TownNews

Lee Enterprises reports strong digital growth in the first quarter

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

DAVENPORT, Iowa, March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NASDAQ: LEE), a digital-first subscription platform providing high quality, trusted, local news, information and a major platform for advertising in 77 markets, today reported preliminary first quarter fiscal 2023 financial results(1) for the period ended December 25, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • “Lee delivered strong first quarter digital growth with consistent execution of our Three Pillar Digital Growth Strategy,” said Kevin Mowbray, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • “We are pleased with our impressive digital subscription growth and digital subscribers now total 564,000, a 25% increase over the prior year.
  • We are also driving higher rates as revenue from digital subscriptions was up 56% in the quarter.
  • Digital advertising revenue increased 12%, with Amplified Digital revenue growth of 45%.

TownNews, top digital content management system (CMS) provider for media organizations, rebrands as BLOX Digital

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Monday, February 6, 2023

The name BLOX Digital is a nod to its flagship SaaS solution, BLOX CMS, which supports approximately 26% of the news content management market, a leading position among CMS software providers.

Key Points: 
  • The name BLOX Digital is a nod to its flagship SaaS solution, BLOX CMS, which supports approximately 26% of the news content management market, a leading position among CMS software providers.
  • Media organizations rely on BLOX Digital to provide the key building blocks of their digital growth strategies – technology solutions, services, and guidance – that help grow new revenue, expand and engage audiences, and streamline content creation and distribution.
  • “Content producers today need a strong partner to support their ongoing digital transformations, with a focus on innovative video and app content management, and Over-the-Top advertising solutions.
  • “Supporting the expansion and modernization of BLOX Digital is a priority for Lee as we execute our enterprise-wide digital transformation and enhance value for customers, subscribers, and Lee shareholders.”

Lee Enterprises achieves all fiscal-year guidance with strong fourth quarter results

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

DAVENPORT, Iowa, Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NASDAQ: LEE), a digital-first subscription platform providing high quality, trusted, local news, information and a major platform for advertising in 77 markets, today reported preliminary fourth quarter fiscal 2022 financial results(2) for the period ended September 25, 2022.

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  • Total Digital Revenue was $240 million, a 27% increase over the prior year, and represented 31% of our total operating revenue.
  • On a standalone basis, revenue at TownNews totaled $31 million, a 14% increase over the prior year.
  • Management does not anticipate this continued evaluation to have any material impact on the preliminary financial results included in this earnings release.
  • They reflect our expectations, are not guarantees of performance and speak only as of the date the statement is made.

STN Video Partners With Transformative Digital Publishing CMS Provider TownNews

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Monday, April 11, 2022

STN publishers using TownNews as their content management system (CMS) now have full access to STN's award winning online video platform including:

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  • STN publishers using TownNews as their content management system (CMS) now have full access to STN's award winning online video platform including:
    NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - STN Video , creator of North America's largest, independent online video platform (OVP), has partnered with TownNews to provide their local publishers seamless and immediate CMS integration with STN's premium video content, technology and revenue platform.
  • As with all STN Video partners, TownNews publishers enjoy the ability to configure the integration on their site in the manner that best suits their editorial, product, and monetization needs.
  • "Video content is key in today's digital publishing landscape," says Phillipe Guay, CRO of STN Video.
  • STN Video is North America's largest independent online video platform, helping digital publishers, content providers and advertisers thrive with online video.

Blackbird approved by albert for sustainable video editing and publishing

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022

LONDON, March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbird plc (AIM: BIRD; OTCQX: BBRDF), the technology licensor, developer and seller of the market-leading cloud native video editing platform, Blackbird , today announced that it has been approved by albert as a green supplier for sustainable video editing and publishing.

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  • LONDON, March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbird plc (AIM: BIRD; OTCQX: BBRDF), the technology licensor, developer and seller of the market-leading cloud native video editing platform, Blackbird , today announced that it has been approved by albert as a green supplier for sustainable video editing and publishing.
  • The study evidenced that cloud native editing platform, Blackbird, generates up to 91% less carbon than cloud based and traditional on premise video editing workflows.
  • albert Sustainability Analyst, Will Bourns, said: ''We are delighted to welcome Blackbird to albert's sustainable supplier list.
  • Blackbird plc is a licensor of its core video technology under its 'Powered by Blackbird' licensing model.

Blackbird approved by albert for sustainable video editing and publishing

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 2, 2022

LONDON, March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbird plc (AIM: BIRD; OTCQX: BBRDF), the technology licensor, developer and seller of the market-leading cloud native video editing platform, Blackbird , today announced that it has been approved by albert as a green supplier for sustainable video editing and publishing.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbird plc (AIM: BIRD; OTCQX: BBRDF), the technology licensor, developer and seller of the market-leading cloud native video editing platform, Blackbird , today announced that it has been approved by albert as a green supplier for sustainable video editing and publishing.
  • The study evidenced that cloud native editing platform, Blackbird, generates up to 91% less carbon than cloud based and traditional on premise video editing workflows.
  • albert Sustainability Analyst, Will Bourns, said: ''We are delighted to welcome Blackbird to albert's sustainable supplier list.
  • Blackbird plc is a licensor of its core video technology under its 'Powered by Blackbird' licensing model.

TownNews CMS and digital publishing solutions chosen for Canadian coalition

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

For TownNews, the exclusive partnership opportunity with Tekan provides a launch pad for a major expansion into the Canadian market.

Key Points: 
  • For TownNews, the exclusive partnership opportunity with Tekan provides a launch pad for a major expansion into the Canadian market.
  • TownNews is the leading media CMS in the U.S. but has had, to date, a limited presence in Canada.
  • BLOX CMS is TownNews proprietary, mature multimedia publishing system, powering nearly 2,000 websites, and BLOX Total CMS is used for the design of about 1,000 print publications, helping publishers achieve greater production efficiencies.
  • TownNews equips local media organizations with the digital services and guidance to transform their business models and flourish in the digital age.

Blackbird joins SRT Alliance for high quality, low latency video streaming over the internet

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

The SRT Alliance, founded by Haivision in April 2017, has more than 500 members.

Key Points: 
  • The SRT Alliance, founded by Haivision in April 2017, has more than 500 members.
  • Huw Dymond, Director of Product and Operations, Blackbird said: "Blackbird sits at the core of our customers' video creation and publishing workflows and as a leader in internet based and cloud native video editing we are proud to join the SRT Alliance.
  • The SRT Alliance is a collaborative community of industry leaders and developers striving to achieve lower latency internet video transport by continuously improving SRT, an open source video transport protocol and technology stack.
  • Blackbird plc is a licensor of its core video technology under its 'Powered by Blackbird' licensing model.

Blackbird joins SRT Alliance for high quality, low latency video streaming over the internet

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 8, 2022

The SRT Alliance, founded by Haivision in April 2017, has more than 500 members.

Key Points: 
  • The SRT Alliance, founded by Haivision in April 2017, has more than 500 members.
  • Huw Dymond, Director of Product and Operations, Blackbird said: "Blackbird sits at the core of our customers' video creation and publishing workflows and as a leader in internet based and cloud native video editing we are proud to join the SRT Alliance.
  • The SRT Alliance is a collaborative community of industry leaders and developers striving to achieve lower latency internet video transport by continuously improving SRT, an open source video transport protocol and technology stack.
  • Blackbird plc is a licensor of its core video technology under its 'Powered by Blackbird' licensing model.

TownNews CMS and digital publishing solutions chosen for Canadian coalition

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 8, 2022

For TownNews, the exclusive partnership opportunity with Tekan provides a launch pad for a major expansion into the Canadian market.

Key Points: 
  • For TownNews, the exclusive partnership opportunity with Tekan provides a launch pad for a major expansion into the Canadian market.
  • TownNews is the leading media CMS in the U.S. but has had, to date, a limited presence in Canada.
  • BLOX CMS is TownNews' proprietary, mature multimedia publishing system, powering nearly 2,000 websites, and BLOX Total CMS is used for the design of about 1,000 print publications, helping publishers achieve greater production efficiencies.
  • TownNews equips local media organizations with the digital services and guidance to transform their business models and flourish in the digital age.