Brazil, November 2021 - ZEASN, the world’s leading provider of OTT and smart TV solutions, today announced the partnership with Latin American media powerhouse Globo. As part of the deal, the biggest Brazilian streaming service Globoplay which is owned by Globo now is made available, with a native solution, on the latest Philips and AOC smart TV models. The agreement also includes the addition of a Globoplay hotkey button to the TV remote, providing immediate access to the diverse and popular programs hosted on the platform.
Grupo Globo is the largest mass media group of Latin America, founded in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1925 by Irineu Marinho. Its digital brands are among the largest in Brazil, recognized for their quality and audience leadership in their segments. G1, Globoesporte.com, Gshow, Premiere Play, Combate Play, Cartola, Globoplay, are examples of a diverse portfolio present in the lives of millions of people seeking information, entertainment, and culture.
Globoplay is the largest Brazilian streaming platform, offering free and exclusive content to subscribers, such as original productions, as well as internationally renowned movies and series, among exclusive titles that will only be shown online. Between series, documentaries and realities, produced by Estúdios Globo and by the Group's Journalism and Sport areas, in addition to partnerships with the independent markets, Globoplay doubled its production of Originals from 2020, reaching almost 40 in 2021, including the first Brazilian soap opera for streaming.
Through this association, Globoplay's native app was launched on the latest smart TVs from Philips & AOC. After this successful integration, ZEASN's Whale OS-powered TV models will have the Globoplay Native App integrated and pre-installed on the TV home screen, including a hotkey on the remote control, as agreed with Globo.
Fernando Ramos, Executive Director of Strategic Distribution Partnerships (PED) at Globo, said: “This partnership with Zeasn is another very important step in Globo's strategy to expand the offer of its streaming platform, Globoplay, natively integrated in the new generation of Philips and AOC televisions and with Globoplay hotkey on the remote control, ensuring the delivery of the best experience for the users.”
“ZEASN's Whale Eco strategy since its release in 2018 has been committed to uniting the world's top smart device brands and content providers to provide users with high-quality home entertainment services through Whale OS,” said Jason He, Chief Executive Officer of ZEASN. “The cooperation between ZEASN and Grupo Globo, Philips, and AOC is an important development of the Whale Eco strategy in Latin America. ZEASN will uphold the mission of ‘Bring The World Home’, unite our Whale Eco partners, and continue to provide users with remarkable service.”
“We are extremely proud to offer Globoplay in our Philips and AOC Smart TVs.” said Eduardo Brunoro, Executive Director of TPV Brazil. “Globo is an iconic Brazilian brand and a key player in delivering entertainment and news content to Brazilian homes. I’m sure that our consumers will be thrilled to be one button push away from all these content, and that this will be a successful partnership.”
About Globoplay
Globoplay is the largest Brazilian streaming platform, offering free and exclusive content to subscribers. The service brings together several original content from Globo and from the independent audiovisual markets, renowned international films and series, including exclusive productions, which are only available online. The platform also has a complete offer with Globo's linear channels through Globoplay + live channels, which aggregates in one place, in addition to TV Globo, Multishow, GloboNews, Sportv 1, Sportv 2, Sportv 3, GNT, Viva, Gloob, Gloobinho, Off, Bis, Mais On Screen, Megapix, Universal TV, Studio Univeral, SYFY, Canal Brasil and Futura. All together, in the most complete and varied offer of content for the public to access at any time and from wherever they are, what is on air, what was aired and what will be aired.
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.
