France Televisions and RTL Deutschland are among 11 new media and entertainment companies from key markets to join the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE).
According to ACE, this growth – it now has 52 members – extensively increases its global network, including key partnerships with local law enforcement and other authorities, and its ability to shut down illegal piracy operations around the world. This year, ACE has added 18 members, including members focused on live sports piracy.
Commenting on this latest expansion, Charles Rivkin, chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association and chairman of ACE, said: “I am extremely proud of ACE’s explosive growth this year, which is a clear reflection of the impact it has had on combating the illegal piracy operations that threaten legal content creators.
“Every new member has seen first-hand the threat piracy poses to their business, and they recognized that joining ACE is the most effective way to combat that threat. With every new member, ACE grows stronger and better equipped to protect the creative economy”.
Jan van Voorn, executive VP and global content protection chief for the MPA and head of ACE, added that the coalition aims to continue its rapid growth ¬– in 2023 and beyond. “To be clear, we’re just getting started. In both the near and long term, ACE will continue to expand our global reach and impact as we pursue and shut down illegal piracy enterprises”.
Broadband TV News notes that the other new members of ACE include Dubai-based OSN.
