Amagi’s Vast Network of Linear and OTT Platforms Will be Utilized to Distribute CJ ENM’s K-content to American Audiences
SEOUL, South Korea — Feb. 28, 2023 — Amagi, the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, today announced that leading entertainment company CJ ENM has chosen its solutions to distribute content to top OTT platforms in the U.S. including Peacock and The Roku Channel.
CJ ENM, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, engages in a wide array of businesses across the industry spectrum including media content, music, film, and performing arts. CJ ENM’s credits include globally acclaimed content including the Oscar-winning film “Parasite,” and multiple TV series such as “Crash Landing on You,” “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God,” “Hospital Playlist”, and more.
“Amagi’s extensive channel creation and distribution capabilities will prove to be extremely valuable for us in our quest to reach new audiences in the U.S.,” said Jang-Ho Seo, SVP of CJ ENM content business. “We believe Amagi’s vast network will enable us to maximize viewership across various linear and OTT platforms and not only deliver our content but also monetize it effectively.”
The partnership leverages Amagi’s CLOUDPORT state-of-the-art cloud technology for channel creation and distribution, allowing CJ ENM to manage and deliver rich content on automated playout channels.
“Korean entertainment has exploded onto the scene in the past few years and is captivating audiences across the world with its unique style of content — music, movies, and dramas.” said, Srinivasan KA, Co-founder, and Chief Revenue Officer, Amagi. “We are excited to partner with CJ ENM as they expand their growth in the U.S. market and help them make the most of this tremendous opportunity in streaming TV.”
Amagi provides a complete suite of solutions for channel creation, distribution, and monetization. Amagi’s clients include ABS-CBN, A+E Networks UK, beIN Sports, Curiosity Stream, Cinedigm, Warner Bros. Discovery, Fox Networks, Fremantle, Gannett, Gusto TV, NBCUniversal, Tastemade, Tegna, and Vice Media among others.
For more information about Amagi and its streaming TV solutions, visit www.amagi.com.
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About CJ ENM
CJ ENM is a leading entertainment company founded in Korea in 1995. CJ ENM’s Entertainment division is engaged in a wide range of industry business areas, including media content, music, film and performing arts, providing its leading original content to various media platforms around the world. CJ ENM has created, produced and distributed globally acclaimed content, including the Oscar-winning film “Parasite,” Tony Award-winning musical “Kinky Boots,” record-breaking Korean films including “Roaring Currents” and TV series such as “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God,” “I Can See Your Voice” and more. United under the slogan “We live to discover Untold Originals,” CJ ENM has three major production and distribution studios: drama production powerhouse Studio Dragon, U.S.-based studio Endeavor Content and K-OTT content production studio CJ ENM STUDIOS. CJ ENM also presents KCON, the world’s No.1 K-Culture festival, and MAMA AWARDS, the world’s No.1 K-pop awards show, in order to bring K-culture experiences to people all over the world. To learn more about CJ ENM, please visit: http://www.cjenm.com.
About AmagiAmagi is a next-generation media technology company that provides cloud broadcast and targeted advertising solutions to broadcast TV and streaming TV platforms. Amagi enables content owners to launch, distribute and monetize live linear channels on Free Ad-supported Streaming TV and video services platforms. Amagi also offers 24×7 cloud-managed services bringing simplicity, advanced automation, and transparency to the entire broadcast operations. Overall, Amagi supports 700+ content brands, 800+ playout chains, and over 2100 channel deliveries on its platform in over 40 countries. Amagi has a presence in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, London, Paris, Melbourne, Seoul, Singapore, and broadcast operations in New Delhi, and an innovation center in Bangalore.
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Image Caption: CJ ENM has chosen Amagi’s solutions to distribute content to top OTT platforms in the U.S.
