TROY, Mich., Dec. 05, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Altair Engineering, Inc. (Nasdaq:ALTR) announces the launch of WEYV, a platform for streaming audio and visual content, including music, magazines, podcasts, books, movies and TV shows.
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WEYV is available as an ad-free, subscription-based app that allows users to listen to music, read magazines and watch visual content. WEYV is available on iOS and Android devices and via a web player for U.S.-based users.
Key features include:
WEYV contains a full catalog of music and magazines including:
More content – including music, magazines, podcasts and videos – will be added to WEYV on a rolling basis.
“WEYV is the next generation of Altair’s patented content licensing model, allowing us to offer consumers access to various types of content in a way that caters to the usage and scalability needs of families,” said James R. Scapa, Altair CEO.
“Altair’s proven, value-oriented licensing model is the core foundation of the WEYV subscription,” said Stephanie Scapa, CEO of WEYV. “Not only does the model allow our users to conveniently access entertainment in an all-in-one environment and structure a plan to best fit their needs, it also ensures appropriate compensation to our content providers.”
WEYV’s charitable contribution allocations will be determined by music artists and WEYV users. All artists are invited to select their preferred charity from WEYV’s charity program. The more WEYV users listen to an artist in WEYV, the more the charity that artist selected will benefit. Charity program participants include:
WEYV is available for a 14-day free trial and can be accessed via the App Store, Google Play and the WEYV website.
About WEYV
WEYV is a platform that offers a full catalog of digital content to U.S.-based consumers and is available via iOS and Android devices and via a web player. WEYV enables users to listen to music (on-demand and stations), read magazines and eventually watch visual content like TV shows and movies. WEYV is committed to donating 0.5 percent of its revenue to charitable causes. For more information, visit www.weyv.com and follow WEYV on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About ALTAIR (Nasdaq:ALTR)
Altair is focused on the development and broad application of simulation technology to synthesize and optimize designs, processes and decisions for improved business performance. With more than 2,000 employees, Altair is headquartered in Troy, Michigan, USA and operates 69 offices throughout 24 countries. Altair serves more than 5,000 customers across broad industry segments. To learn more, please visit www.altair.com.
Media Contacts
Jennifer Ristic
Chief Marketing Officer
WEYV, Inc.
jristic@weyv.com
216-849-3109