Simplestream to support MP & Silva’s sports programming
Michelle Clancy
| 14 March 2016
Simplestream has won a contract to provide services and solutions that support sports distribution expert MP & Silva’s multiscreen offerings.
RTVN 14 March SimplestreamThe company says that it will develop a range of multiplatform video distribution options, including live streaming, real-time highlights clipping, catch-up, social syndication and subscription management service, for MP & Silva’s sports federations, clubs and media clients.
Simplestream will provide a number of customisable options for MP & Silva, including the ability to integrate a branded video player into publisher’s websites, as well as white-labelling the Simplestream Media Manager to broadcasters to extend reach and rights-optimisation through multiscreen over-the-top (OTT) services.
“Having Simplestream as a preferred partner within our Ecosystem allows us to extend the services and solutions available to our federation and media client’s to maximise sports content to global fan bases,” said Damon Garwood, MD, digital & technology services, MP & Silva. “This includes a growing number of consumers who are always connected and wish to consume on every screen available.”
Adam Smith, founder and CEO of Simplestream, said: “Sport is first and foremost a social experience, so it is incredibly important for organisations to be able to connect directly with fans wherever they are. MP & Silva work with some of the world’s biggest names in sport and we are proud to be partnering with them to support their technology services across multiple sports and territories. By extending distribution to digital platforms, rights holders can extend fan-engagement and bring premium content to new markets.
Simplestream works with over 100 broadcast channels, specialising in live streaming and fast-to-market event-based digital services.
Michelle Clancy
| 14 March 2016
Simplestream has won a contract to provide services and solutions that support sports distribution expert MP & Silva’s multiscreen offerings.
RTVN 14 March SimplestreamThe company says that it will develop a range of multiplatform video distribution options, including live streaming, real-time highlights clipping, catch-up, social syndication and subscription management service, for MP & Silva’s sports federations, clubs and media clients.
Simplestream will provide a number of customisable options for MP & Silva, including the ability to integrate a branded video player into publisher’s websites, as well as white-labelling the Simplestream Media Manager to broadcasters to extend reach and rights-optimisation through multiscreen over-the-top (OTT) services.
“Having Simplestream as a preferred partner within our Ecosystem allows us to extend the services and solutions available to our federation and media client’s to maximise sports content to global fan bases,” said Damon Garwood, MD, digital & technology services, MP & Silva. “This includes a growing number of consumers who are always connected and wish to consume on every screen available.”
Adam Smith, founder and CEO of Simplestream, said: “Sport is first and foremost a social experience, so it is incredibly important for organisations to be able to connect directly with fans wherever they are. MP & Silva work with some of the world’s biggest names in sport and we are proud to be partnering with them to support their technology services across multiple sports and territories. By extending distribution to digital platforms, rights holders can extend fan-engagement and bring premium content to new markets.
Simplestream works with over 100 broadcast channels, specialising in live streaming and fast-to-market event-based digital services.