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<div class="ContentBox_hasTextCentered__tpr-R index_picture__3BRVd"><img loading="lazy" class="index_imageCentered__2-epx" src="https://images.molotov.tv/data/landing/_1608126150_mango_en.jpg"/></div><section><p class="ContentBox_hasTextCentered__tpr-R"><a href="http://www.mango.kprod.tv/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Watch trailer here</a></p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-"><b>Molotov announces today the launch of Mango, an ad-supported free offer of movies, documentaries, TV shows and content for kids.</b></p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">In a context of a tremendous boom in OTT usage in France, and a landscape already cluttered by numerous paid offers (SVoD), the french streaming platform launches a free alternative for its 13M users. Molotov is opening its platform to content providers wishing to monetize their content through advertising, therefore offering that content for free to the public.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">More than 1,000 programs are available at launch, mainly films (action, comedy, romance, fantasy, drama, youth films), historical or scientific documentaries, and cartoons, renewed weekly. Eventually, thousands of films and programs will be available on demand for free, aggregated on the platform under the brand Mango.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">About ten agreements have already been signed with content providers such as Kabillion, Zylo, ACI, FIP, ZED, Ampersand, Sonar, ITV, Mediawan, Trade Media &amp; Dynamic, Crome Films, and discussions are underway with Sony Pictures, Endemol, Lionsgate, Wild Bunch...</p></section><section><p>Molotov has been working actively on Mango for almost a year, creating in house:</p><ul class="ContentBox_listBullet__2aLr4"><li>a dedicated sales team structured around two divisions:<ul class="ContentBox_innerBulletList__1dV9g"><li>Media agencies and advertisers, headed by Béatrice Leroux-Barraux, former Sales Director at TF1 Publicité and Managing Director at NRJ Group&#x27;s sales house.</li><li>Entertainment advertisers (cinema, streaming platforms, live shows), headed by Sophie Alliel, former CEO of Talent Group.</li></ul></li><li>ad-serving, data and technological solutions: Molotov has developed its own smart ad-serving solution, combined with Freewheel and Ad Insertion Platform services to offer a high-performance and optimal advertising experience.</li><li>an Acquisition &amp; Publishing team in relation with publishers and content providers</li></ul></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">Ad-supported video-on-demand (AVod) is the spearhead of new platforms in the U.S., where the watch-time spent by users is now greater than on SVoD* platforms. According to <a href="https://www.digitaltvresearch.com/ugc/Global%20OTT%20TV%20and%20Video%20Forecasts%202019%20TOC_toc_239.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Digital TV Research</a>, the AVod market generated revenues of $27 billion in 2019 and could reach $56 billion in 2024 worldwide.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">Molotov, which is now considered as a marketplace, adds advertising revenues to its subscription revenue model and offers the opportunity to content providers to diversify their revenue streams. Molotov is offering a real revolution to the French audience as well as to publishers and content providers, providing them with new opportunities to distribute and monetize their content to its 13 million users.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">The platform will also host AVoD contents from other publishers, as it already does with the distribution of France’s major historical TV channels.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-"><b>For JeanDavid Blanc (CEO and founder of Molotov)</b> : <i>&quot;It was logical for Molotov to introduce in France the AVoD model. Mango embodies Molotov&#x27;s philosophy and mission: offering programs accessible to all, both free and paid with the best user experience, while providing publishers and content providers with a complementary and solid revenue model&quot;.</i></p></section><section><p><b><u>Molotov today:</u></b></p><ul class="ContentBox_listBullet__2aLr4"><li>More than 170 channels and content providers distributed on the platform</li><li>A free offer giving access to 34 channels, including all DTT (27 channels), as well as Mango’s VOD</li><li>Paid options including Molotov Plus, Molotov Extended, OCS, Ciné+, AdultSwim, Spicee, the African and Maghreb thematic packages, the NFL Game Pass, the Gamer Zone pack, Schoolmouv...</li><li>User-friendly ergonomics, unique features such as cloud storage for recording, and a multi-award-winning application</li><li>Nearly 13 million users as of Nov 2020.</li></ul></section><section><p><b>Molotov&#x27;s offers</b></p><div class="ContentBox_hasTextCentered__tpr-R index_picture__3BRVd"><img loading="lazy" class="index_imageCentered__2-epx" src="https://images.molotov.tv/data/landing/_1606493352_illus_press_molotov_offer.jpg"/></div><p class="index_asterix__3D7iN"><a href="https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/article/2020/growth-spurt-time-spent-streaming-ad-supported-video-is-outpacing-big-name-svod-viewing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">*Source Nielson</a></p></section>

Molotov launches France’s first free VOD ad-supported service

<div class="ContentBox_hasTextCentered__tpr-R index_picture__3BRVd"><img loading="lazy" class="index_imageCentered__2-epx" src="https://images.molotov.tv/data/landing/_1605181085_illus_press_panasonic.jpg"/></div><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-"><b>Molotov</b> launches <b>Molotov Source TV</b>, a service allowing users to watch linear TV, Replay and on-demand programs on their Panasonic smart TV, without any third party set-top-box or antenna. The <b>Molotov and Panasonic partnership spearheads something of a revolution in France</b>: wireless TV, wifi only.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-"><b>Molotov Source TV</b> is revolutionizing the TV customer experience by acting as a virtual set-top-box on Panasonic smart TVs: the TV set-top-box, and both the DTT and satellite antenna is useless, as Molotov becomes the <b>TV provider </b>directly integrated into the TV set without any third party material or additional costs.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">Launched in November 2018 as an “over-the-top (internet) application” on Panasonic smart TVs, Molotov is available since September 2020 as an “operator application” on Panasonic 2020 mid- and high-end Smart TVs. The 2021 and next ranges will also benefit from this innovation.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">Based on a deep integration of the platform into the TV set, the <b>Molotov Source TV</b> service delivers an experience similar to the operator set-top-box’s one. The experience is even enhanced by Molotov’s advanced features such as <b>live control</b> and DVR in the Cloud.</p></section><section><p>Molotov Source TV allows :</p><ul class="ContentBox_listBullet__2aLr4"><li>To enjoy the Molotov interface as a TV source on the TV: when the user turns the TV off and on again, he remains into the Molotov interface.</li><li>To benefit from the wide variety of films, series and tv shows available on the platform (Live, Replay and “On Demand”), thus approximately <b>30,000 hours of programs accessible anytime.</b></li><li>To control Molotov directly with the Panasonic remote control, each button being linked to a function specific to Molotov (launch a recording, display programs, set up subtitles...).</li><li>To switch from one device to another: start on a smartphone, keep watching on the TV, even for a live program that you&#x27;ll pick up where you left off.</li></ul></section><section><p class="ContentBox_hasTextCentered__tpr-R index_picture__3BRVd"><img loading="lazy" class="index_imageCentered__2-epx" src="https://images.molotov.tv/data/landing/_1605181087_illus_press_panasonic_remote.png"/></p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">To install this service, the user selects Molotov as the TV source when setting up the TV set (IPTV category), or later from the applications store and the Panasonic launcher. Access to Molotov is free and options can be added (the free version gives access to 34 channels including all DTT, options detailed below).</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">With this new service, Molotov is shaping the future of television: cordless TV access allows you to install your TV wherever you want in the house, without worrying about extra antenna cables or boxes, or having to handle multiple remote controls.</p></section><section><p>Molotov Source TV on Panasonic Smart TVs is :</p><ul class="ContentBox_listBullet__2aLr4"><li>More than 170 free and paid channels directly on the TV set.</li><li>Savings: free access, no TV box rental fees.</li><li>Less cables,</li><li>No TV set-top-box</li><li>Only one remote control</li><li>Always the possibility to switch to the applications available on the Panasonic Store</li><li>All your TV on all your TV sets at home, at no extra charge</li></ul></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-"><i>“We are very pleased to innovate with Panasonic to launch what will be tomorrow’s TV access. With Molotov Source TV, Molotov integrates itself into the heart of Smart TVs and allows viewers to free themselves from TV boxes”</i> says Olivier Kouvarakis, CMO of Molotov.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-"><i>“Panasonic is proud to partner with Molotov to revolutionize the customer experience on its TVs. This new service offers multiple functions and allows consumers to install their TV wherever they want thanks to the absence of additional antenna cables and boxes. We are convinced that this service will provide them with a unique user experience,”</i> said Romain Chollet, Marketing and Communication Director of Panasonic France-Belux.</p></section><section><p><b>Molotov&#x27;s offers</b></p><div class="ContentBox_hasTextCentered__tpr-R index_picture__3BRVd"><img loading="lazy" class="index_imageCentered__2-epx" src="https://images.molotov.tv/data/landing/_1606493352_illus_press_molotov_offer.jpg"/></div></section>

Molotov is now a TV Source on Panasonic smart TVs

<div class="ContentBox_hasTextCentered__tpr-R index_picture__3BRVd"><img loading="lazy" class="index_imageCentered__2-epx" src="https://images.molotov.tv/data/landing/_1601914504_PagePresse-cp_ms_trace.jpg"/></div><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-"><b>Trace</b>, the international media group dedicated to empowerment and entertainment of afro-urban people, has entrusted <b>Molotov Solutions</b> to develop and operate the new version of its OTT platform, <b>TracePlay</b>.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">Using the Molotov platform, TracePlay will offer more than 25 live TV channels, 100 radio channels and some 1,000 hours of on-demand content. The platform will be distributed in 180 countries (a first for Molotov), notably in Africa, Europe, Caribbean and North and South America. When it launches in the Spring 2021, it will be available in French, English and Portuguese.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">TracePlay will benefit from Molotov Solution’s full application suite which has already attracted about 12 million users in France. Molotov’s technology will allow TracePlay to empower its audiences to connect with Afro-urban culture seamlessly using:</p><ul class="ContentBox_listBullet__2aLr4"><li>A video platform in the cloud with Live, Replay and On Demand;</li><li>A complete back office suite with interface control, content editorialization, users and offers management, and data analysis;</li><li>A flexible and robust API that seamlessly interconnects with third party applications (CRM, analytics, payments) and telecom operators to promote Trace’s content offerings on STBs and to propose a SSO login and carrier billing to users;</li><li>Mobile and tablet applications (iOS and Android), responsive browser-based web application and on large screens with Chromecast, Android TV and Apple TV ;</li><li>A proprietary video player compatible with ABR (adaptive bitrate streaming), multilingual and integrating features such as pause/resume, Start Over (return to the beginning of the current live program in 1 click), fast forward and rewind, channel hopping;</li><li>Flagship features such as multi-language, delinearization of streaming programs, radio and podcasts, personality tracking, &quot;Watch List&quot;, In-App-Purchase, parental control, and many more.</li></ul></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">&quot;<i>The digital and non-linear consumption of TV and radio channels and content continues to grow, especially among young and urban audiences who particularly enjoy Trace. We chose Molotov Solutions for the quality of its technical platform and the expertise of its team. Together, we will build the most beautiful audiovisual experience of afro-urban entertainment</i> &quot;, said Olivier Laouchez, CEO of Trace.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">&quot;<i>We are very pleased to support Trace in the strategic acceleration of its OTT services. This is a very comprehensive and global project, which demonstrates the scope of Molotov Solutions&#x27; services and the capabilities of its team in France and internationally</i> &quot;, said François Le Pichon, COO of Molotov</p></section>

Trace partners with Molotov Solutions to develop its OTT platform worldwide

<div class="ContentBox_hasTextCentered__tpr-R index_picture__3BRVd"><img loading="lazy" class="index_imageCentered__2-epx" src="https://images.molotov.tv/data/landing/_1594814308_PagePress-molotov_solutions.png"/></div><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-"><b>Molotov Solutions (<a href="http://www.molotov.solutions" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">www.molotov.solutions</a>) 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.</b></p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">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.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">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.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">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.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">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).</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">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.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">For JeanDavid Blanc (founder and president of Molotov):<i>« 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. »</i></p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">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.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">Information about Molotov Solutions available at:<a href="http://www.molotov.solutions" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"> www.molotov.solutions</a></p></section>

Molotov introduces “Molotov Solutions” its tech division aimed at professionals in France and around the world

<div class="ContentBox_hasTextCentered__tpr-R index_picture__3BRVd"><img loading="lazy" class="index_imageCentered__2-epx" src="https://images.molotov.tv/data/landing/_1594390411_CP-SchoolMouv.jpg"/></div><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-"><b>At a time when more than 12 million students are effectively being homeschooled, Molotov has mobilized to launch in record time &quot;Molotov pour l’Ecole&quot; (Molotov for School), a new category dedicated to school students accessible on Molotov. Television channels offer many programs such as news and information shows, documentaries, and movies which illustrate school curricula in an effective and entertaining way.</b></p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">Molotov pour l&#x27;Ecole aims at enriching our children’s learning by bringing together all relevant television programs seamlessly organized by grade (K through 12) and by theme (personalities, historical events, science...), thus transforming television into a real and user-friendly educational tool.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">Molotov completes that offering with audiovisual courses for secondary school students produced by the Toulouse-based start-up SchoolMouv, one of France’s leading online platforms dedicated to student help.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">Molotov pour l’Ecole consists of:</p></section><section><ul class="ContentBox_listBullet__2aLr4"><li><b>for kindergarten and primary school children</b>: edutainment programs, reports and documentaries</li><li><b>for secondary school students:</b> edutainment shows, documentaries and reports, as well as close to 1.000 courses from 6th to 12th grade, designed by professional National Education teachers in all the main subjects and in accordance with official programs</li><li><b>Documentaries for School:</b> hundreds of documentaries on history, outstanding personalities, science, nature, geography, etc... relating to the topics covered at school</li><li><b>Cinema for School:</b> cinema films selected because they illustrate the school programs</li></ul></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">Molotov pour l’Ecole is free. The 1,000 courses (worth 19.99€ /month) will be available free of charge until May 15th (date supposed to be the end of confinement for students in France), so that all students can benefit from the service until the schools reopen. Content from pay channels is available via subscription at the channels’ rate (most often with one month free).</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">For JeanDavid Blanc, founder and President of Molotov: <i>« From Molotov&#x27;s origins, we wanted to show pupils and students the richness of television when viewed through the prism of school curricula. We are very pleased to complete this offer with the extremely high quality content from SchoolMouv. It is not a question here of replacing the lessons and the assignments entrusted to the pupils by their teachers, but of completing and illustrating them pleasantly. »</i></p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">For Shannon Picardo, founder and CEO of SchoolMouv, <i>« At SchoolMouv we have been working to democratize academic support for a long time. This initiative shows once again that the entrepreneurial world can mobilize quickly during an unprecedented period to support parents, students and teachers. We are very proud to launch this channel with Molotov, hoping that it will serve as many learners as possible. »</i></p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">This initiative is supported by numerous partners, including Mediawan with the « Sciences et Vie TV » and « Toute l’Histoire » channels, Purebreak (Webedia Group), L&#x27;Étudiant, Teads, Klassroom (the ideal parent-teacher communication app for pedagogical continuity), Bayard Press with the Okapi and Phosphore magazines, TCL and Nice Matin.</p></section>

Molotov launches “Molotov pour l'Ecole” (Molotov for School)

<section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-"><b>To cope with the epidemic and home confinement, Molotov is mobilizing and offering almost 50 additional channels* to its subscribers, as well as a dedicated section which groups all Coronavirus-related programmes together.</b></p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">Molotov, in collaboration with its TV broadcaster partners, wishes to support its subscribers in this challenging times and will do so by making available a wide variety of programs.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">A special Coronavirus section has been created, which brings together in one place all the programmes and content broadcast by television channels about the epidemic. In addition to live information, there are news, investigation, documentary broadcasts and all subjects related to the event.</p></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">In addition, and to better cope with home confinement, Molotov offers all of its subscribers nearly fifty channels with their replay, including in particular (non-exhaustive) live and vod programmes:</p></section><section><ul class="ContentBox_listBullet__2aLr4"><li><b>general</b> channels (such as RTL9, Paris Première or Comedy Central)</li><li>channels for <b>children</b> (such as Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon Junior, Cartoon Network, Toonami or Boomerang) or<b> teenagers</b> (such as Adult Swim)</li><li><b>movie</b> channels (with TCM Cinema, Paramount Channel or Action)</li><li><b>documentary</b> channels (such as Toute l’Histoire, Animaux or Science &amp; Vie)</li><li><b>music</b> channels (such as M6 Music, Trace Urban or MTV)</li><li><b>international news</b> channels (such as CNN), which will provide information on the development of the epidemic everywhere in the world.</li></ul></section><section><p class="ContentBox_textJustify__2maa-">Molotov hopes, on his own scale, to contribute to national solidarity by helping everyone to overcome this period of confinement and uncertainty.</p></section><section><p class="index_asterix__3D7iN">* variations may apply.</p></section>

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Molotov launches France’s first free VOD ad-supported service

Molotov is now a TV Source on Panasonic smart TVs

Trace partners with Molotov Solutions to develop its OTT platform worldwide

Molotov introduces “Molotov Solutions” its tech division aimed at professionals in France and around the world

Molotov launches “Molotov pour l'Ecole” (Molotov for School)

A special Coronavirus section on Molotov and nearly 50 channels offered to better get through the crisis and confinement