Unique X today announced its continued
expansion into the North American cinema market with an agreement to provide
its autonomous digital cinema solutions to one of Canada’s largest
entertainment and media companies, Cineplex.
The combination of Unique X’s RosettaBridge
TMS, RosettaNet eTMS, Movie Transit DCP delivery network and Advertising Accord
on-screen advertising manager will deliver a fully automated, networked advertising
solution to Cineplex’s network of 165 theatres from coast-to-coast. It will also
be offered to the Company’s exhibitor partners and independent theatres represented
by Cineplex Media, its business division dedicated to media sales, engagement
and advertising solutions.
Cineplex is Canada’s largest and most
innovative film exhibitor, welcoming more than 70 million guests annually
through its circuit of theatres across the country. The new agreement with
Unique X announced today will enable the creation of custom advertising
packages, automating the cinema advertising process and delivering ad content
directly to the screen. Once fully integrated, the solution will bring about significant
theatre management and advertising sales efficiencies that will simplify and
streamline its processes both at home office and at the theatre-level, delivering
flexible advertising solutions.
“Our worldwide customers are already reaping
the benefits of our automated solutions so we are naturally delighted to
support Cineplex in driving operational and media sales efficiencies for their leading
network of theatres from coast to coast in Canada,” said Mark Stephen, Director
of Sales at Unique X.
"We are excited about the prospect of
Unique X’s fully-automated solution for advertising scheduling and content delivery
direct to the theatre screen, significantly reducing our window from contract
to deployment and enhancing inventory yield management and campaign targeting,”
said Robert Brown, Vice President, Cineplex Media. “We are committed to delivering an exceptional
guest experience in our theatres and this solution helps us do that while driving
operational efficiencies for media sales, theatre management, and more flexible
options for our advertising clients.”
About Cineplex
A leading
entertainment and media company, Cineplex (TSX:CGX) is a top-tier Canadian
brand that operates in the Film Entertainment and Content, Amusement and
Leisure, and Media sectors. As Canada’s largest and most innovative film
exhibitor, Cineplex welcomes over 70 million guests annually through its
circuit of 165 theatres across the country. Cineplex also operates successful
businesses in digital commerce (CineplexStore.com), food service, alternative
programming (Cineplex Events), cinema media (Cineplex Media), digital
place-based media (Cineplex Digital Media), amusement solutions (Player One
Amusement Group) and an online eSports platform for competitive and passionate
gamers (WorldGaming.com). Additionally, Cineplex operates a location based
entertainment business through Canada’s newest destination for ‘Eats &
Entertainment’ (The Rec Room), and will also be opening new complexes specially
designed for teens and families (Playdium) as well as exciting new sports and
entertainment venues across Canada (Topgolf). Cineplex is a joint venture
partner in SCENE, Canada’s largest entertainment loyalty program.
Proudly recognized
as having one of the country’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Cineplex
employs approximately 13,000 people in its offices across Canada and the United
States. To learn more visit Cineplex.com or download the Cineplex App.
About Unique X
Unique X is a new brand for the future of digital
cinema, providing intelligent autonomous solutions and content services.
Unique X has a footprint in 65 countries globally. To
date, more than 70 million GB of data have been transferred, and over 60
million advertising playlists have been delivered.
Solutions include RosettaBridge TMS, RosettaNet Estate
Management System, Movie Transit (DCP Content Delivery Network), Basekey (KDM
management), RosettaPOS (Point of Sale), RosettaLive (Event Streaming) and our
pre-show products of Advertising Accord, Ad Transit and Smart Trailering.
