Caribbean Life TV

What Caribbean Life TV does

Caribbean Life TV is a privately-held, founder-operated online media company based in Stone Mountain, Georgia, that produces and distributes Caribbean cultural content to the Caribbean diaspora and cultural enthusiasts. Founded by Lawrence Prescott, a Guyana-born media veteran with 35+ years of entertainment industry experience, the company operates two core content properties — Caribbean Life TV Channel (streaming video featuring music videos, interviews, talk shows, and cultural programming) and Caribbean Life Radio (a 24/7 internet radio station broadcasting reggae, soca, dancehall, and calypso via the Live365 platform). These properties are distributed through the company's own website and across five social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and X.

Beyond media distribution, the company operates a physical studio in Stone Mountain, GA offering paid studio session rentals, podcast recording, photography services, content creation, and event streaming. Ancillary services include professional photography for events and government officials and a new transportation service targeting Caribbean carnival attendees across the USA. Sub-brands include Caribbean Carnivals Connect, a carnival event aggregation platform launched Summer 2024.

The business operates on a hybrid revenue model: free ad-supported streaming content paired with paid professional services (studio rentals, photography, content creation, transportation), with all pricing conducted via direct contact-based quotes. The company maintains no disclosed external funding, no public listing, and operates with a five-person team, positioning it as a bootstrapped, founder-controlled niche media venture in the Caribbean cultural content space.

Name

Caribbean Life TV

Legal name

Caribbean Life TV

Website

https://caribbeanlifetv.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Caribbean Life TV is a privately-held online media company operating streaming TV, 24/7 internet radio, and studio/professional services focused on Caribbean culture, serving the Caribbean diaspora and content creators from Stone Mountain, Georgia under founder Lawrence Prescott.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Caribbean Cultural Media Streaming

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Television Broadcasting Stations (51612)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

General Entertainment SVOD Platforms (MPACAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Generalist Live Streaming Platforms (Multi-Category) (MPACACAA), Live Podcast Recordings (MPAGACAJ)

Keywords

• Caribbean streaming media
• Online radio broadcasting
• Cultural entertainment content
• Video production services
• Event photography services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stone Mountain

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Streaming Content Services: Free streaming of Caribbean cultural content including TV shows, music videos, interviews, and radio programming to build audience and drive engagement
2. Studio Session Rentals: Rental of professional studio facilities for recording, podcasting, and content creation purposes
3. Content Creation Services: Professional content creation services including photography, video production, and event streaming for clients seeking Caribbean-themed media content
4. Photography Services: Professional photography services including event coverage, portrait photography, and exclusive photography for Caribbean community events and officials
5. Transportation Services: Carnival transportation services providing travel logistics for Caribbean culture enthusiasts attending carnival events across the USA

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Caribbean Life TV streams original Caribbean cultural television programming (music videos, interviews, talk shows) via its website and social media channels, and broadcasts Caribbean Life Radio 24/7 through Live365 featuring reggae, soca, dancehall, and calypso. The company additionally rents studio time and provides content creation, photography, podcast production, and event streaming services, plus offers transportation logistics for Caribbean carnival attendees.

Product overview

Caribbean Life TV operates as a unified online media platform combining streaming television, radio broadcasting, and professional creative services centered on Caribbean culture and lifestyle content. The core offerings consist of Caribbean Life TV Channel (streaming video content featuring Caribbean music, interviews, and cultural programming) and Caribbean Life Radio (24/7 internet radio broadcasting Caribbean music genres via Live365). Supporting services include Studio Sessions (podcast room rental), Content Creation Services, Podcasts production, Event Streaming, and Photography Services, all delivered with Caribbean cultural focus. An emerging sub-brand, Caribbean Carnival Connect, is a dedicated platform for carnival event connections. The portfolio is distributed through the company's website and social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and X (Twitter).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Caribbean Life Radio: Radio station broadcasting Caribbean music including reggae, soca, dancehall, calypso, and more, available 24/7.
• Caribbean Carnivals Connect

Products and services

• Caribbean Life TV Channel Online streaming television platform showcasing Caribbean culture, entertainment, lifestyle content, music videos, interviews, and cultural programming, accessible via the website and social media channels for the Caribbean diaspora and cultural enthusiasts worldwide.
• Caribbean Life Radio 24/7 online radio station broadcasting Caribbean music including reggae, soca, dancehall, and calypso, with live shows and local talent, powered by the Live365 streaming platform.
• Studio Sessions Rental of the Caribbean Life TV Studios podcast room and recording space in Stone Mountain, GA for content creators to record podcasts, music, and multimedia productions.
• Content Creation Services Professional content creation services including video production, multimedia content, and Caribbean cultural programming development commissioned by clients.
• Podcasts Podcast production and hosting services including studio recording, publishing, and distribution support for Caribbean-focused podcast content.
• Event Streaming Live event streaming services for Caribbean cultural events, festivals, and community gatherings, broadcast through Caribbean Life TV's distribution channels.
• Photography Services Professional photography services for Caribbean cultural events, portraits, and official occasions, led by founder Lawrence Prescott with experience as exclusive photographer for Presidents of Guyana.
• Caribbean Carnival Transportation Services Comprehensive transportation services tailored for Caribbean culture enthusiasts attending Caribbean carnival events across the USA, providing travel logistics to and from event venues.
• Caribbean Carnivals Connect Dedicated platform and online community connecting users to Caribbean carnival events across the USA, including transportation logistics support, operated as a sub-brand of Caribbean Life TV.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kevin Scott Web DesignminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKevin Scott Web Design created the Caribbean Life TV website (kevinscottwebdesign.com). The company logo appears in the Community Partners section of the website, indicating an ongoing web design and maintenance relationship.
• Jeffrey Speaks USAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJeffrey Speaks USA is listed as a community partner of Caribbean Life TV, appearing in the Community Partners section. The nature of the partnership appears to be collaborative marketing within the Caribbean community.
• JK Media GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJK Media Group is listed as a community partner of Caribbean Life TV. The partnership appears to involve collaborative media and marketing efforts within the Caribbean media ecosystem.
• Live365coreTechnology or IntegrationLive365 provides the streaming infrastructure for Caribbean Life Radio, enabling 24/7 broadcast of Caribbean music content. The Caribbean Life Radio station (a58108) is prominently featured on the Live365 platform.
• Caribbean Carnivals ConnectcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCaribbean Carnivals Connect (caribbeancarnivalconnect.com) is a related platform operated in connection with Caribbean Life TV for connecting attendees with Caribbean carnival events. It is featured as a key navigation item and partner, promoting transportation services and event information for carnival attendees.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• BET (Black Entertainment Television): BET is a major US media network targeting Black and Caribbean-American audiences with music, entertainment, and culture content. It is a larger incumbent with broader programming but overlapping audience demographics.
• TRACE Caribbean: TRACE Caribbean is a regional version of the global TRACE music TV network focused on Caribbean music and culture. It is a larger incumbent with broader geographic reach and overlapping content categories.

Regional players

• TVJ (Television Jamaica): TVJ is Jamaica's national broadcaster, producing Caribbean culture and entertainment content with international distribution. It is comparable in content mix but is primarily a regional player based in Jamaica rather than a US-diaspora platform.
• TTT (Trinidad and Tobago Television): TTT is the national broadcaster of Trinidad and Tobago, producing Caribbean music, culture, and entertainment. It shares content overlap with Caribbean Life TV but operates primarily in a different geographic market.

Emerging players

• Caribbean National Weekly (CNW): Caribbean National Weekly is a US-based Caribbean diaspora media brand covering news, entertainment, and culture. It is an emerging competitor with partial overlap in serving the same audience with cultural content.

Direct peers

• Caribbean Broadcasting Network (CBN): CBN is a Caribbean-focused broadcaster with a US presence that streams Caribbean news, music, and cultural programming. It competes directly with Caribbean Life TV for the same demographic and content verticals.
• Irie Jam Radio: Irie Jam Radio is a New York-based Caribbean music radio operation streaming reggae, soca, dancehall, and calypso online. It overlaps with Caribbean Life Radio on both content (same Caribbean genres) and target audience (US-based Caribbean diaspora).
• One Caribbean TV: One Caribbean TV is a US-distributed channel featuring Caribbean news, entertainment, and lifestyle programming. It addresses the same diaspora viewer with comparable Caribbean cultural content.
• Tempo Networks: Tempo Networks is a US-based cable and digital TV network dedicated to Caribbean culture, music, and lifestyle. It directly competes with Caribbean Life TV for the same diaspora audience with a similar mix of original Caribbean entertainment programming.

Others

• Live365: Live365 is the internet radio streaming infrastructure partner that powers Caribbean Life Radio. It is an enabler/provider rather than a competitor, but operates in the same broader audio broadcasting ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/caribbeanlifetv
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJVssBxEXuZsoxmamgqxI9A
• Facebookfacebook.com/Caribbeanlifetv
• Instagraminstagram.com/caribbeanlifetv
• TikToktiktok.com/tag/caribbeanlifetv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/caribbean-life-tv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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