NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ReachTV, the
first Nielsen-rated, linear, short-form entertainment network for
viewers on the go, today announced a unique partnership with the
award-winning, NY based production company, Stick Figure
Productions. The partnership includes co-producing a new slate of
original series to be featured across ReachTV's growing global
network, including ReachTV's In Airport Network, which boasts a
reach of 100+ million travelers every month, as well as in
ReachTV's in-hotel and digital networks. This deal brings together
Stick Figure's long history of generating high profile films and
series with ReachTV's proven production and distribution model, to
deliver world-class short-form entertainment to a growing, global
audience.
The award-winning, oscar-nominated production company Stick
Figure has had success producing over 400+ hours of film and
television for over 40 networks, including HBO, SHOWTIME, ESPN, E!,
VH1, BBC, and National Geographic. This unique partnership with
ReachTV enables their creative process to coincide with a deep
understanding of the audience, reaching a multi-million viewer base
immediately upon release.
ReachTV and Stick Figure already have a diverse portfolio of
original content currently in development. 'Vacation With An
Artist' and 'Midnight Snack' are two series developed under the
partnership slated for release in the upcoming year. 'Vacation With
An Artist' follows local painters, sculptors, musicians and others
through first-hand glimpses into their work as well as their
favorite destinations in their hometowns. 'Midnight Snack' features
the comedic foodies, Homer Murray
and Sam Mason as they explore
America's greatest after-hours grub, drinks, and experiences.
"Stick Figure has a proven track record of delivering
high-quality storytelling beloved by industry executives and
mainstream audiences. With our distribution across airports and the
hospitality sector, and their acclaimed success in the
entertainment industry, there couldn't be a better match," said
ReachTV CEO Lynnwood Bibbens. "We
are excited to produce content that moves both companies forward
while advancing the streaming and media industries."
"Our partners at ReachTV have revolutionized linear television,
creating the first short form entertainment network for people on
the go. With their millions of viewers and cloud-based platform,
they have cracked a new distribution code, creating opportunities
in advertising, entertainment, and media," said Stick Figure
President, Jamie Schutz.
"We see ReachTV as the future and are excited to work together
on new programs created with multi-platform distribution in mind,
stories, and formats that stimulate and engage viewers around the
world," said Stick Figure Founder Steven
Cantor.
"After over 90 years of content production controlled by a few
and designed for the at-home TV audience, ReachTV has changed the
game, creating a new network for the modern video viewer. With our
new partnership with Stick Figure, we continue to up our game,"
said ReachTV Co-Founder, Ron Bloom.
"Stick Figure's rich legacy of storytelling and ReachTV's modern
approach to production and distribution is a winning combination,
not only for us but for our millions of viewers."
About ReachTV
Founded by successful media and tech entrepreneurs Lynnwood Bibbens and Ron
Bloom, ReachTV is the first Nielsen-rated, linear,
self-distributed, short-form OTT entertainment network. Considered
the fastest growing new entertainment network for people on the go,
ReachTV's ground-breaking in-airport linear short form channels can
be seen in over 90 of the top airports in North America and are expanding globally.
ReachTV airports see 100+ million travelers and generate over
$900 million in food &
beverage/retail revenue every month. ReachTV delivers fresh daily
content on the Company's own patent pending delivery platform,
which recreates the entire traditional television network ecosystem
in the cloud. In addition to its original programming, ReachTV
channels feature innovative short form content from a broad range
of production companies and networks such as A+E Networks,
Bloomberg, Refinery 29, Stadium, Business Rockstars, OutsideTV,
Overtime Sports, and. ReachTV launched an Influencer network under
ReachTV.social which has grown its reach to over 150 Million online
viwers having surpassed over 250 million monthly video views. In Q4
of 2019, ReachTV expanded into the UK and the Company expects to
dramatically enlarge its global footprint in 2020.
About Stick Figure
Stick Figure has developed and produced television series,
feature documentaries, commercials, digital content and short films
for platforms such as HBO, ESPN, Fox Searchlight, HULU, Netflix,
Amazon, National Geographic, E!, Showtime, Refinery29, PopSugar,
AOL, Discovery, IFC, PBS, Bravo, AMC,VH1, History, Lifetime, BBC,
A&E and more.
Founded by award-winning filmmaker, Steven Cantor, Stick Figure's accolades include
a Best Documentary Oscar nomination, numerous Emmy nominations and
wins for Best Documentary, Special Jury Prize at Sundance and Best
Feature Film at the LA Film Festival, as well as official
selections at TIFF, Berlin,
Telluride, Venice, SXSW and
more.
SOURCE ReachTV