Live Digital Entertainment

What Live Digital Entertainment does

Live Digital Entertainment, Inc. is a privately held, Emmy Award-winning production studio headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2011, the company operates with 11-50 employees and delivers live television broadcasts, live events, brand activations, corporate event production, and commercial content for major U.S. broadcast networks (ABC, NBC, Fox, E!, A&E, Nickelodeon, Bravo, Paramount) and Fortune 500 enterprise brands (Verizon, Ford, AT&T, Marvel, Sony, Woodford Reserve, Blizzard Entertainment). Its service stack combines traditional broadcast expertise with VR/AR/MR production, livestream workflows, 5G-enabled remote production, cloud-based post-production, real-time audience engagement tooling, and immersive camera technology, allowing clients to extend content reach beyond linear air time across digital and streaming platforms. The studio is led by industry veteran Eddie Delbridge and Tom Sullivan (Director and Technical Manager), supported by a team with 25-30+ years of entertainment and innovation experience.

The business model is project-based professional services with quote-driven pricing determined by scope, technical requirements, talent, duration, and distribution footprint. Revenue is generated through three streams: production services for live television and corporate events, brand activations and integrations, and commercial production. The go-to-market approach is direct enterprise field sales targeting networks, studios, and global brands, with no self-serve, marketplace, or channel distribution layer. Marketing relies on portfolio showcases, highlight reels, Emmy-credentialed brand reputation, and direct email outreach. The company has expanded from a pure production studio into a full-service digital agency, layering creative strategy, digital marketing, social integration, and brand partnership services on top of its production core. No external funding rounds, M&A activity, or parent-company ownership have been disclosed.

Name

Live Digital Entertainment

Legal name

Live Digital Entertainment, Inc.

Website

https://livedigitalentertainment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Live Digital Entertainment is an Emmy Award-winning, Los Angeles-based production studio delivering live television broadcasts, brand activations, corporate events, and commercial production for major U.S. broadcast networks and Fortune 500 brands, with a service stack spanning VR/AR/MR, livestream, 5G, and cloud workflows.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Event and Broadcast Production Services

NAICS

Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Broadcast/Recording for Live Events (OB, Multicam, Livestream Capture) (MPAGAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commercial Production Companies (Live-Action) (MPAAAMAA)

Keywords

• Live television production
• Broadcast production services
• Live event production
• Brand activation services
• Corporate event production

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Production Services: Project-based production services for live television broadcasts, corporate events, and branded content. Revenue is generated through custom production engagements for enterprise clients, typically negotiated per project based on scope, scale, and technical requirements.
2. Brand Activations and Integrations: Strategic brand activation and integration services, embedding brands into live entertainment experiences. Includes sponsorship integration, branded specials, and experiential marketing campaigns.
3. Commercial Production: Production of television commercials, branded content, and digital advertising for major brands across television, digital, and social platforms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Live Digital Entertainment is an Emmy Award-winning full-service production studio and digital agency that delivers turnkey live television broadcasts, live events, brand activations, corporate events, and commercial production for major networks, studios, and Fortune 500 brands. The company also produces livestream and VR/AR/MR immersive experiences, supported by cutting-edge technology including 5G production, cloud-based workflows, and real-time audience engagement tools. Services are sold as project-based, custom-negotiated engagements rather than packaged products.

Product overview

Live Digital Entertainment operates as an Emmy Award-winning full-service production studio and digital agency, offering a unified portfolio of production and creative services rather than a software platform. The core offering centers on three integrated pillars: (1) Production Services encompassing Broadcast and Live Television Production, Live Events Production, Brand Activations, Corporate Events, and Commercial Production; (2) Technology-Driven Experiences featuring Livestream Services and VR/AR/MR Experiences; and (3) Digital Agency capabilities including Digital Marketing, Creative Strategy, Social Integration, Brand Partnerships, Production Services (budget, script, set design), and Post Production. These services work together as a turnkey solution, enabling clients to create top-of-the-line content with cutting-edge technology while delivering broadcast-quality experiences across networks, digital platforms, and streaming services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Broadcast and Live Television Production Award-winning production services for live television broadcasts including award shows, premieres, and globally televised events across major networks and streaming platforms, primarily for major networks and studios.
• Live Events Production Seamless orchestration of live events including red carpet events, press conferences, backstage coverage, and center stage productions for icons and brands.
• Brand Activations High-impact brand activations and integration strategies that bring brands to life from concept through delivery, creating unforgettable audience experiences for major brands.
• Corporate Events World-class corporate event production including executive summits, product launches, leadership meetings, and branded live experiences executed with broadcast-level precision.
• Commercial Production Cinematic commercial production for television, digital, and social platforms featuring innovative visuals and strategic brand alignment for major brands.
• Livestream Services High-quality livestream production combining interactive elements, real-time audience engagement tools, and immersive camera technology for global audiences.
• VR, AR, and MR Experiences Immersive virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences standing at the forefront of transformative technology for entertainment and brand applications.
• Post Production Quick turnaround editing with cut-downs and additional asset creation for clients across multiple formats and platforms.
• Digital Marketing Reaching key audiences through modern technology-driven marketing strategies and multi-touchpoint approaches.
• Creative Strategy Development and implementation of comprehensive strategies to secure business growth in the digital space.

Named customers18 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ABCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor broadcast network collaboration on live television broadcasts and award show coverage. Live Digital Entertainment produces content for the network's entertainment programming.
• NBCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBroadcast network partnership for live television production and entertainment content creation.
• FoxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBroadcast network collaboration on live events and television production.
• E!coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntertainment network partnership for red carpet events, premieres, and entertainment news coverage.
• ParamountcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor studio partnership for television and entertainment production.
• MarvelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntertainment franchise partnership for branded content and entertainment productions.
• SonycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor studio collaboration on entertainment production and content creation.
• NickelodeoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren's entertainment network partnership for television production.
• BravocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCable network partnership for entertainment and lifestyle programming production.
• VerizoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelecommunications giant partnership for brand activations, commercial production, and livestream events featuring innovative technology integration.
• FordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive brand partnership for commercial production and brand activations, leveraging technology-forward production approach.
• AT&TcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelecommunications company partnership for brand integrations and large-scale event coverage.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fremantle: Major international content producer and distributor producing unscripted, scripted, and live event content for global networks. Adjacent comparator due to overlap in broadcast production and brand-funded content.
• IMG (Endeavor): Global sports and entertainment content company with live event production capabilities across broadcast and digital. Comparable in serving major brands and networks, but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Live Nation Productions: Live entertainment giant producing concerts, brand experiences, and broadcast-grade live events. Comparable in live event production and brand activation work, though anchored in music touring.
• Penske Media Eldridge: Media and live entertainment conglomerate producing awards shows (e.g., Golden Globes, Dick Clark productions) and brand activations. Closely comparable to LDE's red-carpet and broadcast award show work.

Direct peers

• Done and Dusted: Emmy-winning live event and broadcast production studio serving major networks, awards shows, and global brands. Directly comparable in service mix (live TV production, awards, brand activations) and in working with the same network and Fortune 500 client base.
• Silent Partners Studio: Full-service live event and broadcast production house producing award shows, premieres, and brand experiences. Closely comparable in target customer, technology integration, and live event specialization.
• Don Mischer Productions: Veteran live television and event production company specializing in award shows, Olympics ceremonies, and live broadcasts. Same Emmy-pedigree, project-based model serving major networks and brands.
• Renegade83: Television production company producing unscripted, live, and branded content for networks and streamers. Comparable in working with major networks (including ABC, NBC) on live and event-style programming.

Emerging players

• Hello Sunshine: Premium content and brand studio producing branded entertainment, live experiences, and digital campaigns. Comparable in the brand-activation and digital agency layer of LDE's offering.

Others

• ViacomCBS / Paramount Media Brands: One of LDE's identified clients (Paramount) and an in-house alternative to outsourced production. Represents the in-housing risk that could displace third-party production studios over time.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/livedigitalent
• Facebookfacebook.com/livedigitalentertainment

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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