VFT Solutions to serve as piracy monitoring service during live events
AUSTIN, Texas — April 25, 2019 — Today, FloSports, the innovator in live digital sports and original content, announced a partnership with VFT Solutions, the industry leader in anti-piracy and revenue protection, on live streaming social media platforms across the FloSports network.
VFT’s patented, ground-breaking technology instantly identifies and documents both streamers and viewers of live social media piracy in real time, organically disrupting the false belief that viewers are anonymous and streaming piracy is a harmless activity.
VFT communicates in real time with streamers and viewers to educate them on the harm caused by live streaming piracy and provides a one-click option link for legal viewing
“Our partnership with VFT Solutions will help FloSports tackle the threat of live stream social media piracy,” FloSports SVP of Marketing Amy Loesch said. “Taking proactive steps to stop online pirates who attempt to illegally stream our content is crucial for our business and is possible through this partnership.”
“We are thrilled to partner with FloSports,” VFT Solutions CEO Wayne Lonstein said. “By simultaneously disrupting piracy and the false perception of anonymity online, we can communicate with streamers and viewers, educate them of the risks and harm caused by piracy, while redirecting them to FloSports platform.
“It’s a win-win for consumers and Flo by organically deterring piracy, driving legal subscriptions and protecting the purchase value of FloSports customers.”
Streaming more than 10,000 live competitions per year, FloSports continues to emerge as the global leader in live, in-depth, and on-demand digital coverage for passionate sports fans.
For more information, visit vft-solutions.com.
About FloSports:
FloSports, the innovator in live digital sports and original content, partners with event rights holders, governing bodies, and other media companies to unlock a world of sports coverage that true fans have been waiting for. Through live streaming of premier events, original video programming, and weekly studio shows, FloSports is growing the sports, the events, the athletes, and the fans. Current verticals under the FloSports header include Track, Basketball, Swimming, Football, Wrestling, Rugby, Gymnastics, Hockey, and more.
About VFT:
Leveraging unrivaled intellectual property protection experience for over 30 years, VFT’s founders have unique technical, legal and strategic experience to confront and help solve some of the most vexing challenges facing brands. VFT Solutions’ patented technology and processes offer real-time solutions to the challenges faced by content owners from social stream piracy. We provide data on global consumption of content and consult and strategize with our clients in developing strategies, processes and products to deter piracy and more importantly grow their subscriber base.