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Revision as of 06:09, 26 June 2009
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Ripe Digital Entertainment (RDE) was an on-demand digital entertainment company with television networks. RDE was founded by CEO Ryan Magnussen. Launched in 2005, RDE was credited with developing the first multi-platform television on demand network, offering instant access to men’s lifestyle entertainment through Cable On demand, broadband and mobile outlets. RDE programming consisted of original and packaged short-form video content ranging from five to fifteen minutes in length.
Networks
Ripe’s networks-- Ripe TV, Octane TV and Flow TV were delivered free over multiple platforms (cable VOD, broadband, and mobile). Ripe TV, launched in October 2005, as the first multi-platform lifestyle On Demand network that featured interest-based content for men including beautiful women, sports, comedy and antics programming targeted for men. Octane TV, which launched in August 2006, was geared toward automotive enthusiasts and motorized sports fanatics. Flow TV which launched April 2007 was a hip hop lifestyle network geared toward adults 18-34. All three networks shutdown in 2009.[1][2]
Distribution
RDE networks reached 92 million subscribers through various distribution partners. Content distribution partners included Comcast, Time Warner, Insight Communications, MediaCom, Verizon Fios for On Demand, internet syndication through AOL, Google, and Yahoo and mobile content through the websites, Helio and Sprint. Montreal based Distraction Formats distributed RDE's extensive library, branded channel and formats around the globe.
Programming
RDE networks could be accessed through local cable provider Video On Demand channels, you can find RipeTV and OctaneTV in the Cutting Edge section of the menu and Flow TV in the MUSIC section , broadband portals, and mobile devices for streaming and download. Ripe TV programs include: Sexy & Single, Stuff4Dudes, Wild Girls Vegas and Hollywood Burn. Octane TV originals include: Sexy Road Test, Crashed, Zig, Zag and Hot Import Nights. Flow TV orginials include VIP Lounge, Flow Live and Flowlicious.
References
- ^ Online video, VOD production company Ripe Digital shuts down Retrieved June 23, 2009
- ^ Ripe Digital Entertainment Shuts Down Retrieved June 23, 2009