Vimeo has engtered into content partnerships with independent distributor all3media International and BBC Worldwide.
The announcement follows earlier news about Videmo’s partnership with Lionsgate, Starz, and the launch of its own SVOD service.
“Vimeo is thrilled to collaborate with all3media International and BBC Worldwide,” said Vimeo’s Head of global content partnerships and distribution, Sam Toles. “The partners each bring a unique array of content from UK’s finest creators that we’re excited to have on our platform for viewers around the world.”
The first slate of all3media International programming released on Vimeo includes all four seasons of Objective Productions’ Fresh Meat, which will be available on Vimeo worldwide (excluding UK) starting today.
Also available will be all seven seasons of Company Pictures’ youth series Skins, will be available worldwide on Vimeo (excluding Australia), with multiple seasons available in other markets.
“We’re very pleased to sign this deal with Vimeo in what we are expecting will be the start of a highly successful ongoing global collaboration,” said Paul Corney, SVP Global Digital Sales at all3media International.
“Vimeo has a strong presence around the world with a great brand that reaches consumers in all key markets – its team has a dynamic outlook on content delivery and we’re looking forward to working with them to bring more fantastic new shows to the Vimeo audience.”
On the BBC Worldwide side, music documentary They Will Have To Kill US First, and shortform series Mission Selfie and Isms & Schisms are debuting on Vimeo.
Stuart Wettenhall, Digital Partnerships at BBC Worldwide said “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Vimeo. We think our launch titles serve the adventurous spirit of Vimeo’s dedicated audience, continuing the BBC’s tradition of premium storytelling. We look forward to growing our partnership with Vimeo over the coming year.”
