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CuriosityStream Inc. (CURI) is a leading media and entertainment company founded by John S. Hendricks, the visionary behind Discovery Communications and the Curiosity Project. CuriosityStream specializes in delivering premium factual entertainment, designed to inform, enchant, and inspire audiences worldwide.
The company offers an extensive library of over 1,500 documentaries covering a wide range of topics including science, history, society, nature, lifestyle, and technology. New content is added weekly to ensure viewers always have fresh material that satisfies their curiosity.
CuriosityStream's core business operations are divided into several key areas:
- Direct to Consumer Business: The primary revenue stream, offering subscriptions directly to individual viewers.
- Partner Direct Business: Collaborations with other platforms to distribute content.
- Bundled Distribution: Packaging their content with other services or products.
- Content Licensing: Licensing their documentaries to third-party platforms.
- Enterprise Subscriptions: Offering tailored content solutions for educational institutions and corporate clients.
CuriosityStream continues to expand its reach through strategic partnerships and innovative projects. This commitment to growth and innovation ensures the company remains at the forefront of factual entertainment. With a mission to inspire and educate, CuriosityStream is a valuable resource for anyone with a thirst for knowledge.
Stay updated with the latest developments and achievements of CuriosityStream Inc. to understand its impact and significance in the media landscape.
Curiosity Inc. (NASDAQ: CURI) announced a significant expansion of its Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) presence through new channel launches on major platforms including Fubo, DirecTV, Sky UK, Xumo, and STARZ ON. The company's flagship FAST channel, Curiosity Now, offers content ranging from history and science to technology and lifestyle.
The expansion includes notable launches: Curiosity Now on Fubo's Pro Base Plan, Sky Stream and Sky Glass in the UK, Xumo Play, STARZ ON across 19 MENA countries, and MyFreeDirecTV. This growth follows successful launches earlier this year on Vizio, Samsung TV+, LG, and Rakuten across multiple regions. Curiosity's distribution network now spans over 100 platforms across audio and visual media.
HITN, the leading Spanish-language public media network in the US, has formed a strategic alliance with Curiosity (CURI) to license premium documentary content. The partnership includes licensing of several Curiosity original series such as Ancient Engineering, CSI on Trial, and The Secrets to Civilization, among others.
The agreement aims to bring educational and entertaining content to Spanish-speaking audiences across the United States, featuring programs filmed globally that cover topics from ancient mysteries to future technologies. This collaboration aligns with HITN's mission to provide high-quality, informative content to its viewers.
CuriosityStream (NASDAQ: CURI) reported Q3 2024 financial results with revenue of $12.6 million, down from $15.6 million in Q3 2023. The company achieved its highest quarterly Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $2.6 million and third consecutive quarter of positive net cash from operating activities at $5.1 million. Net loss narrowed to $3.1 million from $26.6 million year-over-year. The company expanded globally through new partnerships with Amazon, Samsung, Vodafone, and others, while launching four FAST channels and Curiosity University on Prime Video. The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.025 per share and repurchased 173,000 shares.
Curiosity Inc. (NASDAQ: CURI) has announced a strategic distribution partnership with Off The Fence to license part of its content portfolio in China, Hong Kong, and Macau. The deal includes 56 unique titles, totaling 148 hours of premium factual content, spanning short-form documentary series to premium long-form content.
Key titles in the partnership include:
- Breakthrough (83 episodes)
- Bright Now (72 episodes)
- Tracker's Diary: Bears of Katmai (6x30)
- Connections with James Burke (6x60)
- Stephen Hawking's Favorite Places (3x30)
- Titans: The Rise of Hollywood (6x50)
This collaboration aims to meet the growing demand for world-class factual content in Chinese-speaking territories, leveraging Off The Fence's extensive experience and strong presence in these markets.
CuriosityStream Inc. (NASDAQ: CURI), a leading global factual entertainment media company, has announced it will release its third quarter 2024 financial results on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, after market close. The company will host a Q&A conference call to discuss these results at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time) on the same day.
A live audio webcast of the call will be available on the CuriosityStream Investor Relations website. Participants can also dial in toll-free at (888) 510-2008 or internationally at (646) 960-0306, referencing conference ID 3957505. An audio replay of the conference call will be accessible for two weeks following the call on the company's Investor Relations website.
Shell Recharge and Curiosity (Nasdaq: CURI) are collaborating to enhance the e-mobility experience. From October 1st to November 24th, 2024, Shell Recharge app users in the Netherlands will receive free access to Curiosity Stream's extensive library of educational content. This partnership aims to entertain and educate drivers while they charge their electric vehicles.
The Shell Recharge app allows users to locate and pay at over 500 public charging points across the Netherlands. Drivers can filter chargers by type, connector, and power. The collaboration offers added value to consumers, aligning with Shell Recharge's 'charge smart' initiative and Curiosity's commitment to providing high-quality factual programming globally.
Curiosity Stream features various series, including the rebooted 'Connections with James Burke', 'The Real Wild West', and 'Beyond The Spotlight', executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio.
Curiosity Inc., a leading factual entertainment company, is expanding its FAST (free, ad-supported streaming) channel distribution with Samsung TV Plus. The company's flagship FAST channel, Curiosity Now, is launching in nine European countries, including Great Britain, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and The Netherlands, with more launches planned for 2025. Additionally, three Spanish-language channels - Curiosity Español, Curiosity Animales, and Curiosity Motores - have been launched on Samsung TV Plus in the US.
This expansion is part of Curiosity's mission to make high-quality factual content more accessible worldwide. The channels offer premium documentaries and series on science, nature, history, and technology, providing an alternative to traditional TV subscriptions and more precise audience targeting for advertisers.
CuriosityStream Inc. (Nasdaq: CURI) has announced its participation in the Singular Research Autumn Equinox Compelling Values Conference, scheduled for September 11, 2024. The event will be held virtually, with CuriosityStream's President and CEO, Clint Stinchcomb, set to present at 11:00AM ET / 8:00AM PT.
Stinchcomb will also engage in one-on-one meetings during the conference. Interested parties can register for access to the presentation using the provided link and the code clientpass2024. For additional inquiries or to arrange meetings with CURI management, attendees are advised to contact Singular Research directly.
Curiosity Inc. (NASDAQ: CURI) has launched Curiosity University as an add-on subscription on Prime Video in the U.S. for $8.95 per month. This expansion strengthens Curiosity U's reach and builds on its growing subscriber base. The service offers lectures, documentaries, and courses from renowned experts, combining academic rigor with compelling storytelling.
Curiosity U's integration with Prime Video provides access to advanced streaming technology and a user-friendly interface. The platform has expanded its content to include courses, short and long-form videos, podcasts, newsletters, and live events. It's also available on other platforms like Xfinity X1, Xumo TV, and Charter Communications' Spectrum Xumo Streambox.
Curiosity Inc. (Nasdaq: CURI) has launched its linear television channel, Curiosity Channel, and streaming app, Curiosity Stream, on Vodafone TV PLAY in Ireland. This partnership expands Curiosity's international reach, offering premium factual content to Irish viewers. The channels join Vodafone TV PLAY's Signature package, featuring 4K ultra HD and Dolby Atmos® technology.
Jay Sodha, Curiosity's VP of Partnerships and Distribution, highlighted the strategic importance of this partnership in a key market. Chris Stagg, Consumer Director at Vodafone Ireland, expressed excitement about enhancing their TV service with Curiosity's unique content.
Upcoming original series on Curiosity Channel include Planet Insect, The Sun, and AI Tipping Point. Curiosity Channel is available on channel 320, while Curiosity Stream can be accessed through the TV's app section for on-demand viewing.
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