be one of the fastest growing streaming services and in the third quarter of 2023 Paramount+ reported over 63M subscribers.
  • Beyond its strong subscription operations, Paramount is also well positioned in the ad-supported sector of streaming video.
  • “This renewal reflects our companies’ shared commitment to providing high-quality digital experiences across the diverse video-streaming ecosystem,” said Kokes.

Paramount and Canela Media Announce Strategic Alliance In Key Latin American Markets and Miami

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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MIAMI, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pluto TV, the global free ad-supported streaming television service (FAST), and Canela Media, a leading technology and innovation driven media company, announced today an exclusive two-year alliance. This strategic agreement involves Canela Media overseeing the ad sales for Pluto TV in key markets of Latin America, such as Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, and Venezuela. Miami will serve as a central point for media agencies and advertisers seeking regional coverage, except for Mexico. As part of this partnership, Canela Media will integrate Pluto TV into its comprehensive portfolio of media solutions for advertisers, including its renowned free streaming service, Canela.TV.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pluto TV, the global free ad-supported streaming television service (FAST), and Canela Media, a leading technology and innovation driven media company, announced today an exclusive two-year alliance.
  • This strategic agreement involves Canela Media overseeing the ad sales for Pluto TV in key markets of Latin America, such as Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, and Venezuela.
  • As part of this partnership, Canela Media will integrate Pluto TV into its comprehensive portfolio of media solutions for advertisers, including its renowned free streaming service, Canela.TV.
  • Additionally, also offering specialized verticals such as Canela Deportes, Canela Music, and Canela Kids, along with over 90 live channels.

EARTHDAY 365 LANDS ON PLUTO TV

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated EarthDay 365 channel has made its debut exclusively on Pluto TV, the leading free streaming television service. EarthDay 365 finds its home on Pluto TV's "Animals + Nature" category, offering viewers a dedicated space to explore and celebrate the wonders of our planet.

Key Points: 
  • EarthDay 365 finds its home on Pluto TV's "Animals + Nature" category, offering viewers a dedicated space to explore and celebrate the wonders of our planet.
  • "We know that our viewers are more passionate about the environment than ever before, and Earthday 365 is providing a way to make an impact simply by watching television," says Amy Kuessner, EVP Programming, Pluto TV.
  • Audiences can access EarthDay 365 channel for free on Pluto TV.
  • Pluto TV is available anywhere content is streamed – across all major mobile, CTV and web devices.

Kartoon Channel! Achieves Record Revenue, Subscriber Growth, and Global Coverage

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios, Inc. (NYSE American: TOON) today announced its streaming service business, which premiered in June 2020, has achieved record revenue, increased its paid subscribers, expanded its international market coverage and reached break-even EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Key Points: 
  • has steadily grown to become a pre-eminent children’s entertainment destination that delivers thousands of episodes of carefully curated, and family-friendly content.
  • Kartoon Studios CEO, Andy Heyward stated, “In 3½ years, the growth of the Kartoon Studios’ streaming business in the U.S. and globally has been impressive.
  • I feel we have some of the brightest and most talented executives in the global content distribution and OTT/Streaming business.
  • This is best evidenced by our subscriber growth and the significant increase in new trials.”
    Internationally, Kartoon Channel is poised to increase market penetration.

Streaming Video Technology Alliance Announces Recipients of Seventh Annual Membership Grant Program

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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The Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA), a global technical association developing solutions to address critical technical challenges in delivering a high-quality video experience at scale, today announced the recipients of its 2024 Membership Grant Program as well as extended support for existing grant members.

Key Points: 
  • The Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA), a global technical association developing solutions to address critical technical challenges in delivering a high-quality video experience at scale, today announced the recipients of its 2024 Membership Grant Program as well as extended support for existing grant members.
  • Now in its seventh year, the Membership Grant Program sponsors select companies that meet the financial requirements, with a one-year Principal membership.
  • We remain committed to diversity, striving to foster a membership base that is inclusive of a wide array of individual and organizational backgrounds,” said Jason Thibeault, Executive Director at the Streaming Video Technology Alliance.
  • A special committee chartered by the board selected these recipients to receive another membership grant based on their contributions.

Nielsen report shows growing demand for investment in more diverse media content to engage Black America

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Among U.S. audiences, Black consumers spend over 81 hours per week with media — 31.8% more than the general population, according to the latest Nielsen's Diverse Intelligence Series report, "The global Black audience: Shaping the future of media." With record-setting engagement and influence, what Black audiences expect from media—and how they access it—is changing.

Key Points: 
  • Among U.S. audiences, Black consumers spend over 81 hours per week with media — 31.8% more than the general population.
  • In the quest for representative content, 73% of Black American audiences pay for three or more streaming services.
  • Black audiences also feel that they could be better represented in the advertising targeted towards them.
  • The report, covering Black audiences in the U.S., Brazil, Nigeria, U.K. and South Africa, examines the untapped power and influence Black people have on the media landscape.