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Pink Villa
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
I'm The Evil Lord Of An Intergalactic Empire! Episode 9: Guide To Control Goaz—Recap, Release Date And More
In ' Harem Project,' Liam decides to enhance his evil image by gaining more gold and forming a harem. Sir Thomas sells him gold, baffled by Liam's obsession with what most discard. Liam learns harems are customary for Counts and not seen as evil, frustrating him further. Determined to choose women who dislike him, he discovers Hydra's fashion is far from alluring. Amagi reveals his female staff were hired with intimacy in mind and would comply willingly. Meanwhile, Christiana awakens, reborn as a teenager, and vows lifelong loyalty to Liam. Expected plot in I'm The Evil Lord Of An Intergalactic Empire! Episode 9 I'm The Evil Lord Of An Intergalactic Empire! Episode 9 will see Liam continue to develop his domain, earning him loyalty from subordinates and admiration from citizens. Though still determined to become an evil lord, his daily life with Amagi and robotic maids leaves little room for dissatisfaction. Meanwhile, the Guide grows increasingly angry that every trap—including Yasushi's deception and military transfers—only benefits Liam. To finally cause Liam despair, the Guide takes control of Goaz, preparing a new plan aimed at completely ruining the life Liam has built. I'm The Evil Lord Of An Intergalactic Empire! Episode 9, titled 'Mass-Produced Maids,' will be releasing in Japan on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 2:00 am JST. Due to varying time zones, some international audiences may be able to watch it as early as Saturday, May 31. In Japan, I'm The Evil Lord Of An Intergalactic Empire! Episode 9 will air on TV networks like ABC and TV Asahi and stream on platforms such as d Anime Store and ABEMA. Internationally, Crunchyroll will stream it in regions including North America, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. For more updates from the I'm The Evil Lord Of An Intergalactic Empire! anime, keep up with Pinkvilla.
Broadcast Pro
21-05-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Amagi appoints Emma Whitmore as SVP of Sales for EMEA
Emma Whitmore, SVP of Sales, EMEA at Amagi, said: 'I'm excited to join at a time of rapid growth and innovation across EMEA. This is a unique opportunity to work even more closely with our customers, expand our local presence, and ensure we're delivering solutions that truly reflect the needs of today's broadcasters and content owners.' Her new role comes at a time when cloud-first strategies are becoming increasingly vital for broadcasters and content owners, especially in live sports, news and entertainment. As part of Amagi's global sales leadership, Whitmore will report to Dan Marshall, Executive Vice President of Global SaaS Sales, and will focus on delivering scalable, efficient solutions aligned with changing operational demands across the region. Dan Marshall, EVP, Global SaaS Sales, added: 'Emma brings a combination of deep industry expertise and focus on execution. As we continue scaling across EMEA, her leadership will be pivotal in expanding our regional impact, strengthening partner relationships, and delivering even greater value to our customers.' Emma Whitmore also contributes to innovation initiatives such as the UK Government's Future of TV working group, is on the Digital TV Group Council, and was an integral part of one of the TM Forum Catalyst projects, which focused on sustainability in the media ecosystem. She is a passionate mentor and advocate for women across the sector and serves as a school governor and youth hockey coach.
Mint
14-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Amagi on FAST track to tap India's growing connected TV market; expects business to double in three years
Amagi, a cloud-based video broadcasting and distribution platform, expects its India business to double over the next three years, led by the growth of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST), according to one of the company's co-founders. 'India has been one of the fastest-growing markets for us from a viewership perspective globally in FAST," Amagi co-founder and chief revenue officer Srinivasan KA told Mint in an interview. Amagi, valued at over $1 billion and planning an IPO, is a platform meant for broadcast networks and content owners. Its products allow clients to have total control over monetisation, launch and distribution of their content – whether it's live TV, cable TV, on-demand and even OTT as well as FAST. Currently, 70% of Amagi's revenue comes from the US, while Europe accounts for 20%. India, Asia and Latin American together make up the remaining 10%. 'On a global scale, the revenue growth will still be single digit," Srinivasan said, adding that ad spend in the country remains muted when compared to the US. India has over 200 FAST channels that stream on connected TVs (CTVs) alone and that's not accounting for people who watch television on their phones, mobiles and computers. Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Mini, and Reliance Industries and Disney's merged entity JioHotstar are examples of popular FAST channels in India. Amagi also counts LG, TCL and Xiaomi among its clients in India. Also Read | Rise of connected TVs prompts OTT platforms to focus on family-centric shows Growth of the FAST model in India will be led by a surge in CTVs – televisions that can access the internet and stream content. The CTV household base is projected to exceed 65 million in 2025, according to media investment company GroupM's 2025 This Year, Next Year report. That's about 30% of Indian households with TVs. Growth drivers While the US continues to be the company's focus, the rate of growth won't be as high as in Europe and Latin America, according to the company. 'Germany and the United Kingdom are growing really fast," said Baskar Subramanian, co-founder and chief executive officer of Amagi. 'Brazil and Mexico are big growth drivers. We're seeing really strong green shoots in Japan as well." India's media and entertainment sector is expected to grow at a faster clip than the global rate of 4.6%, according to a report from PwC. The sector is projected to expand at a CAGR of 8.3% and is set to become a ₹3.7 trillion market by 2028. Over the past few years, revenue from traditional television, like broadcast and cable, has declined and streaming services and platforms have become more common. 'Live sports and live news, especially outside of India, have traditionally been on cable. A lot of that is moving to streaming," said Srinivasan. Also Read | With TV and digital under one roof, JioStar plans to take IPL to a billion screens this season In the US especially, teams in the billion-dollar National Basketball Association, National Hockey League and National Football League all have their own phone apps that offer customers the option to stream games for a price instead of buying tickets to watch games in person. 'Sports has been a growth driver for us and will continue to be as a natural consequence of the FAST model. We don't see FAST slowing down," Srinivasan said. With the growth of the FAST model, advertising spend is expected to pick up as well. In India, GroupM suggests that advertising spend will grow by 7% to ₹1.64 trillion, or almost $20 billion. It's why Amagi is looking to make acquisitions this year as it seeks to build out parts of its product and business that are underserved at the moment. 'We have big moats that we cover but we continue to evaluate both on the front of the glass, near the camera and the edge of the glass, be it monetisation or advertising," said Subramanian. The company is evaluating businesses that operate in three areas: live sports broadcasting, advertising technology solutions and media preparation supply chain. Some of Amagi's previous acquisitions have been along similar lines. Argoid, a company it acquired in December 2024 provides personalised recommendations for users on OTT platforms. Tellyo, a live production company acquired early last year, was a natural fit into Amagi's ecosystem of products. Streamwise, a data integration platform for content distributors, was acquired in 2022. (A)mag(I) The company is also looking at AI companies, but not too deeply. 'AI is a fast-moving space. By the time you start talking to a company, their technology and whatever they've built has already become a little obsolete," said Srinivasan. It's not that the company isn't working on providing value-added AI services to its customers. Amagi is looking at the implementation of AI into its ecosystem in two ways: the extraction of data from raw content, i.e., meta data, language, genre classification, quality, and format; and the delivery of personalised content, whether it's advertising or things that people want to watch. 'The personalisation realm lends itself very well because content discovery and personalisation of advertising and communication is a very big value chain," said Subramanian. However, he added the caveat for them has been whether or not their customers are seeing tangible value, either from the cost of production or increased revenue. In that regard, Subramanian said that it was 'too early to tell." The company has started running proof-of-concept projects with clients and already has a product called Amagi Now, which automates processes in content distribution such as marking video content metadata accurately and picking out parts of a video that work best for promos. Essentially, the platform allows content to be tailored to a personal degree, which its clients can then use to distribute across channels. Founded in 2008 by Subramanian, Srinivasan and Srividhya Srinivasan, Amagi initially started out as an advertising solution for TV channels. In 2018, the company pivoted to its current business model, a video content monetisation and distribution platform for broadcast networks and content creators. Also Read | Amagi hires Kotak, Citi, IIFL, Goldman to raise up to ₹3,200 cr in IPO Amagi, last valued at over $1 billion, is working towards an initial public offering. The company last raised money in November 2022 – over $100 million in a round led by General Atlantic, taking its valuation to $1.4 billion. In March that year, it raised $95 million in a round led by global VC firm Accel, pushing its valuation to unicorn territory. Before that, in September 2021, Amagi raised $100 million from Accel, Avataar Ventures and Norwest Venture Partners. Nadathur Holdings, the venture investing arm of NS Raghavan, had entered the company during its seed round, with Premji Invest coming in when it raised funding in a Series-C round.
Broadcast Pro
06-04-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Grass Valley strengthens leadership team with strategic appointments
At the forefront of these appointments is Claudio Szabas, who returns to Grass Valley as Executive Vice President, Customer Success. Grass Valley has bolstered its leadership team with a trio of high-profile appointments aimed at accelerating customer success, driving product innovation and expanding its regional footprint. The strategic hires highlight the company's renewed focus on delivering superior customer value and ensuring sustainable growth as it approaches the NAB Show 2025. Leading the new additions is the return of Claudio Szabas as Executive Vice President, Customer Success. Szabas will spearhead the company's global customer success strategy, working closely with Sales, Product, and Development teams to enhance solution delivery and customer experience. His role encompasses end-to-end customer engagement, including implementation, support, and satisfaction management. With over two decades of experience across the Media, Broadcast, and Telecom sectors, Szabas brings a wealth of knowledge from both vendor and customer perspectives. Most recently, he led Amagi's Global Technical Account Management operations and previously held key leadership roles at Grass Valley, making his return both strategic and impactful. Joining the leadership team alongside Szabas are two more seasoned professionals. Chris Partington has been appointed Product Director, Content & Editing, where he will guide the development of Grass Valley's Framelight X and EDIUS solutions. Drawing on his experience as Head of Product for media asset management at NEP, Partington will leverage his deep understanding of cloud-based workflows and media systems to advance Grass Valley's production capabilities through AMPP. In a move to reinforce regional growth, Vincent Eade returns to Grass Valley as Regional Sales Director for Northern Europe. Previously with EditShare as Regional VP Sales, EMEA, Eade brings over 25 years of sales leadership in media technology. His extensive industry experience and strong market relationships are set to enhance Grass Valley's presence and customer engagement across Northern Europe. 'These new hires reflect our unwavering commitment to customer success, operational excellence and innovation,' said Jon Wilson, President and COO of Grass Valley. 'Claudio, Chris, and Vince each bring invaluable expertise and leadership to their respective roles, and we are confident they will drive tremendous value for our customers. As we head into NAB Show 2025, Grass Valley is poised for continued growth and success.' Grass Valley remains dedicated to empowering content creators, broadcasters, and media organizations with the tools and technologies needed to thrive in an evolving media landscape. The company looks forward to showcasing its latest advancements and leadership vision at NAB Show 2025.
Broadcast Pro
21-03-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Amagi and Olyzon to transform CTV advertising with AI formats
The initiative focuses on "in-content" ad formats aimed at engaging viewers beyond traditional ad breaks, including overlays and L-band, which come with Olyzon's exclusive demand. Amagi, a cloud-based SaaS technology provider for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), has announced a strategic collaboration with Olyzon, an AI-driven platform specialising in advanced CTV advertising formats. This partnership aims to streamline the deployment of innovative ad formats, enabling Amagi and Olyzon clients to scale their advertising efforts without requiring additional integrations or third-party vendors. By leveraging Amagi THUNDERSTORM, Amagi's server-side ad insertion (SSAI) platform, this collaboration facilitates seamless fetching and insertion of AI-optimised ad formats developed by Olyzon. The initiative enhances monetisation opportunities for content owners while delivering a high-quality, engaging viewing experience. The partnership specifically focuses on 'in-content' ad formats that go beyond traditional commercial breaks, including overlays and L-band ads, backed by Olyzon's exclusive demand. Srinivasan KA, Co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Amagi said: 'We are excited to partner with Olyzon to enhance the experience for viewers and advertisers while improving monetization opportunities for streaming content. With six overlays per hour, this collaboration allows advertisers to use diversified ad formats for increased reach.' Jules Minvielle, Co-Founder and CEO of Olyzon, explained: 'This collaboration with Amagi marks a significant milestone for Olyzon. In a fragmented and complex CTV landscape, we are developing solutions that unlock the full potential of connected television and empower advertisers to thrive. Olyzon's unique formats deliver tangible results by driving audience engagement, enhancing brand impact, and increasing publishers' revenue. Our integration with Amagi allows our clients to stand out in this battle for attention with just a few clicks and without technical complexity.' This collaboration transforms CTV advertising by offering powerful, engaging, and easy-to-deploy ad solutions, benefiting both advertisers and publishers. With AI-driven formats and Amagi's SSAI technology, the partnership promises optimised user experiences and incremental revenue generation. Amagi serves a diverse range of clients, including Hearst Networks UK, ABS-CBN, Astro, Cox Media Group, DAZN, Globo, Lionsgate Studio, NBCUniversal, Tastemade and VIZIO, delivering comprehensive solutions for channel creation, distribution, and monetisation.
