WALTHAM, MA and AMERICAN FORK, UT -- 11/19/08 --
PermissionTV, a leading online
video platform provider, and
Move
Networks, a leading provider of Internet television services, today
announced a strategic reseller and integration partnership. Under the
agreement, both companies will offer an integrated platform, which enables
the rapid creation and deployment of rich, interactive, HD-quality video
applications, such as those successfully implemented by their initial joint
customers,
Fox On Demand
and
the Metropolitan
Opera.
The integration of Move Networks' HD-quality video streaming solution and
PermissionTV's interactive video application platform allows entertainment
and media companies to quickly create and deploy next generation, online
video experiences that match the quality standards users expect from
television, with the increased engagement, interactivity and integration
benefits provided by the Web. Move Networks' proven video technologies and
services enable leading media companies such as ABC, ESPN, Fox and the CW
to deliver live and on-demand HD programming to millions of viewers without
the buffering, stalling and poor quality viewing experiences common with
competing technologies.
The integration of PermissionTV's video platform and APIs with Move's
adaptive streaming technology allows entertainment, media, publishing and
marketing companies to quickly deploy HD video applications -- from raw
video to customized player experiences -- in hours, not days or weeks. The
joint product integration also enables a deeper level of customization with
third party services such as advertising, search, geo-targeting, commerce,
subscription management and analytics. The PermissionTV platform has
already enabled integrations with such providers as Doubleclick Dart,
Google AdSense, Real Media OAS, Entriq, Collarity, Quigo, Hitbox and
Omniture.
"As the leader in adaptive HD streaming technology with an impressive media
and entertainment client base, Move Networks is a perfect partner for
PermissionTV," said Bob Lentz, CEO of PermissionTV. "Move is leading the
evolution of Internet TV by transforming Web video to HD quality
experiences. With PermissionTV's SmartPlayer(TM) technology platform,
we are now able to deliver on the next phase of TV 2.0 -- interactivity."
"Consumer demand for quality online video content is growing rapidly, and
we are always looking for ways to accelerate the delivery of premium online
video experiences to a broader audience," said John Edwards, CEO of Move
Networks. "Partnering with PermissionTV allows Move Networks to offer
turnkey HD video solutions to a much wider array of entertainment and media
companies. We expect to see a significant increase in the number of content
owners deploying HD video programming in the coming months."
This integrated offering is available immediately through PermissionTV and
Move Networks.
About Move Networks
Move Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of Internet television services
that drive the growth and support of online audiences for leading
broadcasters and publishers including Fox, ABC, the CW, and Discovery. The
video technologies and services developed and managed by Move Networks
enable leading brands to deliver live and on-demand programming to millions
of people without the buffering, stalling, and low-quality viewing
experiences common with competing technologies.
About PermissionTV
PermissionTV provides a flexible online video platform for brand marketers
and advertisers, media companies and publishers, as well as their agencies,
content producers and technology providers. This platform helps
organizations leverage the power of online video to achieve their marketing
objectives through the creation and management of customizable
experiences. PermissionTV's online video tools help customers such as
Boston Symphony Orchestra, FHM Magazine, Harvard Business Publishing and
Intercontinental Hotels capture new audiences, enhance relationships,
maximize customer value and generate revenue. For more information, please
visit www.permissiontv.com.
CONTACT:
BluePoint Venture Marketing for PermissionTV
781-861-7800
Tim Hurley
Email Contact
Erica Camilo
Email Contact
Horn Group for Move Networks
646-202-9768
Evan Goldberg
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Jason Brown
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