PLAINVIEW, N.Y., April 13, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NeuLion Inc. (TSX:NLN), a leading technology product and service provider that specializes in the digital video broadcasting, distribution and monetization of live and on-demand content to Internet-enabled devices, today announced that NAB Show® has selected NeuLion to produce and stream a series of thought leadership interviews from the 2017 NAB Show from its newly developed and launched M.E.T. 360˚ Studio.
NAB Show speakers are from around the world, representing media and entertainment's best and brightest innovators. NeuLion and NAB Show will be showcasing some of these speakers with interviews from the M.E.T. 360˚ Studio, which will be streamed live and on-demand to PC or mobile devices, leveraging the NeuLion Digital Platform. The M.E.T. 360˚ Studio will be located in the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth L-7.
“Partnering with NeuLion, we’re excited to be producing valuable content in our new M.E.T. 360˚ Studio,” said NAB Executive Vice President, Conventions and Business Operations, Chris Brown. “We have great NAB Show speakers joining our M.E.T. 360˚ Studio guiding all of us on the latest innovations here at NAB Show, and we will have the best and highest quality video platform streaming these stories, both live and on-demand. We will be reaching over 200 countries during our broadcast.”
M.E.T. 360˚ Studio content will be available 24/7 throughout the show, allowing viewers to watch on an internet connected device. Viewers will be able to watch all interviews on M.E.T. 360˚ Live, which includes features such as DVR playback, a dynamic program schedule and event timeline markers. Adjacent to the M.E.T. 360˚ Studio, in booth L-8, NeuLion will be exhibiting its true end-to-end video solution -- the NeuLion Digital Platform, showcasing the fundamental components of the technology completely owned and operated by NeuLion. Visitors will be able to experience first-hand big brand OTT services powered by NeuLion.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with NAB Show to build a broadcast studio and online platform to showcase the thought leaders from the media and entertainment space,” said Chris Wagner, EVP of NeuLion. “M.E.T. 360˚ Live gives both show attendees and non-show attendees the opportunity to not miss any action happening at the show.”
The NeuLion Digital Platform, along with Broadcast Beat Magazine, have created an all-internet TV Studio, cloud technology infrastructure and distribution platform to reach NAB Show viewers all over the world. NeuLion powers digital experiences for the world’s largest brands, including NFL, NBA, UFC, Univision, Eleven Sports, Tribeca Shortlist and more. The NeuLion production team will be on-site, live tagging and editing the 2017 NAB Show content to create highlighted moments and event timeline markers, and syndicating videos for distribution to various media outlets and consumers.
NeuLion will be also be participating in a discussion with Facebook, the National Basketball Association, Street League and Sports Video Group on "A New Era of Live Entertainment Streaming" that is being held on Monday, April 24th, starting at 12:00 PM pacific time.
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About NeuLion
NeuLion, Inc. (TSX:NLN) offers solutions that power the highest quality digital experiences for live and on-demand content in up to 4K on any device. Through its end-to-end technology platform, NeuLion enables digital video management, distribution and monetization for content owners worldwide, including the NFL, NBA, World Surf League, Univision Deportes, Euroleague Basketball and others. NeuLion powers the entire video ecosystem for content owners and rights holders, consumer electronic companies, and third party video integrators through its MainConcept business. NeuLion’s robust consumer electronics licensing business enables its customers like Sony, LG, Samsung and others to stream secure, high-quality video seamlessly across their consumer devices. NeuLion is headquartered in Plainview, NY. For more information about NeuLion, visit www.NeuLion.com.
About NAB Show®
NAB Show®, held April 22-27, 2017 in Las Vegas, is the world's largest convention encompassing The M.E.T. Effect, the convergence of media, entertainment and technology. With 103,000 attendees from 166 countries and 1,700+ exhibitors, NAB Show is the ultimate marketplace for solutions that transcend traditional broadcasting and embrace content delivery to new screens in new ways. From creation to consumption, across multiple platforms and countless nationalities, NAB Show is where global visionaries convene to bring content to life in new and exciting ways. For complete details, visit www.nabshow.com.
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