Following an agreement with LBKIS Ltd., Allard International AI has acquired two significant brands — TVNF and MirrorMe AI, formerly owned by The Video News Factory Ltd, which ceased trading in March 2026 following the impact of the Iran conflict on its investor and Dubai-based client base.
AIAI will embed and redevelop both brands into media cost reduction programmes, directly linked to digital marketing, to replace many services traditionally provided by marketing agencies. Using the latest AI workflow technology blended with offshore production resources, the model is designed to deliver cost reductions of up to 80% compared to traditional production methods.
The TVNF brand carries significant heritage. Over 15+ years, it served major corporates across both B2B and B2C sectors, including Lindt, Harrods, Miss England, HCL Technologies, Riello UPS, Aginode, GIST, Mastercard, and The Institute of Engineering, a client roster that speaks directly to AIAI’s core market of established UK commercial operators.
MirrorMe AI, TVNF’s AI media startup, was the UK’s first dedicated AI media managed service for corporates, gaining clients across multiple sectors and internationally, and making national press headlines — including a feature appearance on the BBC.
JP Allard commented: “This is not just about building on a great legacy — it’s about properly integrating media into a holistic cost reduction strategy.” The combination of AI-powered video production, offshore resource management, and AIAI’s structured audit methodology creates a genuinely differentiated offer: marketing that costs less, works harder, and is measured against commercial outcomes rather than creative awards.
The HR employee benefits platform sits at the natural intersection of this strategy — MirrorMe AI’s training and internal communications capability pairs directly with the platform’s onboarding and staff engagement functions, creating a combined offer that addresses both cost and culture in a single engagement.