Major Boost to CONtv Users Reported at Wizard World Comic Con Las Vegas

CONtv’s official convention debut at Wizard World Comic Con Las Vegas this past weekend added thousands of registered users.  Panels, screenings, live demos, and a launch party with a free concert were well-received, and what no doubt also funneled convention goers in droves to the service were the discounts offered to over 60 merchants at the con for anyone who downloaded the CONtv app to their device.  Freebies were also on hand to reward adopters of the streaming service.  CONtv reported a 60% conversion rate at the convention.

Official press release:

COMIC CON NETWORK CONTV ATTRACTS THOUSANDS OF NEW REGISTERED USERS DURING CONVENTION DEBUT AT WIZARD WORLD COMIC CON LAS VEGAS 

With 60% conversion rate in Las Vegas, digital channel’s registered audience to continue to increase at upcoming pop culture events scheduled in major cities including Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and more 

(Los Angeles, CA) April 28, 2015 – Now live with thousands of hours of programming including original content, the OTT streaming network CONtv announced today that its official convention debut at Wizard World Comic Con Las Vegas successfully generated thousands of new registered users.

“Wizard World attendees are at the core of the CONtv audience,” said John Macaluso, Wizard World CEO. “The ability to interact with them directly at our more than two dozen shows is critical in exposing the brand to this natural fanbase, and in learning about what they want from CONtv. It’s for the fans, by the fans!”

During the Con, CONtv was an integral part of convention programming, including:

• Panel & Screening of the newest season of the fan-favorite series “MY MORPHING LIFE” with Jason David Frank
• Panel & Screening with star Kevin Sorbo of part one of CONtv’s first-ever exclusive film, MYTHICA: A QUEST FOR HEROES and a sneak peak of part two, MYTHICA: THE DARKSPORE
• Live demos of the service from the show floor at the CONtv booth
• CONtv launch party at The LINQ Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Promenade, including Wizard World Drink & Draw comic book artists and a free concert featuring the band Critical Hit
• Attendees who downloaded the app on their cell phones or tablets received discounts from over 60 merchants at the convention and free collectibles, including stickers, pins, and other assorted CONtv premiums

Catering to the enormous and avid Comic Con audience, CONtv currently boasts 2,500 hours of original programming, curated films and TV episodes, and exclusive Comic Con panel coverage from dozens of annual nationwide conventions, with new panel programming added weekly as additional CONs take place.  Spanning star studded panels with pop culture heroes such as William Shatner (“Star Trek”), Lou Ferrigno (“The Incredible Hulk”), Michael Rooker (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Bruce Campbell (The Evil Dead, the forthcoming series “Ash vs Evil Dead”), to the best in cosplay, creator workshops, Con after hours events, and more, CONtv is the only service to offer Comic Con event coverage alongside premium feature film, television and original programming.

CONtv is a partnership of Cinedigm, one of the nation’s largest independent distributors of digital entertainment, and Wizard World, producers of the largest Comic Con Tour in the U.S. This partnership provides an unrivaled hub of content, community and conventions across the broad spectrum of devices including Android and Mac iOS, Samsung Smart TV, Roku Players and Roku TV, the web, and mobile and tablet devices.

In addition to Wizard World Comic Con Las Vegas, CONtv will be covering major upcoming Wizard World Comic Con events in major markets including Chicago, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Des Moines and more. A full list can be found athttp://www.wizardworld.com.

Both free and VIP subscription accounts are available at CONtv.com, with CONtv VIP subscription packages providing the ultimate ad-free fan experience, access to exclusive content and first look and perks at Wizard World Comic Cons, including reserved seating and discounts.

Visit CONtv.com for more details.

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https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/contv/id964790508?mt=8

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jtv.contv&hl=en

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