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RhythmOne company history timeline

2004

In December 2004, Blinkx launched an audio and video search engine.

2005

In July 2005, Blinkx launched SmartFeed, an RSS web feed for video links.

2006

In June 2006, Blinkx reached 4 million hours of searchable video content.

2007

In June 2007, Blinkx launched a contextual video advertising platform named AdHoc.

2008

In March 2008, Blinkx released the Blinkx Beat video screensaver.

2009

In April 2009, Blinkx acquired some of the assets of the bankrupt Zango company under its Pinball Corporation subsidiary.

In August 2009, Blinkx joined YouTube, Hulu, and Yahoo! on Nielsen's Top 10 Video Sites.

2010

In May 2010, Blinkx launched a mobile video search site.

In November 2010, Blinkx achieved profitability and positive operating cash flow, doubling revenue year on year.

2011

In May 2011, Blinkx announced the Blinkx app would be available on Roku.

In October 2011, Blinkx appointed Frank Pao as Executive Vice President of Business Affairs and General Counsel.

In November 2011, Blinkx acquired Prime Visibility Media Group (PVMG).

In November 2011, Blinkx announced a partnership with Orb Networks to bring 35 million hours of TV, video, and audio to Orb TV and Orb BR Users.

2012

In January 2012, Blinkx received a United States Patent for Moving Thumbnails technology.

In February 2012, Blinkx CEO Suranga Chandratillake was selected for San Francisco Business Times 40 Under 40.

In March 2012, Blinkx surpassed 100 million global monthly unique visitors.

In September 2012, an open beta of the next-generation Blinkx site launched.

2013

In Dec 2013, Blinkx acquired Rhythm NewMedia Inc., a Mobile Video Advertising Platform.

2015

In April 2015, Blinkx acquired All Media Network for an undisclosed amount, including website properties Sidereel.com, Allmusic.com, and Allmovie.com.

In April 2015, Blinkx unified its brands under the name RhythmOne.

2016

In June 2016, Blinkx plc changed its name to RhythmOne plc and began trading as RhythmOne plc on the London Stock Exchange.

2017

In September 2017, RhythmOne acquired YuMe Inc. for $185 million.

2019

In April 2019, RhythmOne was acquired by Taptica International.

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2004
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