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[[File:Memore.jpg|thumb|MeMoreTV Triple Play Classic Logo]] | [[File:Memore.jpg|thumb|MeMoreTV Triple Play Classic Logo]] | ||
[[MeMoreTV]] is an American media conglomerate that owns and operates several television networks, cable channels, and digital media properties. The company was founded in 2006 by media entrepreneur Jeff Landman and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. MeMoreTV is the parent company of several television networks, including the MeMeMe Family channel, the MeNow Sports channels, and the cable channels MX and National MeMore. The company also owns and operates the online video platform MeMoreTV Triple Play Classic, and the MeMoreTV app for mobile devices along with [[MeMoreTV Games]], a mobile and web-game development studio. In addition to its television properties, MeMoreTV also owns the website SkeletonRealm.org and the social media platform MeMoreR. The company also owns [[PPTV]], [[Skeleton Realm]] and [[Fecal Spring|Fecal Spring Records]]. | [[MeMoreTV]] is an American media conglomerate that owns and operates several television networks, cable channels, and digital media properties. The company was founded in 2006 by media entrepreneur Jeff Landman and is headquartered in [[wikipedia:Los_Angeles|Los Angeles,]] [[wikipedia:California|California.]] MeMoreTV is the parent company of several television networks, including the MeMeMe Family channel, the MeNow Sports channels, and the cable channels MX and National MeMore. The company also owns and operates the online video platform [[MeMoreTV Triple Play Classic]], and the MeMoreTV app for mobile devices along with [[MeMoreTV Games]], a mobile and web-game development studio. In addition to its television properties, MeMoreTV also owns the website SkeletonRealm.org and the social media platform MeMoreR. The company also owns [[PPTV]], [[Skeleton Realm]] and [[Fecal Spring|Fecal Spring Records]]. | ||
In 2020, Jeff Landman resigned as president of MeMoreTV. Landman had been with the company for 14 years, and was responsible for overseeing its growth. No reason was given for his resignation. | In 2020, Jeff Landman resigned as president of MeMoreTV. Landman had been with the company for 14 years, and was responsible for overseeing its growth. No reason was given for his resignation. | ||
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[[File:Me.png|thumb|The purple "Me" character used in MeMoreTV branding and presentations.]]The company is known for its use of the purple "Me" character in its branding. As of 2022, the character is voiced by [[Doug Bleichner]]. | [[File:Me.png|thumb|The purple "Me" character used in MeMoreTV branding and presentations.]]The company is known for its use of the purple "Me" character in its branding. As of 2022, the character is voiced by [[Doug Bleichner]]. | ||
== Acquisition of PPTV == | == Acquisition of PPTV == | ||
[[PPTV]] was the leading provider of live and on-demand streaming content in China. On March 15, 2017, three PPTV executives were executed by highwaymen while on a business trip in Saudi Arabia. The executives, Liu Zhenhua, Wang Xiaoyun, and Li Xin were all killed. Wang Xiaoyun's body was found to contain a large amount of cash. Li Xin's body was found to contain a handgun. | [[PPTV]] was the leading provider of live and on-demand streaming content in China. On March 15, 2017, three PPTV executives were executed by highwaymen while on a business trip in [[wikipedia:Saudi_Arabia|Saudi Arabia.]] The executives, Liu Zhenhua, Wang Xiaoyun, and Li Xin were all killed. Wang Xiaoyun's body was found to contain a large amount of cash. Li Xin's body was found to contain a handgun. | ||
It is unknown why the executives were killed, but it is believed that they were targeted due to their positions within the company. | It is unknown why the executives were killed, but it is believed that they were targeted due to their positions within the company. | ||