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Comedians Take Over Macy's Parade Live Stream
24 Nov
Summary
- Zeam will broadcast a live, comedic take on the Thanksgiving parade.
- The stream features comedians reporting on the parade route.
- Zeam leverages hyper-local live streaming technology for original content.
Zeam is set to air "Friendzgiving -- A Version of the Parade," a live, comedic interpretation of the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The special will feature comedians providing commentary from the parade route and attempting to craft a holiday meal, highlighting their experiences as touring performers. This event underscores Zeam's commitment to original content that leverages its hyper-local, live streaming capabilities across diverse locations nationwide.
The streaming platform has established a production hub in New York's Times Square, fostering content creation with comedians and touring artists. Veteran actor John Stamos has joined Zeam as Chief Innovation Officer, collaborating with CEO Jack Perry to explore new applications for Zeam's technology. Stamos's involvement aims to tap into his extensive network within the comedy, television, and music industries.
Originally founded as Syncbak in 2009, Zeam has a history as an early provider of live streaming technology. Its clients include major media companies like Paramount, Apple TV, Hulu, Amazon, and the NFL. The platform also facilitates live streams for numerous local television stations, offering a unified solution for accessing local news broadcasts across the country. Syncbak was rebranded as Zeam in 2024.
