Big Think Makes the World's Leading Experts Accessible Online

NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Think, the online video network where the world's leading thinkers examine the most essential ideas of our age, announced today the launch of its new learning platform. Big Think's platform now delivers an experience based on easy access to expert-driven, actionable, educational and engaging video content.

Big Think is home to over 12,000 exclusive, short, sharp and elegantly filmed expert videos created for an astute and engaged audience. With current viewership figures of over 107 million, Big Think's expert videos feature impressive speakers including Walter Isaacson, Bill Nye, Dan Pink, Tony Robbins, Gretchen Rubin, David Stern, Larry Summers, Peter Thiel, and more.

"We are focused on delivering a seamless experience for our audience and the new platform provides this and the opportunity for a continuum of learning," said Victoria Montgomery-Brown, CEO and Co-Founder, Big Think. "Technologies, such as a default HTML5 video player, position the platform for new levels of success and we have a lot more in store as we continue to grow Big Think."

The new site gives users multiple ways to access related and relevant content, including playlists, content recommendations and improved navigation, and stronger integration of the platform's non-video content. With educational videos and actionable take-aways, Big Think has created the formula for a network that empowers viewers and implements growth in individuals and corporations alike by going beyond the lecture.

About Big Think
Big Think is a video-centric online learning platform, where 2,000 of the world's leading thinkers explore the most essential ideas of our age. Created for an astute and engaged audience, Big Think's 12,000+ exclusive videos are short, sharp and elegantly filmed and go beyond the lecture to provide expert knowledge and actionable insights. Big Think's videos have been viewed more than 100 million times and the Big Think YouTube channel has over 1 million subscribers. Big Think's videos are also available on Facebook, where the brand boasts over a million 'Likes'. In addition, Big Think produces exclusive content for corporate subscribers to Big Think Edge, providing major companies with videos and supplemental materials tailored to their employees' needs, to help them build the expertise they need to innovate and compete. For more information, please visit www.bigthink.com.

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