Blackbird PLC (LON:BIRD) said it has won the accolade of emerging tech company of the year at the OTT Awards, organised by sports sponsorship and broadcasting media firm SportsPro.
The cloud video editing specialist said the OTT Awards are “one of the most coveted recognitions in the sports broadcast industry” with a 29-strong panel of industry judges having carried out a deliberation process to choose winners across 14 categories.
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"Our judges awarded Blackbird the top prize as they felt they showed extremely good growth and had a number of very high-profile customers. The platform is a great solution for many content creators, particularly due to its ability to turn content around so quickly", SportsPro said in a statement.
Blackbird chief executive Ian McDonough commented: "We are simply thrilled to be the recipients of such a prestigious award especially during this extraordinary year. The disruption to normal service has highlighted the need for the ongoing operational resilience Blackbird brings to any sports content workflow. The freedom that Blackbird enables for editors and producers - to create and instantaneously view professional-grade content on low bandwidth in a browser - has allowed them to stay safe in the short term and enjoy a work-life balance in the long run.”
“We dearly hope the end of the crisis is in sight and the world can return to normality, including a full sports and entertainment agenda. Our increased profile and firm global partnerships with market-leading companies points to a rip-roaring 2021 for Blackbird", the CEO added.
Blackbird shares ascended 6.1% to 20.7p in early trading.