Studio Store Adds Direct Consumer Marketing Prowess to Enhance Film and Television Initiatives
Red Rock Pictures Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: RRPH), a film finance, production, and distribution company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Ventura, CA based Studio Store Direct, Inc., a market leader in new media direct response entertainment marketing. Studio Store brings years of proven industry success along with proprietary methodology for enabling new media with e-commerce functionality. The acquisition is an all stock transaction and is expected to be accretive to Red Rocks’ earnings.
“The acquisition of Studio Store will allow access to immediate new and proven revenue opportunities for Red Rock,” said Robert Levy, Chairman and CEO of Red Rock. “The introduction of proven direct response marketing, to leverage the massive reach and influence of film and the various new media platforms, is very well timed. There couldn’t be a better team to capitalize on this opportunity than Studio Store Direct.”
In addition to operating as a traditional infomercial production and distribution company, Studio Store Direct has developed a patent pending process for embedding direct response programs directly onto motion picture DVDs. Viewers can access virtual “QVC like” stores offering related merchandise for purchase with the simple click of a mouse or by dialing an 800 number. The company’s model provides a turnkey new revenue solution for major Hollywood studios and independent distributors.
“Studio Store Direct brings immediate revenue and will usher in a new era of profit enhancement for the film and entertainment industry,” said Reno R. Rolle, Studio Store founder and CEO. “According to the Electronic Retailing Association (ERA), the direct response television industry accounts for more than 150 billion dollars in annual revenue. As part of Red Rock, we now have the ability to introduce the proven cash flow potential of direct response television, while executing our vision for the evolving new media landscape.”
About Red Rock Pictures Holdings, Inc.
Red Rock Pictures (OTCBB: RRPH) (www.redrockpics.com) finances and co-produces feature films and entertainment for all media. Dedicated to truly partnering with the creative community – from up-and-coming writers, directors and producers to experienced hands in film, television and digital media – Red Rock Pictures is built on its commitment to creative entertainment, finance and innovation. Red Rock Pictures’ management team has been involved in over 50 feature length films, with an outstanding proven track record that has generated over a billion dollars in the U.S. domestic box office and home entertainment.
Contact:Red Rock Pictures Holdings Robert Levy, 323-790-1813
Simian Gets An Evolutionary Boost For Collaboration, Reveals “Teams”
Simian, the showreel-building, review & approval, and production asset management platform used globally by creative leaders, is kicking off this fall season with a substantial leap forward for collaboration and project management – with more updates on the way during the holidays!
The new feature, aptly dubbed “Teams”, makes it easier than ever for users to give project responsibilities to team members and clients alike. “You can never have too many options when it comes to permission levels,” says Jay Brooks, Simian’s Chief Technology Officer. “Teams provides a streamlined way to assign multiple users to a project at once.”
“Teams are very powerful, but creating one is effortless,” Brian Atton, Simian’s Chief Operating Officer explains. “Simply enter a Team name, add members, and then apply the newly made Team to any desired project. You can even invite temporary guests without changing settings for other projects or needing to create a new Team.”
“We love helping our clients by providing efficient tools to improve their workflow, and this has been a frequently requested feature as of late,” shares Kellie Atton, Head of Sales at Simian. “It feels great to get Teams out into the wild because I know it’s going to be tremendously helpful to everyone who uses it”.
Teams is now available exclusively to Simian’s enterprise clients. Simian plans to release more product upgrades and enhancements during Q4 2024 and 2025 for enterprise and non-enterprise users, continuing its ongoing evolution as the industry’s leading production asset management solution.
For more information on Simian upgrades and features, visit https://www.gosimian.com/
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