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Vizio adds 10 Spanish-speaking channels

TV brand Vizio has announced the launch of 10 Spanish-speaking channels for SmartCast viewers across the US. The channels include top-rated multicultural productions from around the world and popular shows dubbed into Spanish. The new linear channels can be found under the ‘Vizio Free Channels’ section from the SmartCast Home screen and will complement Vizio’s […]

September 16, 2020

Vizio launches Apple TV app on SmartCast TVs

Vizio, the #1 US-based TV brand, has announced that customers in the US and Canada can now access the Apple TV app on SmartCast TVs to enjoy Apple TV+, Apple TV channels, new and movies, and personalised and curated recommendations. For a limited time, eligible Vizio SmartCast customers in the US can sign up for […]

September 9, 2020

The Africa Channel moves operations to cloud with Amagi

Amagi, a global leader in cloud-based technology for broadcast TV and streaming TV, has announced that The Africa Channel has partnered with Amagi to streamline its entire broadcast workflow across cable, satellite and digital OTT services. This integration has helped The Africa Channel gain significant efficiencies in distribution while achieving greater transparency across its operations. […]

September 2, 2020

Smart Cinema USA launches Asia film app on VIZIO

Smart Cinema USA – the handheld movie theatre accessible through smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices – has launched its virtual cinema app on VIZIO SmartCast. The smart Cinema app makes the latest Asian blockbusters and arthouse films accessible to viewers at home during their traditional theatrical window, prior to typical availability through […]

September 1, 2020

EMX onboards Inscape Data For CTV ‘Incremental Reach Measure’

Engine Media Exchange (EMX), ENGINE’s fully owned, end-to-end technology and programmatic solution, purpose-built to evolve today’s digital marketplace, announced today the launch of its Connected TV (CTV) “Incremental Reach Measurement” product. With the product, EMX integrates TV viewing data provided by Inscape, a leading provider of automatic content recognition (ACR) technologies, with its own campaign […]

August 25, 2020

Vizio adds 12 free kids channel

Vizio, the US-based TV brand and top sound bar maker, is adding 12 new kids channels to its streaming service. The company said that the trend towards staying at home across the country has led a spike in engagement for its apps, with child-oriented apps already earning 35 per cent more usage than average. The […]

August 14, 2020

Movies Anywhere on Vizio Smartcast TVs

Vizio and Movies Anywhere have announced the addition of the Movies Anywhere app to VIZIO SmartCast, the Smart TV platform. Movies Anywhere allows users to access their digital movies purchased across platforms and digital retailer accounts, all in one seamless experience. It brings together users’ movie collections from Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal Pictures (including DreamWorks […]

June 24, 2020