RR Media was a NASDAQ listed provider of global digital media services to the

broadcast Broadcasting is the distribution (business), distribution of sound, audio or video content to a dispersed audience via any electronic medium (communication), mass communications medium, but typically one using the electromagnetic spectrum (radio ...

industry and content owners. Its services can be divided into four main groups: global content distribution network (

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and the

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); content management &

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; sports, news & live events; and online video services. The company was rebranded to RR Media from RRsat in September 2014. In February 2016, it was announced that, subject to regulatory approvals, RR Media was to be acquired by

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, based in

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, and merged with SES subsidiary company,

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a media services provider for television broadcasters, production companies and platform operators, based in

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near

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. In July 2016, the merged company was named

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Digital media services

# Global content distribution services
RR Media's global distribution network uses a combination of

, fiber and the

. The network includes

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and

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; fiber connectivity to digital media hubs; connectivity to TV

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; and internet-based

content delivery Digital distribution, also referred to as content delivery, online distribution, or electronic software distribution, among others, is the delivery or distribution of digital media content such as audio, video, e-books, video games, and other so ...

. RR Media's network delivers live

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and

Video on demand Video on demand (VOD) is a media distribution system that allows users to access videos without a traditional video playback device and the constraints of a typical static broadcasting schedule. In the 20th century, broadcasting in the form of ...

(VOD) content in all formats including

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(SD),

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(HD),

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(4K) &

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(3D). # End-to-end content management & playout services
RR Media manages, prepares and plays out content from its media centers. Services include: content preparation (

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, ingest, multiple formatting, editing, restoration); content management (

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, media ingest and library, streamlined

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, metadata curation,

(VOD) delivery) and

, channel creation, playlist management,

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insertion/management,

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, titles & overlay, live events operations). RR Media also creates branded or

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using live and archived materials. # Sports, news & live events
RR Media delivers live sports and event content for sports rights holders, broadcasters and news channels. Services include: live production (

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vans,

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(SNG), studios), global live distribution, sports content preparation and content management,

and origination.
RR Media provides

, simultaneous translation, turnaround and live production services for sports events like football, basketball, tennis and golf, news and entertainment channels. # Online video services
RR Media converts existing and

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content into programs, channels and other

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, and converges broadcast and internet delivery.
Services include converged media (preparing content for broadcast or online use)

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(CMS), VOD services, branded platforms, multi-screen delivery, web video portals and viewer measurement tools (using digital

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Media centers

RR Media's media centers are based in Hawley, PA (

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), Emeq Ha’Ela (Israel)

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(

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), with another facility opened in

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, (UK) in June 2015. An additional facility in Miami, FL United States was announced in April 2016. The centers provide RR Media's services, including content preparation, management, online video, live content and distribution, and 24/7 service and support.

Awards

In November 2014, RR Media won the award for Achievement in Legacy Content at the 2014 TVB Europe awards in London, in recognition for its work with

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and the restoration for

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. In February 2014, the World Teleport Association named Avi Cohen, CEO of RR Media (formerly RRsat), as its 2014 Teleport Executive of the Year. In 2009, the World Teleport Association awarded RR Media (then RRsat) the Independent Teleport Operator of the Year award for excellence.

History

RR Media (as RRsat) was established in 1981 as a communications provider. The Company was founded by David Rivel, an electronics, computers and communications engineer. Mr Rivel serves as CEO of the company for 31 years and from 2012 as a Member of RR Media's Board of Directors. Under management of Mr Rivel RRsat Communications Network Ltd. went public on 2006-11-01 - NASDAQ:RRST In 2014, the Company rebranded from RRsat Global Communications Network to RR Media. The rebrand was launched at the

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(IBC) Show in

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. In 2015, RR Media announced its NASDAQ stock ticker symbol change to RRM.

Acquisitions

In April 2015, RR Media acquired Eastern Space Systems (ESS) in Romania, a privately held provider of

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and

content distribution Digital distribution, also referred to as content delivery, online distribution, or electronic software distribution, among others, is the delivery or distribution of digital media content such as audio, video, e-books, video games, and other so ...

services and related consulting services.
In June 2015, RR Media acquired Satlink Communications as part of strategy to increase scale and expand its global content distribution network and content management footprint, strengthening its customer mix and leverage media industry expertise.

References

External links

*{{official website, http://www.rrmedia.com, RR Media website SES S.A. Satellite television Video on demand Defunct video on demand services Digital media Digital broadcasting Digital Video Broadcasting Mass media companies established in 1981 Companies formerly listed on the Nasdaq