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iQIYI Showcases Strong Year at Scream Night 2021 Gala Event

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Thursday, December 10, 2020

BEIJING, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI Inc. (NASDAQ: IQ) ("iQIYI" or the "Company"), an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, held its annual signature iQIYI Scream Night 2021 online on December 5 and 6.

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  • BEIJING, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI Inc. (NASDAQ: IQ) ("iQIYI" or the "Company"), an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, held its annual signature iQIYI Scream Night 2021 online on December 5 and 6.
  • Thanks to iQIYI's keen insights of the entertainment industry and its thorough analysis of users' requirement for entertainment, Scream Night has become a bellwether in the entertainment industry.
  • Scream Night 2021 also featured a movie section.
  • To this end, iQIYI implements a more detailed categorization of its content to cater to a wider group of audience.

Jennifer Smith Joins Brightcove as Chief Marketing Officer

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Thursday, December 10, 2020

Brightcove Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOV), the global leader in video for business, today announced that Jennifer Smith has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

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  • Brightcove Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOV), the global leader in video for business, today announced that Jennifer Smith has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
  • In her new role, Smith joins the senior leadership team to lead Brightcoves marketing functions, including demand generation, product marketing, and marketing communications.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201210005540/en/
    Jennifer Smith, Brightcove Chief Marketing Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    With the ever-increasing need for companies to digitally improve their customer and employee engagement, video is at a defining moment, said Jeff Ray, Brightcoves Chief Executive Officer.
  • Smith is an international marketing executive who brings more than 20 years of experience in global technology companies to Brightcove.

NexTech AR Announces Launch of New Video Streaming Solution with AI and AR Capabilities

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

NexTech will also offer the streaming platform ARoom, as a stand-alone service externally similar to Zoom, increasing the company's revenue potential for 2021.

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  • NexTech will also offer the streaming platform ARoom, as a stand-alone service externally similar to Zoom, increasing the company's revenue potential for 2021.
  • Without the need for a third-party streaming provider, NexTech AR will now be able to incorporate AR into the streaming experience via presenter holograms, AR objects, AR filters similar to Snapchat and more.
  • With the launch of this new product, NexTechs multiple platforms can now offer immersive streaming collaboration services directly within the platform, without having to use Zoom or another third-party streaming service.
  • Direct access to video packets also opens up countless opportunities to seamlessly customize events with innovative, immersive features such as AR objects, AI enhanced video, live chats and more.

iD Tech to Bring Lens Studio Augmented Reality Courses to the Next Generation of Creators

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

The new course, Augmented Reality with Snaps Lens Studio , introduces students to the fundamentals of Lens Studio , Snaps powerful desktop application to build and publish augmented reality experiences called Lenses on Snapchat.

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  • The new course, Augmented Reality with Snaps Lens Studio , introduces students to the fundamentals of Lens Studio , Snaps powerful desktop application to build and publish augmented reality experiences called Lenses on Snapchat.
  • Lens Studio is designed so that anyone can experiment, create, and express themselves through the medium of augmented reality on Snapchat.
  • These students will receive a full scholarship to enroll in four 1-on-1 Online Private Lessons in the Augmented Reality with Snaps Lens Studio course.
  • At iD Tech, we aim to inspire the next generation of Lens Creators through fun and interactive course offerings, taught by our rockstar instructors, said Joy Meserve, COO of iD Tech.

Free Streaming Service, Pluto TV, Expands To Brazil With A Robust Content Offering For All Audiences

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

MIAMI, Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ViacomCBS Networks International announced today the official launch of Pluto TV, the leading free streaming television service, in Brazil.

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  • MIAMI, Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ViacomCBS Networks International announced today the official launch of Pluto TV, the leading free streaming television service, in Brazil.
  • Pluto TV Brazil offers audiences a diverse line-up of premium, curated linear channels and content from major media partners worldwide.
  • Pluto TV offers ease of access, for free, with no registration required across mobile, web and connected TV devices.
  • Pluto TV channels grid includes: Plut TV Cine Sucessos, Pluto TV Filmes Ao, Pluto TV Cine Comdia, Pluto TV Cine Drama, Pluto TV Cine Terror, Pluto TV Sries, Pluto TV Retr, Os Tr's Patetas, MTV Pluto TV, MTV Eres t?, La gente es impresionante, Pluto TV Anime, Naruto, Pluto TV Investigacin, Pluto TV Natureza, FailArmy, The Pet Collective, Pluto TV Porta dos Fundos, Pluto TV Fashionbox, Pluto TV Junior, Nick Jr. Club, Pluto TV Kids, Nick Clssico and A vida moderna de Rocko.

ATF Online+ Caps Off its First Week with Fresh Insights for 2021

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

ATF Online+ 2020 saw 1,215 companies and 15 official pavilions participating, with 4,156 programmes presented on the platform.

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  • ATF Online+ 2020 saw 1,215 companies and 15 official pavilions participating, with 4,156 programmes presented on the platform.
  • ATF also continues to be a key year-end market where deals are sealed, with a host of partnerships and deals announced during the ATF week.
  • Some of the announcements made during the week came from 7 Steps Production, iQiyi, ITV Studios, Mediacorp, Nippon TV, TechStorm and WarnerMedia.
  • Yeow Hui Leng, Group Project Director of ATF said, "We invited the industry to join our discussions on 'Prelude to 2021', the theme for ATF Online+ 2020.

Glory Star Included in the 2020 List of Top 10 Chinese ADRs With the Most Growth Potential

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Monday, December 7, 2020

In addition to Glory Star, other companies on the List included Pinduoduo Inc, DouYu International Holdings Limited, iQIYI, Inc., Youdao, Inc. and more.

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  • In addition to Glory Star, other companies on the List included Pinduoduo Inc, DouYu International Holdings Limited, iQIYI, Inc., Youdao, Inc. and more.
  • Those responsible for compiling the List evaluated the growth of all Chinese ADRs in terms of financial and operational results, brand awareness, industry reputation, company potential, and other categories.
  • Glory Star was included in the List as a result of its unique business model, which has unlocked a new area of consumption in the market, as well as its demonstration of a strong growth potential.
  • Currently, Glory Stars new consumption model is still leading the trend and thus exhibits a high potential for enduring growth.

iQIYI Scores Big Wins at 2020 Golden Rooster Awards

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Friday, December 4, 2020

BEIJING, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI Inc. (NASDAQ: IQ) ("iQIYI" or the "Company"), an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, is pleased to announce that two of its films, My Himalayas and Flaming Cloud, won multiple awards at the prestigious 33rd China Film Golden Rooster Awards.

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  • BEIJING, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI Inc. (NASDAQ: IQ) ("iQIYI" or the "Company"), an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, is pleased to announce that two of its films, My Himalayas and Flaming Cloud, won multiple awards at the prestigious 33rd China Film Golden Rooster Awards.
  • As a co-producer and distributer of low-to-medium budget films, iQIYI keeps an eye on outstanding filmmakers who have inspiring stories to tell.
  • iQIYI also owns the exclusive copyright of three Golden Rooster Awards winners, namely, Liberation, Ne Zha and Better Days, showcasing the Company's strong purchasing power.
  • Launched in 1981, the Golden Rooster Awards is widely considered as one of the most prestigious awards for Chinese-language films.

Qello Concerts by Stingray Signs Licensing Agreement with Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc.

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Thursday, December 3, 2020

We are excited to expand our catalog with industry leader Anthem Sports & Entertainment, said Valrie Hroux, Vice-President, Content Acquisition and Programming of Stingray.

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  • We are excited to expand our catalog with industry leader Anthem Sports & Entertainment, said Valrie Hroux, Vice-President, Content Acquisition and Programming of Stingray.
  • Qello Concerts by Stingray is the worlds leading premium on-demand subscription service to stream full-length concerts, music documentaries, and live events on any device - reaching music lovers in more than 160 countries.
  • Qello Concerts by Stingray can be downloaded from the App Store, Google Play, Amazon, the Roku Store, accessed through several pay-TV distributors, and the web.
  • Qello Concerts by Stingray is also available as a linear streaming television channel accessible through connected TVs and other streaming providers.

iQIYI's Live Action Adaptation of 'Hikaru no Go' a Big Hit with Chinese and International Audiences

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020

The highly-rated hit drama, which has gained considerable attention and prompted heated discussions among audiences, has once again demonstrated the high quality of iQIYI's content production.

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  • The highly-rated hit drama, which has gained considerable attention and prompted heated discussions among audiences, has once again demonstrated the high quality of iQIYI's content production.
  • While Hikaru no Go has retained the manga's original plot, some tweaks have been made to incorporate more Chinese culture into the story.
  • As a result, the show has strongly resonated with domestic audiences, propelling its iQIYI content popularity index to above 7,448.
  • Hikaru no Go was also a big hit on social media platforms, where it received overwhelmingly positive reviews from fans.