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Backstage Announces Acquisitions Of Filmfreeway, Coverfly, And Voice123

PRIVATESep 09, 2021

Acquiring Company

Backstage

Acquired Company

FilmFreeway

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Description

Backstage, the leading freelancer marketplace and application suite for creators, announced today that it has acquired FilmFreeway, Coverfly, and Voice123, significantly expanding Backstage's suite of content creator tools, as well as its talent pool of creative professionals.

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Backstage

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Backstage enables productions, brands, marketing agencies, and businesses to efficiently discover and work with highly skilled creative talent. The company's mission is to make the content creation process more efficient, effective, and scalable. Backstage fosters career development and economic success for its users by developing and operating dedicated industry-specific profiles, workflow tools, and jobs & services marketplaces to serve the unique demands of each creative vertical. Backstage was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in New York. For more information, please visit www.backstage.com.

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Who acquired FilmFreeway?

FilmFreeway was acquired by Backstage. The deal was reported on September 9, 2021. Backstage enables productions, brands, marketing agencies, and businesses to efficiently discover and work with highly skilled creative talent. Backstage is privately held and operates in Other.

When did Backstage acquire FilmFreeway?

Backstage's acquisition of FilmFreeway was reported on September 9, 2021. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does FilmFreeway do?

FilmFreeway is the world's leading film festival marketplace and one the most visible and beloved companies in independent film, trusted by the world's top film festivals and brands including HBO, ESPN, NBC-Universal, Lionsgate, PBS, NPR, and more. It is privately held, operating in Media And Entertainment.

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