SoMedia
Networks (TSX-V:VID) (“SoMedia,” “the Company”), the pioneer of
globally scalable cloud-based video production solutions, today
announced its results for the three and nine month periods ended
September 30, 2013 (the “third quarter” and “first nine months,”
respectively).
HIGHLIGHTS
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Added 1,056 new reseller partners during the third quarter
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Recorded video orders from 268 separate reseller partners over the
first nine months, a 103% increase over the number of total active
reseller partners in all of 2012
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Officially launched the Enterprise, a Platform designed specifically
for larger clients
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Subsequent to the conclusion of the quarter, appointed Ben Pickering
as President and COO
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Subsequent to the conclusion of the quarter, officially launched an
integrated Video Production, Marketing and Analytics Platform
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Subsequent to the conclusion of the quarter, announced that reseller
partner signups had grown to more than 4,000, a 688% increase in
reseller partners over the last twelve months
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
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2013
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2012
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Third quarter
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First nine months
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Third quarter
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First nine months
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Revenues
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$49,567
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$138,145
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$32,173
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$67,096
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Employment expenses
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$926,079
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$2,466,839
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$461,011
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$1,644,907
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Other operating expenses
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$545,915
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$1,810,310
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$130,742
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$424,081
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Non-operating expenses
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$68,182
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$542,799
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$247,393
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$667,658
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Comprehensive loss for the period
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($1,490,608)
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($4,675,140)
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($806,973)
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($2,669,550)
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Loss per share (basic and diluted)
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($0.09)
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($0.29)
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($0.08)
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($0.26)
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As at September 30, 2013
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As at December 31, 2012
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Total assets
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$533,925
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$563,596
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Long-term financial liabilities
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$627,863
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$2,635,721
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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
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First nine months of 2013
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Full Year 2012
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Total Partner Signups
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3,135
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668
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New Activations in Period
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242
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96
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Total Activated Resellers
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374
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132
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Resellers Active in Period
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268
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132
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The measures described in this table are not intended to be
measures that should be regarded as an alternative to other financial
operating performance measures prepared in accordance with IFRS. Those
measures do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and may
not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. They
are provided to assist investors in determining the Company’s ability to
generate profitability from its operations and to evaluate its financial
performance. For further descriptions of these terms, please refer to
either the Company’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the period
or to the ‘Definition of Key Performance Indicators’ section at the
conclusion of this document.
COMMENTARY
During the third quarter, SoMedia continued to build momentum by
executing on its reseller sales and market development strategy.
The key aspects of the reseller strategy are:
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Optimize partner implementation & activation processes
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Identify and target vertical opportunities for our enterprise offerings
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Develop and market automated video solutions to segmented enterprise
verticals
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Expand services and product offerings through continual product
development
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Continue to develop, improve, and expand our technology infrastructure
During the third quarter of 2013, the Company focused on:
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Improving its sales process to both increase reseller activation rates
and maintain reseller signup rates
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Reducing reseller acquisition costs
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Developing, improving, and officially launching its integrated Video
Production, Marketing, and Analytics Platform
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Developing and implementing automated marketing programs
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Launching its Enterprise client platform and gateway
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Expanding and improving partner support, implementation processes, and
tools
“We’re very pleased with the progress our business has made throughout
the first nine months of 2013,” stated George Fleming, SoMedia’s Chief
Executive Officer. “Earlier this month, we announced the addition of our
4,000th reseller partner. Reseller partners have grown by
nearly 700% over the past twelve months, and by 463% since the beginning
of this year. This growth is testament to not only the demand for online
video production solutions, but also SoMedia’s offering in particular.
The quality and breadth of our products and services continues to
improve. On October 15, 2013, we officially launched an integrated Video
Production, Marketing and Analytics Platform for resellers. This
Platform combines SoMedia's unique ScalableVideo production services
with total control over video content, detailed analytics, and custom
marketing functionality. Our efforts to re-engineer video production
have allowed us to merge video marketing and engagement analytics with
production to create an intelligent, scalable business solution focused
on delivering maximum ROI. Our focus now within this channel is to
improve the account management, activation and marketing implementation
process and focus on those accounts with the greatest potential to
become repeat sellers with significant order volumes."
“SoMedia has also witnessed a particularly positive response from our
Enterprise partners - large digital agencies, web marketing companies,
and corporate clients. The needs of these businesses are an ideal fit
for the scalability that forms the foundation of our Enterprise Video
Production, Marketing and Analytics Suite. As a result of the positive
reaction to our Enterprise offering, we anticipate placing a greater
emphasis on growing this channel. Fortunately, we will have the benefit
of strong leadership as we undertake this strategic shift. Ben
Pickering, our new President and Chief Operating Officer, possesses the
experience necessary to not only oversee our continued progress on
current initiatives, but also drive SoMedia’s future growth.”
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to quarter end, Mark Singh resigned as the Vice President of
Sales. The Company wishes to thank Mr. Singh for his contribution to the
Company.
Additionally, Lance Montgomery has been appointed as the Vice President
of Business Development. Mr. Montgomery will be responsible for the
development and execution of the strategy of SoMedia’s Enterprise
business.
ABOUT SOMEDIA NETWORKS
SoMedia Networks is a pioneer of integrated video content production,
marketing and analytics solutions. Our scalable cloud-based video
content production platforms provide resale, white-label, and on demand
video production services to thousands of web marketers, digital
agencies, corporate brands and media companies across North America.
Our technology first approach allows us to provide a range of ground
breaking video production and marketing services and products that break
down the traditional barriers of cost, volume and reach; making it easy
for partners to deliver online video solutions to their clients simply
and affordably, anywhere, at scale.
For more information visit: www.somedia.net
DEFINITION OF KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Reseller Signups: Denotes a reseller that has accepted the terms
and conditions of the reseller relationship through an online digital
acceptance form. The reseller agreement includes terms related to
payment, scope of offerings, confidentiality, dispute resolution and
corporate conduct.
New Activations: A reseller is considered active upon the
completion of their initial video purchase.
Resellers Active: A reseller is considered active during a period
if that reseller has purchased at least one video during that period.
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