Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution

Edgio Partners with Wurl to Introduce FAST Syndication for Channels and Platforms

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

With FAST Syndication powered by Wurl, Edgio customers can generate linear channels using Uplynk's scheduler UI or APIs and effortlessly distribute them through Wurl.

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With FAST Syndication powered by Wurl, Edgio customers can generate linear channels using Uplynk's scheduler UI or APIs and effortlessly distribute them through Wurl.
The FAST market has witnessed exponential growth in recent years, as TV operators continue to secure rapid consumer uptake.
In this era where channel lineup real estate on FAST platforms is at a premium, the pursuit of quality content is also on the rise.
With Uplynk’s best-in-class components, companies can now deliver exceptional viewing quality and reliability to a global network of FAST channels.

ANV Introduces New Media and Entertainment Liability Coverage

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

ANV Global Services, a leading specialty risks Managing General Underwriter (MGU) and an AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. company, today introduced a new Media and Entertainment Liability Coverage in the United States.

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ANV Global Services, a leading specialty risks Managing General Underwriter (MGU) and an AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. company, today introduced a new Media and Entertainment Liability Coverage in the United States.
The new product will be led by Mary Schust, a media liability thought leader and senior executive who recently joined ANV.
“Digital media liability exposures have grown as a major concern for both traditional media and non-traditional businesses,” said James Pittinger, President of ANV.
“This program is the product of many years of E&O experience and best practices in our industry.”
In addition to Media, Film and Entertainment liability, the new ANV product highlights Cyber coverage developed specifically for media companies, as well as Professional & Technology Services E&O that cover ancillary services performed by media entities.

Omdia: Online video on the cusp of a new stage of market evolution

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

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LONDON, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a decade of cord-cutting, that has seen pay-TV subscribers churning to paid online video services, Omdia expects 2024 to bring a new stage of market evolution, with users of paid online video services moving to free online video.

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LONDON, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a decade of cord-cutting, that has seen pay-TV subscribers churning to paid online video services, Omdia expects 2024 to bring a new stage of market evolution, with users of paid online video services moving to free online video.
Omdia is tracking several market developments that are driving this pay-to-free (P2F) trend.
The clampdown on password sharing by streamers, for example, has created a welcome subscription boost for them.
The movement from free to pay will happen, although there will still be room for the paid services to continue to thrive.

Vudoo Takes Its Pioneering Content Commerce Platform Global

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Vudoo , the content commerce and in-stream checkout pioneer, has launched its platform to the international market with the opening of an office in London marking the first step in its global expansion plans.

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Vudoo , the content commerce and in-stream checkout pioneer, has launched its platform to the international market with the opening of an office in London marking the first step in its global expansion plans.
Reporting to Vudoo’s Founder and CEO Nick Morgan, Curtis-Lethbridge is tasked with spearheading Vudoo’s global growth and building its EMEA business.
Curtis-Lethbridge founded Atonik Digital, an international specialist agency focusing on content and content monetisation, streamed entertainment, strategic partnerships, market entry and growth in 2012 and has been working at the intersection of content, technology and monetisation ever since with a prestigious list of international clients including US studios, telcos, content platforms, innovative content tech companies and content producers.
Commenting on why she is joining Vudoo and the company’s global opportunity, Curtis-Lethbridge said: “With content commerce forecast to grow faster than social as a premium activation tool for the globally booming retail media channel, it’s a dynamic growth area for building monetisation opportunities for content across multiple audience touch points.

Arnel Manalo Joins Digital Silence as Chief Security Officer

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Monday, October 2, 2023

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DENVER, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Digital Silence has expanded its leadership team with the addition of Arnel Manalo as Chief Security Officer. Arnel brings two decades of IT and cybersecurity knowledge and a wealth of client service to Digital Silence, including his most recent experience as CISO and vCISO for a national mortgage bank.

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In a series of strategic moves to optimize the organizational structure, Digital Silence welcomes Arnel Manalo to the leadership team as Chief Security Officer.
DENVER, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Digital Silence has expanded its leadership team with the addition of Arnel Manalo as Chief Security Officer.
Arnel brings two decades of IT and cybersecurity knowledge and a wealth of client service to Digital Silence, including his most recent experience as CISO and vCISO for a national mortgage bank.
As Digital Silence's Chief Security Officer, Arnel supports the delivery of cybersecurity services to Financial Services, Mortgage Banks, Credit Unions, Healthcare, Media and Entertainment and other mid-market organizations to meet their cybersecurity objectives.

Chile's E-commerce Market Set to Soar to US$12.12 Billion in 2023 - A Remarkable 11.55% Annual Growth Expected - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

The E-commerce market in Chile is on the verge of substantial growth, with expectations of an impressive 11.55% annual increase, reaching an estimated US$12.12 billion in 2023.

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The E-commerce market in Chile is on the verge of substantial growth, with expectations of an impressive 11.55% annual increase, reaching an estimated US$12.12 billion in 2023.
The medium to long-term outlook for the E-commerce industry in Chile is promising, with steady growth projected.
E-commerce market in Chile expected to grow by 11.55% annually, reaching US$11.8 billion in 2022.
Market share insights for key players across key verticals and sales channels (Platform to Consumer, Direct to Consumer, Consumer to Consumer).

BRYAN CASTELLANI APPOINTED CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER FOR WARNER MUSIC GROUP

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Music Group Corp. (Nasdaq: WMG) today announced that Bryan Castellani is joining the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 16. A seasoned media and financial executive, Castellani has spent more than two decades at The Walt Disney Company, most recently serving as CFO for Disney Entertainment & ESPN. Based in New York, Castellani will report to WMG's CEO, Robert Kyncl. He succeeds WMG's long-time CFO Eric Levin, who is staying on to ensure a smooth transition, before retiring in January.

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Dynamic leader joins from The Walt Disney Company with experience including Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and The Walt Disney Company Japan
NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Music Group Corp. (Nasdaq: WMG) today announced that Bryan Castellani is joining the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 16.
A seasoned media and financial executive, Castellani has spent more than two decades at The Walt Disney Company, most recently serving as CFO for Disney Entertainment & ESPN.
Kyncl said: "Bryan has wide-ranging experience helping one of the world's most impactful creative enterprises build long-term value and unlock new global possibilities.
Castellani said: "I'm delighted to be joining WMG at such an exciting and pivotal time for the company and the music industry.

Prime Focus Technologies collaborates with Microsoft to unlock new revenue streams from Active Archives

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Friday, September 15, 2023

This marks a pivotal moment, utilizing cutting-edge AI-enabled Media Asset Management (MAM) technology & consulting services to harness the untapped potential of Active Archives and create innovative revenue streams.

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This marks a pivotal moment, utilizing cutting-edge AI-enabled Media Asset Management (MAM) technology & consulting services to harness the untapped potential of Active Archives and create innovative revenue streams.
Active Archive is an innovative approach to managing extensive archives of multimedia content, such as videos, audio files, images, and related documents.
By integrating metadata with rich media content, Active Archive scenarios help to organize, categorize, and surface relevant content, meeting the varying demands of media customers.
This integration will empower users to unlock the true potential of their content archives, enhancing accessibility, agility, and innovation.

Prime Focus Technologies collaborates with Microsoft to unlock new revenue streams from Active Archives

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Friday, September 15, 2023

This marks a pivotal moment, utilizing cutting-edge AI-enabled Media Asset Management (MAM) technology & consulting services to harness the untapped potential of Active Archives and create innovative revenue streams.

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This marks a pivotal moment, utilizing cutting-edge AI-enabled Media Asset Management (MAM) technology & consulting services to harness the untapped potential of Active Archives and create innovative revenue streams.
Active Archive is an innovative approach to managing extensive archives of multimedia content, such as videos, audio files, images, and related documents.
By integrating metadata with rich media content, Active Archive scenarios help to organize, categorize, and surface relevant content, meeting the varying demands of media customers.
This integration will empower users to unlock the true potential of their content archives, enhancing accessibility, agility, and innovation.

PFT unveils Ad Break Automation powered by CLEAR® AI at IBC 2023

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Focus Technologies (PFT), a leading creator of AI technology solutions for the Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry, is proud to announce the launch of Ad Break Automation, powered by CLEAR® AI at IBC 2023. This significant advancement is poised to generate revenue for content on Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST), Ad-Supported Video on Demand (AVOD), and Linear TV platforms.

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Transforming revenue generation across FAST, AVOD, and Linear TV Platforms
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Focus Technologies (PFT), a leading creator of AI technology solutions for the Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry, is proud to announce the launch of Ad Break Automation, powered by CLEAR® AI at IBC 2023 .
The Ad Break Automation feature enables content owners to automatically identify the best spots for ad placement according to the specific policies of FAST and AVOD platforms.
Efficiently manage your content distribution by accessing predefined ad break policies tailored for various FAST/AVOD platforms and automatically exporting ad break markers that align with platform requirements.
Join us at IBC 2023 for a demo of Ad Break Automation.