Stingray and K2 Studios to Partner on EarthDay 365 FAST Channel and AVOD Offering
11 December 2024 - 12:00AM
Stingray (TSX: RAY.A; RAY.B), an industry leader in music and video
content distribution, business services, and advertising solutions,
proudly announces its sales and content provisioning agreement with
K2 Studios to operate and distribute the EarthDay 365 channel. This
business collaboration will deliver a captivating mix of nature,
conservation and science content to audiences worldwide through all
of Stingray’s branded services, including Free Ad-Supported
Television (FAST) and Advertising Video on Demand (AVOD) platforms.
EarthDay 365 features an unparalleled library with content from
over 100 IMAX format films and more than 2,400 hours of unscripted
series and specials, showcasing the highest quality visual
resolution available, with 4K and 8K versions of the content
available as well. With content spanning nature and animals,
science, space, and exotic/adventure travel, the channel aims to
highlight the beauty of our planet and the efforts of those working
towards a sustainable future. Launched in early 2024, EarthDay 365
is found on Pluto TV, Amazon Freevee and Prime Video in the US, and
LG Channels in several European markets, among other platforms, and
will be expanding to additional notable platforms in the near
future.
K2 Studios, renowned for its expertise in IMAX and giant screen
documentary cinema, will provide a wealth of unique content,
including upcoming IMAX format film releases, award-winning TV
series and new productions. This collaboration will leverage
Stingray's distribution network to bring this exceptional content
to a broader audience, enhancing the viewing experience with
state-of-the-art technology and innovative storytelling.
Channel co-founder Pamela Anderson, known for her advocacy in
human rights, animal welfare, and environmental issues, also brings
a powerful voice to EarthDay 365, inviting viewers to engage with
the content and support the causes it champions.
"This partnership with K2 Studios represents an exciting
opportunity for Stingray to broaden our content portfolio with
engaging programming that captivates audiences worldwide," said
Eric Boyko, President, Co-founder, and CEO of Stingray. "EarthDay
365 is more than just a channel; it's a movement towards greater
awareness and action for the preservation of our planet."
As part of this initiative, Stingray and K2 Studios are
committed to donating 5% of the ad revenue share to environmental
causes, reinforcing their dedication to social responsibility and
environmental stewardship.
About StingrayStingray (TSX: RAY.A; RAY.B), a
global music, media, and technology company, is an industry leader
in TV broadcasting, streaming, radio, business services, and
advertising. Stingray provides an array of global music, digital,
and advertising services to enterprise brands worldwide, including
audio and video channels, over 100 radio stations, subscription
video-on-demand content, FAST channels, karaoke products and music
apps, and in-car and on-board infotainment content. Stingray
Business, a division of Stingray, provides commercial solutions in
music, in-store advertising solutions, digital signage, and
AI-driven consumer insights and feedback. Stingray Advertising is
North America's largest retail audio advertising network,
delivering digital audio messaging to more than 30,000 major retail
locations. Stingray has close to 1000 employees worldwide and
reaches 540 million consumers in 160 countries. For more
information, visit www.stingray.com
About K2 StudiosLongtime documentary producer
K2 Studios is a global leader in IMAX® format/giant screen cinema.
Recent IMAX® format/giant screen theatrical releases include Space:
The New Frontier narrated by Chris Pine, Fungi: Web of Life
narrated by Bjork,Turtle Odyssey narrated by Russell Crowe, and Sea
Lions with Sam Neill. K2’s IMAX® format/giant screen film Serengeti
won Best Picture at the 2023 Giant Screen Cinema Association Expo.
In 2020 K2 partnered with MGM Television to co-produce several
premium unscripted television series in the areas of nature,
conservation, and outdoor adventure. K2 distributes the world’s
largest library of 100+ IMAX® format documentary films, and over
2,400 hours of documentary, nature, science, lifestyle, travel and
music programming in HD, 4K/UHD, 8K and 3D for television,
streaming, mobile and retail platforms worldwide. K2 founders also
founded cable TV network Havoc Television focused on youth culture,
action sports and independent music, which was carried by 100+ US
cable operators in over 60M US TV homes (Comcast, Cox, Charter,
Cablevision, etc).
For more information, please contact:
Frédérique Gagnier
Director, Communications & Partnerships
Stingray
fgagnier@stingray.com
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