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3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Fremantle and Merzigo Renew AVOD Partnership
New Agreement Expanded to Include Merzigo Publishing a Bespoke Selection of Fremantle's Long-Form Content on Fremantle-Owned YouTube and Meta Channels Yigit Dogan Celik, Chairperson & CEO, Merzigo Jens Richter, CEO Commercial and International, Fremantle LOS ANGELES, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fremantle and Merzigo, the global monetization partner for premium streaming content, today announced they have renewed their collaboration with a multi-year, multi-channel agreement that sees an extension of the AVOD partnership and a new publishing arrangement. Under the extended partnership, Merzigo will publish a bespoke selection of Fremantle's catalogue content on Fremantle-owned YouTube and Meta channels. The initial partnership saw Merzigo licensing a selection of entertainment and unscripted titles on Merzigo-owned and operated social AVOD media channels which successfully contributed to commercial growth on YouTube and Meta. Under the new deal, a broader suite of programming, including scripted, will now be published across Turkey, Northern Cyprus and MENA. The new deal also allows for a broader offering of long-form programming from Fremantle's diverse slate of popular scripted and non-scripted content to be brought to new audiences, globally. Publishing via the Fremantle owned channels, Merzigo will curate and post episodes from a targeted selection of premium shows from the Fremantle catalogue, including Wentworth to The Heart Guy. Jens Richter, CEO Commercial and International, Fremantle commented: 'We are pleased to extend our partnership with Merzigo, and excited to continue to share our iconic series to audiences around the world. Our continued partnership provides the opportunity to introduce new audiences and fans to some of our most loved shows.' Yiğit Doğan Çelik, CEO of Merzigo added: 'Our collaboration with Fremantle is a testament to Merzigo's innovative approach to amplifying content and reaching globalaudiences. We're not just leveraging YouTube and Meta to generate significant revenue, but we're also breathing new life into incredible programming and delivering measurable growth for our partners. This renewed partnership will further that impact, driving continued growth and bringing even more of Fremantle's world-class content to new audiences.' Media Contact:Albert HeapeBob Gold & Associatesmerzigo@ About MerzigoMerzigo has reimagined streaming monetization, partnering with leading studios, broadcasters and premium content owners to maximize revenue and audience growth on platforms like YouTube and Meta. With offices in Los Angeles, London and Istanbul, Merzigo leverages proprietary tech, extensive localization capabilities and a dedicated team of over 500+ optimization experts to transform content libraries into new, global revenue generators. Merzigo is the largest distributor of premium video content on YouTube, managing over 5,000 digital channels in numerous languages, reaching over 13 billion monthly views and over 2+ billion subscribers globally. With a focus on data-driven insights and advanced optimization, Merzigo offers guaranteed revenue growth and brings new life to content for audiences worldwide. About Fremantle Fremantle is a leading global creator, producer and distributor of some of the world's most successful content across Entertainment, Drama & Film, and Documentaries. Amplifying local stories on a global scale, Fremantle produces and delivers premium, multi-genre IP across the 27 territories it operates in. Fremantle is a proudly independent group of content creators, and home to some of the biggest entertainment formats, compelling international dramas, award-winning films and high-quality documentaries. From Got Talent to Neighbours, Password to Poor Things, Fellow Travelers to Queens, Too Hot To Handle to Big Mood, Maxton Hall to Idols, and Priscilla to House of Kardashian, our focus is simple – Fremantle creates and delivers irresistible entertainment. Fremantle also represents world-leading digital and branded entertainment, with more than 495 million fans and 300 billion views for its standout content across all platforms. Fremantle is part of RTL Group, a global leader across broadcast, streaming, content and digital, itself a division of the international media, services, and education company Bertelsmann. For more information, please visit follow Fremantle on Twitter @FremantleHQ and Instagram @fremantle or visit Fremantle's LinkedIn page. Photos accompanying this announcement are available at: in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Automotive
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Porsche Taycan GTS Sets World Record for Longest Drifting on Ice
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector The Porsche Taycan GTS has achieved a new milestone, securing the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous drift on ice by an electric vehicle. In a feat that took place at the Porsche Arctic Centre in Lapland, the electric sports car was expertly maneuvered by instructor Jens Richter, who drifted for a total of 46 minutes, covering 17.5 kilometers. This surpassed the previous record by more than two kilometers. The record-breaking event, which took place on January 14, 2025, was not without its challenges. During the first attempt, Richter faced deteriorating ice conditions, forcing the team to halt after completing 11 kilometers. However, with improved ice temperatures and shorter spikes on the car's tires, the team pressed on. The second attempt proved successful, with Richter completing 132 laps in a controlled drift, demonstrating the car's precision and handling. The Porsche Taycan GTS, equipped with Michelin tires sporting one-millimeter spikes, was driven around a 59-meter drift circle. The vehicle was closely monitored with a professional GPS system that measured the drift path and tracked the driver's actions, including steering movements and the car's G-forces. Christian Lehwald, managing director of the Porsche Arctic Centre, celebrated the achievement, noting the optimal conditions in Lapland for such a record attempt. 'With the new Taycan GTS, we had confidence in our ability to break the record,' he said. The Taycan now holds four Guinness World Records, further cementing its reputation for performance and versatility, particularly in ice-driving environments. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
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28-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Porsche Taycan GTS Drifts 11 Miles on Ice, Sets Guinness World Record
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." On January 14, 2025, a Porsche Taycan GTS drifted on ice for 17.503 kilometers — or, in America units, 10.87 miles. That long, long powerslide was enough to earn the Taycan it a Guinness world record title for the longest continuous vehicle drift on ice by an electric vehicle. The record-breaking drift took place at the Porsche Arctic Center in Levi, Finland, about 90 miles north of the Arctic Circle, with Porsche Experience instructor Jens Richter behind the wheel. In order to attempt the record, the Porsche team was created a circle on the ice with a diameter of just under 200 feet. The only change to the Taycan GTS was the addition of a commercially available set of Michelin tires with one-millimeter spikes, although a GPS device was also installed in the car to measure several metrics such as distance traveled, steering wheel movements, accelerator and braking, and if drifting on the ice for 11 miles wouldn't be challenging enough, the record run was performed in the dark. The first attempt began in the afternoon, but the repeated runs on the ice caused the track to deteriorate before the record could be achieved. As darkness fell, so did the temperatures, which kept the ice in better shape and allowed the record-breaking run. For the official run, Richter drifted the Taycan for 46 minutes, completing 132 laps of the ice track — and, presumably, getting a little dizzy in the process. Earning a Guinness World Records honor is nothing new for the Porsche Taycan; as it turns out, this is the fourth Guinness title the Taycan has earned since its release. It previously set records for fastest speed driven by a vehicle in an enclosed building, the greatest altitude change by an electric car and longest (non-ice) drift with an electric vehicle. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
