Cowles Media Joins Syncbak’s SBTV OTT App

The following is an excerpt from TVNewsCheck
November 14, 2019

Syncbak today announced the addition of Cowles Media stations to the lineup of live local broadcast programming using Syncbak’s its direct-to-consumer OTT app, SBTV. Cowles will immediately fire up 14 channels across six markets spanning central Washington to eastern Montana on the live local OTT platform reaching viewers anytime, anywhere on any device.

SBTV allows stations to build an OTT lineup composed of live, previously aired and syndicated programming. According to Syncbak, AdSync, its proprietary dynamic ad insertion technology, “ensures the most relevant, highest paying ad is served in both live and on-demand viewing. AdSync receives 100 million avails per month.”

“We see the opportunity in OTT and we’re going after it,” said Patricia McRae, President, KHQ Inc. & Cowles Media. “Carriage on SBTV puts us in a position to meet audience expectations by delivering our live local reporting to viewers anytime from any device. It also puts us in a great position to monetize our content with a new revenue stream,” added McRae.

“We are thrilled to welcome Cowles to SBTV,” said Jack Perry, founder and CEO of Syncbak. “The team at Cowles has a forward-thinking vision, proving its commitment to their audience.” added Perry.

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