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Pongalo (Merged with VIX)

In 2019, Pongalo merged with Discovery Communications-backed VIX, and rebranded its streaming service as VIX. In 2021, the combined company was acquired by US Hispanic media leader TelevisaUnivision. Pongalo's streaming service (now known as TelevisaUnivision's ViX) was the first and largest streaming platform created specifically for global Spanish-speaking markets. With Latino digital media audiences being drastically underserved, Pongalo was formed through a roll-up, led by Rich Hull and his Avalanche! Capital, of multiple Spanish-language content libraries and media companies. After aggregating multiple Mexican film libraries representing over $50 million of production costs, the company began utilizing these film IP catalogs' valuable, never-before-utilized digital rights to form the Pongalo streaming service. Rolled-up companies included Latin Anywhere, Manana Media, Latin Mex, Latin Media, Inmoo and others Originally launched with a subscription model, the Pongalo streaming service quickly followed its English-language peers, such as Pluto and Tubi, and evolved into a fully ad-supported streaming offering, becoming the #1 Latino streamer in both the U.S. and Latin America. The service offered the then-largest catalog of streamed Spanish-language films and TV shows, featuring original, owned and licensed titles from major content producers throughout Latin America and Hollywood. Pongalo's key distribution partnerships included major players such as Apple, Google, Roku and Amazon, and it also became one of the largest suppliers of Spanish-language content to, in particular, Amazon Channels and The Roku Channel. Pongalo received numerous accolades, including being named as one of the 101 Best Startups in Los Angeles by Best Startup. The company was backed by Avalanche! Capital, Revolution Studios (Carlyle/Content Partners), Canyon Creek Capital, Digital Bridge, 500 Global, and others.

Super Creative

Super Creative specializes in multi-platform, branded content creation and experiential design. With over a decade of experience in both traditional and new media, we offer development and production services for brands and networks across short-form, long-form, and livestream platforms.

Meridian Content

Meridian Content is an award-winning film production and service company based in Los Angeles and New York. Our work has been shown around the world, from theaters across America, to moving billboards in China, to Cannes, Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, and Toronto film festivals. We have produced feature films, commercials, brand stories, series, music videos, virtual reality, and while we have collaborated with many here at home in the United States, we have worked with even more abroad. Our objective is to commit to both our clients and passion projects with the same creative drive and dedication to craft, chasing every opportunity and mining every efficiency so that the artists we serve can realize their intentions to the highest degree. And with all of our endeavors, we pride ourselves in being able to find that sometimes elusive waypoint between art, commerce, and differing cultures, aligning the elements towards a single resonant vision. In the commercial space, Meridian operates as both company of record and production services company, with a specialization in Asian co-productions. Past partners include McCann, BBDO, BBH, JWT, Leo Burnett, Gwantsi Productions (Shanghai), Eagle Media (Shanghai), and Picture Perfect (Mumbai). Brands include AT&T, Chevrolet, Diesel, Jeep, Kiehl's, Mercedes, Mountain Dew, Nestlé, Princess Cruises, Timberland, and Thums Up (Coca-Cola). In the narrative space, Meridian Content has produced almost a dozen short films that have played Sundance, SXSW, and Tribeca to name a few. In 2017, the company produced the feature film OH LUCY! alongside Gloria Sanchez Productions (BOOKSMART, HUSTLERS) with executive producers Will Ferrell and Adam McKay. The film was directed by Atsuko Hirayanagi, starred Shinobu Terajma and Josh Hartnett, and had its world premiere at Cannes Critics Week. It was nominated for two Independent Spirit Awards, including Best First Feature, and was sold to Elle Driver / Wild Bunch for international distribution.

Almost Midnight Productions