With Ryan Seacrest resuming hosting duties and superstar Katy
Perry taking her place at the judge's table, ABC's
AMERICAN IDOL® is set to return in 2018. The
groundbreaking series launched the careers of superstars Carrie
Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Katharine McPhee,
Jordin Sparks, Adam Lambert and Chris Daughtry among many others,
who collectively are responsible for 13 Grammys, over 61 million
album sales, 47 Platinum records, 444 Billboard No. 1 hits, 257
million digital downloads, two Golden Globes and an Academy Award.
Now, the search is on for the next superstar -- and to help, the
music competition series has tapped Hollywood digital technology
company nFusz.
This month, nFusz helped kick off the AMERICAN
IDOL® auditions at an outdoor retail shopping
area in Lake Buena Vista, Florida with Idolwinners
Jordin Sparks, Kris Allen and Ruben Studdard, performing in front
of the new nFusz-powered pop-up audition kiosk. Now through
September 15, hopefuls will have the chance to audition for the
show at the kiosk. Visitors can create and submit their very own
audition video right at the kiosk to be reviewed by AMERICAN IDOL®
producers. Resembling a six-foot tall mobile phone, and operated
through a fun, easy-to-use interactive touch screen, the kiosk was
designed and built by nFusz technology
partner MetroClick, the premier provider of
location-based interactive displays.
To promote the search for America's next singing sensation,
AMERICAN IDOL is also launching a social media campaign featuring
nFusz' interactive video technology designed to increase fan
engagement. Videos posting on social media platforms contain
in-video links allowing viewers to interact with the content in new
ways. The nFusz technology allows fans to respond to the video
messaging and calls-to-action right in the video, such as clicking
on interactive cues in the video to locate the AMERICAN IDOL
audition locations nearest to their hometown, among other
next-generation marketing features.
"American Idol is a true pioneer, whose bold, innovative
approach to televised talent competitions forever changed the
landscape of prime-time television," states Rory J. Cutaia,
nFusz CEO. "We're thrilled to be working with their super talented
team and I can't think of anyone better to showcase the interactive
video technology that we believe will forever change way the brands
engage their consumers."
Please visit www.americanidol.com for more information
and specific audition details, locations, full eligibility
requirements, submission forms, terms and conditions.
About nFusz, Inc.
nFusz, Inc. (OTCQB: FUSZ) is a Hollywood-based digital tech
company. Our proprietary next generation interactive video
technology is the core of our new broadcast and cloud-based,
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) products. We offer subscription-based
Customer Relationship Management (CRM), sales lead generation, and
social engagement software on mobile and desktop platforms for
sales-based organizations, consumer brands, and artists seeking
greater levels of engagement and higher conversion rates. Our
software platform can accommodate any size campaign or sales
organization, and is enterprise-class scalable to meet the needs of
today's global organizations. Our service is built around our
proprietary 'Video-First' Notifi technology, which places
interactive video front and center in all customer and prospect
communications. We've re-invented what a CRM, lead-gen tool should
be in today's video-centric business and social environment. Now
watch for our live broadcast interactive video platform that will
redefine what 'engagement' means in consumer video consumption. For
more information on nFusz, Inc.,
visit www.nFusz.com.
About FremantleMedia North America
FremantleMedia North America (FMNA) is the U.S. arm of global media
giant FremantleMedia, which includes a distribution arm,
FremantleMedia International, a digital and branded entertainment
division and a kids & family entertainment business. As one of
the world's largest and most successful creators, producers and
distributors of TV brands in the world, FremantleMedia's
comprehensive global network has operations in 31 countries,
creating over 10,000 hours of programming a year, rolling out more
than 45 formats and managing over 350 individual titles. The
company also distributes more than 20,000 hours of content in over
200 territories. For more information follow us @FMNATV and visit
our Facebook page.
About CORE Media Group
CORE Media Group (CMG) is a leading independent media and
entertainment company that creates quality programming for linear
television and digital platforms through its in-house creative
team, as well as a myriad of partnerships with well-established
industry leaders including Sharp Entertainment and B-17. Through
CMG's19 Entertainment, it co-produces "American Idol," the gold
standard of music competition programs, and the enduring franchise,
"So You Think You Can Dance" (returning on FOX for a 14th
season).
CMG's 19 Recordings has been a part of the successful music
careers of platinum artists Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood,
Daughtry and Colton Dixon, just to name a few. The newest
television series under the CORE umbrella include "The Wall" for
NBC and the relaunch of "Man v. Food" on Food Network.
Follow American Idol for official auditions updates:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanIdol/
Instagram: @AmericanIdol
Twitter: @AmericanIdol
Snapchat: @americanidolabc
Musical.ly: @americanidol
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/americanidol
Brand Website: americanidol.com
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