Syndication Services

Pitch Blue Distribution Platform

GDMX with its partners have created, developed and deployed a new long form content distribution platform called PitchBlue. This platform is the next generation in long form content, store and forward, multicast distribution and is designed to provide a cost-effective, optimized and streamlined platform for broadcast syndicated programming for North American broadcast stations.

Through utilization of advanced compression techniques, increased storage capacity and optimized transmission technologies, PitchBlue is able to provide many benefits to both Content Providers and Broadcast Stations at a critical time in the adoption of HD.

Among the benefits:

Streamlined distribution of content by delivering both HD and SD versions in a single transmission
The ability to deliver twice as much content as previous store and forward technology
Dynamic Proof of Delivery reporting
Open architecture that eliminates reliance on proprietary equipment and license fees
The ability to automatically record multiple concurrent feeds
Once received, files can be played out, transferred or transcoded according to station dictated schedule and workflow
An automated Format Sheet building tool that creates format sheets based on Air Schedule and Title List information stored in the Pitch Blue system
Interfaces with Ad Sales software programs such as Deal Maker
Text messaging

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Digital Linear Distribution Platform

GDMX provides syndication services to content providers from receipt of the master elements through final delivery to stations via satellite over our Digital Linear distribution platform. The Digital Linear Platform currently has a footprint in excess of 1,100 sites. Client services include asset management, format sheet creation and distribution, liaison with stations and coordination of re-feeds and tape delivery as needed.

GDMX has the most modern digital video infrastructure available (SD and HD) and a completely file based workflow that includes proxy versions of all electronic media that is viewable via desktop application. The broadcast origination center and our secure, centralized ingest room is highly automated and all critical equipment is redundant. GDMX owns and operates onsite and remote uplinks, provides diverse paths in both co-located and non-co-located disaster recovery facilities and has inbound and outbound connectivity with all major fiber providers.