Road Runner provides a variety of video content from several marquee content companies and programmers including CNN, HBO, Music Choice, and Showtime. ThePlatform has agreed to collect and publish video content and associated advertising for the popular Web site.

 

ThePlatform will also provide Time Warner Cable with media player tools for producing innovative video channels and playback experiences for consumers.

 

"Part of our core mission is to provide robust and compelling video experiences for consumers, whether in front of their TVs or PCs," said Peter Stern, Chief Strategy Officer for Time Warner Cable. "As online video continues to grow in popularity on Road Runner, we need an efficient and proven way to continue meeting the growing demand. We're working with thePlatform (News - Alert) because of their versatility and ability to create solutions uniquely tailored to our needs."

 

"Time Warner Cable is one of the most creative and forward-thinking companies in the video arena today," said Ian Blaine, CEO of thePlatform. "They have built a great consumer portal with content from a number of premier sources, and we're pleased to play a role in their efforts. By removing much of the 'behind-the-scenes' technical complexity, we will enable them to focus their time on providing new and enhanced viewing experiences for consumers."

 

Comcast (News - Alert) subsidiary, thePlatform helps thousands of Media companies and video sites to manage billions of video plays every year. With the thePlatform, they are able to manage their media, generate revenue from their content, syndicate media to outlets, and create unique broadband video players. thePlatform provides an end-to-end solution taking care of the whole logistics process behind the publication of broadband video from the content owner to the consumer.

 

ThePlatform has a track record of providing online video publishing and management for a number of leading brands including: BBC, Corus Entertainment, CBS's College Sports TV, CNBC, Comcast, Gannett/USA Today, Fancast.com, Helio, HIT Entertainment, PBS, PBS KIDS Sprout, Sony BMG (News - Alert), The Hearst Corporation, Verizon Wireless and Vongo.