Blackbird plc

🇺🇲 America Votes 🇺🇲 It’s an historic day as America heads to the polls to decide on their next President. Today’s choices will shape the direction of tomorrow, and we’re honored to support our partners who work tirelessly to inform, connect, and empower those around them. We wish all our clients and colleagues a smooth and impactful election day, especially those delivering mission critical news U.S. Department of State - BLOX Digital #livenews #newproduction #videoproduction #storytelling #stayconnected

With the U.S. elections approaching, staying informed has never been more important. Local news outlets are the heartbeat of their communities, with 70% of U.S. adults relying on local news for accurate, relevant information. Through our partnership with BLOX Digital, Blackbird proudly serves newsrooms across the U.S. as an essential platform for seamless digital news production and distribution. When paired with the BLOX Digital’s BLOX VMS, the latest news stories can be delivered to viewers with unbeatable speed and control, leveraging Blackbird’s professional-grade tool set for advanced video editing in a browser. We're thrilled to expand our footprint even further, welcoming two new customers in California and Michigan! 📍 KEIM, part of Imagicomm Communications, serves Eureka, California 📍 WBKB, part of Morgan Murphy Media, serves Alpena, Michigan Welcome aboard! We look forward to empowering your teams to keep communities connected and informed. #BLOXDIGITAL #newsproduction

We are thrilled to announce that Text is now available in elevate․io! Text is a basic necessity for video editors. In a world of fast-scrolling, text grabs attention, drives key messages, and ensures no story goes unheard. For content creators, it’s a powerful must-have storytelling tool. Read our Blog to learn more about adding text to your elevate․io projects 👉 https://lnkd.in/eK5ukKcb

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Don’t miss our next elevate.io podcast where Blackbird CPO Sumit Rai is joined by marketing expert Nick Lisher to talk about the skyrocketing importance of video in marketing and how companies are harnessing its power to tell compelling brand stories. Tomorrow, Thursday 17th October at 4pm BST, 11am EST, 8am PST Tune in to the live stream here ▶️ https://lnkd.in/e9DGAF6u

Ian McDonough sits down with Proactive Investors to talk about Blackbird plc selection on to Innovate UK Global Business Innovation Programme, Creative Catalyst and AI, our participation in SXSW and the latest from elevate.io https://lnkd.in/etx8fN94

We’re thrilled to announce that Blackbird has been selected to join Innovate UK’s Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP), including a fully-funded trip to the SXSW Conference in Austin, Texas in March 2025! As part of the GBIP cohort, we’ll have opportunities to network, pitch, and collaborate with key players in the global tech and creative industries at SXSW. SXSW is a dynamic convergence of global innovators, creatives, and industry leaders across music, film, technology, and media, offering unmatched opportunities for networking, inspiration, and showcasing cutting-edge ideas. We look forward to showcasing elevate.io, our new online video editor and content creation platform, on a global stage. Read the full story here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eFvWayyQ  #Innovation #SXSW #GBIP #Tech #Blackbird #elevate.io #innovateUK

🎉 Breaking news  🎉 elevate.io goes global, 90+ countries and growing Amid a rapid surge in verified users surpassing 10,000 last week, we are thrilled to say that elevate․io is now serving users in over 90 countries. elevate.io is being put to the test as users join us from across the globe. We're really proud of the product’s 100% uptime during this period of rapid growth, highlighting the stability of the platform to scale and perform regardless of geography. Blackbird CEO, Ian McDonough commented: “Reaching users in over 90 countries shows the global demand for a more flexible, efficient online editing solution. We’re excited to see creators from every corner of the world embrace the platform, and we look forward to continuing our expansion and innovation.” Join us on this incredible journey and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ePPKK9_m

Ian McDonough talks to Zak Mir of Zaks Traders Cafe about the surge in users signing up for elevate.io, surpassing 10,000 verified users and the resilience of the core technology as it scales with ease. See the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eYjdK5-X

Blackbird CEO Ian McDonough sits down with Proactive Investors to discuss the early success of elevate․io, the positive outlook for rapid growth and the milestone of 10,000 verified users. https://lnkd.in/ed_ww65d