NATAS today announced that the 45th Daytime Emmys will be digital televised by KNEKTV on Sunday, April 29th, 2018 from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Southern California.
This is the first time in history that a linear tv network award show will be available exclusively on a Digital TV network, which is an indicator of the change in television production, distribution and the experience for the viewer. The pairing of this technology is a new and innovative approach, making the show available to fans everywhere, from the on the go Social Media user to the traditional television viewer, having a viewing party with friends.
The inaugural use of this technology, for the purpose of broadcasting an award show, will live-stream the 45th Annual Daytime Emmys and red carpet pre show on Sunday April 29th on all of its Social Media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram emmyonline.org) as well as on the KNEKT tv network (www.KNEKT.tv) on Apple TV, Roku, iOS and Android.
KNEKT will also be providing an exclusive look at all things surrounding the awards on a dedicated Daytime Emmys Channel. From "LIVE on the Red Carpet" to "interviews with winners," conducted by Emmy Winner, Carolyn Hennesy on Sunday, April 29th.
This will be under the supervision of award winning live producer Kent Speakman and KNEKT TV; winner of the Campaign of the year for the Make-A-Wish Foundation; the Power of A Wish Gala in NYC. The show will be streamed to multiple social destinations such as Facebook, Youtube, Periscope & Twitter - powered by Switchboard, as well as for viewers who wish to have a traditional Television Experience on KNEKT Television, a new Digital OTT Network built by UnReel. KNEKT TV is available for free download on Apple TV, Roku, iOS and Android as well as at www.KNEKT.tv
KNEKT is unique as a network, providing HD live broadcasts, daily live talk shows, series, films and short form video content. "Focusing on socially conscious content 90% of the programming on KNEKT TV is around non-profits, animal rights, environment, health & wellness, and living a more balanced and positive life. Celebrating the success of the nominees and winners of the daytime Emmys is reflective of how hard work and persistence pays off. It is an inspiration to fans, members of the entertainment industry and audiences who now have access to watch the show on a global scale," Kent Speakman of KNEKT TV
"NATAS is thrilled to have this partnership which gives us the potential of the largest world-wide audience we have ever had! In addition we are very excited about the live Red Carpet show and the backstage winner interviews KNEKT is doing with Carolyn Hennesy which allows the fans to "see it all." said David Michaels, SVP, and Executive Producer, Daytime Emmy Awards.
The 45th Annual Daytime Emmy® Award ceremony on Sunday, April 29, 2018 will be hosted by Mario Lopez, host and star of the Emmy award-winning
Syndicated entertainment news show, Extra, and Sheryl Underwood, one of the hosts of the Emmy award-winning,
CBS Daytime program, The Talk. The Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards will also be held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Friday, April 27, 2018.
The Daytime Emmy Awards recognize outstanding achievement in all fields of daytime television production and are presented to individuals and programs broadcast from 2:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. during the 2017 calendar year, while the Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards gala, honors the more than 70 craft & program categories behind the many shows that grace the Daytime genre.
The 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards is a presentation of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. A breakdown of the awards by network, as compiled by the independent accounting firm of Lutz & Carr, LLP, follows. Yangaroo, Inc. is the official provider of the Digital Media Distribution System Awards Management Solution ("DMDS") for the submission, judging and voting of all programs in the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. United Airlines is the official airline of the 45th Daytime Emmy Awards and of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
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