5 Sep 2014 07:00
Motive Television PLC
("Motive" or the "Company")
Motive and Mediaset Renew Support Contract
Mediaset to evaluate launch of Motive's Tablet TV in Italy
London 5 September 2014: Motive Television plc announces that its 100% owned subsidiary, Motive Television Services Limited ("Motive Services"), has signed a Renewal Agreement with Reti Televisive Italiane S.p.A. ("Mediaset) to continue to provide support and other technology services for the maintenance and delivery of the Head End Solution. This agreement will ensure the continuity of Motive's Content Express™ platform within the Mediaset Premium Service for another year.
The terms of the Renewal Agreement are in line with the support and maintenance agreement which was announced by the Company on 7 October 2013.
In addition, Motive has agreed to provide Mediaset a demonstration of the Company's Tablet TV technology for evaluation by Mediaset executive and commercial management regarding a launch in Italy
The Premium Play on-demand broadcast service, which offers a selection of over 50 current hit movies per month, plus TV series and documentaries in standard, high definition, and 3D over terrestrial DTT transmission has proven very popular since launch in December 2009. Motive's Content Express™ platform has consistently and reliably delivered on-demand services for Mediaset.
Leonard M Fertig, CEO of Motive Television plc, commented, "Mediaset was Motive's first major deployment of the platform nearly five years ago and we are pleased with its reliable and successful performance, which was a key requirement of Mediaset. Our relationship with Italy's premier media company and one of Europe's largest broadcasters remains strong and we are looking forward to providing Mediaset with new products and features."
Eugenio Pettazzi, Chief Technology Officer, of Mediaset Premium, said "We are pleased to renew this support contract with Motive and look forward to evaluating Tablet TV. Motive has been a reliable and responsive technology partner for Mediaset."
Enquiries:
Motive Television plc Michael Pilsworth, Chairman Leonard M Fertig, CEO
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Sanlam Securities UK (Nominated Adviser) Simon Clements / Virginia Bull
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Hume Capital (Broker) Jon Belliss
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Newgate Communications Jason Nisse/Stephanie Dobbs
Media PR Europe Gerry Buckland
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Notes to Editors
Motive Television provides broadcasters and pay television operators with enabling technology that provides opportunities to deliver highly valued services to viewers that generate additional income and retain existing subscribers, comprising:
Content Express™
Today's television viewers are demanding the ability to watch whatever they want when they want it on any screen, and Motive's Content Express™ makes that possible without having to build new networks. Content Express™ software provides secure delivery and management of non-linear digital content across any type of broadcast network to any consumer-facing screen or device. Motive has deployed it in both single and hybrid distribution systems that combine broadband access with traditional distribution for an optimal solution.
Motive's Content Express™ solutions platform provides a one-stop shop for digital terrestrial broadcasters, satellite, DTT cable pay television platforms, and Internet OTT content providers to offer new services including: Video on Demand (VOD and SVOD), Catch-up television, Tablet Television, Targeted advertising for VOD, Mocast for 4G LTE, Virtual channels and Video2Go.
Tablet TV
With a proprietary app and T-Pod antenna-tuner, tablet owners around the globe can watch and record all the programming currently broadcast over digital terrestrial channels. Additionally, Tablet TV subscribers have the ability to download a selection of video-on-demand movies and programmes without the need for Internet access and, when they are connected, use integrated social networking and access anything available over the Internet.
Motive's content division is:
Motive Television Limited, a Dublin-based award-winning independent production company that produces factual programmes for Irish broadcasters. It specializes in live sports production and sports documentaries and also produces factual and entertainment series.
Motive Television was founded in London in 2005 and its shares are quoted on the London Stock Exchange (AIM). http://www.motivetelevision.co.uk