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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Curiosity Expands Global Footprint with New Slate of International Content Licensing Deals
AI Training Licensing to Top-Tier Tech Companies Continues to Boom SILVER SPRING, Md., June 13, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Curiosity Inc. (Nasdaq: CURI), a global factual media and entertainment company, today announced a new slate of international content licensing agreements, reinforcing its strategic focus on distribution and global audience reach. These partnerships span linear broadcasters, educational platforms, and digital outlets across multiple continents, solidifying Curiosity's role as a leading global supplier of premium factual storytelling. The new licensing deals include major agreements with: France TV for the nature documentary series Planet Insect The WNET Group (U.S.), home to America's flagship PBS station in New York, for several Curiosity originals Canal+ (France) for the critically acclaimed Titans: The Rise of Wall Street Kanopy for a wide range of factual and educational titles SRC/Explora (Canada) for Planet Insect SRF (Switzerland) for the innovation-driven series Oops, I Changed the World V-Me TV (U.S. Hispanic) for a wide range of factual programming NATV (Korea) for the environmental science program Fateful Planet Al Jazeera (MENA) for the bold food culture series Eat Me or Try Not To In addition to traditional licensing deals, Curiosity is actively licensing hundreds of thousands of hours of video and audio content to top-tier technology companies for use in generative AI training. This emerging business line reflects the accelerating demand for high-quality, richly annotated media assets in the development of next-generation artificial intelligence and machine learning tools. "Content licensing has become one of the most dynamic engines of our business," said Ludo Dufour, VP of Content Licensing at Curiosity. "These latest deals are part of a broader effort to unlock the full value of our catalog, including new and classic titles, by getting them into the hands of more viewers, educators, and platforms around the world. The fact that our programs resonate across so many cultures speaks to the universal appetite for smart, entertaining factual content." These new licensing partnerships contribute directly to Curiosity's revenue growth strategy by increasing global monetization opportunities for its deep library of premium content. At the same time, they align with the company's mission to make knowledge-rich programming accessible to curious minds everywhere, across platforms and languages. About CuriosityStream Inc. CuriosityStream Inc. is the entertainment brand for people who want to know more. The global media company is home to award-winning original and curated factual films, shows, and series covering science, nature, history, technology, society, and lifestyle. With millions of subscribers worldwide and thousands of titles, the company operates the flagship Curiosity Stream SVOD service, available in more than 175 countries worldwide; Curiosity Channel, the linear television channel available via global distribution partners; Curiosity University, featuring talks from the best professors at the world's most renowned universities as well as courses, short and long-form videos, and podcasts; Curiosity Now, Curiosity Explora, and other free, ad-supported channels; Curiosity Audio Network, with original content and podcasts; and Curiosity Studios, which oversees original programming. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact:
Business Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Curiosity Expands Global Footprint with New Slate of International Content Licensing Deals
SILVER SPRING, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Curiosity Inc. (Nasdaq: CURI), a global factual media and entertainment company, today announced a new slate of international content licensing agreements, reinforcing its strategic focus on distribution and global audience reach. These partnerships span linear broadcasters, educational platforms, and digital outlets across multiple continents, solidifying Curiosity's role as a leading global supplier of premium factual storytelling. The new licensing deals include major agreements with: In addition to traditional licensing deals, Curiosity is actively licensing hundreds of thousands of hours of video and audio content to top-tier technology companies for use in generative AI training. This emerging business line reflects the accelerating demand for high-quality, richly annotated media assets in the development of next-generation artificial intelligence and machine learning tools. "Content licensing has become one of the most dynamic engines of our business," said Ludo Dufour, VP of Content Licensing at Curiosity. "These latest deals are part of a broader effort to unlock the full value of our catalog, including new and classic titles, by getting them into the hands of more viewers, educators, and platforms around the world. The fact that our programs resonate across so many cultures speaks to the universal appetite for smart, entertaining factual content." These new licensing partnerships contribute directly to Curiosity's revenue growth strategy by increasing global monetization opportunities for its deep library of premium content. At the same time, they align with the company's mission to make knowledge-rich programming accessible to curious minds everywhere, across platforms and languages. About CuriosityStream Inc. CuriosityStream Inc. is the entertainment brand for people who want to know more. The global media company is home to award-winning original and curated factual films, shows, and series covering science, nature, history, technology, society, and lifestyle. With millions of subscribers worldwide and thousands of titles, the company operates the flagship Curiosity Stream SVOD service, available in more than 175 countries worldwide; Curiosity Channel, the linear television channel available via global distribution partners; Curiosity University, featuring talks from the best professors at the world's most renowned universities as well as courses, short and long-form videos, and podcasts; Curiosity Now, Curiosity Explora, and other free, ad-supported channels; Curiosity Audio Network, with original content and podcasts; and Curiosity Studios, which oversees original programming. For more information, visit
National Post
4 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Curiosity Expands in Spain with Samsung TV Plus
Article content FAST and PAYTV Licensing Agreements Fuel Continued Growth Across Spain and LATAM Article content SILVER SPRING, Md. — Curiosity Inc. (Nasdaq: CURI), a leading global factual entertainment media company, expanded its partnership with Samsung TV Plus, Samsung's free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service, with the launch of Curiosity Now in Spain. Broadcasting in Spanish, this marks the fourth localized Spanish feed available on Samsung TV Plus with Curiosity, Inc., joining three channels available in the US market presented with MediaCo (Curiosity Explora, Curiosity Animales, and Curiosity Motores). Article content As the global appetite for FAST continues to surge, strategic alliances with diverse international partners are driving scalable viewership and strengthening long-term growth and revenue potential for Curiosity. Article content This latest launch marks Curiosity's growing expansion into Spanish-speaking territories with new PAY TV launches in Latin America on distributors Telecable, Red Servitel, Growth International, and Netuno. Article content 'With our launch in Spain, we continue to offer an opportunity for audiences worldwide to sample some of Curiosity's flagship, premium factual entertainment on top platforms like Samsung TV Plus,' said Jay Sodha, Curiosity's VP of Business Development and Partnerships. 'Curiosity's growing lineup of Spanish channels gives consumers an opportunity to enjoy our content with traditional TV subscriptions or through FAST consumption, which offers advertisers more precise audience targeting.' Article content Featuring original films and series including Doug to the Rescue, 4th & Forever, and CSI on Trial, Curiosity Now features classic content from Curiosity's library, curated for family viewing. Curiosity Now is available on Samsung TV Plus in UK, The Netherlands, Norway, Denmark and Sweden, Rakuten in the UK, Netherlands, and Nordics, E& in the Middle East, LG in Canada, and in the U.S. – Vizio, LG, TCL, Plex, and Freecast as well as broadcast affiliates in Boston, Atlanta, Orlando, Seattle, Pittsburgh, Charlotte, Jacksonville, and Dayton. Article content About CuriosityStream Inc. Article content CuriosityStream Inc. is the entertainment brand for people who want to know more. The global media company is home to award-winning original and curated factual films, shows, and series covering science, nature, history, technology, society, and lifestyle. With millions of subscribers worldwide and thousands of titles, the company operates the flagship Curiosity Stream SVOD service, available in more than 175 countries worldwide; Curiosity Channel, the linear television channel available via global distribution partners; Curiosity University, featuring talks from the best professors at the world's most renowned universities as well as courses, short and long-form videos, and podcasts; Curiosity Now, Curiosity Explora, and other free, ad-supported channels; Curiosity Audio Network, with original content and podcasts; and Curiosity Studios, which oversees original programming. Curiosity Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of CuriosityStream Inc. (Nasdaq: CURI). For more information, visit Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
