Stockholm-based Clipsource is a supplier of media technology services to leading entertainment companies throughout Europe. The collaboration with Discovery has so far comprised the Nordic countries, Germany and France. The new framework agreement will help Discovery in its efforts to streamline the distribution of media and metadata for marcomms, at a global scale

Dan Willstrand, CEO of Clipsource said:

“As the competition for streaming media eyeballs intensifies, the need to distribute rich information about the programs increases. The more videos, images and metadata that are offered for each episode, the easier it is for consumers to find and understand the content. This is particularly important for content discovery platforms and search engines since their accuracy is dependent on information availability.”

He continues:

“We are very proud to have been selected as a partner to Discovery at this level. We have had a great relation with Discovery in the Nordics for years, and they have always inspired us to stay at the forefront of new technologies. Now we look forward to serving Discovery in many more markets.”

Clipsources services include:
 
A system for collection and merging of data from various internal systems into one coherent metadata structure and sharing process.
A new solution for automated distribution of rich Schedules and VOD data to external parties.
A “made for TV” Media Center for next-generation media relations, including secure screeners, media list management, press release distribution, event management, etc.

Anders Jemdahl, Director Procurement Nordics & Dplay Global, said:

"Clipsource has been a trusted partner of Discovery Nordic for a long time, and we needed a partner who we could rely on and be part of our digital transformation globally. Connectivity of data is a vital part of our media strategy across the Discovery Group, and Clipsource is the right partner for this."

Discovery, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is a global leader in real life entertainment, serving a passionate audience of superfans around the world with content that inspires, informs and entertains. Discovery delivers over 8,000 hours of original programming each year and has category leadership across deeply loved content genres around the world. Available in 220 countries and territories and nearly 50 languages, Discovery is a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens, including TV Everywhere products such as the GO portfolio of apps; direct-to-consumer streaming services such as Eurosport Player, Food Network Kitchen and MotorTrend OnDemand; digital-first and social content from Group Nine Media; a landmark natural history and factual content partnership with the BBC; and a strategic alliance with PGA TOUR to create the international home of golf.

Discovery’s portfolio of premium brands includes Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, and the forthcoming multi-platform JV with Chip and Joanna Gaines, Magnolia, as well as OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network in the U.S., Discovery Kids in Latin America, and Eurosport, the leading provider of locally relevant, premium sports and Home of the Olympic Games across Europe.


For further information please contact:
Dan Willstrand, CEO Clipsource
dan.willstrand@clipsource.com
+46 (0) 736 257 602

Anders Jemdahl, Director Procurement Nordics & Dplay Global
anders_jemdahl@discovery.com
+46 (0)72 529 81 76

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Dan Willstrand
Anders Jemdahl
Screenshot of Media Centre

About Clipsource
Clipsource is a digital platform, streamlining marketing and communications workflows in the media industry. Sharing press releases, screeners, schedules and metadata has never been easier, or more powerful. Clipsource integrates with customers’ existing systems and comes with a licensing business model. Clipsource was founded in 2010 and has customers such as Discovery Networks, HBO, Warner Bros., TV4, NENT, SVT, SF and Nordisk Film.