PLAZAMEDIA and Comcast Technology Solutions seal Sales Channel Alliance for Online Video Management and Monetisation

Focusing in the DACH region, PLAZAMEDIA will introduce a suite of services from Comcast Technology Solutions whose portfolio includes the Video Platform mpx for video management, publication, distribution and monetisation. By adding these solutions into their own highly regarded service offering, PLAZAMEDIA can support the OTT supply chain and advanced OTT workflows sought by key broadcasters and content owners in this territory. The collaboration delivers effortless management of premium video content from ingest to management through to playout and monetisation of the content. The modular solution is a highly scalable reference architecture and can therefore be individually and easily adjusted to the different needs of clients at any time.

Robin Seckler, Managing Director Digital Products of PLAZAMEDIA: "For us the collaboration means an excellent expansion of our digital media portfolio. In times of increasingly IP-based productions, Comcast Technology Solutions capabilities unify the broadcast and OTT workflows. We can now offer our clients one of the most comprehensive cloud-based OTT offerings on the market.  Our collaboration with Comcast Technology Solutions allows us to make the distribution strategies of our clients fit for the future with a leading state-of-the-art solution."

Neil Berry, Vice President and Managing Director International, Comcast Technology Solutions, said: "We are delighted to be reselling our market–leading technologies through German content solution provider PLAZAMEDIA as they have a deep penetration into the DACH region and offer unparalleled customer support and knowledge in this key strategic territory. We look forward to a long successful collaboration with PLAZAMEDIA as we continue to offer innovative and flexible solutions to the increasingly complex ecosystem that content providers are challenged with today."

About PLAZAMEDIA GmbH
PLAZAMEDIA GmbH, a subsidiary of Constantin Medien AG, is an established content solution provider in production for the entire spectrum of media platforms, as well as one of the leading producers of sports TV in the German-speaking area. PLAZAMEDIA's clients include public and commercial broadcasters, platform operators, international and reputable sports associations and rights agencies as well as numerous national and international enterprises. The group offers a diverse service portfolio ranging from the production and presentation of premium live sports events and scalable solutions in suitably high quality, as well as innovative camera and production technology, to editing, archiving and target-group oriented content distribution across all media platforms. In addition, its wholly-owned subsidiary LEITMOTIF Creators GmbH, a consulting agency, specialising in design and implementation of content marketing strategy solutions in video format, creates and realises visual experiences for companies and brands in the sports, event and entertainment sectors. 

For more information, visit www.plazamedia.com

About Comcast Technology Solutions
Comcast Technology Solutions, a division of Comcast Cable, serves the advertiser, content provider, global operator, and technology markets with a complete portfolio of products and capabilities to meet the evolving needs for content distribution and monetization in a multi-platform world. Built on Comcast's robust media and entertainment infrastructure, Comcast Technology Solutions offers an unmatched breadth and depth of expertise, spanning twenty years in broadcast and digital, to help customers deliver engaging experiences and forge new business models.

For more information, visit www.comcasttechnologysolutions.com

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