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[[File:Me.png|thumb|The purple "Me" character used in the companies branding.]]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 the companies branding.]]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 == | ||
In 2018, MeMoreTV acquired the streaming service PPTV for $650 million | 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. | ||
After the tragic event, MeMoreTV purchased PPTV for a discounted rate. It is unknown why the executives were killed, but it is believed that they were targeted due to their positions within the company. | |||
In 2018, MeMoreTV acquired the streaming service PPTV for $650 million. The acquisition of PPTV gives MeMoreTV a significant presence in the Chinese market. In 2020, MeMoreTV held a Chinese New Year event to celebrate the Year of the Rat. The event featured performances by Chinese celebrities and was attended by over 1,000 people. | |||
== IPO == | == IPO == | ||