Veritone, Inc. announced a multi‑year, global content licensing agreement with The Washington Post that grants the AI platform the rights to represent the newspaper’s video content for worldwide licensing opportunities. The deal, announced on March 5 2026, gives Veritone a worldwide distribution channel for the Post’s extensive archive of breaking news, politics, culture, science, and interview footage.
Financial terms for the agreement were not disclosed, but the contract is described as multi‑year and global, positioning Veritone to monetize the Post’s video library through its aiWARE™ platform and associated services. The arrangement allows the Post to unlock new revenue streams from its archives while ensuring that licensing decisions align with editorial standards.
The partnership is a significant win for Veritone, reinforcing its strategy to monetize unstructured media assets. Veritone’s Software Products and Services segment, which includes its Data Refinery and iDEMS offerings, grew 55.5% year‑over‑year to $22.8 million in Q3 2025, reflecting strong demand for AI‑driven media solutions. The new licensing deal expands Veritone’s media‑content portfolio and creates a recurring revenue stream that supports the company’s path to profitability.
Veritone’s recent financial performance underscores the importance of the deal. In Q3 2025 the company generated $29.1 million in revenue—up 32.4% year‑over‑year—while reporting a net loss of $26.9 million. Earlier in the year, Q1 2025 revenue was $19.9 million in net loss. For fiscal 2025, Veritone projects revenue of $109 million to $115 million and a non‑GAAP net loss of $31.6 million to $26.0 million, with management targeting operating profitability in late 2026. The Washington Post licensing agreement adds a new, scalable income source that aligns with these financial goals.
The Washington Post’s content strategy focuses on monetizing its archives and video library. By partnering with Veritone, the Post gains a framework that ensures licensing decisions reflect editorial priorities while opening new revenue opportunities. The partnership also signals the Post’s commitment to leveraging AI and advanced platforms to unlock value from its extensive content holdings.
Shawn Polk, Global Head of Content Licensing at The Washington Post, said the partnership “provides a clear framework for licensed use across both current reporting and archival footage while helping us unlock new revenue streams in the process.” Ryan Steelberg, CEO of Veritone, added that the company is “honored to support the responsible licensing of this content, helping ensure these important stories and perspectives remain accessible, while enabling the company to realize untapped value from this content.”
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