Saturday, July 19, 2008

BABELGUM – The independent WEB TV PLATFORM

1. Explore over 60 channels and thousands of full-screen videos,

including nature, travel, sport and independent film

2. Everything is on demand. You can decide what you want to watch and when.

3. Create your own Smart Channels tailored to your interests and tastes.


Windows version.

What is Bablegum? A free internet TV platform supported by advertising, Babelgum combines the full-screen video quality of traditional television with the interactive capabilities of the internet, offering professionally produced programming on-demand to a global audience.

Babelgum’s editorial focus is on independent film and festivals, adventure sports, nature and travel, supported by the launch of a series of thematic communities in those areas.

As the name suggests, Babelgum’s goal is to act as an international ‘social glue’, bringing a huge range of content to a global audience – like a modern-day Tower of Babel. The bubble logo is a fun visual pun on the company name, but also reflects Babelgum’s commitment to a green, global future.

The Babelgum player provides content owners with a secure platform on which to distribute their programming worldwide and a unique business model that allows them to monetise their assets.

Babelgum's content partners include the Associated Press, Reuters, PBS, BBC Motion Gallery, 3DD, Shine Limited, Gong Anime, IMG, Off the Fence and international film festivals such as Seattle, DC Independent and Encounters. The list of advertisers includes globally renowned brands such as Vodafone and Benetton Group.

Founded in 2005, Babelgum is an independent and privately held company with around 100 employees and offices in the U.K., Ireland, France, Italy and the US.

The company has invested 50 million Euros to date and has funds available for continued investment to develop the service. Investments are expected to be at a rate between €35 - 60 million per annum in the period 2007-2009. The company has a fully funded business plan and no requirement to seek external funding.


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