Reuters and the Guardian U.K. Join OwnZones' Ad-Free Premium Content Platform
New global content partners validate publishers’ needs for diversified content distribution and monetization models
PHOENIX, AZ(02 Apr 2014)
OwnZones Media Network, the content curation platform that is changing how consumers find, access and enjoy premium, niche content, today announced the addition of Reuters and The Guardian UK content to its rapidly-expanding selection of special-interest media. With the additions from the new, globally-renowned partners, OwnZones’ library now has over 175,000 pieces of audio, video and text content.
“As consumer demand for content increases and ad support remains challenging, OwnZones is solving publishers need for new ways to monetize their assets beyond standalone sales and distribution channels,” said Dan Goman, CEO and Founder of OwnZones. “We’re focused on providing a win-win situation for content providers and consumers, and the traction we’ve see in just four months since launch is a testament our success in achieving this goal.”
The new content partners will be enriching the overall OwnZones experience through:
- Reuters: 21 channels covering Health, Politics, Science, Technology and more across an array of print, video and audio content starting at $0.99 per month
- The Guardian UK: 6 text content channels covering topics from film to football and world news, each priced at $0.99 per month
Launched in November 2013, OwnZones has attracted some of the biggest names in the media world, signaling validation from the marketplace for the need of diversified paywall models. For consumers, the platform offers freedom of choice beyond traditional subscription models. OwnZones allows them to uniquely curate their own content experiences and enjoy them in an advertising-free environment. At the same time, the platform simplifies their experience by enabling just one password, one credit card and one monthly payment to grant viewing across any browser enabled device.
ABOUT OWNZONES
OwnZones (www.ownzones.com) is a unique content aggregation service that is changing how consumers find, access, collect and subscribe to premium niche content.OwnZones’ platform provides one place, free of advertising, where people looking for original content and publishers connect through high-quality print, audio and video media.OwnZones' partners include world renowned news agencies such as Reuters and The Guardian as well as niche providers like AeroCinema, RubberStampMadness and Shanti Arts.By providing unbundled access, OwnZones gives consumers the freedom to choose and curate their own personal collection of content that matters most to them and all for as little as $0.99 a month.