Participant Media
Participant is a global entertainment company founded in 2004 by Jeff Skoll to focus on feature film, television, publishing and digital content that inspires social change. Participant’s more than 55 films include Good Night, and Good Luck, Syriana, An Inconvenient Truth, Food, Inc., Waiting for ‘Superman’, The Help, Contagion and Lincoln. Participant, uniquely, launches campaigns that bring together government entities, foundations, schools, and others to raise awareness and drive people to take action on issues from each film or television show. Pivot, the company’s television network, is available in 45 million homes, serving passionate Millennials (18-34) with a diverse slate of talent and a mix of original series, acquired programming, films and documentaries. Participant’s digital network, TakePart, is a leading source of socially relevant news, opinion, entertainment and information about ways to get involved with the issues that shape our lives. Through its films, social action campaigns, digital network, and its television network, Participant seeks to entertain, encourage and empower every individual to take action.
Private Equity Round in 2017
Platform One Media is a global television production and distribution studio based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in curating, developing, producing, and distributing high-quality scripted programming for both U.S. and international markets. As of September 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Boat Rocker Media, having been formed through a partnership between TPG Growth's Evolution Media and Liberty Global. Platform One Media focuses on delivering engaging content that caters to a diverse audience, enhancing its presence in the competitive landscape of television entertainment.
SoulPancake LLC, founded in 2009 and based in Los Angeles, California, is a media and entertainment company that specializes in creating digital, television, and branded content aimed at the optimistic millennial audience. As a subsidiary of Participant Media, SoulPancake focuses on producing engaging and inspiring content that explores the human experience through humor and authenticity. The company offers multi-platform content creation services, including interactive brands and digital marketing strategies, to help businesses effectively engage their customers. Through its storytelling approach, SoulPancake aims to foster connection and positivity in its content.
Documentary Channel is a television network dedicated to showcasing documentary films that explore the human experience. By presenting diverse and passionate perspectives, the channel aims to engage audiences with thought-provoking content that reflects various aspects of life and society. Through its programming, Documentary Channel highlights the power of storytelling in documentary filmmaking, offering viewers an opportunity to gain insights into real-world issues and experiences.
theAudience, Inc. is a multi-channel publisher based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in social and digital content. Founded in 2011, the company provides a range of services, including social consulting, influencer activation, content creation, and media buying. Its BackStage Publishing Platform streamlines the social publishing process and offers analytics to manage content at scale. theAudience aims to connect brands, entertainment properties, and social influencers with consumers by syndicating engaging content globally. The company focuses on creating meaningful interactions that resonate with audiences, representing the interests and conversations of a diverse consumer base. As of August 2015, it operates as a subsidiary of Al Ahli Holding Group.
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