LONDON -- July 14, 2021 -- Jukin Media, the leader in user-generated entertainment, today announced its streaming TV channels People Are Awesome, WeatherSpy, FailArmy, and The Pet Collective are now available on WhaleLive, the free ad-supported live streaming service created by ZEASN. As the world’s leading provider of OTT & smart TV solutions, tens of millions of smart TVs are now integrated with ZEASN's Whale Eco Cloud services, including Philips, AOC and many other television OEMs.
Our streaming TV channels continue to grow at an incredible rate across Europe, and this partnership with a premier platform like WhaleLive will put us in millions of additional homes,” said Joe Nilsson, Sr. Director of Business Development, EMEA at Jukin Media. “As the ad-supported F.A.S.T ecosystem continues to grow across Europe, Jukin has been leading the way as a digital-first company who’s successfully added a thriving streaming TV business to our verticals.”
“There's a strong need for high quality entertaining content in the booming European market and our industry-proven technology will allow Jukin Media to expand their global streaming footprint to a new enthusiastic audience.” said Thomas Li, ZEASN Regional Director for Europe & LatAm. “We are delighted to collaborate with Jukin Media. This is a significant addition to WhaleLive's premium content library, and we continue to focus on bringing well-established brands and compelling content from leading content owners into our platform.”
Jukin’s channels have seen sustained year-over-year growth, with global viewership on track for more than 10 billion minutes watched in 2021, which would represent greater than 100% year-over-year growth. In Europe alone, Jukin’s channels have seen viewership increase 165% year-over-year.
ZEASN’s WhaleLive gives customers the control to get channels they love from cable with the best and most reliable experience. Jukin’s channels offer a diverse range of premium TV programming that includes both original and third-party content. More info on Jukin’s channels:
● People Are Awesome -- Best for adrenaline junkies or wannabe sensation seekers, People Are Awesome compiles epic videos of awe-inspiring stunts, high-octane action sports, and the most innovative tricks you’ll ever see. This inspirational and jaw-dropping show has amassed over 65 million total fans on social media and 435 million average monthly video views across platforms.
● WeatherSpy -- Targeted at younger audiences, WeatherSpy offers programming that taps into global weather patterns and highlights the best places to experience the sun, surf, sand, and snow. WeatherSpy content follows people who take on the most challenging outdoor jobs and adventure sports as well as shines a spotlight on remarkable weather phenomena from across the globe.
● FailArmy -- Tapping into the latest online humor and culture, FailArmy is one of the largest and most watched digital media brands in the world. On the FailArmy streaming channel viewers are treated to the freshest and funniest fail videos the web has to offer, plus pranks, comedy, original series, and more. FailArmy has 60+ million followers across social media. It receives nearly 5 million monthly hours viewed on OTT platforms, and 1 billion+ monthly video views on social media.
● The Pet Collective -- For the whole-heartedly pet obsessed, The Pet Collective exists to bring joy to pets and urban, millennial pet parents with the best pet videos, news, products, how-to’s and more. One of the top pet-focused media properties in the world, The Pet Collective reaches tens of millions of animal lovers of all kinds across top streaming TV platforms and on social media.
About ZEASN:
ZEASN is a leading technology company headquartered in Singapore. With a focus on the connected TV ZEASN is a prominent technology company headquartered in Singapore, specializing in providing innovative solutions for the connected TV (CTV) industry. With a strong focus on developing advanced operating systems, content aggregation platforms, and advertising solutions, ZEASN empowers content providers, device manufacturers, and service operators to deliver immersive and personalized experiences to viewers worldwide.
ZEASN's flagship product, the Whale OS, is a cutting-edge CTV operating system that offers a comprehensive and seamless platform for smart TVs and other connected devices. With its robust features, including a user-friendly interface, extensive app ecosystem, and powerful content discovery capabilities, Whale OS enables users to access their favorite content with ease and efficiency.
Recognizing the importance of content aggregation in the rapidly evolving CTV landscape, ZEASN has established itself as a key partner for content providers. By integrating with leading streaming services, broadcasters, and app developers, ZEASN ensures that viewers have access to a wide range of popular and niche content, all in one unified platform.
ZEASN's commitment to driving innovation and industry collaboration is reflected in its mission to provide a compelling alternative to the dominance of American giants such as Google, Roku, or Amazon in the CTV market. By offering an independent CTV OS and AVOD/FAST product, ZEASN aims to create a vibrant and competitive ecosystem that benefits all stakeholders, from content creators to advertisers and viewers.
For more information about ZEASN and its products, please visit www.zeasn.com.
