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nuvoTV Partners with Ooyala to Deliver English-Speaking Latino Viewers a Premium Multi-Platform Social Viewing ExperienceLOS ANGELES & MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- nuvoTV, the only English-language Latino entertainment television network, and Ooyala, the leading provider of digital video technology, services and analytics, have partnered to launch an innovative marketing campaign through which cross-device, social TV experiences increase viewership and drive overall fan engagement for hit shows like Operation: Osmin and others. Ooyala powers season premiere of nuvoTV's hit reality show Operation: Osmin on Facebook (News - Alert). (Photo: Business Wire) Debuting earlier this month, nuvoTV delivered the first-ever multi-platform launch of a season premier both on-air and on Facebook with the first episode of the new season of Operation: Osmin. Using an interactive Facebook app and embedded player developed by Ooyala, nuvoTV substantially increased its viewership for the season two premiere of its reality TV hit Operation: Osmin via Facebook. nuvoTV will continue to use Facebook for special promotional events to drive social engagement around its content and to increase tune-in to its full range of programming available. "Ooyala's personalized viewing experiences optimized for multiple devices and platforms give us a strong marketing platform to drive significant audience growth and engagement," said Rafe Oller, senior vice president of marketing for nuvoTV. "Combined with the deep level of consumer insights we get from Ooyala's analytics, we're now abe to deliver the best personal viewing experience anywhere." "This is a great step forward for social television," said Bismarck Lepe, co-founder and president of Ooyala. "nuvoTV's innovative strategy underscores the tremendous power and potential of multi-platform, cross-device viewing. The convergence of digital video and social this year will enable networks to inspire deeper and more interactive engagement with their content." "Ooyala technology is enabling us to harness the power of social networks for promoting our content throughout the season and grow leadership in our demographic," Oller added. "Broader, quality exposure to programming is critical, but it is only part of the equation. You need to engage viewers on a personal level and create an emotional connection with your program's brand." About Ooyala Ooyala is the leader in online video management, publishing, analytics and monetization. Our integrated suite of technologies and services give content owners the power to expand audiences and the deep insights that drive increased revenue from video. Ooyala serves hundreds of global media companies and consumer brands including Dell, ESPN (News - Alert), Fremantle Media, News International, Sephora, Telegraph Media Group, Vans, Whole Foods and Yahoo! Japan. For more information visit www.ooyala.com or connect on Facebook and LinkedIn, follow @Ooyala on Twitter (News - Alert) and read our blog. About nuvoTV nuvoTV (mynuvoTV.com) is the first and only English-language television network created for American Bi-Cultural Latinos 18-49. Vibrant. Bold. Driven. nuvoTV embodies the spirit and lifestyle of today's Bi-Cultural Latino. From lifestyle and comedy to music and movies, nuvoTV's unique line-up consists of 70% original programming all shot in high-definition. nuvoTV is available in major markets including Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Chicago and San Francisco/Bay Area, as well as all of the top 15 Hispanic DMAs. Major distribution partners include AT&T U-verse, Comcast, Cox, Dish Network, Time Warner Cable and Verizon FiOS (News - Alert). Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=50149893&lang=en |
