it operates in the dutch speaking part of the benelux ( netherlands , flanders in belgium ) , germany , austria , german speaking part of switzerland , the nordic ( denmark , finland , norway and sweden ) , the baltic ( estonia , latvia and lithuania ) , poland and ukraine .

the sales are still done locally .

viacom international media networks northern europe has promoted karin arner to the post of cfo .
she reports to dan ligtvoet , executive vp , managing director , viacom international media networks northern europe .
viacom international media networks europe ( previously mtv networks europe ) is a subsidiary of viacom . the unit is no longer used , viacom international media networks is now working in five operating units .
viacom international media networks europe ( previously mtv networks europe ) is a subsidiary of viacom . the unit is no longer used , viacom international media networks is now working in five operating units .
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american media conglomerate viacom has elevated james currell as executive vp and md across viacom international media networks’ ( vimn ) uk , northern and eastern europe division .
viacom international media networks northern europe , a unit of viacom international media networks , services germany , switzerland and austria , poland , sweden , norway , finland and denmark as well as the netherlands and belgium . with mtv , comedy central , viva , nickelodeon , the paramount channel , spike and other popular entertainment brands , viacom international media networks offers 37 channels in northern europe for kids and families , the youth and adult target audiences . altogether , viacom international media networks northern europe’s tv services reach over 80 million households . more than 50 viacom international media networks websites in northern europe offer yet more music , news and entertainment .
viacom on wednesday unveiled the appointment of david lynn as president and ceo of viacom international media networks .
viacom international media networks northern europe is a regional division of viacom international media networks . it operates in the dutch speaking part of the benelux , germany , austria , german speaking part of switzerland , the nordic , the baltic , poland and ukraine .
viacom has appointed david lynn as president and ceo of its international media networks ( vimn ) .
american media conglomerate viacom has elevated james currell as executive vp and md across viacom international media networks’ ( vimn ) uk , northern and eastern europe division . formerly chief operating officer , currell ( pictured ) . . .
marcus lee , previously general counsel ( gc ) of channel 5 , has been promoted to gc for uk , northern and eastern europe for viacom international media networks ( vimn ) , also part of the media conglomerate viacom .
viacom international media networks represents amongst others the popular entertainment brands mtv , nickelodeon , comedy central and viva .
mtv networks europe ' s main headquarters are based in london and warsaw . mtv networks international ( europe ) hosts local offices in the following cities :
mtv networks europe ' s main headquarters are based in london and warsaw . mtv networks international ( europe ) hosts local offices in the following cities :
on 30 june 2011 mtv ' s localized websites throughout europe began to use the new branding . as part of a new strategy mtv networks europe will be part of viacom media international networks . it is expected that mtv networks europe will be rebranded in winter 2011 .
katharina behrends , managing director central and eastern europe , nbcuniversal international networks katharina behrends . . .
he was already president of the group’s operations in the uk , northern and eastern europe . now lynn will officially have oversight of all of viacom’s media networks and related businesses outside the united states .
viacom international media networks ( vimn ) has appointed willem schelling as chief operating officer per august 15 , 2013 . schelling will be responsible for finance , strategy and business operations for northern europe ( german - speaking countries . . .
nbc universal ' s global head of advertising sales chris shaw has joined rival network viacom international media networks as executive vice president and managing director of sales division , be viacom .
viva is german - speaking music and general entertainment channel launched in germany in 1993 . the channel was also available for free across the majority of europe . in 2012 , viacom international media networks northern europe in stockholm and berlin decided to launch a localized version the channel in austria .
these are grouped into five regions , including : uk , australia , central and eastern europe ; northern europe ; southern europe , middle east and africa ; asia ; and the americas .
viacom international media networks ( vimn ) is the international division of viacom . the network oversees the production , broadcasting and promotion of key viacom brands . these brands include mtv , vh1 , nickelodeon , comedy central , bet , viva and game one .
viacom international media networks continues its successful programming deal with warner bros . international television distribution , including hit sitcoms the big bang theory , the middle , 2 broke girls and more
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currently president of viacom international media networks ’ operations in the uk , and northern and eastern europe , david lynn has been appointed president and ceo of the full vimn group . he will have management oversight of all of viacom’s media networks and related businesses outside the u . s . , reporting to bob bakish . bakish was previously ceo of vimn and was promoted to president and ceo of viacom inc last month .
axel springer se and viacom international media networks ( vimn ) northern europe are planning to launch a tv and video ad sales joint venture in the german market . an agreement providing for the transaction has already been signed but the transaction remains subject to regulatory approval .
viacom international media networks continues its successful programming deal with warner bros . international television distribution , including hit sitcoms the big bang theory , the middle , 2 broke girls and more | warnermedia
( new zealand only ) were placed under vimn ' s - viacom international media networks uk , ireland , australia , central eastern europe and international content distribution . on 11 october 2013 , vimn ' s sydney operations announced it would downsize .
berlin / new york – 18 december 2013 – viacom international media networks ( vimn ) , a division of viacom inc . ( nasdaq : viab , via ) , announced today that magnus kastner has been named executive vice president and managing director of the company’s northern european business .
the joint venture will comprise the ad sales responsibilities for the tv channels of axel springer and viacom international media networks in germany , including comedy central , mtv , n24 , nickelodeon / nicknight and viva . it will also include ad sales for the digital and online video content of viacom international media networks in the german market .
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• corporate recruitment for all brands ( mtv , comedy central , nickelodeon , spike ) for the northern europe hq in amsterdam .
wochit said that viacom international media networks ' ( vimn ) southern and western europe , middle east and africa segment is using the company ' s cloud - based toolset for social media production . the company said the product will let vimn more quickly . . .
in fall 2013 , viacom international media networks announced it would relaunch its mtv channels globally with a new on - air identity . this came into effect on 1 october 2013 .
in 2010 , mtv us rebranded its entire network of channels producing a revised version of the traditional mtv logo . it was decided that mtv networks international channels would adopt this logo at a later date . on 1 july 2011 mtv networks europe will rebrand its network across europe and globally . mtv ' s will replace its traditional logo the mtv : music television logo to be replaced by the current mtv us logo . on 30 june 2011 mtv ' s localized websites throughout europe began to use the new branding . as part of a new strategy mtv networks europe will be part of viacom media international networks . it is expected that mtv networks europe will be rebranded in winter 2011 .
following an international re - alignment , the name mtv networks north will also change into viacom international media networks north to better reflect the portfolio of channels . there will be three different content divisions , kids & family , youth & music and comedy with centralised programming control .
simultaneously , channel 5 coo paul dunthorne has been lifted to coo for vimn uk , northern and eastern europe , reporting to currell .
– mtv uk – a division of viacom international media networks ( vimn ) uk and ireland - announced today that series 5 of geordie shore will premiere on the channel next month .
lynn has served as president for viacom international media networks in the u . k . , northern and eastern europe since 2014 after working as executive vp , managing director since march 2007 . he has also been responsible for vimn ' s international distribution strategy outside the u . s . previously , he was senior vp , managing director for nickelodeon u . k .
the northern europe division is run by four main offices : amsterdam , berlin , stockholm and warsaw . the sales are still done locally .
mtv is het youth & entertainment - merk binnen de portfolio van viacom international media networks benelux . mtv brengt entertainment en richt zich op de belevingswereld van jongeren . als onderdeel van viacom , één van ' s werelds grootste internationale . . .
viacom international media networks has named peter flamman as its senior vice president of youth and music and kids and family brands for its southern and western europe , africa and middle east cluster . in the new role , flamman will manage the youth . . .
viacom international media networks polska ( vimn ) , owner of tv channels such as mtv polska , vh1 , viva polska , comedy central polska , and nickelodeon , has renewed its programming deal with warner bros . international television distribution ( wbitd ) .
the planned joint venture between axel springer and viacom international media networks will enhance the marketing portfolio of both companies with additional , high quality ad sales space , new target groups and a broader range in tv and online video , also to the benefit of advertising customers . since march 2014 , media impact , the ad sales joint venture between axel springer and funke media group , is working together with viacom international media networks as partner for remnant online ad sales for the viacom portfolio pursuant to a service contract . this cooperation is planned to be pursued between the joint venture and media impact .
viacom international media networks europe main headquarters are located in new york , united states , london , united kingdom and warsaw , poland . in the past , most of the mtv channels throughout europe are licensed through the uk broadcasting regulator ofcom . this is not unusual within europe , many broadcasters may locate their productions and output departments in one country but receive their broadcasting license from another european country . for example , mtv networks europe in warsaw often produces programming for much of europe , while mtv networks europe in london operates the broadcasting and licensing issues for this programming . as of 2010 , mtv networks europe now receive their broadcasting licenses from broadcasting authorities in the czech republic ( rrtv ) . all pan - european channels and channels broadcasting in the czech republic and poland are licensed by rrtv .
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viacom international media networks will acquire 49 percent of thads . media , the tv ad sales marketer of n24 and therewith launch an ad sales marketing joint venture with axel springer . three managing directors will be appointed to oversee the joint venture : franjo martinovic , currently chairman of the board of thads . media , kai ladwig , at present member of the management of thads . media , and andré mendo , currently vice president sales for germany , switzerland and austria at vimn northern europe .
a division of mtv networks europe has ceased the broadcasting of its local language feeds within the region with immediate effect .
the exec previously was svp , managing director for nickelodeon uk and a viacom evp managing director from 2007 . he and was promoted to president for vimn in the uk , northern and eastern europe in 2014 .
lynn is currently president of vimn ' s operations in the u . k . , northern and eastern europe , encompassing more than 30 territories . as ceo of vimn , he will have management oversight of all of viacom ' s media networks and related businesses outside the u . s . , reporting to viacom ceo bob bakish , who previously served as ceo of vimn .
, with its main headquarters based in london . regionalisation of mtv networks europe ' s channels began in march 1997 with the launch of
about viacom international media networks viacom international media networks ( vimn ) , a unit of viacom inc . ( nasdaq : viab , via ) , is comprised of many of the world’s most popular multimedia entertainment brands , including mtv , nickelodeon , comedy central , bet , paramount channel , vh1 , viva , colors , game one and tr3s : mtv , música y más . viacom brands are seen globally in more than 700 million households in approximately 170 territories and 37 languages via more than 200 locally programmed and operated tv channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile tv properties . keep up with vimn news by visiting the vimn pr twitter feed at urltoken . for more information about viacom and its businesses , visit urltoken , urltoken and the viacom twitter feed at urltoken .
. this is not unusual within europe , many broadcasters may locate their productions and output departments in one country but receive their broadcasting license from another european country . for example , mtv networks europe in warsaw often produces programming for much of europe , while mtv networks europe in london operates the broadcasting and licensing issues for this programming . as of 2010 , mtv networks europe now receive their broadcasting licenses from broadcasting authorities in the czech republic ( rrtv ) . all pan - european channels and channels broadcasting in the czech republic and poland are licensed by rrtv .
formerly chief operating officer , currell ( pictured ) will now oversee the pan - regional operations out of the uk , managing all of viacom’s media networks and related businesses in 33 european countries .
robert m . bakish has been president and ceo , viacom international media networks since january 2011 . in this role , mr bakish is responsible for all viacom media networks and associated businesses outside the united states , including those operating under the multimedia entertainment brands of mtv , nickelodeon , comedy central , bet , paramount channel and viva . he is also responsible for viacom’s u . s . hispanic service tr3s : mtv , música y más and has oversight of all of viacom’s international tv - related joint ventures , including viacom18 in india and viacomsbs in korea , as well as channel ventures with bskyb in the u . k . and foxtel in australia .
viacom international media networks ( vimn ) , a unit of viacom inc . ( nasdaq : viab , via ) , is comprised of many of the world ' s most popular multimedia entertainment brands including comedy central , mtv , nickelodeon , nick jr . , paramount channel , spike and a growing number of flagship local networks such as channel 5 in the uk , telefe in argentina and colors in india .
flamman joined viacom international media networks ( vimn ) in september 2015 as senior vp ( svp ) brands for the north cluster ( covering austria , benelux , germany , switzerland , the nordic markets and poland ) . his new role follows a restructure that . . .
viacom international media networks ( vimn ) , a unit of viacom inc . ( nasdaq : via , viab ) , is comprised of many of the world’s most popular multimedia entertainment brands , including mtv , nickelodeon , comedy central , bet , paramount channel , vh1 , viva , colors , game one and tr3s : mtv , música y m
mr . bakish said : “we’re thrilled to have magnus join our team at viacom international media networks , as he has a long history of success in guiding and growing businesses across europe and the middle east . in his previous management positions , he provided strong , strategic vision and leadership that drove the organizations to several major commercial and creative wins , and we know that he’ll bring that great experience and expertise to vimn as the head of our northern european business . ”
the tv and video ad sales marketing portfolio of the joint venture will include the tv channels comedy central , mtv , n24 , nickelodeon / nicknight and viva . it will also include the ad sales marketing of the digital and online video content of viacom international media networks in germany .
the network also comprises additional brands such as viacom blink ! available in poland , paramount channel in spain , france , russia and hungary [ 2 ] and paramount comedy channels in both spain [ 3 ] and russia . [ 4 ] additionally , viacom international media networks utilises its existing operations in the us such as spike , neopets , shockwave and bet and tailors their . com domains with localised advertising for audiences in asia , europe and latin america .
following the merger of mtv networks new zealand and mtv networks australia operations into one network based in sydney in 2010 , mtv ( australia & new zealand ) and its sister brand comedy central ( new zealand only ) were placed under vimn ' s - viacom international media networks uk , ireland , australia , central eastern europe and international content distribution . on 11 october 2013 , vimn ' s sydney operations announced it would downsize . from year end all broadcasting is to be relocated to vimn in london . vimn ' s sydney advertising department and nickelodeon australia and new zealand will not be affected by this move .
viacom branded networks reach almost 4 billion cumulative subscribers in more than 180 countries and territories via some 270 locally programmed and operated tv channels in more than 40 languages . it also owns many digital media and mobile tv properties .
joyriders is a reality television show for tmf / mtv networks benelux , about a group of dutch wakeboarders on a roadtrip through southern europe . they are in . . .
viaacom international media networks ' ( vimn ) has announced the launch of a new mtv play mobile app in the netherlands and belgium . mtv play is part of viacom ' s suite of mobile applications for its core brands , giving . . . “the launch of mtv play fits in . . .
in 2010 , mtv us rebranded its entire network of channels producing a revised version of the traditional mtv logo . it was decided that mtv networks international channels would adopt this logo at a later date . on 1 july 2011 mtv networks europe will rebrand its network across europe and globally . mtv ' s will replace its traditional logo the mtv : music television logo to be replaced by the current mtv us logo .
about viacom international media networks channels viacom international media networks polska ( vimn ) , the owner of tv channels such as : mtv polska , vh1 , viva polska , comedy central polska , and nickelodeon . vimn polska through this agreement is licensing all new half hour comedy series produced for the broadcast years 2012 - 13 , and 2013 - 14 . in the first year , comedy central polska will launch the big bang theory season 6 in its first - run in the territory . additional titles includes the worldwide sitcom phenomenon friends and its spinoff joey , as well as additional seasons of two and a half men .
for the time being . mtv networks international are to announce the future of mtv estonia as a brand , while mtv lithuania and latvia will no - longer exist as a brand . mtv in the baltic region has been somewhat problematic , after a number of years under mtv networks international ( europe ) , mtvni established a licensing agreement with ananey communications in 2008 to continue to broadcast mtv baltic ' s channels .
the networks headquarters are located in new york and london . other international offices are located in berlin , stockholm , amsterdam , warsaw , madrid , milan , paris , singapore , budapest and sydney amongst others . viacom brands are viewed by 700 million households across the world available in 37 languages via 200 locally programmed and operated tv channels and more than 550 digital media properties . vimn ' s first international offices opened in the late 1980s in london and amsterdam with the launch of mtv europe . vimn was created from a rebrand of viacom ' s mtv networks , which included mtv , vh1 and nickelodeon , to include comedy central . robert bakish has been president of vimn since 2011 , having held various roles at viacom since 1997 .
from january 2014 , mtv czech republic & slovakia will come under full ownership of vimn europe .
upon its launch in europe in the late 1980s , mtv europe made use of mtv us ' s on - air identity . overtime , mtv europe gradually produced its own on - air identity throughout the 1990s . from 1997 , mtv ' s regionalization throughout europe brought about specialized on - air identity which reflected the tastes and influences from each region . as part of a global rebranding strategy ,
viacom international media networks uk & ireland represent 20 channels that offer the very best in music , comedy and kids programming through its mtv , comedy central and nickelodeon brands . the brands have been market leaders across the three primary genre groups for more than 10 years , reaching 22 . 9 million homes through sky , cable and freeview .
keep up with vimn news by visiting the vimn pr twitter feed at urltoken . for more information about viacom and its businesses , visit urltoken , urltoken and the viacom twitter feed at urltoken .
mtv networks north is restructuring its organisation , leading to job losses in its belgian and amsterdam offices .
mr maymann has a master in international marketing and an executive mba from london business school .
mtv also announced that geordie shore is going global . based on the unprecedented multi - season success in the uk and initial launches on mtv in australia , southern europe , and urltoken in the us , mtv is extending geordie shore to all the network’s regions starting january 2013 . more than 20 mtv channels are set to premiere the series in 2013 across asia , latin america and northern europe .
mr bakish is based in new york and reports to philippe dauman , president and ceo of viacom inc . viacom brands are seen globally in nearly 700 million households in approximately 170 territories and 37 languages via more than 200 locally programmed tv channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile tv properties . previously , from january 2007 , mr bakish was president of mtv networks international , where he oversaw double - digit , year - on - year throughout his tenure . prior to that , he held a series of corporate , sales and development roles at both viacom inc . and viacom’s mtv networks division . before joining viacom inc . in 1997 , mr bakish was a partner with booz allen & hamilton in its media and entertainment practice and also worked at & t ; in its network systems area . mr bakish has an m . b . a . from columbia university’s graduate school of business and a b . s . in operations research from columbia’s school of engineering and applied science .
in addition to managing be viacom’s london - based international sales team , which has responsibility for multi - territory deals and key accounts , shaw will oversee vimn’s country - specific local ad sales teams .
on 3 july 2013 viacom international media networks launched a localized version of mtv base in south africa . mtv south - africa is an opt - out feed of the same channel with selected unique programming targeting south africa . on 5 july 2013 vimn announced it has purchased 51 % of mtv italy the channel was previously a joint - venture largely owned by telecom italia media and vimn . the ownership conditions have changed which means vimn holds a larger share of the channel . on 12 september 2013 vimn europe announced it has gained 100 % ownership of mtv italia and associated channels from telecom italia .
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mtv networks baltic a division of mtv networks europe has ceased the broadcasting of its local language feeds within the region with immediate effect . mtv latvia and mtv lithuania ceased operating as individual channels in january 2009 and replaced with mtv lithuania and latvia . as of 18 november 2009 both mtv estonia and mtv lithuania and latvia have ceased operating . both channels have been replaced by mtv europe for the time being . mtv networks international are to announce the future of mtv estonia as a brand , while mtv lithuania and latvia will no - longer exist as a brand . mtv in the baltic region has been somewhat problematic , after a number of years under mtv networks international ( europe ) , mtvni established a licensing agreement with ananey communications in 2008 to continue to broadcast mtv baltic ' s channels . with the global recession , advertising and sponsorship within the region became limited . resulting in the closure of mtv lithuania and replaced with mtv latvia and lithuania . further financial difficulties resulted in the
temporary
closure of mtv estonia and mtv latvia and lithuania .
viacom’s operations managed out of the uk have grown steadily in recent years , with the geographical group increasing annual profits by an average of 15 % each year since 2010 . the group operates more than 80 channels in 33 territories across europe .
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mtv is the world’s premier youth entertainment brand . with a global reach of more than a half - billion households , mtv is the cultural home of the millennial generation , music fans and artists , and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people . mtv reflects and creates pop culture with its award - winning content built around compelling storytelling , music discovery and activism across tv , online and mobile . outside of the united states , mtv is part of viacom international media networks , a division of viacom inc . ( nasdaq : via , viab ) , one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms .
and other local mtv channels in central eastern europe . this is an ongoing trend for mtv globally , it was reported in fall 2012
. viacom brands are seen globally in more than 600 million households in more than 160 territories and 35 languages via more than 160 locally programmed and operated tv channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile tv properties .
on january 10 , 2016 vimn shutdown its greek mtv channel due to a turndown in advertising and competition from mad tv , the channel was replaced by mtv europe . vimn europe confirmed its closure on january 6 , 2016 . this does not affect the greek nickelodeon service .
• recruited all ( international ) for the newly formed eu centre of excellence ( start - up situation ) .
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“viacom has transformed its uk presence and grown its footprint across europe by increasing investment in quality local content and adopting an innovative approach to partnership and to the way our brands work together , ” said currell in a statement . “i’m excited by the growth opportunities that exist in mature and emerging european markets , given viacom’s scale and the enduring influence of our brands on tv and , increasingly , online . ”
his 23 years of client work has spanned all major media , entertainment and information segments , including : broadcasting , consumer publishing , gaming , internet , professional publishing , filmed entertainment , cable and satellite distribution , music , video games , and sports . mr bird has extensive experience in online video having worked across europe for a number of the key players . he often speaks on media topics at conferences and has been cited in leading publications , including the economist , the new york times , the wall street journal , international herald tribune , the financial times , time and businessweek . he is a young global leader with the world economic forum , a member of the board of governors of the media center and of the international council of the paley center for media in new york .
the company ' s northern european arm also put andrea sahlgren in charge of content distribution & sales as senior vp , content distribution & sales . her portfolio includes affiliate sales and vod . she also reports to ligtvoet .
upon its launch in europe in the late 1980s , mtv europe made use of mtv us ' s on - air identity . overtime , mtv europe gradually produced its own on - air identity throughout the 1990s . from 1997 , mtv ' s regionalization throughout europe brought about specialized on - air identity which reflected the tastes and influences from each region . as part of a global rebranding strategy , mtv networks international decided to produce a new on - air identity that would air on all mtv channels around the world ( except mtv us , mtv canada and mtv brazil ) . on 1 july 2009 all 64 mtv channels globally began to share the same on - air branding . this branding made use of a standardized logo , idents and promos ( except mtv us , mtv canada and mtv brazil ) . the on - air branding initiative was called pop x1000 reflecting the changing nature of popular culture with mtv at the heart of these rapid changes . the branding was designed by mtv ' s design department world design studio in milan , with additional designs added by other global departments throughout the year . the branding was overseen by universal everything . this branding was adopted by mtv networks europe , mtv networks asia , mtv networks africa and mtv networks latin america . as part of mtv ' s rebrand awareness campaign mtv teamed up with spanish retailer zara in december 2009 to provide branded themed t - shirts and hoodies representing the
pop x 1000 %
campaign . as of 8 november 2010 mtv launched is third phase of idents .
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“i am thrilled to see the mtv ema return to my home country , the netherlands , ” commented dan ligtvoet , managing director , vimn northern europe . “amsterdam already served as the backdrop for the legendary mtv europe launch party at the roxy and we will make sure that , with this year’s mtv ema , the citizens of amsterdam and the entire netherlands will be treated again to a star - studded music extravaganza - which at the same time will allow us to showcase our dutch audiences’ zest and enthusiasm across the globe . ”
currell will report to recently appointed vimn president and ceo david lynn , whom he replaces at the helm of viacom’s uk - led operations .
lynn , who will be based in london , reports direction to new viacom president and ceo bob bakish , who , he replaces internationally .
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creatie : ward graumans ( mtv networks benelux ) productiemaatschappij : the - dfilms regie : billy pols producer : cees clous dop : daniël bouquet .
before joining vimn , kastner was president of rotana media services since 2011 . rotana , a market - leading media company based in dubai , is home to television networks , radio stations , movie studios , ad sales house , print publishing and digital licensing across the middle east and north africa region . prior to that , kastner was managing director and senior vice president of discovery networks germany , austria and switzerland from 2006 to 2011 , based in munich . from 2002 to 2006 , he was managing director at optimum media direction ( omd ) based in hamburg , germany , and from 2000 to 2001 , he was managing director of sales and marketing at yahoo germany . he also previously held sales roles at sevenonemedia , as well as at mtv europe and mtv germany .
warner bros . is one of the largest media groups in the world . they consistently produce the highest - quality films and television programs . we are very proud of the fact that in the polish market , warner bros . international television distribution is our strategic partner ,
says maurice hols , senior vice president , general manager , comedy & entertainment northern europe .
we are very pleased that the cooperation between vimn and warner bros . is very good and that the contract was extended for another two years so our viewers can watch the best and the newest comedy shows on comedy central poland ,
he adds .
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shaw will report to vimn president and chief executive bob bakish , who hailed his
broad experience managing international sales operations
.
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darren childs joined uktv , the multi - award winning media company which reaches 42 million viewers per month , in september 2010 with the primary objective of driving the profitability and development of the multiplatform network . uktv is a joint venture between bbc worldwide and scripps networks interactive .
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on january 10 , 2016 vimn shutdown its greek mtv channel due to a turndown in advertising and competition from mad tv , the channel was replaced by mtv europe .
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on august 1 , 2015 in italy mtv italia ( dtt - free to air station ) was sold to sky italia . in 2013 viacom took full control of the channel after telecom italia media sold its 51 % share . at the same time viacom launched on the platform of sky , the new channel mtv next . viacom continues to broadcast in italy through dtt the free - channel mtv music ( italia ) and remains active with comedy central , nickelodeon and nick jr . through the platform of sky italia . mtv classic italia and mtv hits italia have been closed down on august 1 .
from january 2014 , mtv czech republic & slovakia will come under full ownership of vimn europe . following a decision by the current operator cme to hand back the licence to vimn . the channel was replaced by mtv europe january 2014 , with the possibility of the channel relaunching . similarly , mtv hungary ceased broadcasting on 31 december 2013 . in early 2014 , czech tv regular ( rrtv is the license holder for mtv channels in eastern europe ) issued mtv hungary a new licence but this was handed back on 8 january 2014 . on august 1 , 2015 in italy mtv italia ( dtt - free to air station ) was sold to sky italia . in 2013 viacom took full control of the channel after telecom italia media sold its 51 % share . at the same time viacom launched on the platform of sky , the new channel mtv next . viacom continues to broadcast in italy through dtt the free - channel mtv music ( italia ) and remains active with comedy central , nickelodeon and nick jr . through the platform of sky italia . mtv classic italia and mtv hits italia have been closed down on august 1 .
the channel was previously a joint - venture largely owned by telecom italia media and vimn . the ownership conditions have changed which means vimn holds a larger share of the channel . on 12 september 2013 vimn europe announced it has gained 100 % ownership of mtv italia and associated channels from telecom italia .
the two - year deal , signed with mtv networks s . r . o . on 4 march , continues the great relationship between wbitd and mtv networks s . r . o . under the terms of the new deal , the licensed programming includes wbitd’s newest hit sitcoms to be telecast on comedy central polska . titles include :
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in belgium and the netherlands . the re - alignment will see all music programming come from its operations in stockholm . its swedish offices operate local channels such as mtv and vh1 within vimn northern european ' s portfolio of music channels . all kids and family programming operates from
“we’re very excited to partner with the city of amsterdam , a true world class music city and top destination for artists , ” said bruce gillmer , executive vice president of talent and music programming / events , viacom international media networks ( vimn ) . “each year the mtv ema celebrates the biggest names in music from every corner of the globe and showcases unbelievable performances from today’s most exciting acts . we’re confident that amsterdam , and the cutting - edge ziggo dome , with its state of the art facilities , will be the perfect setting for what will be a very memorable and spectacular ‘2013 mtv ema . ’”
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ralph rivera is director of future media , a member of the bbc management board and is responsible for the development of the bbc ' s interactive services bbc online and bbc red button . catering to audiences who want to access and interact with bbc programmes and services through the internet , the future media division brings technology and design teams together to work in partnership with the bbc ' s editorial teams to create products such as bbc news online and bbc iplayer . an executive with extensive experience in global digital media , mr rivera was appointed as bbc ' s director of digital media in november 2010 before being promoted to director of future media in march 2011 .
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lee , who trained with charles russell , has spent nearly seven years at channel 5 after a number of in - house roles at various media companies . prior to channel 5 , lee worked for portland media group , express newspapers , paramount home entertainment and showtime .
his focus within huffington post is to take his entrepreneurial skill - base and media know - how to grow / scale the huffington post media group suite of brands and expand them across international markets , much like he did with the goviral business in europe . to date , the huffington post has launched in canada , the uk , france ( le huffington post with le monde ) , spain ( el huffington post with el pais ) , italy ( l ' huffington post with la repubblica ) and in japan ( huffington post japan with asahi shimbun ) . germany and brazil are going to be announced shortly .
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as part of a restructure , channel 5 and vimn will merge legal teams , meaning lee will have responsibility for all of vimn’s networks such as mtv , comedy central and nickelodeon .
prior to mckinsey , mr bird was a senior partner with booz allen hamilton and the managing director of their global media and entertainment practice .
“this is an exciting time to be taking the reins , with vimn having a vital role to play in bob’s plans for accelerating viacom’s growth and maximizing its potential , ” lynn stated . “viacom has must - see content , unrivaled global reach across tv and some of the world’s most digitally active and socially influential entertainment brands ; i believe we have very strong foundations and a clear blueprint for future international growth and i look forward to working with bob and the rest of the team at vimn to deliver it . ”
mr ridding was appointed to the board of bonnier business press , part of the international media conglomerate bonnier ab , in 2013 . he is also a member of the global board and chairman of the uk advisory board of room to read , a charity that supports education and literacy in developing countries .
she has so far served as senior vp finance & operations . she will now be in charge of finance , business & legal affairs and human resources for the northern european cluster , which includes germany , austria , switzerland , poland , the benelux countries , denmark , norway , sweden and finland .
since january 2010 , mtv networks europe has started to rebrand its localized websites featuring a standard website for each region . the website design is similar for each region but has information , news and entertainment specific to each region . mtv belgium , mtv netherlands , mtv switzerland , mtv portugal , mtv sweden and mtv denmark were the first to receive the new look website layout and design .
lynn said today , “this is an exciting time to be taking the reins , with vimn having a vital role to play in bob’s plans for accelerating viacom’s growth and maximizing its potential . ”
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this is an exciting time to be taking the reins , with vimn having a vital role to play in bob ' s plans for accelerating viacom ' s growth and maximizing its potential . viacom has must - see content , unrivaled global reach across tv and some of the world ' s most digitally active and socially influential entertainment brands ; i believe we have very strong foundations and a clear blueprint for future international growth , and i look forward to working with bob and the rest of the team at vimn to deliver it .
he previously worked at the ft in london where he held a number of positions , including editor of international capital markets , securities industry correspondent and accountancy and taxation correspondent .
throughout the course of the season however , they’ll travel around europe and sample some of the best nightlife cities like amsterdam , barcelona and prague have to offer . in short , the geordies are going on tour !
also in the uk viacom’s pay - tv channels — including comedy central , mtv and nickelodeon — accounted for one in every six hours of commercial tv watched by the key demo in the market last year .
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before joining atlantic media , mr lauf was publisher of wired , where he served progressively from 2001 to 2008 as advertising director , associate publisher , and then publisher .
dawn airey is senior vice president at yahoo europe , middle east and africa . she has worked in television for 30 years and has held senior positions in the majority of the commercial broadcasters in the uk . until april 2013 , ms airey was president of clt - ufa uk tv ( part of rtl group ) . she joined in september 2010 from five where , as chair and ceo , she oversaw the sale of the business to northern and shell . previously she was managing director , global content at itv where she oversaw its uk and international production and content businesses . prior to that , ms airey was bskyb’s managing director , channels and services . she has also held senior posts at channel 4 and between 2000 - 02 was five’s ceo , having been the broadcaster’s director of programmes at launch .
mr perelman is a sr . fellow at the center for the digital future , at the usc annenberg school . in addition , he serves on the board of advertising week ( us and europe ) , internet week , ad : tech , along with other industry groups . he served as an advisor to cory booker’s 2013 us senate campaign . mr perelman advises several startups , and is a member of several foreign policy international think tanks . he’s also an investor in early stage tech and media companies as part of nextgen angels nyc . mr perelman is a graduate of the university of pennsylvania with a ba in political science .
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attraqt group plc is a u.k. based organisation that provides search and merchandising services to online businesses through a cloud-based software as a service ( saas ) .

it was founded in 2003 .

# in 2014 , attraqt became available for trading on the aim market of the london stock exchange , with an initial market capitalisation on admission of approximately £ 10.3 m , based on a price of 50 pence per ordinary share on admission .

in december 2015 the company raised a further £ 3m ( net ) to further its expansion plans .

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attraqt ' s ceo , luke mckeever , currently has an approval rating of 91 % . attraqt ' s primary competitors are
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attraqt is a provider of online merchandising , on - site search and ecommerce personalization for businesses . attraqt ' s headquarters is in london , england . attraqt has a revenue of $ 18 . 3m , and 122 employees . attraqt has raised a total of $ 7 . 1m in funding . attraqt ' s main competitors are apptus , smart merchandiser and richrelevance . as of february 2017 , attraqt has 13 fans on facebook and 1 . 4k followers on twitter .
since attraqt was founded in 2003 , it has participated in 2 rounds of funding . in total attraqt has raised $ 7 . 1m . attraqt ' s last funding round was on nov 2015 for a total of $ 5 . 0m
attraqt currently has 1 , 380 followers on twitter . as of december 2015 attraqt had 1 , 103 followers . that ' s a 25 percent increase in 2 years
the attraqt platform excels because of its flexible functionalities and its user - friendly approach .
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attraqt is a provider of online merchandising , on - site search and ecommerce personalization for businesses . attraqt was founded in 2003 . attraqt ' s headquarters is located in london , england , gb ec1n 2sw . it has raised 7 . 1m in 2 rounds . the latest roun . . .
the directors of attraqt believe that apart from fredhopper and attraqt , no other competitor provides all three of the following technologies : site search ; visual merchandising ; and product recommendation in one integrated platform .
david joined attraqt in 2013 as cto . following attraqt ' s acquisition of fredhopper in 2017 , he became cio . his main responsibilities lie in cloud engineering and operations , change management and internal systems .
attraqt , the online merchandising software firm , has announced that andré brown has stepped down from . . .
attraqt provides onsite search , online merchandising and ecommerce personalization to ecommerce sites through products fredhopper and freestyle merchandising .
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as independent companies , attraqt and fredhopper have each built strong reputations , delivering products that significantly improve conversion rates and increase sales for their 250 e - commerce retail customers , ” said nick habgood , chairman of attraqt .
richrelevance is attraqt ' s # 3 rival . richrelevance was founded in san francisco , california } in 2006 . richrelevance is in the application software industry . compared to attraqt , richrelevance generates $ 1 . 8m more revenue .
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the size of the acquisition means it counts as a reverse takeover under aim’s rules and , accordingly , trading in attraqt has been suspended . at the time the shares were suspended ( at 46 . 11p ) , attraqt was valued at £13mln .
attraqt ' s revenue is the third highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ .
attraqt has employees and is the fourth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 391 .
attraqt has hired luke mckeever as its new chief executive , ending a search for a new boss that start . . .
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apptus is perceived as one of attraqt ' s biggest rivals . apptus ' s headquarters is in lund , other , and was founded in 2000 . apptus operates in the business support services industry . apptus generates 136 % of attraqt ' s revenue .
attraqt provides saas solutions that maximize onsite search , online merchandising and personalization for ecommerce retailers . with easy - to - use interfaces and effective technology , attraqt helps retailers make their online shop as attractive and successful as their brick - and - mortar stores .
attraqt group plc ( lon : atqt ) shares gained over 6 % on tuesday morning following news of the appointme . . .
smart merchandiser has been one of attraqt ' s top competitors . smart merchandiser is a private company that was founded in 2011 in woodland hills , california . smart merchandiser operates in the internet software industry . compared to attraqt , smart merchandiser has 118 more employees .
bernadine joined attraqt in 2008 , before the launch of the freestyle merchandising platform and was previously chief operating officer of the group . during her time at attraqt she has gathered experience with sales support , on - boarding , client support and product management and in 2017 bernadine moved in to the role of vp north america , based in chicago , to oversee attraqt ' s expansion in the us .
attraqt ' s vision is to be the ecommerce accelerator of choice for online retailers in the uk , europe , north america and anz .
the company was founded in 2003 as locayta limited and rebranded in early 2014 as attraqt to recognise the changing business needs and customer requirements .
merchandising functionalities are at the heart of attraqt products and have been optimized for visual impact across every device , including tablets , mobile and apps .
online visual merchandising specialist attraqt group plc ( lon : atqt ) has pulled off a real coup , acquiring asos account holder fredhopper for £25mln .
attraqt provides cloud - based and server - to - server saas tools that maximize onsite search , online merchandising and ecommerce personalization for ecommerce retailers .
luke joins attraqt from neighbourly . com , an award - winning community - focused saas platform , where he remains as non - executive director .
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attraqt also released its results for 2016 , in which it said revenue grew 22 % to £3 . 6mln from £2 . 9mln the year before .
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attraqt group plc provides cloud - based and server - to - server saas solutions that maximize onsite search , online merchandising and ecommerce personalization for ecommerce retailers . with easy - to - use interfaces and effective technology , attraqt helps retailers make their online shop as attractive and successful as their brick - and - mortar stores .
eric dodd has extensive experience as a public company cfo and joined attraqt from ipto supply chain systems uk limited , a private equity backed software and services business .
“our scalable business model , impressive client list , experienced management team and innovative technology offering means we have confidence in the future success of attraqt as a plc . ”
attraqt has 1 . 42k number of twitter followers . the number of followers has decrease 0 . 4 % month over month and decrease 0 . 4 % quarter over quarter
operating from a single dashboard on a saas platform and with a flexible pricing model , attraqt is equally accessible to both international retailers or ambitious niche brands who want to expand .
it was founded in 2003 by chief executive andré brown and technology investor dan wagner . he and deputy chairman ivor dunbar put in £1 . 25million ahead of attraqt’s admission to aim .
attraqt , the cloud - based e - commerce platform founded by serial tech entrepreneur dan wagner , has raised £1 . 25m in a partial flotation on the alternative investment market ( aim ) .
attraqt group plc specialises in onsite search , online merchandising and ecommerce personalisation with two product offerings : freestyle merchandising and fredhopper . the group ' s customer base is made up of over 230 client logos ranging from smes to global , blue - chip businesses . attraqt has a strong base in the uk and western europe , with a presence in north america , eastern europe and anz .
peter joined fredhopper in 2016 as cto . following attraqt ' s acquisition of fredhopper in march 2017 peter became cto of the combined group , where his main responsibilities include product development and client delivery services .
the acquisition will be financed by a firm placing and open offer of attraqt shares at 35p a pop , raising £28 . 5mln . the open offer part of the fund - raising will raise around £1mln .
freestyle merchandising is platform agnostic and works with most ecommerce platforms including episerver , hybris , magento and venda . attraqt partners with a number of key partners in the ecommerce space including bronto , dotmailer and monetate .
“we have a strong portfolio of clients and believe that by joining aim , we will have an increased profile with future customers and better access to funds , allowing us to further develop attraqt both domestically and internationally .
attraqt’s aim listing , which has a market cap of around £10 . 3m , will be used to fund increased sales and marketing activity in the us , expand its sales team , and fund working capital and product development .
more than 200 top retailers are using attraqt technology . as ecommerce continues to evolve , we ' ll be innovating and introducing disruptive new technologies to drive online sales , increase conversion and enhance the shopping experience for retail customers .
attraqt co - founder dan wagner is a serial tech entrepreneur and one of the uk’s original dotcom millionaires , widely known for listing his business dialog during the dotcom boom and seeing shares plummet by 95 % in the subsequent crash .
attraqt is a software platform that serves to empower ecommerce . as part of this goal , we collaborate with other well - known brands within the ecommerce space to make industry - standard tools and systems work at their absolute best .
we have officially integrated with a range of ecommerce partners such as ibm , magento and salesforce to incorporate our services into their market - leading systems , making it easy for retailers to manage attraqt functions and services within these comprehensive and popular platforms .
so , if a celebrity is seen wearing a particular dress on tv , something similar can be displayed on the front page of the retailer’s website . customers normally show a 5 - 30 per cent increase in sales once attraqt’s software has been implemented .
in early 2016 , john joined fredhopper as managing director . his major focus was building the marketing & sales presence and actively supporting the fredhopper sales process . following attraqt ' s acquisition of fredhopper in march 2017 john became cco of the combined group .
founded in 2002 as locayta by dan wagner and andre brown , attraqt provides a software - as - a - service ( saas ) platform for e - commerce retailers , which it claims is the most advanced behavioural and search - driven merchandising technology available .
you can start to see the benefits of attraqt as soon as you sign up ! attraqt is easily integrated with all existing ecommerce platforms and couldn ' t be simpler to implement . whether you are looking for java script , server - side api or extensions to magento or other retail platforms – we can accommodate a full range of options to suit your business model . we will provide complete support to install the system on your pre - existing ecommerce management suite and will guide you in customizing its features and functionality .
attraqt group plc acquired fredhopper , a company that has achieved impressive growth since 2000 by investing early in the untapped potential of onsite search . an integral part of our solution portfolio , combining unique search , merchandising and personalization technologies with an innovative , enterprise level interface .
the top 10 competitors in attraqt ' s competitive set are apptus , smart merchandiser , richrelevance , nosto , monetate , certona , baynote , fact - finder , sdl and 3pl . together they have raised over 317 . 6m between their estimated 4 . 2k employees .
understanding your customers ' search behavior is key to executing your strategy . attraqt has been an onsite search leader for more than 15 years . we offer retail customers fail - proof ecommerce site search , including real - time feedback as they type . we speak your customers ' language , and help you speak it , too . in fact , we ' re the only company that allows your customers to search in more than 40 languages . with attraqt , you ' ll optimize your onsite search and keep your customers coming back again and again .
attraqt ' s business consulting team comprises thought leaders in online merchandising , onsite search , and ecommerce personalization . our consultants work alongside you and your team to provide a holistic view of your ecommerce activity , while also working to develop advanced strategies that will help you deliver the results that your business demands .
andre brown , chief executive and co - founder of attraqt , said in a statement : “we are seeing growing demand for our merchandising technology from some of the major players in retail , seeking to significantly increase their online revenues , improve conversion rates and customer retention , and increase the average value of orders .
our objective is to deliver strong profitable growth by becoming the clear global leader in online visual merchandising . with an exit rate of £3 . 9mln , good growth in recurring revenue and a strong sales pipeline for h1 2017 , we are confident in the continued success of attraqt for 2017 and the foreseeable future ,
he added .
attraqt group plc ( formally known as locayta ) was originally founded in 2003 , with the ambition to provide the best possible site search service for online retailers . this search functionality was the group ' s initial focus , with its technology optimised for ecommerce product searches . early customers included nectar and bt directories , as well as an oem licence agreement with ecommerce platform provider venda…
when you add that extra touch , your customers notice and respond . through extras such as personalized adjustments and personalized product recommendations , you can take up - sell and cross - sell to completely new levels . but as you step into the world of ecommerce personalization , it ' s important to choose a website personalization strategy that ' s right for your business . with attraqt’s intuitive approach , this is made simple .
i ' m pleased to report another year of good progress with the group continuing to grow both its revenues and client base in the uk and north america , whilst at the same time increasing gross margin . we have signed 42 new deals in the period , including several large global retailers and have delivered a 22 % increase in revenue for the year , ” said andre brown , chief executive officer of attraqt .
attraqt provides ecommerce retailers with an all - encompassing software solution to radically empower onsite search , merchandising and personalization capabilities . with human - guided automation and easy - to - use interfaces , our core product helps retailers make their online shop as attractive and successful as their brick - and - mortar stores . extending retail platform functions and putting the power and control back in the hands of merchandising teams is central to what we do .
attraqt group plc is a u . k . based organisation that provides search and merchandising services to online businesses through a cloud - based software as a service ( saas ) . it was founded in 2003 to facilitate sales growth for online retailers by focusing on conversion rates and the use of traditional creative merchandising techniques in the online environment . the company ' s saas platform , freestyle merchandising , gives retailers control over how products are merchandised on their e - commerce sites .
attraqt provides a visual merchandising platform called freestyle merchandisingtm . freestyle merchandising plugs - in to any ecommerce site and takes over the delivery of site search , category pages and product recommendation zones to enable retailers to merchandise more effectively through their own ecommerce sites . the organisation provides services to boohoo and superdry , as well as other large ecommerce merchants , such as bbc shop , cotton traders , ellis brigham , emma bridgewater , fat face , jojo maman bebé , joseph , kate spade , laura ashley , lk bennett , lulu guinness , matches fashion , moss bros , oka direct , paperchase , screwfix , tesco clothing f & f , tk maxx , tumi , vf corp ( timberland , the north face & vans , ) white stuff , wilko and many more .
it will have a market value of about £10million and is being advised by n + 1 singer .
the company’s software gives internet retailers control over how their products are displayed on a website .
the firm’s “freestyle merchandising” platform is used by retailers such as tesco clothing , boohoo and superdry . surfwearinspired fashion chain fat face also recently became a client .
the software enables online stores to show what they want to show at the right time , helping them to react quickly to current fashion trends .
the company’s revenues grew by 26 per cent to £1 . 58million last year .
brown said : “our freestyle merchandising platform allows retailers to control how their products are merchandised online , thereby providing an immediate commercial gain and return on investment .
“we believe that by joining aim , we will have an increased profile with future customers and better access to funds , allowing us to further develop the company domestically and internationally .
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the company saw shares rise to an early premium of 53 . 3p on its first day of trading at aim , an increase of 7 % on the 50p - a - share float price .
since launch it has amassed a list of high - profile e - commerce retailers as clients , including tesco , boohoo . com , superdry , laura ashley , screwfix and t . k . maxx .
since then he has founded a number of successful businesses , including e - commerce start - up powa technologies , which last year secured a record - breaking $ 76m series a funding from a group of american tech investors . wagner shared his experience of serial tech entrepreneurship in an interview with startups earlier this year .
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we are impressed with the performance and results , and that gives us peace of mind , especially at peak trading times .
we saw results immediately , within 10 days the gift finder tool had paid for itself , and also received wide recognition from both customers and our extended business .
our story closely follows the development of the three technology pillars that underpin our ecommerce solutions - the evolution of onsite search , online merchandising and ecommerce personalization . the journey begins with a light - bulb vision which has led us to where we are today .
our founders realized that the right onsite search technology was central to helping customers truly embrace online shopping , and so launched a new solution for the market . that technology was known as locayta , and it remains integral to our solutions today .
with online shopping well established , customers began to demand uniqueness and value from their shopping experiences . retailers were trying to replicate traditional merchandising techniques in an online environment , and also trying to encourage customers to respond as instinctively to special offers online as they did in stores . and so , we turned our attention to these key areas where online retailing was failing to keep pace with the high street .
we launched freestyle merchandising , a sophisticated cloud - based saas solution that today powers onsite search , online merchandising and ecommerce personalization for many of the world ' s leading brands .
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more than 180 top retailers are using attaqt group plc technology . as ecommerce evolver , the group continues to innovate and introduce disruptive new technologies to drive online sales , increase conversion and enhance the shopping experience for online retail customers .
we also work with technology , analytics and integration partners to ensure that our own products are supported by best - in - class capabilities . discover more details about these exciting partnerships by visiting our partner websites or exploring our news and resources page .
if your business covers a specialist function in online retailing , then there ' s an opportunity to join us as an official partner . you ' d join a prestigious network of leading names from online retail technology . in addition to promoting your service on our websites and to our own clients , we can provide an added value service to your retail offering . our technology can enhance the functionality of any retail platform and is proven to boost online sales which can give you an edge in many new business pitches .
bigcommerce is the world’s leading cloud ecommerce platform for established and rapidly - growing businesses in b2c and b2b .
ibm commerce cloud  deliver a seamless , consistent buying experience with cross - channel commerce in the cloud .
magento provides feature - rich ecommerce platforms that offer merchants complete flexibility and control over the presentation , content , and functionality of their online channel .
oracle commerce cloud is the saas offering from the leaders and experts in commerce , empowering businesses to grow by focusing on brand differentiation and the customer experience .
salesforce commerce cloud empowers brands to engage with customers in entirely new ways , including online , on - the - go and with empowered associates in brick - and - mortar stores .
we focus on rapid transformation and agility across all channels , getting you close to your customers and delivering a consistently great experience at every touch point .
shopify plus is the leading cloud - based enterprise ecommerce saas platform that allows merchants to evolve without costly infrastructure .
customers realize superior roi from venda ' s comprehensive web , mobile and social commerce suite , international commerce expertise , end - to - end fulfilment capability and transparent pricing .
dotmailer is a marketing automation platform , supported by world - class strategic and support services .
advanced retail analytics powered by hundreds of proprietary algorithms to prescribe & prioritize profit driving action .
monetate is the global leader in providing multi - channel personalization to the worlds best brands . built for speed , the monetate platforms easy - to - use interface allows marketers to create , test and deploy an unlimited number of personalized digital experiences with limited need for it or consulting resources .
poq is a saas platform that empowers retailers to create highly effective & fully customized native apps in record time .
ampersand helps established high street retailers create better ecommerce experiences , architect flexible systems , and build websites that drive sales across channels .
as magento gold solution partners , space 48 specialise in the acquisition and retention of customers through professionally designed , developed and supported ecommerce solutions .
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the ways that we do this revolve around 4 central service pillars which work together in a seamless fashion to deliver real results for retailers . our online merchandising tools puts merchandisers in the creative driving seat while empowering their ability to deliver impressive sales and conversions with ease . our onsite search and navigation functions strengthen these results by giving website customers the tools they need to find products easily and quickly online . as part of this approach , we deliver a range of devices that enable retailers to serve up personalized product recommendations in real time to a variety of different customer target groups . this gives brands the ability to increase customer loyalty by satisfying customer demand through innovative and relevant ways .
these key capabilities are packaged up neatly into 2 centralized ' plug and play ' solutions that brands can easily integrate into their pre - existing ecommerce infrastructures . the first of these solutions is called fredhopper and the second is called freestyle merchandising . click on the relevant links to find out more about the full functionalities of these packages .
our business consulting service underpins all of these activities with expert advice to enable retailers to achieve the best possible results in the most efficient ways .
together , these core services work as a complete package to give retailers the ability to revolutionise top - line results . the platform can generate step - change improvements in key business performance metrics , while simplifying workflow processes for those who need to deliver . the impact is accelerated performance across a range of key kpis :
fredhopper , a division of sdl plc ( lon : sdl ) , is a cloud - based provider of onsite search , navigation , recommendation and visual merchandising solutions through a global software - as - a - service ( saas ) platform .
the proceeds from the share issue will not only fund the acquisition but will finance the integration of the two businesses , investment in sales and marketing , customer support and product development .
fredhopper has a large recurring revenue base that accounted for 90 % of total revenues in fiscal 2016 .
it has a considerable number of long - standing key customer relationships , the best known of which is probably online clothing operator asos .
“bringing the two businesses together will allow us to accelerate investment in sales and marketing , customer support and in on - going product development . increasing our presence in the important north america market is a particular focus . our objective is to deliver strong profitable growth whilst becoming a global technology partner of choice to leading online retailers ,
habgood said .
recurring revenue increased 22 % to £3 . 2mln from £2 . 7mln in 2015 .
adjusted underlying losses ( lbitda ) in 2016 were in line with expectations at £1 . l6mln , reflecting the accelerated investment in the business .
loss before tax widened to £1 . l9mln from £700 , 000 the year before .
the company ended the year with £1 . 2mln , down from £3 . 0mln the year before .
the timing and ability of the group to realise its investments in partner companies is subject to inherent uncertainty due to numerous factors . the company is looking to change its business model a bit to become a financial supporter of companies looking to float or execute a trade sale
most video games are developed in english , but sales are global and that has created a business in translating games into local languages and cultures .
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of the london stock exchange , with an initial market capitalisation on admission of approximately £10 . 3m ,
based on a price of 50 pence per ordinary share on admission . in december 2015 the company raised a further £3m ( net ) to further its expansion plans .
the company went public on london ' s junior stock market with a goal of raising £1 . 3m on aim with a valuation of £10 . 4m in order to fund expansion throughout europe and america .
on opening day of trading . in december 2014 , the company launched a new product called attraqtmail , which enables retailers to merchandise emails in real - time using the company’s visual merchandising platform – freestyle merchandising .
on 9 september 2015 , the company announced its interim financial results for the 6 - months ending june 2015 .
including a 43 % growth in recurring revenue and an increase in gross margin to 85 % . the company also announced the signing of a new contract with tumi in the us .
including taking a key role in the introduction of adobe acrobat to the uk as well as providing insight into the current and future status of the e - commerce markets for susan aldrich .
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luke has a wealth of experience growing successful international technology businesses . he served as ceo for three years at ob10 , the saas global trading network acquired by tungsten corporation plc in 2013 , and was ceo of portrait software , an aim - listed customer marketing company where he drove double - digit growth before the business was acquired by pitney bowes in 2010 .
he has also worked in senior commercial , corporate development and advisory positions for a host of influential software companies in the uk , europe and the us , including experian and alterian , as well as metia group , a multi - national digital marketing agency .
previously he was cfo at kbc advanced technology plc , a technology services business to the oil industry , until its successful sale to yogogawa electric corporation in april 2016 .
eric qualified as a chartered accountant with deloitte , has an mba from london business school and a beng from loughborough university .
john ' s career includes more than 18 years ' experience in the european ecommerce and digital marketing industry . prior to joining fredhopper , john successfully established and managed various pan - european and regional sales organizations at companies such as lntershop , scene 7 , adobe , jive and sdl .
bernadine has worked to design , deliver and support technology solutions for the past 14 years since getting her bsc degree with majors in computer science and computational applied mathematics .
peter has more than 30 years ' experience in the software technology sector , including over a decade delivering scalable online software and services .
peter has a wealth of experience in business across public and private companies . previously he was cto of the cloud division for iris software and director of development at betfair across uk , romania and portugal .
david , has more than 25 years ' experience in the software sector , including almost 10 years within ecommerce software .
david ' s extensive business experience includes having founded several of his own companies , including m486 ltd and cogenta ltd , as well as holding senior roles within established public companies .
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