SoMedia
Networks (TSX-V:VID), the pioneer of globally scalable video
production solutions, is pleased to announce that Maaco Franchising, LLC
("Maaco"), part of the Driven Brands family of automotive companies, has
selected SoMedia to deliver video production to its network of more than
460 franchises in the U.S. and Canada.
"Maaco represents a great addition to our base of corporate partners,"
stated Ben Pickering, President and Co-CEO of SoMedia. "The Maaco brand
is one of the most well-known in the automotive industry and their
franchise model is ideally suited to take advantage of the scale and
reach SoMedia provides. Maaco franchisees will now be able to create
custom video ads to engage website visitors through this hyper local
online marketing initiative.”
Through the partnership with SoMedia, Maaco is allowing its franchise
operators to tap into the power of video on a local level with the only
on-demand video ad production solution suited for multi-location
businesses.
"Digital advertising is a key part of Maaco’s marketing strategy,"
explained Artemio Garza, Maaco’s Chief Marketing Officer. "This
exciting, new partnership with SoMedia equips our franchisees to expand
and elevate their online marketing with brand consistent video ad
content that supports our business across North America."
About MAACO®
Founded in 1972, MAACO® Auto Painting & Collision Repair (www.maaco.com)
repairs accident damage, dents and faded paint for close to 500,000
drivers annually. The 460+ franchises have restored the safety and
beauty of all types of vehicles for nearly 40 years. MAACO Franchising,
LLC, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, has been cited numerous times by
Entrepreneur magazine as #1 in its category in the Annual Franchise 500
survey.
About SoMedia Networks
SoMedia Networks, the creator of Scalable Video, has reengineered how
businesses access video content creation, production and deployment. The
cloud-based SoMedia Platform allows businesses, brands and media to
easily order the production of custom video content at scale and volume,
anywhere, on demand, with rapid turnaround, and at a fraction of current
costs. SoMedia provides Scalable Video as an integrated solution to
corporate partners, as a resale solution through thousands of web
marketing firms and directly to digital agencies and millions of SMBs
across North America.
Copyright Business Wire 2015