New York, NY, September 12, 2024 – JWP and Volleyball World collaborated on Volleyball World’s upgraded VBTV platform.
VBTV, Volleyball World’s proprietary media platform, celebrates a major milestone of reaching 1.5 million members globally. This achievement highlights Volleyball World’s dedication to enhancing the fan experience.
Furthermore, Volleyball World has reached an impressive 77% year-on-year growth in VBTV membership, marking its commitment to innovation and engagement within the global volleyball community. To celebrate this success, Volleyball World is coming out with a brand-new VBTV platform, designed with cutting-edge technology to offer an unparalleled viewing experience for fans around the world.
The upgraded VBTV platform represents a major leap forward in delivering high-quality, localized content and a more streamlined user experience. JWP, alongside partners Applicaster and Cleeng, will play a crucial role in this transformation, working with existing partners WSC and Deltatre to refine and enhance the platform’s capabilities.
Finn Taylor, CEO of Volleyball World, expressed his enthusiasm for the new platform, stating, “We are excited to offer our global audience from nearly 180 countries a revitalized VBTV experience that leverages the latest technology and is tailored to their needs. With 800 million volleyball fans worldwide, the upgraded VBTV platform will not only provide our 1.5 million members with superior viewing quality but also allow us to adapt swiftly to fan feedback and introduce new features. Our continued partnership with FIVB and support from key collaborators will drive our mission to make volleyball content more accessible and engaging for our global community.”
The new VBTV platform will feature an extensive range of volleyball content, including major international competitions, premier professional and collegiate leagues, and dynamic Beach Pro Tour action. Fans will benefit from enhanced streaming quality, localized content and language support, and broader device compatibility, ensuring a top-tier viewing experience year-round.
JWP is honored to be part of this journey and looks forward to contributing to the continued growth and success of VBTV and Volleyball World.
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About JWP
JW Player (JWP) is a leader in video streaming and player technology, providing broadcasters and publishers with a platform for delivering and monetizing video content across web, OTT, CTV, and FAST platforms. Pioneering innovations like HLS streaming, header bidding for video, and contextual content recommendations, JWP offers a comprehensive end-to-end streaming management platform.
JWP’s technology helps deliver exceptional video experiences, engage audiences, and increase viewing time. JWP helps customers reduce operational expenses, launch their services quickly, and maximize revenue from their video content through both subscriptions and advertising (CSAI, SSAI). JWP serves over 7,000 global broadcasters, publishers and video-driven brands, powering video for over 1 billion users and generating over 9 billion video impressions and 8 billion video plays each month.
Founded in 2008, today, JWP is one of the fastest growing SaaS companies in the world with a vision to power video-driven businesses so they thrive in the digital video economy. Headquartered in New York, JWP has offices in London, Eindhoven, and Skopje. Learn more at www.jwplayer.com.
About Volleyball World
Volleyball World is a partnership between FIVB and CVC Capital Partners, established to drive growth, innovation, and investment in volleyball globally. Its goal is to create an integrated ecosystem connecting fans, athletes, and corporate partners through both digital and live events.
Volleyball World manages the commercial operations of key volleyball and beach volleyball international events, including the World Championships, Volleyball Nations League, Olympic Qualifiers, and the Beach Pro Tour. Learn more at www.volleyballworld.com