MIPCOM 2007 – CANNES. Disney-ABC International Television and internet and mobile TV aggregator Kamera have closed an agreement to distribute news video content from ABC News. The deal will enable Kamera to market ABC News’ portfolio of news content to mobile operators and online platforms worldwide, excluding North America.
Content included in the deal covers: ABC News On Demand clips; the service ABC NewsOne, providing round-the clock-access to breaking news, politics, weather, entertainment and sports related news and news clips from the morning show Good Morning America.
Kamera will distribute, pitch and package ABC News content to its existing global network of customers, comprising of 35 mobile operators and more than 40 online customers, as well as creating new products and services for mobile and online. In addition to technically adapting the content for multiple platforms, Kamera will also offer localised versions to increase usability and demand.
NewsOne is ABC’s satellite news service, providing complete, 24/7 coverage of news, weather and sports serving the ABC News produced network programs and digital media and for international and domestic broadcast, cable and satellite channels.