NewsLook

We extract video metadata to streamline publishers' workflow and increase profits by publishing video into relevant content at scale.

  • Stage Full Product Ready
  • Industry Internet / Web Services
  • Location New York City, NY, USA
  • Currency USD
  • Employees 8
  • Website newslook.com

Company Summary

NewsLook works with over 60 professional video outlets to extract metadata, classify and package video for targeted audiences. NewsLook's scalable process publishes relevant video dynamically into related content. Publishers reduce editorial costs and drive video inventory and engagement to increase revenue. NewsLook works with online publishers, data companies and mobile carriers including: Gannett, Bonnier, Lexis Nexis, Cengage & Telefonica.

Team

  • Fred Silverman
    CEO

    Twenty five years experience in news production for major networks, including 100+ hours of programming for CBS.

    Developed the first interactive video for the education market.

    Former Director of Education Technology at NYU.

    Executive producer of award-winning, feature documentaries for theatrical release.

  • Alex Farrill
    CTO

    Lead architect of Blockbuster TV, Dish Online and Sling.com, HD Cloudvideo transcoder.

    Ten years experience in online video including work for WNET and The Grammy’s.

    Fifteen years experience in website development, Ruby language expert.

    BA, Mathematics from Columbia University.

  • Andrew Naoum
    VP Operations & Business Strategy

    Five years experience with start ups in Washington DC and New York.

    Responsible for dozens of signed content and distribution partnerships at NewsLook.

    Used feedback to help NewsLook pivot to focus on productize technology and processes.

    Identified over $1 million in audits for RRG in Washington DC

    MBA, Destination Management from George Washington University.

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