Sony Pixel Power calrec Sony

The Stellar Network selects Globecast for cloud channel playout and distribution

17/10/2023

Globecast creates fully managed cloud playout and multi-distribution service for the Stellar Network Los Angeles, October 17th, 2023 - The Stellar Network, a newly created African American cultural linear TV and FAST channel from Central City Productions, has partnered with Globecast for the launch and ongoing fully managed cloud playout and distribution of the services.

Chicago-based Central City Productions is a well-established name in the African American entertainment field, headed up by Don Jackson and Jennifer Jackson. It has a rich history in content creation, promotion and syndication for more than a half-century, with many of the shows becoming bedrock programming for African American audiences. The Stellar Network is a new linear and FAST channel - with associated VOD content also available - tapping into the company's vast library of material as well as including a wide range of new programming.

Lou DiMauro, Vice President of Sales, Globecast, said, Following an in-depth consultation process, it was clear the Stellar Network required an end-to-end solution, including content curation and preparation along with playout and distribution of both the linear and FAST TV channels as well as a VOD library. Extending our well-established partnership approach, in conjunction with our market-leading cloud acumen, we've created a full-service solution, operating as the outsourced integrator and point of contact for the channel to ensure the seamless creation, playout and distribution of all services.

Globecast has expanded its already-established relationship with LA-based Network In A Box (NIAB), a company specializing in branding, positioning and curation, as well as platform operations. NIAB is handling the content preparation - programming, scheduling, traffic, quality control and delivery - for both the linear and FAST program services. Content is uploaded to Globecast's AWS platform. Globecast then handles the cloud playout, using Inetsat technology, and fiber distribution to MPVDs.

Globecast has also contracted LA-based MuxIP, experts in streaming channel preparation and playout, who also access Globecast's cloud storage to pull together the FAST channel and associated VOD content. This is then supplied to streaming platform Xumo TV across smart TVs and its app.

Don Jackson, Founder & Chairman of the Stellar Network, said, As a Black-owned television network, we have over 5 decades of experience in creating alluring content for African American audiences and we have been eager to expand our portfolio with dedicated linear and FAST TV channels. We needed a partner with a reputation for premium quality to whom we could outsource the complete technical supply chain. It was very quickly clear that Globecast is ideally positioned to create the fully managed service we need. We are very pleased to be working with leading experts in the field so we can concentrate on our core strengths in the creation, production, distribution and securing major advertising partners in support of Black owned and targeted programming to Black audiences.

DiMauro said, We are delighted the Stellar Network has placed its trust in us. We are providing a one-stop shop for them across the complete supply chain. Using our well-established partnership approach allows all involved to maximize their skillsets, concentrating fully on what each partner does best while providing a single point of contact. This maximizes efficiencies, creating the most targeted approach to ensure premium quality and ultimate content monetization.
LINK: https://www.globecast.com/post/globecast-creates-fully-managed-cloud-p...
See more stories from globecast

More from GlobalCast

01/08/2024

Globecast at IBC 2024 Booth 5.C75

Globecast to Showcase the Broadcast Industry's Most Advanced Connectivity and Hybrid Cloud Solutions at IBC 2024 PARIS, 1 August 2024 Globecast, the lead...

02/07/2024

Global Arabic Bouquet (GAB) renewed deal

Arabsat, ASBU and Globecast are commemorating 20 years with a renewed multi-year deal for Global Arabic Bouquet (GAB) services, providing a wide range of DTH di...

27/02/2024

Globecast at NAB Show 2024 Booth: W1078

We are Back on the SHOW FLOOR Globecast will be highlighting the latest developments in our Cloud Your Way strategy Globecast's CloudMediaHub incorporates C...

22/02/2024

Globecast cloud blog 2024 with Chris Pulis

By Chris Pulis, CTO, Globecast Americas The cloud is clearly a central topic of conversation across the industry with its use constantly evolving and expanding...

02/02/2024

Africa blog: Out with the old, in with the new

By: Alan Hird, CEO, Globecast Africa We have some exciting news: we've just completed a move into a brand new facility here in Johannesburg. But let's...

06/12/2023

Building a better future for our customers

By: Tim Jackson, Senior VP of Sales and Marketing, Globecast Americas The combination of NAB Show NY and SVG's Transport 2023 conference, held in October i...

17/10/2023

The Stellar Network selects Globecast for cloud channel playout and distribution

Globecast creates fully managed cloud playout and multi-distribution service for the Stellar Network Los Angeles, October 17th, 2023 - The Stellar Network, a ne...

17/10/2023

Globecast creates fully managed cloud playout and multi-distribution service for the Stellar Network

Los Angeles, October 17th, 2023 - The Stellar Network, a newly created African A...

12/09/2023

Euronews selects Globecast for fully managed cloud services

Euronews selects Globecast for content production, playout and distribution transformation with end-to-end fully managed cloud services Paris, 12th September, 2...

01/09/2023

Globecast at IBC 2023

Globecast at IBC 2023 Accelerated migration to the cloud: consulting, integration and managed services Meet us in our new location in Hall 4. Stand 4.C16 - ...

31/05/2023

Globecast appoints Jean-Christophe Perier as Chief Marketing Officer

Paris, 31st May, 2023 - On the heels of several major announcements including its new US facility, its partnership with Brklyn Media and its AWS cloud video hea...

16/04/2023

Globecast Americas and Brklyn-Media announce strategic partnership

Los Angeles, April 16th 2023 - Globecast, the global solutions provider for media and content management, has announced that it has formed a strategic partnersh...

15/04/2023

Globecast creates first public cloud telco TV headend on AWS

Globecast creates first public cloud video headend platform powered by AWS for major European telco Paris, 15th April, 2023 - Globecast, the global solutions pr...

11/04/2023

Globecast Americas moves to new facility at Westlake Village Studios

Globecast Americas announces move to new facility with expanded scalability and flexibility to satisfy evolving customer needs Los Angeles April 11th, 2023 - Gl...

08/03/2023

RTS Senegal turns to Globecast for international distribution

Senegal public channel RTS turns to Globecast for international distribution via satellite and IP Paris, 8th March 2023 - Continuing its long history of deliver...

12/07/2022

Globecast IBC 2022 Preview

We would love to hear from you......

16/06/2021

Globecast at Forum Europeo Digitale 2021

We would love to hear from you......

24/06/2020

Globecast Americas announces Chris Pulis as new CTO

We would love to hear from you......

16/04/2020

ProSiebenSat.1 Welt selects Globecast for multi-platform distribution across the US and beyond

Los Angeles, CA, April 15th, 2020 - Germany-based broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 has...

01/04/2020

Globecast attains security assessment for its digital cinema business from Trusted Partner Network

Paris, 31st March 2020 - Globecast, the global solutions provider for media, has...

25/03/2020

Outdoor Sport Channel chooses Globecast for worldwide distribution of content

Los Angeles, CA, March 25th, 2020 - Globecast, the global solutions provider for media, has announced a multi-year partnership with United Kingdom/Netherlands-b...

20/03/2020

Covid-19: Globecast's Commitment to Business Continuity

Dear all, In view of the new announcements by the various governments where we operate and the evolution of the situation around Covid-19, Globecast is mobiliz...