EMI Music and Dailymotion Announce a Global Music Video Partnership

Dailymotion’s global user base of over 65 million to have access to EMI music videos through ad-supported Dailymotion music programming

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dailymotion, one of the largest online video companies in the world, and EMI, one of the world’s leading music companies, are partnering to deliver EMI’s library of music videos to Dailymotion’s popular Web video site, mobile site and iPhone app and the Dailymotion channel on Internet connected TVs. The partnership combines EMI’s vast collection of premium music videos with Dailymotion’s massive reach of over 65 million global users.

“We are delighted to be adding EMI to our strong roster of music partners including Universal Music Group and The Orchard.”

Beginning April 2010, Dailymotion users will be able to enjoy music videos from artists including Coldplay, Katy Perry, Robbie Williams, David Guetta, among others, from all of EMI's labels including Astralwerks, Blue Note, Capitol and Virgin, as well as the labels represented by EMI Label Services and EMI's Caroline Distribution unit. The agreement makes use of Dailymotion’s robust ad platform, which will deliver ads with EMI videos to all three screens.

“Dailymotion offers the value of a powerful, new environment where our artists can showcase their work and create deeper relationships with fans. It allows consumers to watch music videos by their favourites artists at any time on the screen of their choice” said Mark Piibe, Global Head of Digital Business development, EMI Music.

“EMI and Dailymotion are delivering what our large audience of music lovers truly want – to watch the music videos they love on their screen of choice,” said Joy Marcus, General Manager of Dailymotion US. “We are delighted to be adding EMI to our strong roster of music partners including Universal Music Group and The Orchard.”

About EMI Music

EMI Music is one of the world’s leading music companies, representing artists spanning all musical tastes and genres. Its record labels include Angel, Astralwerks, Blue Note, Capitol, Capitol Latin, Capitol Nashville, EMI Classics, EMI CMG, EMI Records, Manhattan, Mute, Parlophone and Virgin.

About Dailymotion

As one of the leading sites for sharing videos, Dailymotion attracts over 65 million unique monthly visitors (source: comScore, December 2009) and one billion videos views worldwide. Dailymotion offers the best content from users, independent content creators and premium partners. Using the most advanced technology for both users and content creators, Dailymotion provides high-quality and HD video in a fast, easy-to-use website that also automatically filters infringing material as notified by content owners. Offering 18 localized versions, Dailymotion's mission is to provide the best possible entertainment experience for users and the best marketing opportunities for advertisers, while respecting content protection. www.dailymotion.com.