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YANGAROO AND MTV EXTEND DEAL FOR 2015 AND 2016 “MTV MOVIE AWARDS” AND “MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS”
Firm to provide industry leading digital platform for awards management
Toronto, Canada – YANGAROO Inc. (TSX-V: YOO, OTC: YOOIF), Canada’s leading secure digital media distribution company, today announced that it has entered into a two year extension to provide its industry leading digital awards show platform for the 2015 and 2016 “MTV Movie Awards” and “MTV Video Music Awards” (VMAs). MTV will utilize YANGAROO’s patented Digital Media Distribution System (DMDS) to distribute nominated movie and music video clips submitted for consideration to its voting members throughout the U.S., allowing them to stream the content online for review and to vote electronically.
“YANGAROO’s DMDS has been a very effective platform for our voting academy,” said Garrett English, Executive Producer and Executive in Charge for MTV. “We’re pleased to have signed on with them for two more years.”
We are gratified that MTV has chosen to continue and extend our agreement for both of these iconic awards shows,” said Cliff Hunt, Vice Chairman and COO, YANGAROO Inc. “Both of these awards shows are cutting edge leaders in this business and we’re excited to be able to play a part.”
The 24th annual “2015 MTV Movie Awards” will be hosted by comedian Amy Schumer and air live on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT from Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California. The 2015 “MTV Video Music Awards” will air live on Sunday, August 30.
About YANGAROO, Inc.
YANGAROO, founded in 1999, is a company dedicated to digital media management. YANGAROO’s patented Digital Media Distribution System (DMDS) is a secure cloud-based platform that provides users the ability to leverage technology; automating dozens of steps to eliminate errors and streamline content delivery efficiently. Content, such as music, music videos, and advertising can be quickly distributed to a network of over 11,000 television, radio, media, retailers, and other authorized recipients. The YANGAROO Awards platform is the industry standard and powers most of North America’s major awards shows.
YANGAROO has offices in Toronto, New York, and Los Angeles. YANGAROO trades on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V) under the symbol YOO and in the U.S. under OTCBB: YOOIF.
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