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WOW! Unlimited Media Company Profile

WOW! Unlimited Media Inc, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, is a private animation-focused entertainment company with 500 employees (as of 2021) that produces content and builds brands primarily through its Networks and Platforms segment—generating most revenue in the U.S.—and owns media assets like Channel Frederator Network on YouTube and WOW! programming on Bell Media's Crave, having completed multiple mergers and acquisitions including Frederator Networks and Bell Media assets, and competes with companies such as Bardel Entertainment.

Company Overview

WOW! Unlimited Media Inc is an animation-focused entertainment company producing content and building brands and audiences on global media platforms. The company's operating segments include Animation Production and Networks and Platforms. It generates maximum revenue from the Networks and Platforms segment. Geographically, it derives most of its revenue from the United States. The company's media assets include Channel Frederator Network on YouTube, as well as WOW! branded programming on Bell Media's streaming entertainment platform, Crave.

  • Year Founded: 1993
  • Status: Private
  • Employees: 500 (as of 2021)
  • Latest Deal Type: M&A
  • Financing Rounds: 4
  • Investments: 5
  • Primary Industry: Movies, Music and Entertainment
  • Headquarters: 2025 West Broadway, Suite 200, Vancouver, British Columbia V6J 1Z6, Canada
  • Website: www.wowunlimited.co
  • Formerly Known As: Rainmaker Entertainment

Competitors

One of WOW! Unlimited Media’s competitors is Bardel Entertainment, a formerly PE-backed company based in Vancouver, Canada.

Investments & Acquisitions

WOW! Unlimited Media’s most recent deal was a Corporate Asset Purchase with Bell Media (Category B speciality service) on 04-Sep-2018.

  • Bell Media (Category B speciality service) | 04-Sep-2018 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property
  • Ezrin Hirsh Entertainment | 16-Dec-2016 | Merger/Acquisition | Movies, Music and Entertainment
  • Frederator Networks | 25-Oct-2016 | Merger/Acquisition | Movies, Music and Entertainment
  • Mainframe Entertainment | 31-Jul-2006 | Merger/Acquisition | Movies, Music and Entertainment
  • EP Canada Film Services | 05-Aug-2005 | Merger/Acquisition | Movies, Music and Entertainment

Exits

WOW! Unlimited Media’s most recent exit was on 05-Aug-2005 from EP Canada Film Services.

  • EP Canada Film Services | 05-Aug-2005 | Completed

Affiliates

  • Frederator Networks (Subsidiary)
    • Industry: Movies, Music and Entertainment
    • Location: New York, NY
    • Year Founded: 1998

FAQs

When was WOW! Unlimited Media founded?

WOW! Unlimited Media was founded in 1993.

Where is WOW! Unlimited Media headquartered?

WOW! Unlimited Media is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

What is the size of WOW! Unlimited Media?

WOW! Unlimited Media has 500 total employees.

What industry is WOW! Unlimited Media in?

WOW! Unlimited Media’s primary industry is Movies, Music and Entertainment.

Is WOW! Unlimited Media a private or public company?

WOW! Unlimited Media is a private company.

Who are WOW! Unlimited Media’s investors?

Kartoon Studios has invested in WOW! Unlimited Media.

Who are WOW! Unlimited Media’s competitors?

Bardel Entertainment is a competitor of WOW! Unlimited Media.