Amagi, announced that the entertainment company CJ ENM has chosen its solutions to distribute content to top OTT platforms in the U.S. including Peacock and The Roku Channel.
CJ ENM, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, engages in a wide array of businesses across the industry spectrum including media content, music, film, and performing arts. CJ ENM’s credits include globally acclaimed content including the Oscar-winning film “Parasite,” and multiple TV series such as “Crash Landing on You,” “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God,” “Hospital Playlist”, and more.
“Amagi’s extensive channel creation and distribution capabilities will prove to be extremely valuable for us in our quest to reach new audiences in the U.S.,” said Jang-Ho Seo, SVP of CJ ENM content business. “We believe Amagi’s vast network will enable us to maximize viewership across various linear and OTT platforms and not only deliver our content but also monetize it effectively.”
The partnership leverages Amagi CLOUDPORT’s state-of-the-art cloud technology for channel creation and distribution, allowing CJ ENM to manage and deliver rich content on automated playout channels.
“Korean entertainment has exploded onto the scene in the past few years and is captivating audiences across the world with its unique style of content — music, movies, and dramas.” said, Srinivasan KA, Co-founder, and Chief Revenue Officer, Amagi. “We are excited to partner with CJ ENM as they expand their growth in the U.S. market and help them make the most of this tremendous opportunity in streaming TV.”
Amagi provides a complete suite of solutions for channel creation, distribution, and monetization. Amagi’s clients include ABS-CBN, A+E Networks UK, beIN Sports, Curiosity Stream, Cinedigm, Warner Bros. Discovery, Fox Networks, Fremantle, Gannett, Gusto TV, NBCUniversal, Tastemade, Tegna, and Vice Media among others.