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Adeia Renews Multi-year IP License Agreement with Paramount

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

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.

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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.
  • 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

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.

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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.
  • 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

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.

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  • 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

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.

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  • 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

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.

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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.
  • 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

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.

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  • 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.

Stingray Reports Third Quarter Results for Fiscal 2024

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Reporting on third quarter results for fiscal 2024, Stingray's President, co-founder and CEO Eric Boyko stated:

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  • Reporting on third quarter results for fiscal 2024, Stingray's President, co-founder and CEO Eric Boyko stated:
    “Stingray delivered exceptional third-quarter results, surpassing the $100-million revenue mark for the first time in the company’s history while generating adjusted EBITDA of $38.6 million and adjusted free cash flow of $32.7 million.
  • The response from the vast U.S. market has been remarkable with overall Stingray sales growing 39.7% south of the border in the third quarter.
  • Given sustained, robust financial results, we are confident Stingray will continue to generate strong revenue growth in fiscal 2025 with a similar margin profile,” Mr. Boyko concluded.
  • The dividend will be payable on or around March 15, 2024 to shareholders on record as of February 29, 2024.

PLUTO TV GETS FANS READY FOR SUPER BOWL LVIII WITH NEW 'NFL SUPER BOWL CLASSICS' CHANNEL

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pluto TV, the leading free streaming television service, today announced a brand-new launch of an exclusive pop-up channel helping fans gear up in the weeks surrounding Super Bowl LVIII. This new addition joins the successful 'NFL Channel' which launched on Pluto TV in 2019 featuring live game day coverage, NFL game replays, original shows, Emmy-Award winning series and more.

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  • The ' NFL Super Bowl Classics ' channel will feature past Super Bowl games and specials 24/7 so NFL enthusiasts can relive every pass, touchdown and Hail Mary of the most iconic showdowns in sports history.
  • These include 'History of the Super Bowl' which takes a look back at how the Super Bowl was invented and its evolution to the biggest sporting event ever, and retrospectives from NFL Throwback on defining moments and players such as 'Greatest Super Bowl Finishes,' 'Ranking every Super Bowl MVP Performance,' and 'Craziest Super Bowl Plays of All Time.'
  • "The addition of 'NFL Super Bowl Classics' channel to Pluto TV's lineup allows fans to discover and relive those unforgettable games and moments in one place- all for free."
  • 'NFL Super Bowl Classics' delves into the NFL archives, providing fans the opportunity to re-live some of the greatest moments in Super Bowl history, such as the nerve-wracking first overtime in Super Bowl LI, David Tyree's jaw-dropping helmet catch in Super Bowl XLII and San Francisco's inspiring 92-yard drive to win Super Bowl XXIII.

Xperi Expands its Global Footprint with its Powered by TiVo Media Platform for Smart TVs and Connected Car

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Monday, January 8, 2024

Over the past 12 months, Xperi has experienced rapid success with its independent media platforms.

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  • Over the past 12 months, Xperi has experienced rapid success with its independent media platforms.
  • TiVo OS for smart TVs and DTS AutoStage Video Service Powered by TiVo for connected cars are focused on delivering an extraordinary entertainment experience in a way that feels more intuitive, immersive and personal.
  • In the latter half of 2023, Vestel, TiVo’s first OEM partner, began to release smart TVs to market.
  • Beginning in Spring 2024, leading UK retailer Argos is expected to offer Powered by TiVo TVs through their Bush TV brand.

The 2024 OneLegacy Donate Life Rose Parade® Float, Woven Together, Invites Audiences to Watch or Stream the 2024 Rose Parade on New Year’s Day

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Friday, December 29, 2023

The OneLegacy Donate Life Float will ride down the streets of Pasadena this coming Monday, January 1, 2024.

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  • The OneLegacy Donate Life Float will ride down the streets of Pasadena this coming Monday, January 1, 2024.
  • ET) and it will air on ABC, The Cowboy Channel, The Cowgirl Channel, Great American Family, KTLA, NBC, RFD-TV and Univision.
  • The OneLegacy Donate Life float will be entry number 26 on the parade lineup, and it will be preceded by Na Koa Ali’I, the Hawaii All State Marching Band.
  • The 2024 OneLegacy Donate Life float pays homage to the music and dance traditions of the Hopi tribe, native to the American Southwest.