Press release
Molotov introduces “Molotov Solutions” its tech division aimed at professionals in France and around the world
Paris, June 16, 2020

Molotov Solutions (www.molotov.solutions) is a range of services for media, content owners, and telco operators, which leverages Molotov’s heritage, its know-how and in-depth knowledge of the OTT environment.
In a context of exploding OTT consumption, the success of the Molotov consumer platform in France has prompted numerous requests from professionals around the world. To address these requests, the streaming platform introduces “Molotov Solutions”, a new activity dedicated to B2B.
The announcement of Molotov Solutions is in line with a very successful 2020 beginning for Molotov. The French streaming service has seen its user base grow from 10 to 11.5 millions since January, a +57% increase in average time spent on the platform, concluded a dozen new distribution agreements (180 channels and editors available today), launched “Molotov pour l’Ecole”, and more.
Molotov Solutions benefits from the expertise of its multi-award winning consumer platform. The constant improvement of its developments since its inception, its innovations hailed by the whole industry, and the daily management of several million users, are all structuring advantages.
This B2B solution is aimed at professionals, enabling them to create, manage, host and editorialize both linear and non-linear, free and paid platforms (subscriptions, fee-for-service), live channels and video on demand content. Molotov Solutions provides its customers with unanimously recognized innovations and functionalities (Live, SVOD, AVOD, DRM, subscription, algorithms, data collection, NPVR, etc.), on all screens and connected devices (mobile, TV, desktop, smart TV, consoles).
Relying in particular on its own patents and certifications from manufacturers and Big Techs (Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Apple, Google, Amazon, etc.), Molotov Solutions offers its customers turn-key and / or operated solutions for the realization of OTT projects of all sizes. They are therefore guaranteed access to innovative, reliable and efficient products, delivered within extremely competitive deadlines.
For JeanDavid Blanc (founder and president of Molotov):« After years of learning, development and operations on our consumer platform, Molotov has acquired solid know-how, widely acclaimed by users and professionals. Molotov’s knowledge of the business and technological skills allow the company to position itself naturally as one of the leaders on the OTT B2B market, in France and internationally. »
With 10 years of experience in digital agency management and after 2 years as Chief Experience Officer at Molotov, François Le Pichon becomes Chief Operating Officer at Molotov Solutions.
Information about Molotov Solutions available at: www.molotov.solutions
Created by JeanDavid Blanc (founder of AlloCiné) and Pierre Lescure (co-founder of Canal+), Molotov is an OTT distribution platform which revolutionizes the access to television, available on all screens and connected devices (TechCrunch). Molotov allows the seamless integration of linear and non-linear programs of over 170 content editors and channels within a revolutionary user experience. Recognized “Best application of the year” by the App-Store (Apple) and Google Play (Android) users three times, and with over 10 million registered users after only 3 years of existence, Molotov has become the French leader in OTT video content distribution.
