Vivid Entertainment And Totalmedia Solutions Ink Sales And Marketing Agreement To Expand Television Distribution Aggressively In Europe & Africa

LOS ANGELES, June 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Vivid Entertainment, through its television division VividTV, has signed an agreement with Totalmedia Solutions S.A. to spearhead sales and marketing as the company continues its expansion across Europe and Africa.

VividTV is a key component of the iconic Vivid Entertainment brand, recognized worldwide as the leader of the modern adult entertainment industry. VividTV is a global powerhouse in adult television distribution, reaching over 40 countries with its television networks and VOD packages. Vivid, which has the largest archive of award winning films of any company in the sector, is also famous for its celebrity sex movies featuring such personalities as Kim Kardashian, Kendra Wilkinson, Pamela Anderson, Farrah Abraham and others.

"Totalmedia is highly regarded as the most successful marketing agent of adult entertainment content in Europe. I had personal experience in working with the firm when it handled Sapphire Media International. I am very pleased to have them on board with Vivid starting August 1st," said Michael H. Klein, president of Broadcasting and Internet for Vivid.

Mr. Klein noted that VividTV, which enjoys nearly 100% distribution to North American cable and satellite homes, launched the VividTV Europe 24/7 adult channel in 2014. Designed specifically for the European viewer, it combines popular local content with Vivid's best-selling programming. The company's robust VOD service, also offered throughout Europe, is customized to the needs of each affiliate.

"In addition to our explicit network, VividTV Europe, we have created a new soft erotic channel under the Vivid Touch brand, with the launch scheduled for this summer," noted Mr. Klein. "We are also readying a second explicit channel for introduction in the fall of this year. Totalmedia will be offering all three networks to operators immediately when they come on board."

About Vivid: Founded in 1984, Vivid Entertainment is known as the leading source for quality erotic entertainment and licensing programs for products ranging from condoms to vodka and gentlemen's clubs. Vivid's movies are seen on VividTV worldwide. Vivid-Celeb made "celebrity sex tape" a household term. Vivid's 24/7 radio channel is available on vividradio.com and the SiriusXM app 791.