Eko (media production company) explained

Eko, formerly known as Interlude, is a media and technology company that enables production and web distribution of interactive multimedia videos. The software was used for the Sony produced music video Bob Dylan's Like A Rolling Stone. Interlude was originally founded in 2010 and was rebranded as Eko in December 2016.[1]

Technology

Eko software constructs audiovisual multimedia within which users have options of streaming choices from a traversable video tree. The availability of different video streams allows for a change in viewer perspective or for narrative-branching.

Structure

Eko was founded by Israeli rock musician Yoni Bloch. Eko is based in New York and Tel Aviv, and is backed by Sequoia Capital, Intel Capital, New Enterprise Associates, Marker LLC, Innovation Endeavors, Warner Music Group, Sony Pictures, Samsung, and Walmart.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Interlude Becomes Eko. www.prnewswire.com. November 21, 2019.
  2. News: Walmart Expands Entertainment Strategy With Eko Interactive Content Joint Venture. Littleton. Cynthia. October 11, 2018. Variety. November 3, 2018. en-US.
  3. Web site: Goldenberg. Roy. Interactive Video Co Interlude Raises $15m. Globes. November 1, 2014.