Zoo Digital Share Discussion Threads

[nicyts] 09/8/2016 13:30

The results were good and the company said optimistic .Since then positive developments and noise from the company.The true position will be revealed shortly. If things are as you suggest the market cap of c3million will be adjusted. Not long to wait.

[martina pescatore] 09/8/2016 10:53

An interesting indication that zoo, as per news on 4th August on their website, want to demonstrate to potential customers at the IBC 2016, how they deliver 250,000 minutes of outstanding quality subtitling per month. Clearly this is not the amount that goes through the zoo ticker on the website, as the ticker goes at about 1 million per week (4 million per month). The ticker, therefore, is likely to be where they have securely stored subtitles/captions, etc., for clients.

The 250,000 per month referred to above, must therefore be what zoo produce themselves. A quick search on the web shows that subtitling rates vary considerably, although $4 per minute for tv/movie content seems to be a reasonably fair amount acceptable by translators and acceptable to companies paying them. Other costs incurred are also likely, but I am not knowledgeable in this field. Does anybody know what zoo might be charging per minute for subtitling?

Zoo, with their software and Zoocloud must be able to offer efficiencies that other older fashioned companies cannot, as well as the add-ons, such as secure storage, reformatting, and future packaging and digital distribution, etc.

Even if zoo are getting only $5 per minute for subtitling, after allowing for translators and other costs, plus $1 per minute for securely storing, total $6 per minute, this equates to 6 x 250,000 x 12 = $18,000,000 per annum.

Just guesswork clearly, but all I have to go on really.

The above could only reflect the current run rate and it may not yet be correct to annualise it. However, Zoo also do other work and have other sales other than subtitling.

If the above is anywhere near correct, then the prospects for the company do seem very reasonable, IMHO.

See also item 5 of the 4th August news item on their website. Zoo seem upbeat about the next big thing in the video industry, which they say is enriched metadata. If they are correct, and they have a software offering which might help search and find such metadata, this could be worth something to those digital online retailer and movie/tv/video entertainment companies. Is any of this potential in the share price?

Personally, I hope that with the various innovations that the company has made over the years, they are about to pay off.

NIA and DYOR.

[sdavis] 03/8/2016 20:30

That is excellent news. Surely an announcement in the morning.May not be game changing but further validation of what they have to offer. Could also help us into profit.

[aphzombie] 03/8/2016 17:36

hxxp://www.zoodigital.com/zoo-digital-becomes-an-approved-aggregator-for-major-us-online-library-lender/

ZOO Digital becomes an approved aggregator for major US online library lender
Wednesday, August 3, 2016 ZOO Digital is delighted to announce that it has become an official aggregator for hoopla digital, providing a fast and efficient way for independent TV and movie makers, distributors and studios to deliver their content directly to hoopla’s online lending library.

Three online platforms have adopted ZOO’s aggregation services this year alone. Global online retailer Apple recently approved ZOO as an aggregator for TV series. Another major TV and movie streaming service selected ZOO to become a preferred supplier for subtitling. hoopla’s dynamic service enables consumers to borrow digital video, music, eBooks, audiobooks and comics from mobile devices and desktop browsers by signing in using a library card from participating public library systems.

ZOO has developed its own revolutionary cloud-based content management platform, ZOOstudio which ensures compliant, high quality and efficient digital delivery. The groundbreaking system validates packages to meet hoopla’s technical, metadata and quality standards.

Launched July of 2013, in the US and Canada, hoopla already has over 1,300,000 registered users and adds between 60,000 – 70,000 new users each month. It is expected to launch in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand in 2017. This makes hoopla a new market opportunity for content owners and distributors as well as a fast-growing digital lending service for local libraries around the world.

ZOO President, Gordon Doran said: “ZOO is delighted to be able to deliver TV and movie content to the hoopla online lending library. Our partnership with hoopla reinforces our position as one of the few providers fully equipped to distribute to all the major online platforms quickly and cost-effectively while always maintaining outstanding quality.”

ZOO Digital, based in Los Angeles, London and Sheffield, provides media production, localization and distribution services to the world’s leading content creators, including the six major Hollywood studios and BBC Worldwide. Powered by ZOOcloud, it ensures that premium TV and movie content is seen and heard around the world faster and more cost effectively than ever before.

About hoopla digital

hoopla digital is a category-creating service that partners with public libraries across North America to provide online and mobile access to thousands of Movies, TV Shows, Music, eBooks, Audiobooks and Comics. With hoopla digital, patrons can borrow, instantly stream and download dynamic content with a valid library card. All content is accessible via hoopla digital’s mobile app and online at www.hoopladigital.com. hoopla digital is a service of Midwest Tape – a trusted partner to public libraries for over 25 years.

[nicyts] 21/7/2016 09:23

123million now. Appears to be accelerating which is consistent with the noises from the company.

[martina pescatore] 15/7/2016 07:56

from Zoo website, dated 29 March 2016, they say...

"ZOO Digital has unveiled ZOOscreen, designed to stream and showcase screeners securely to clients, prospects and judging panels. ZOOscreen, powered and protected by revolutionary ZOOcloud, provides an ultra-secure way for content holders and distributors to showcase TV and movie screeners either by streaming directly to large screen, Apple TVs, iPads or for playback in content owners’ screening rooms.

DVD has traditionally been the format of choice for screeners – a costly exercise, highly prone to piracy and stuck in low-resolution, standard-definition quality. ZOOscreen as a secure, cloud-based streaming service addresses these challenges. Streaming content securely to an Apple TV via one simple sign-in, offers the recipient all the impact of the HD, home entertainment experience. Streaming to the iPad makes it an invaluable sales tool for those on the move.

A secure, user-friendly platform integrates seamlessly with the recipient’s home TV viewing environment, offering a robust, online solution to beat piracy, which has become the bane of the entertainment industry. Unique user names and passwords, maximum view counts, two-factor authentication, blocking of concurrent log-ins, visible and forensic watermarking, encryption at rest and stringent digital rights management (DRM) are among the features that deliver a secure yet easy-to-use solution.

Other features include adaptive streaming which minimizes buffering and optimizes viewing quality. Captions and subtitles in multiple languages can be selected with a remote control, opening up extensive opportunities in international markets.

From digital distribution to subtitling and captioning, metadata creation and localization, dubbing, artwork localization, workflow and asset management, ZOOscreen is just one of a complete range of connected global content services powered by revolutionary ZOOcloud.

ZOO President Gordon Doran commented:

“While the general public is streaming HD movies from iTunes, Amazon or Netflix widely, movie studios almost universally still send screeners by mail on DVDs – which is highly problematic in terms of quality, cost and piracy. ZOOscreen delivers the industry’s first secure, auditable screener solution that can be viewed on multiple devices without requiring special-purpose hardware.”

He added: “As a leading provider of localization and digital distribution, we’re already trusted to stream video content securely on a daily basis for the world’s biggest entertainment companies. ZOOscreen offers that vital and immersive viewing quality to the beginning of the supply chain and is another link in our complete, end-to-end service.”

ZOO Digital, based in Los Angeles, London and Sheffield, provides media production, localization and digital distribution services to the world’s leading content creators and distributors, including major Hollywood studios, BBC Worldwide and iTunes.

Contact us to discover the ultra-secure way to showcase your content or visit
"
End

See their very informative website, www.zoodigital.com for more info.

I hope that helps

[ff2345] 15/7/2016 05:58

What are eScreeners? New service?

[plok] 13/7/2016 11:43

Good to see the price recover a little and some buys albeit small!
Could this be the build up to some good news!

[nicyts] 11/7/2016 10:37

The journey has been a long with one or two wrong turns. No doubt the reason for both management and investors having one or two scars.Impressive they have kept going without bailing out. Noticeable that they have kept together . Also not overpaid with sensible options. I suspect they see a real future for the companyThe fact conversion price is 48p indicates an intention to be fair to investors. Now past 121million on the website. A dollar earning growth company in a growth market valued at less than £3 million.What are the tax losses worth?

[martina pescatore] 11/7/2016 09:01

Nicyts, I agree wholeheartedly with your comments, especially that the company does not overstate (or wish to overstate) their case.

In my view the share price still reflects the historical past of the company and represents an interesting risk reward investment proposition. Zoo have practically rebuilt much of their turnover over recent years and have moved into new markets, with software technology as a point of difference which they themselves created. This, together with the confident outlook statement and the desire not to overstate their case, demonstrates a capability which gives me confidence that the turnaround is on track.

NIA and DYOR

[nicyts] 09/7/2016 11:58

The results were positive. They are optimistic re the future. They are clearly in a growth market . The technology they have created is market leading and gives them a competitive advantage. As a consequence the adoption rate is high. That position is validated by their client list. Apple the BBC and all major studios plus significant others.The presentation on website for results says that they are looking for a dominant position in their market. That market has a potential of over 500,000,000 dollars annually . Lofty ambition but this is a company that does not overstate it's case.There will be bumps in the road. The market value indicates craters. I'm not convinced that is the case. The main obstacle I see is dealing with the growth. That is I suspect a small problem for this company that has overcome significant problems in the past.The institutions on board clearly know the position from the inside and appear very supportive.

[amt] 07/7/2016 07:37

If the interim are good why would they have massive dilution. No chance of a cash raising unless things go badly.

[ff2345] 06/7/2016 16:19

My guess.....

Good interims in November, share price rises to (say) 12p+.

Raise of $3m at 10p to pay off some of the loans and provide working capital. Reduces finance costs to more like $200K

Company returns to profitability and cash generation.

[martina pescatore] 06/7/2016 12:27

To be fair to the Directors, I don't think that in the past they have painted a rosey, jam tomorrow kind of picture. In fact in my view they have been candid and frank about the markets that they have operated in and clearly the company had been struggling. However, it refused to give I and has fought back and reinvented its product and service offerings as well as continuing with R and D.

The outlook statement is by far the best I can recall and I have been here for well over six years. Investors need to look forwards not backwards. I am.

[mudbath] 06/7/2016 11:51

Accumulated losses continue to rise inexorably,now topping 54 million.

A reversal of this trend could herald a new dawn ;yet as long term holder uknighted points out,the wait seems eternal.

Maybe this year ?

[uknighted] 06/7/2016 09:23

I have held for 10+ years and every year they state that the future is full of promise and every year I believe them. My patience is now running thin. These directors get a good living from this company whilst we shareholders get empty promises. GLA LTH.

[sdavis] 06/7/2016 09:04

Personally I am looking for 30% revenue growth this year. They have a mountain of debt to pay off and they need to start generating serious cash. The opportunity is there but it remains to be seen if they can take advantage. If they can't in this climate then they never will.If they do manage to gain traction, as they suggest in the results, then ZOO could perform very nicely. Announcing the deals as they are signed would be a good start.Holding (long term) and optimistic.

[uknighted] 06/7/2016 08:49

Yet another jam tomorrow set of results, of course, we all know tomorrow never comes!

[philjeans] 06/7/2016 08:17

Average results only - disappointing after years of promises.

Weak pound now in their favour.

We shall see - if they can't make good money now - give up!

[martina pescatore] 06/7/2016 08:05

Yes, it was Netflix, as per Zoo's website news announcement on 2nd June 2016. Good positive news I say.

[ff2345] 06/7/2016 07:30

......in May 2016 ZOO was awarded the status of preferred vendor for one of the largest online entertainment retailers in the industry.

[simonparker5] 05/7/2016 12:33

Some interest here today which isn't surprising given the very bullish noises that the company have been making over the past 6 months. With the pound weak against the dollar this is great news for Zoo as most of its costs are in ££.

[paleje] 04/7/2016 14:59

Just for the record Aimzine have supplemented their article in the comments section, the fx rate definitely benefits FOX.

[napoleon 14th] 01/7/2016 17:27

They might report in £St but their internal currency is US$.

[paleje] 01/7/2016 17:01

Aimzine have got an article on ZOO as a post brexit bargain opining that the currency slide since will benefit them, as suggested a few posts back on here. I don't quite follow the way they've put it but I do get the message:-