Cellcast Group is a broadcasting company based in the United Kingdom. They operate channels (or have operated channels) on the Sky UK, Virgin Media, YouTube,[1] Freesat and Freeview TV platforms in the UK and internationally via paid programming which consist of participatory television programming such as phone-ins, teleshopping and quiz channels. They are also a provider of software development services for the media industry such as second screen application development, production of digital on screen graphics, mobile gaming development, direct carrier billing and internet marketing.[2]
History
- 2001 - The company is founded by Andrew Wilson and Bertrand Folliet and forms partnerships to distribute mobile content with companies such as News Corporation, Sony BMG, Yahoo! and AOL Europe.,[3] and becomes one of the biggest ringtone sellers in Asia.[4]
- 2002 - Starts broadcasting interactive content on various existing channels on Sky Digital via paid programming such as text in shows and competitions.[5]
- 2004 - The Psychic Today UK TV channel is launched. Interactive TalkSport TV show is launched.[6][7]
- 2005 - The company is listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange.[8] The company launches a Digital Pet like channel called 'Paddock'.[9]
- 2006 - Signs contracts with Brazil Telecom, Telefónica and RedeTV! to broadcast interactive TV during football breaks. Launches Sumo TV In the United Kingdom.[10] Launches Bid2Win TV show in India on Sony TV, Sahara One, Zoom TV and Zee TV.[11] The company is appointed to handle regional voting for The X Factor.[12]
- 2007 - Launches Sumo TV in Brazil on TV Cultura.[13] Launches a mobile portal in France with Canal+, SFR and Bouygues Telecom.[14] The company wins 'best interactive show' at the Indian Telly Awards for their Bid2Win show.[15] Signs a deal with Bebo to distribute Sumo TV on its social networking website.[16]
- 2008 - The company sells two Sky UK electronic programme guide slots for £1.4m to Discovery Networks.[17]
- 2009 - Launches The Big Deal TV channel in the United Kingdom with programming consisting of teleshopping and phone-in quiz shows. Acquires mobile content rights to the Indian Premier League.[18]
- 2010 - Indian programming is expanded to include a variety of interactive TV formats including 'Sa Re Gaana', an interactive version of the show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa.[19]
- 2013 - Psychic Today is launched in the United States as paid programming on the TV channel Telos.[20]
- 2014 - The company's middle eastern operations are acquired by BinBit.[21] The Big Deal is sold to Sony Entertainment Networks for £2.98m.[22]
- 2019 - The company was sold as part of a management buyout to Com & Tel Media Limited currently owned by Craig Gardiner and Emmanuelle Erna Guicharnaud.[23][24] Its investment operations are retained by Vintana Plc.[25]
References
- ↑ "Psychic Today - YouTube". YouTube.
- ↑ "Cellcast - TV Broadcast, Interactive TV, Interactive Media". cellcast.tv. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ↑ "Cellcast on trail of growth funding". South China Morning Post. 9 July 2001. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ↑ Charny, Ben. "Ring-tone jingles: Music to U.S. ears?". ZDNet. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ↑ "Game Network footage w/ GJ Maria - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ↑ "Talksport TV?". Digital Spy. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ↑ Talk Sport, archived from the original on 20 December 2021, retrieved 24 May 2021
- ↑ "Cellcast joins AIM | Cellcast plc (VITA) | RNS Company Announcements | Equities | Trustnet". www2.trustnet.com. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ↑ "Cellcast believes the mobile omens bode well for float". The Telegraph. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ↑ Kiss, Jemima (27 November 2006). "User-generated TV channel Sumo.tv launches". the Guardian. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ↑ "Cellcast to launch first ever mega participation TV show 'Bid2Win' from May 7 - Exchange4media". Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ↑ Wilkes, Neil (23 March 2006). "Huge pan-Arabic 'X Factor' planned". Digital Spy. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ↑ "Sumo TV Pilot for TV Cultura Brazil 2007 - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ↑ "Le groupe Canal + lance sa nouvelle plateforme Internet mobile Canalsat". www.e-marketing.fr/ (in French). Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ↑ "Indian Telly Awards Technical Nite hits new high". Indian Television Dot Com. 6 February 2007. Archived from the original on 6 March 2007. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ↑ "Investegate |Cellcast plc Announcements | Cellcast plc: Bebo.com Distribution Deal". www.investegate.co.uk. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ↑ Welsh, James (27 March 2008). "Sumo owner in £1.4m EPG slot trade". Digital Spy. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ↑ Pahwa, Nikhil (17 April 2009). "Cellcast Gets IPL Mobile Content Rights For India, Covering SMS, Voice And USSD". MediaNama. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ↑ "Sa Re Gaana - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ↑ "Psychic Today Launches in the United States, Partnership With Telos TV Extends Reach of the UK's Longest-Running Interactive Psychic Television Show to 58 Million Americans". finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ↑ "Binbit Acquires Company in the Middle East". www.businesswire.com. 4 March 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ↑ "TVARK > Branding > Satellite & Cable > Sony Movie Channel". www.tvark.org. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ↑ "Cellcast to dispose of operating business, become cash shell".
- ↑ "CELLCAST UK LIMITED - Officers (Free information from Companies House)".
- ↑ "Cellcast to dispose of operating business, become cash shell".
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