Float Left Interactive and Gaiam TV Partner to Deliver New Streaming Experience on the Roku Platform
NEW YORK, June 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Float Left Interactive, a leading provider of Roku channel development and TV application solutions, announced today that it was selected to revamp Gaiam TV's popular subscription-based lifestyle streaming channel on the Roku® platform.
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The updated channel includes a refreshed look-and-feel, improved content discovery, snappy navigation, as well as access to an increased library of more than 7,000 titles.
Gaiam TV features original interviews with top visionaries, exclusive on-demand yoga and fitness videos for all ages and abilities, inspiring films and documentaries you won't find anywhere else, and much more in the categories of spirituality, metaphysics, personal development, explorations, health and yoga.
Their content hosts world-renowned experts in areas of spirituality, personal development, health, wellness, yoga and fitness, including Deepak Chopra, Jillian Michaels, Jack Canfield, and dozens more. Viewers can enjoy a wide array of videos, ranging from Tom Shadyac's critically acclaimed film I AM, to instructional yoga videos from Rodney Yee. In addition, viewers can browse special collections that showcase some of the best videos on a particular subject such as happiness, stress relief, compassion, meditation and so forth.
"As consumers are using more connected devices to access their favorite content, innovators like Gaiam TV focus on delivering a cohesive experience to all viewers across all devices," commented Kirby Grines, SVP of Business Development at Float Left Interactive. "We are proud of the work we've done to embrace Gaiam TV's multiplatform initiatives."
"Gaiam is committed to providing the highest quality services to our customers. With the help of Float Left, we're now able to provide customers who access our content on a Roku player or Roku TV™ model with a more sophisticated experience that is consistent with our applications on other connected devices," said Brad Warkins, President of Gaiam TV. "Float Left has a track record of developing high-end, custom channels for the Roku platform, which made them a perfect fit for our needs."
Roku customers can download the Gaiam TV channel on their Roku players and Roku TV models from the Roku Channel Store in the "Fitness" or "Movies & TV" channel categories.
Gaiam TV is also available online at www.GaiamTV.com, iPad, iPod, iPhone, PlayStation, and Amazon Fire TV. Additional platforms will be announced in the coming months.
Gaiam TV is just 99¢ for the first month, and $9.95/month thereafter. Included in a subscription is unlimited access to Gaiam TV's extensive video library and original programming. For more information about Gaiam TV's introductory offer please visit: www.GaiamTV.com/roku
About Float Left Interactive
Float Left Interactive is a leading provider of TV app solutions and specializes in developing innovative, cross-platform video experiences for the biggest screen in the home — the TV.
Since 2009, Float Left has developed over 200 TV apps including TV Everywhere, video on demand, live broadcast, news, and music streaming channels. Select customers include Nickelodeon, Roku, CuriosityStream, Newsy, Anime Network, and Acorn TV.
Float Left is headquartered in Jupiter, Florida and has a second office located in New York City.
More information about Float Left Interactive is available at http://www.floatleftinteractive.com, Twitter: https://twitter.com/FL_Interactive, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floatleftinteractive
About GaiamTV.com
GaiamTV.com is a streaming video subscription service that offers exclusive streaming of over 7,000 films, documentaries and original programs dedicated to conscious media, personal growth and spirituality, featuring renowned luminaries like Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, the Dalai Lama and more. The first month of Gaiam TV is available for just 99¢, and $9.95/month thereafter. Along with its inspirational content, GaiamTV.com also features the world's largest online library of yoga, fitness and wellness videos in its My Yoga category, featuring renowned instructors like Rodney Yee, Jillian Michaels, Seane Corn and Mari Winsor. In addition, GaiamTV.com offers original interviews with shows like Disclosure with David Wilcock, Beyond Belief with George Noory, Open Minds with Regina Meredith, and Gaiam Inspirations with Lisa Garr. GaiamTV.com is available on the Roku platform, iPad and iPhone. Gaiam TV is a division of Gaiam, Inc. For more information, visit www.GaiamTV.com.
Roku is a registered trademark and Roku TV is a trademark of Roku, Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries.
SOURCE Float Left Interactive
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